Five games are on the slate this evening and three of my entries will come from a matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks. Stars included are Damian Lillard, Jamal Murray, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
I’m also expecting Kevin Durant to do his thing at home. Read below for my 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.
🔼 Kevin Durant more than 25.5 points
🔼 Damian Lillard more than 24.5 points
🔼 Jamal Murray more than 5.5 assists
🔼 Buddy Hield more than 2.5 threes
🔼 Zion Williamson more than 6.5 rebounds
🔽 Giannis Antetokounmpo less than 28.5 points
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for February 27
Kevin Durant 25.5 points: MORE
The Suns may be failing to live up to expectations, but Kevin Durant is certainly doing his part. The superstar is averaging 26.9 PPG this season and has scored more than 25.5 points in four of his last six games.
While KD dropped just 15 against the Toronto Raptors over the weekend, he bounced back on Tuesday night by balling out for 26 versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Phoenix faces the lowly New Orleans Pelicans this evening at home, where Durant is averaging 28.3 PPG. He’ll show out.
Damian Lillard 24.5 points: MORE
Dame is always capable of a big night, as we’ve seen many times before. He’s averaging 25.5 points on the season and 26.6 in February. Damian Lillard has registered more than 24.5 points in four of his previous seven appearances as well.
The Bucks will host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets tonight, and Dame thrives on home court, averaging 26 PPG compared to 24.9 on the road.
Jamal Murray 5.5 assists: MORE
Jokic is of course the Nuggets’ primary facilitator, but Jamal Murray also does his part as a passer. He’s averaging 6.1 assists per contest and 5.9 in February. The Canadian has dished out more than 5.5 dimes in three of his last five, compiling six assists in back-to-back games over the last week.
For the most part, it’s rare that Murray ever finishes with fewer than five assists in a contest. Even though Milwaukee is Top 10 in fewest dimes allowed, I believe he’ll put in work as a playmaker here.
Buddy Hield 2.5 threes: MORE
Buddy Hield has been a solid addition to the Dubs. While his 3-point shooting has tapered off in recent months, he’s been a lot better in February. Overall, the veteran is averaging 2.6 makes on 6.9 attempts per night for a 37% clip.
Hield has drained more than 2.5 triples in two of his last three, going 4-for-9 and 5-for-8. He can get hot at any minute and the Magic, who are Golden State’s opponent tonight, are towards the bottom of the league in 3-point percentage allowed.
Zion Williamson 6.5 rebounds: MORE
Zion Williamson hasn’t played a ton this season but he’s solid when available. Tonight, we’ll focus on his impact on the glass. Williamson is averaging 7.4 rebounds per contest and has grabbed more than 6.5 three of his last four outings.
He’s averaging seven boards on the road and 7.3 against Western Conference opponents. The Suns aren’t a huge rebounding source, either. Zion should do his thing on the boards in the desert.
Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.5 points: LESS
The Greek Freak was battling an injury and based on his latest production, he still could be. He’s scored less than 28.5 points in four appearances in a row. In fact, Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t dropped more than tonight’s total since February 2 against Memphis.
His latest trends alone are enough for me to like this entry. Antetokounmpo will of course make an impact like he always does, I just don’t see a massive scoring performance in the cards.
Jon Metler's DraftKings NBA Pick6 lineup for today
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