It’s another busy Friday night in the Association with 10 games on the docket.
A clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will take center stage, and I’ll include Donovan Mitchell in my entries here. Other stars in this piece are Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson.
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.
🔼 Tobias Harris more than 15.5 points
🔽 Nikola Jokic less than 10.5 assists
🔼 Donovan Mitchell more than 27.5 points
🔽 Isaiah Hartenstein less than 9.5 rebounds
🔼 RJ Barrett more than 22.5 points
🔼 Jalen Brunson more than 2.5 threes
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for February 28
Tobias Harris 15.5 points: MORE
Tobias Harris has been a key cog for the Pistons in 2024-25. Although his numbers aren’t where they are when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Harris just has a different role now. He is thriving offensively as of late though, scoring more than 15.5 points in seven of his last eight contests.
In February, Harris is averaging 17.7 points and has only scored less than tonight’s total twice this month. Detroit has won eight straight and Harris will do his part in helping them extend that streak.
Nikola Jokic 10.5 assists: LESS
Don’t get me wrong, The Joker is a wonderful playmaker. He’s probably the best passing big we’ve ever seen in the Association. This season, Nikola Jokic is averaging 10.4 assists, but tonight’s total is looking too high for me.
He’s only dished out more than 10.5 dimes in two of his last 10 appearances and has finished right on 10 assists a few different times during that span. The Pistons are seventh in assists allowed and he compiled just eight dimes against Detroit last time.
Donovan Mitchell 27.5 points: MORE
The Cavs are flourishing at the top of the Eastern Conference and Donovan Mitchell is leading the charge. He’s averaging 24 ppg and although Spida has only more than 27.5 points once in his last four, he did just show out for 33 on February 23.
Tonight is a showdown with the Boston Celtics and Mitchell tends to rise to the occasion when he faces the defending champions. He’s averaging 33.7 points across three meetings with Boston this season. I expect another standout performance from the guard.
Isaiah Hartenstein 9.5 rebounds: LESS
Isaiah Hartenstein is a massive piece of the Thunder’s success. He’s a versatile big man who can do a little bit of everything. However, he’s not making much of an impact as of late as a rebounder. The center has grabbed less than 9.5 boards in three straight.
He’s averaging 9.4 rebounds in February and OKC takes on the Atlanta Hawks tonight, who are 13th in the league in rebounding. Hartenstein will eventually get back to his old ways on the glass, but I don’t think it will be tonight.
RJ Barrett 22.5 points: MORE
Getting traded to the Toronto Raptors was a blessing in disguise for RJ Barrett. He’s emerged as arguably their best player and has enjoyed a career year, averaging 21.8 points per night. The guard has registered more than 22.5 points in three of his last five appearances as well.
When it comes to facing the Chicago Bulls, who the Raps visit tonight, Barrett has played well against them in 2024-25, averaging 25.5 points across two meetings. He’ll produce the goods here.
Jalen Brunson 2.5 threes: MORE
Jalen Brunson is a very solid 3-point shooter, averaging 2.3 makes on 5.9 attempts for a 39% clip from downtown this season. He’s really shooting it well lately, draining more than 2.5 triples in four of his last five.
The Knicks star averages 2.5 makes on the road for a 42% clip, which is substantially better than his 37% clip at home. New York will be in Memphis to face the Grizzlies tonight. He’ll find a rhythm from deep.
Jon Metler's DraftKings NBA Pick6 lineup for today
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