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 Friday.
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 Friday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for Friday:
- De’Anthony Melton lower than 13.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
- Evan Mobley lower than 10.5 Rebounds
- Jalen Johnson lower than 18.5 Rebounds & Assists
Timberwolves vs. Warriors NBA Underdog Predictions
De’Anthony Melton lower than 13.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
The points, rebounds, & assists projection for De’Anthony Melton 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 67.1% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 9.3% edge.
Cavaliers vs. Wizards NBA Underdog Predictions
Evan Mobley lower than 10.5 Rebounds
The rebounds projection for Evan Mobley looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 10.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 63.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.7% edge.
Hawks vs. Pistons NBA Underdog Predictions
Jalen Johnson lower than 18.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Jalen Johnson 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 61.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.2% edge.
Pictured: Jalen Johnson
Photo Credit: Imagn

