With the Nugget vs. Suns Game 2 being the lone game on this NBA fantasy slate, which could turn many away from building lineups today. Luckily, there is an NBA DFS alternative with Monkey Knife Fight, which has many contests for the Round 2 games today.
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 our NBA playoff game today.
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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.
More or Less — More/Less for Each Player | Prize: 3.6x
In this Monkey Knife Fight NBA fantasy contest, it is a simple more/less pick for two players. Picking both players correctly will pay out 3.6 times the entry fee.
Nikola Jokic: Less than 29.5 Points
Devin Booker: Less than 28.5 Points
Jokic has played against the Suns four times this season, including Game 1 of this series. In three of the four matchups, Jokic scored under 29.5 points. In Game 1 he scored 22 despite shooting 10-for-23, which isn’t horrendous. The difference between the Suns matchup and others is that Phoenix actively tries not to put Jokic on the free throw line.
The Suns took a balanced offensive approach in Game 1, which resulted in 12 shot attempts for Booker. It should be another balanced approach tonight. The Suns are taking what the Nuggets give them, and since Denver has plenty of defensive lapses throughout games, this should continue.
More or Less — More/Less for Each Player | Prize: 3.6x
In this Monkey Knife Fight NBA fantasy contest, it is a simple more/less pick for two players. The stat categories for these players differ, so make sure to pay attention when making picks. Picking both players correctly will pay out 3.6 times the entry fee.
Nikola Jokic: Less than 29.5 Points
Deandre Ayton: More than 10.5 Rebounds
Jokic’s points were discussed above. As for Ayton, he grabbed 10 rebounds in Game 1, which was his fewest rebounds against the Nuggets in his last five matchups. With the Suns shooting over 54% in the game, there were fewer offensive rebound opportunities than normal. Assuming they miss a few more shots tonight, Ayton should be able to grab that extra board.
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Rapidfire — Pick Winner of Two Matchup Categories | Prize: 3x
In this Monkey Knife Fight game type, you are picking which of two players will score higher in a stat category. One player gets a handicap, much like the spread in a typical NBA game bet. If you pick both matchups correctly, you win three times your entry fee.
Points: Nikola Jokic vs. Devin Booker (+1.5)
Rebounds: Deandre Ayton vs. Michael Porter Jr. (+3.5)
Jokic is still the straw that stirs the drink for the Nuggets, and he should attempt over 20 shots. Booker is unlikely to take even 15 shots. For that reason, Jokic should cover this because he has to for the Nuggets to even be in the game.
If Ayton is going to grab at least 11 rebounds, Porter would need at least eight rebounds to win this matchup. He had seven rebounds in Game 1. Porter had seven rebounds or fewer in five of his last six games, with the most common output being five.
MKF NBA Fantasy Pick: Nikola Jokic and Deandre Ayton
More or Less — More/Less for Each Player | Prize: 35x
This is another More or Less contest, but picking this big contest correctly wins 35 times the entry. It won’t be easy; six players’ fantasy points need to be correct. However, it’s worth sprinkling a little bit on since the payout is so great.
Nikola Jokic: Less than 56.5 Fantasy Points
Devin Booker: Less than 43.5 Fantasy Points
Chris Paul: More than 36.5 Fantasy Points
Deandre Ayton: More than 35.5 Fantasy Points
Michael Porter Jr.: Less than 33.5 Fantasy Points
Aaron Gordon: More than 27.5 Fantasy Points
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