Welcome to the Underdog Fantasy NBA pick’em plays. We have a small two game slate tonight with some big plays for you. Please take advantage of our Underdog Fantasy promo: Get your first deposit DOUBLED on Underdog up to $500! Let’s take a look at what Underdog Fantasy Pick’em plays stand out! Nonetheless, onto our Underdog NBA player props review.
NBA Underdog Fantasy Pick’em Predictions
LeBron James H/L 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (Boosted up to 25x)
The Lakers will host the depleted Suns in their home opener tonight at Crypto.com arena. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are both doubtful to play for Phoenix while the Lakers will miss Jared Vanderbilt. LeBron James played just 29 minutes against the Nuggets but finished the game with eight rebounds and five assists and if my math is correct that’s 13.
The King had seven potential assists and 11 rebound chances in that game. He averaged 12.5 rebound chances and 12.6 potential assists last season. With Booker and Beal both sitting, the Suns are going to have a hard time getting good shots, providing a few more rebound chances for LeBron. Higher is the play with a nice boost!
Best NBA Underdog Fantasy Play: LeBron James Higher Than 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
De’Anthony Melton H/L 3.5 Rebounds
Melton isn’t the biggest or sexiest name on tonight’s slate but he could provide the most value. Melton’s role increases tremendously with James Harden away from the team and Shake Milton now in Minnesota. Melton averaged 18 points and 4.7 rebounds in the preseason in just 26 minutes per game.
Stokastic’s Bet Pro has Melton projected for 4.7 rebounds giving this prop a 60% win rate on the over, second highest on the slate. We have Melton projected for 32 minutes tonight against Milwaukee. In 2023, Melton averaged 5.1 rebounds in 21 games without James Harden.
Best NBA Underdog Fantasy Play: De’Anthony Melton Higher than 3.5 Rebounds
Brook Lopez H/L 13.5 Points
Lopez turned in an amazing 2023 season with the Bucks averaging 15.9 points per game, his highest since 2017 with Brooklyn. With the departure of Jrue Holiday and addition of Damien Lillard the offense is going to be different this year. Lillard had a 33% usage last year with Portland while Jrue Holiday had a 25% usage with the Bucks. Keep in mind that Kris Middleton missed most of last season so the Holiday numbers are inflated.
Brook Lopez just isn’t going to get as many shots this season and his scoring is likely to come down. Not only will his opportunities be more limited tonight, he’s going up against reining MVP Joel Embiid who was top 10 in defensive rating last season. With the addition of Lillard, a healthy Middleton and Giannis, and the matchup, Lopez goes under this. What’s even better? Stokastic Bet Pro projects Lopez for 12.6 points and a 55% win rate on the under.
Best NBA Underdog Fantasy Play: Brook Lopez Lower Than 13.5 Points
