I’m here to share a few of my top picks for today’s NBA slate on Underdog, with most of these selections grounded in our latest projections.
Keep in mind that these are some of our best-projected picks as of publication, but NBA news can change, potentially impacting the appeal of these plays. Our NBA DFS projections team continuously updates their inputs to reflect the latest information.
Below, I’ll outline my strategy for Underdog on Thursday.
First… Sign Up to Make NBA Underdog Picks
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I’ll be using our projections to find meaningful edges on how NBA players might fare in different stat categories. For additional insight as you make your NBA Underdog picks today, check out our fantasy pick’em tool, where you’ll find all of our picks for a variety of sites.
Underdog NBA Picks for Thursday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for Thursday:
- CJ McCollum higher than 18.5 Points
- Ziaire Williams lower than 13.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
- Austin Reaves lower than 42.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
Celtics vs. Wizards NBA Underdog Predictions
CJ McCollum higher than 18.5 Points
The points projection for CJ McCollum looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 18.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.5% edge.
Jazz vs. Nets NBA Underdog Predictions
Ziaire Williams lower than 13.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
The points, rebounds, & assists projection for Ziaire Williams looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 13.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.4% edge.
Lakers vs. Raptors NBA Underdog Predictions
Austin Reaves lower than 42.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
The points, rebounds, & assists projection for Austin Reaves looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 42.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 61.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 3.9% edge.
Pictured: Austin Reaves
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