With the Western Conference wrapped up, the only series left to play is Hawks vs. Bucks, making DFS NBA picks and lineups a bit tricky to create. So if looking for a different way to play NBA fantasy contests today, PrizePicks could be a site that interests you. Instead of building lineups of players, at PrizePicks, you are making predictions on player props, stats or fantasy points, with more correct predictions meaning higher payouts.
PrizePicks provides a big list of stats and fantasy points, and you can pick and choose which you want to make a prediction for. Stringing together a few picks can payout up to 10 times your entry fee. You are even able to combine picks across different sports. The only rule is you must make picks for players on at least two different teams.
For the sake of this article, we will take you through three of the best NBA fantasy PrizePicks predictions to make for the Hawks – Bucks NBA Playoffs Game 5 matchup.
PrizePicks NBA Fantasy | Hawks vs. Bucks Game 5
It is important to note that, much like odds that update throughout the day, the player totals at PrizePicks are subject to change. So if you like these NBA picks below, it’s wise to jump on them quickly.
Bobby Portis: Over 17.5 NBA Fantasy Points
It is almost certain that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out tonight after hyperextending his knee in Game 4. This should lead to more minutes for Bobby Portis. He has seen 17 or more minutes in three straight games, including his playoff high of 21 minutes last game. Awesemo projects Portis to play 19.5 minutes today, though it should be over 20 again. This season he has averaged 1.15 NBA fantasy points per minute, so he would hit over this fantasy point total at his season’s pace with a little over 15 minutes played. Barring foul trouble, this should be pretty easy.
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Khris Middleton: Over 44.5 NBA Fantasy Points
Over the past three months, Khris Middleton has seen a 32.1% usage rate when on the floor with Jrue Holiday but without Giannis. He has also averaged 45.03 NBA fantasy points per 36 minutes in this same scenario. This is an increase of almost 4 fantasy points. However, this is per 36 minutes, and Middleton should easily see over 40 minutes in a competitive matchup tonight. While his shot is more than inconsistent, his usage should lead to plenty of stats in the box score.
John Collins: Over 8.5 Rebounds
It seems like John Collins is usually either in foul trouble or non-existent on the floor. However, the absence of Giannis should lead to fewer fouls for Collins, allowing him to play a bit more aggressively. Despite him disappearing for long stretches, he has seven or more rebounds in three straight games, which is following five straight games of double-digit rebounds. Along with fewer fouls, it will be easier to grab rebounds without Giannis on the floor as well, so Collins should get back to around double-digit rebounds again tonight.
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