We have only five games on the schedule tonight, and due to the limited number of entries available, I’ll focus strictly on the Houston Rockets' matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The stars included are Ja Morant, Jalen Green, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Keep reading for my best NBA picks for DraftKings’ Pick6.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks for today
The first three picks are our favorite plays for a 3-player lineup. If you want to play a 6-player lineup, use all six stat projections below.
🔼 Jalen Green more than 23.5 points
🔽 Ja Morant less than 21.5 points
🔼 Desmond Bane more than 5.5 assists
🔽 Amen Thompson less than 10.5 rebounds
🔽 Jaren Jackson Jr. less than 22.5 points
🔼 Jaylen Wells more than 1.5 threes
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for January 30
Jalen Green 23.5 points: MORE
Jalen Green has played a huge part in the Rockets’ impressive season, averaging 21.2 ppg. He’s scored more than 23.5 points in 10 of his last 13 appearances dating back to January 3.
He also plays very well against Memphis. In three meetings with the divisional rivals, Green has carved up Ja Morant & Co., posting an average of 30.3 points per contest.
Ja Morant 21.5 points: LESS
It’s unusual to see Ja Morant struggling to score, but that’s unfortunately been the case at times this season. The high-flying guard is averaging 20.3 ppg, his lowest total since Year 2 in the Association. Ja has registered less than 21.5 points in five consecutive outings, failing to hit the 20-point mark in four of those games.
Desmond Bane 5.5 assists: MORE
Desmond Bane has been the Grizzlies’ best playmaker alongside Morant, averaging 5.5 assists per night. He’s dished out more than 5.5 dimes in four of the last six games, even registering 14 assists on January 24 against the lowly Pelicans.
While Bane failed to hit more than 5.5 assists in three games against Houston so far, he is facilitating the rock at a high level right now. After all, Bane has averaged 6.8 assists in January — his best month of the campaign.
Amen Thompson 10.5 rebounds: LESS
Amen Thompson is a wing, so 10.5 rebounds is a very high total here, especially since he’s not always a starter. He’s only grabbed more than 10.5 boards in two of his last seven games. While he is averaging 10.8 rebounds in January, he compiled less than tonight’s total in two of the three games versus Memphis.
Jaren Jackson Jr. 22.5 points: LESS
With Morant playing inconsistently this season, Jaren Jackson Jr. has emerged as the Grizzlies’ best player. However, he’s only scored more than 22.5 points in three of his last eight appearances and was limited to 21 points on January 27 vs New York.
The Rockets, who are one of the better defensive units in the league, typically keep Jackson Jr. in check as well. He’s put up 17 and 21 points in two contests against Houston this season.
Jaylen Wells 1.5 threes: MORE
Jaylen Wells is one of the team’s best 3-point shooters. He’s averaging 2.0 makes on 5.1 attempts per game for a 38% clip from downtown. He’s converted more than 1.5 triples in seven of his last nine appearances, which is exactly why I’m loving this entry tonight.
Jon Metler's DraftKings NBA Pick6 lineup for today
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