It’s a quiet Saturday slate with only five games on the docket. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only superstar included today, while I’ll also target the likes of Josh Giddey, Zach LaVine, and Austin Reaves, among others.
Keep reading 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.
🔽 Zach LaVine less than 21.5 points
🔼 Austin Reaves more than 20.5 points
🔼 Josh Giddey more than 6.5 assists
🔽 Mikal Bridges less than 1.5 made threes
🔼 Nic Claxton more than 7.5 rebounds
🔽 Giannis Antetokounmpo less than 31.5 points
Click on each pick to read full analysis.
DraftKings NBA Pick6 fantasy basketball lineup for March 22
Zach LaVine 21.5 Points: LESS
Zach LaVine’s numbers have regressed a bit since landing with the Sacramento Kings, averaging 21.9 PPG compared to 24 points with the Chicago Bulls. But that does make sense since he has a co-star in DeMar DeRozan. That being said, LaVine has scored less than 21.5 points in four of his last five outings, finishing with just eight points on Thursday.
The Kings face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight and he’s averaging 20.3 PPG against them across three meetings in 2024-25. The Bucks will keep LaVine in check. I expect him to have another quiet performance.
Austin Reaves 20.5 points: MORE
While the LA Lakers have gone 3-4 without LeBron James in their lineup as he continues to rehab a groin injury, it’s given Austin Reaves an opportunity to show out, and that’s exactly what he’s doing. The guard has registered more than 20.5 points in five consecutive appearances, going off for 30+ in two of those games.
Reaves is averaging an impressive 23.3 points in March and the Chicago Bulls aren’t exactly elite defensively. Plus, Bron is questionable to play as well. Even if he does return, it would be no surprise to see Reaves erupt again.
Josh Giddey 6.5 assists: MORE
Josh Giddey is a very important player for the Bulls and can do a little bit of everything. He’s averaging 13.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists this season. We’ll focus on his playmaking here. The Aussie has collected more than 6.5 dimes in four of his last five contests and he’s averaging 8.3 assists since the All-Star break.
The 22-year-old is also averaging 7.8 dimes in March, and the Lakers are 21st in the Association in most dimes allowed. I could see Giddey facilitating the rock at a high level at Crypto.com Arena this evening.
Mikal Bridges 1.5 made threes: LESS
Mikal Bridges has always been a respectable three-point shooter, but he’s struggled immensely from deep since the All-Star break, averaging 1.3 makes on 4.2 attempts for a 30% clip. In March, he’s draining just 1.1 triples per night as well.
The forward has finished with less than 1.5 treys in three of his last five games and didn’t sink a single three in his last game. The NY Knicks take on the Washington Wizards tonight and Bridges is averaging only 1.3 makes against them this season.
Nic Claxton 7.5 Rebounds: MORE
While Nic Claxton isn’t the best scorer, you can definitely rely on him making an impact on the glass. He’s averaging 7.6 rebounds in ‘24-25, and that number has jumped up to 8.1 in March across 10 appearances.
He’s grabbed 7.5 boards or more in three of his previous five outings and had 14 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers. The Brooklyn Nets are set to face them again tonight. Lock this entry in.
Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.5 Points: LESS
It’s not often I’ll predict Giannis Antetokounmpo to score fewer than 30 points, but based on the recent trends, there’s reason to believe that will happen tonight. The Greek Freak is averaging 27.3 points in March and registered less than 31.5 points in four of his last five appearances.
Giannis hasn’t been his same dominant self as of late and he’s also averaging 28.1 points on the road compared to 31.8 at home. The Milwaukee Bucks are visiting the Sacramento Kings. Of course, he’s going to make an impact; I just don’t believe Antetokounmpo will go off for 30+.
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