With the series in the first round beginning to wrap up, there are just two games on the NBA slate today, and they both come from the Western Conference. Both series have shifted cities yet again for Game 6, with the road team in both matchups having the opportunity to win the series tonight. This has an impact on NBA fantasy values for player, which can be exploited in the props on Monkey Knife Fight. MKF features props for users to pick fantasy points, actual points, rebounds and more. You will be competing only against yourself. Also, the payout increases with contests that require more picks. While there are far too many contests to include them all in this article, let’s go through some of the best NBA fantasy Monkey Knife Fight picks to make for NBA Playoffs Round 1 games today.
Monkey Knife Fight NBA Fantasy Picks | Round 1
It is important to note that, much like odds that update throughout the day, contests at MKF are subject to change. So if you like these NBA picks below, it’s wise to jump on them quickly.
Double-Doubling — Goal: Over 2.5 | Prize: 2x
Players of this contest pick three players in today’s games, with the goal being to select players to finish with a double-double. While one could pick one or two with a smaller payout, picking three players to double-double results in double payout.
Jusuf Nurkic, Nikola Jokic, Deandre Ayton
In what is expected to be a competitive that is intense until the final buzzer, both Nurkic and Jokic will need to be good today. Jokic finished with a high-point double-double last game, while Nurkic finished with a double-double despite being limited due to foul trouble.
Ayton is the one post player in these playoffs who has been an automatic double-double. At least, that was the case until last game, where the Suns were so dominant that Ayton’s minutes were limited. Look for him to return to double-double form today as the Lakers fight to stay alive in the series.
Scoring Champ — Goal: Over 92.5 | Prize: 1.8x
In this MKF NBA fantasy contest, gamers have to pick three players to score over 92.5 points. Picking all three correctly results in 1.8 times entry. Gamers can also increase the scoring amount to increase the payout.
Damian Lillard, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic
Lillard and Jokic are the obvious two. In their competitive Game 5, the two combined for 93 points by themselves. While they may not have another performance that high, the two should make a rather large dent into the point goal. Lillard has scored at least 34 points in four of five games this series, and the same is true for Jokic.
LeBron is fighting for his playoff life tonight, and he doesn’t want a blemish on his legacy with a first-round exit. Also, Anthony Davis will likely be out or limited, which puts more pressure on LeBron to be great. He should also push for 30 points today.
More or Less — Pick More/Less for Each Player | Prize: 1.7x
In this Monkey Knife Fight NBA fantasy contest, it is a simple more/less pick for three players. The stat categories for these players differ, so make sure to pay attention when making picks. This nice thing about this contest is that only two of the three picks need to be correct to earn 1.7 times the entry fee back.
Damian Lillard: More than 34.5 Points
Deandre Ayton: More than 10.5 Rebounds
Chris Paul: Less than 8.5 Assists
Lillard has 34 or more points in four of the five games in his series. In a home elimination game, the chances of us him producing again is rather high, and he may ride his momentum from last outing straight into Game 6.
Ayton has 0.33 rebounds per minute in this series, meaning he needs to play 32 minutes at this pace to hit the over. Prior to the blowout last game, Ayton had not played less than 37 minutes in a game this series.
The last play is the under on Paul’s assists. On one hand, he has gotten over 8.5 assists just once this series, and he only hit nine in that game. However, the other reason for this pick is the hedge. If this game is another blowout and the Suns are able to sit, Ayton may not hit his rebounding total, but it also means Paul will likely be under his assist goal, as was the case in Game 5.
More or Less — Pick More/Less for Each Player | Prize: 100x
This is another More or Less contest, but picking this big contest correctly wins 100 times the entry. It won’t be easy; eight players’ fantasy points need to be correct. However, it’s worth sprinkling a little bit on; the payout is too sweet not to.
Nikola Jokic: Less than 55.5 Fantasy Points
LeBron James: More than 52.5 Fantasy Points
Damian Lillard: More than 52.5 Fantasy Points
Devin Booker: Less than 41.5 Fantasy Points
Jusuf Nurkic: Less than 39.5 Fantasy Points
Chris Paul: Less than 38.5 Fantasy Points
C.J. McCollum: More than 37.5 Fantasy Points
Deandre Ayton: More than 37.5 Fantasy Points
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