Five games are scheduled for the final day of the first half of the season before this weekend's All-Star festivities. While I’m not targeting any superstars in tonight’s entries, the likes of Jalen Williams, CJ McCollum, and Rudy Gobert are included.
Keep reading for my NBA picks for DraftKings’ Pick6 on Thursday, February 13.
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 Williams less than 19.5 points
🔼 Malik Monk more than 6.5 assists
🔽 Rudy Gobert less than 11.5 points
🔼 Keegan Murray more than 6.5 rebounds
🔼 CJ McCollum more than 2.5 threes
🔼 Isaiah Hartenstein more than 8.5 points
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for February 13
Jalen Williams 19.5 points: LESS
Jalen Williams was just named to his first All-Star team amid a career year for the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. He’s averaging 21 points per game on 34% shooting from three-point land. However, he’s only scored more than 19.5 points twice in his last five appearances, finishing below 20 in back-to-back games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing right around 20 points to small forwards and Williams struggled against them on December 31, registering just 14 points in 37 minutes of action. In February, he’s averaging 19.8 points in five outings.
Malik Monk 6.5 assists: MORE
Malik Monk is having a solid campaign overall but when it comes to his playmaking, he’s averaging a career-best 5.8 assists per night, serving as one of the Sacramento Kings' best passers. The ex-Kentucky standout is averaging 6.5 dimes on the road compared to 5.0 at home and the Kings visit the New Orleans Pelicans tonight.
Although he’s compiled more than 6.5 assists just twice in his last five games, Monk has averaged 6.7 dimes against New Orleans in 2024-25 across three appearances. The Pels are also 26th in the Association in assists allowed.
Rudy Gobert 11.5 points: LESS
Rudy Gobert is actually having his best month of the season so far, averaging 15 PPG in seven February appearances. However, he’s up against the Thunder tonight, the best defensive team in the NBA.
The Frenchman had a measly eight points versus Oklahoma City earlier in the season and the Thunder are a difficult matchup for centers. Isaiah Hartenstein will keep Gobert in check as a scorer.
Keegan Murray 6.5 rebounds: MORE
Keegan Murray is averaging 7.0 rebounds in ‘24-25 and has brought down more than 6.5 in three of his last five. The Pelicans are also toward the bottom of the league in most rebounds allowed per night, allowing 7.4 boards per game to small forwards.
In three meetings this season, the wing is averaging 8.0 rebounds against New Orleans. He’ll make his presence felt on the glass tonight.
CJ McCollum 2.5 threes: MORE
Probably my favorite entry of the day is CJ McCollum getting hot from deep at home against Sacramento. The veteran is averaging 3.1 makes on 8.2 attempts for a 37.5% clip. CJ is hitting 3.4 triples in The Big Easy compared to 2.8 on the road. He’s also averaging 3.5 so far in February.
The Kings allow 3.7 treys to shooting guards and sit second-last in the Association in worst 3-point percentage allowed. McCollum is averaging 4.0 triples against them this season, too.
Isaiah Hartenstein 8.5 points: MORE
Hartenstein didn’t make his debut until a little bit later in the season but he’s proven to be a phenomenal addition to the dominant Thunder. The big man is averaging 11.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. We’ll focus on his scoring here.
The center has dropped more than 8.5 points in three of his last five outings and has been even better on the road, scoring 11.6 PPG compared to 10.7 at home. OKC is in Minnesota this evening. He also put up 15 points against the Wolves already this season.
Jon Metler's DraftKings NBA Pick6 lineup for today
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