We have just five games on the docket across the Association for Thursday, March 20. Players included tonight are the red-hot Pascal Siakam, Coby White, LaMelo Ball, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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.
🔼 Pascal Siakam more than 20.5 points
🔽 Nic Claxton less than 10.5 points
🔼 Josh Hart more than 6.5 assists
🔽 LaMelo Ball less than 3.5 threes
🔼 Karl-Anthony Towns more than 11.5 rebounds
🔼 Coby White more than 22.5 points
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for March 20
Pascal Siakam 20.5 points: MORE
Pascal Siakam has been rolling lately for the Indiana Pacers, who are now up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 39-29 record. He leads the team in scoring with 21.1 points per game and has averaged 24 points per night in March — his best month of the season by far.
The veteran wing has dropped more than 20.5 points in four straight and in seven of his last 10 appearances. Siakam just erupted for 29 against the depleted Dallas Mavericks. While he hasn’t played particularly well against tonight’s opponent, the Brooklyn Nets, I still expect Siakam to keep up his hot streak.
Nic Claxton 10.5 points: LESS
Nic Claxton isn't much of an offensive presence. He’s mostly known for his lockdown defense inside. The big man is averaging just 10.1 PPG and has struggled quite a bit lately, scoring less than 10.5 points in seven of his last nine appearances.
The center is also averaging just 9.2 PPG in March and has averaged 10 points across two meetings this season against the Pacers. Myles Turner will keep Claxton at bay offensively tonight in Indianapolis.
Josh Hart 6.5 assists: MORE
Josh Hart is a key player for the New York Knicks and his importance has grown with Jalen Brunson sidelined due to injury. Hart is averaging 5.7 dimes per game this season but he’s stepped it up as a passer, compiling more than 6.5 assists in four straight, respectively dishing out 9, 7, 11, and 7 dimes.
Again, with Brunson out, it takes a collective effort to make up for the loss of his playmaking. Hart is doing his part and I expect that to continue tonight against the lowly Charlotte Hornets, who allow the 15th-most assists per game.
LaMelo Ball 3.5 threes: LESS
LaMelo Ball is no pushover when it comes to shooting the triple. He’s averaging 3.8 makes on 11.5 attempts per game this season for a 33.5% clip. Not the best efficiency, but as you can see, LaMelo is never afraid to take shots.
However, he’s drained less than 3.5 treys in four of his last five games and has averaged only 3.3 converted 3-pointers since the All-Star break. The Knicks are also holding opponents to a 35.4% clip from long-range across their last three.
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.5 rebounds: MORE
Karl-Anthony Towns is a beast on the boards, averaging an impressive 13 rebounds per night in 2024-25. But, he’s only averaged 11.2 boards post-All-Star break and has grabbed less than 11.5 rebounds in four of his last five contests, which is unlike him.
That being said, tonight is a prime opportunity for that to change. He’s averaging 14 boards across two meetings with the Hornets this season and Charlotte is 26th in the league in rebounds allowed. Towns will put in work on the glass.
Coby White 22.5 points: MORE
Zach LaVine was traded and someone had to step up and be the No. 1 option for the Chicago Bulls. It appears to be Coby White. The UNC product has averaged an impressive 24.1 points since the All-Star break. He’s playing like an All-NBA player and giving the Bulls something to be hopeful about as they head into a new era.
White has registered more than 22.5 points in five straight appearances and nine of his last 10. Out of all my entries for tonight, this is the one I believe in the most. The Bulls are also facing LaVine’s Sacramento Kings.
Jon Metler's DraftKings NBA Pick6 lineup for today
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