Just six games on tap tonight in the NBA but don’t think for a second there’s limited drama – or value. We have a couple teams on the second legs of back to backs, and a possible NBA Finals matchup in Boston. The Suns “Big 3” are intact, however the Clippers are hoping to have two thirds of their trio healthy in both Kawai Leonard and James Harden. Let’s dive into the best DraftKings Pick6 predictions for today’s NBA action. Looking for more NBA pick’em advice? Check out the rest of our NBA articles or our NBA pick’em tools. You can also read our guide to DraftKings Pick6.
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DraftKings Pick6 Predictions for Today’s NBA Slate
Devin Booker M/L 5.5 Assists
After missing the first game against the Celtics, Devin Booker is back with the Suns. He helped Phoenix knock off the Cavs on Monday and is looking to return to prime scoring mode. With all three top Suns players healthy, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal along with Booker, it’s not going to be on the latter to dish out dimes.
We will hit on another Suns player below but for Booker this is an under play. The Suns are just better off with him creating or taking advantage of scoring spots than facilitating. It’s just an easier pathway to victory and allowing both Durant and Beal some space. This is a tough game on the road in Boston, so points matter even more against the Celtics.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Devin Booker LESS Than 5.5 Assists
Giannis Antetokounmpo M/L 0.5 Made Three’s
It’s been two straight games the Bucks have gone without a three pointer from Giannis. This was after a seven game streak of the Greek Freak making at least one. Nobody is going to mistake Giannis for Ray Allen, but he’s certainly catching some love for making at least one against the visiting Sixers.
The game could be over by the half. Doc Rivers is now coaching the Milwaukee Bucks, formerly of the 76ers, and destroyed his old team the last time they played. While Giannis will take a few from deep, he might not have the volume to hit one. In two of those seven games with a make, he had just one attempt, with no game seeing more than 3 attempts from three.
Don’t expect the Bucks to focus too much on getting their MVP the rock from deep, they can rip through the Sixers without forcing bad shots. This is basically a play on Giannis only taking one three, missing it, and not playing the fourth quarter in a blowout.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Giannis Antetokounmpo LESS Than 0.5 Made Threes
Grayson Allen M/L 2.5 Made Threes
Some people look at what Grayson Allen does – mainly the only thing he does – and question how this line could even be at 2.5 makes. They see the back to back 8 make games and question anyone’s sanity for even contemplating the under with this play. They’ve already raced to their Pick6 app and slammed the MORE on this play. Good, that leaves more money for us.
The under makes the most sense as we get an assist with the return of Devin Booker. There will be shots for Allen, but not nearly as many as we saw with any of the Suns trio missing. Allen can easily knock down 6 makes in a game, but not against the Celtics, and certainly not in Boston. These two main factors make it tough to side with the over, despite Allen’s prowess from deep.
The Suns just dropped one at home to the Celtics without Booker. Allen was able to hoist up four shots from deep, and missed all of them. This is not a typical game in the middle of March in Charlotte. The Suns will have to be extra creative to get Allen better looks from three, and with Beal, Booker, and Kevin Durant back – it doesn’t seem like the best strategy. Take the under.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Grayson Allen LESS Than 2.5 Made Threes
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