How to Play PrizePicks NBA & Fantasy Scoring System
Ready to get real money action on NBA fantasy basketball all season long on PrizePicks? If you’re diving into NBA on PrizePicks, knowing the PrizePicks NBA fantasy scoring system and state categories will be your secret weapon.
PrizePicks is the easiest way to play daily fantasy basketball. Just pick your favorite players and focus on their key stats by picking more or less — no more building a full roster will salary constraints.
Below, we’ll break down exactly how players rack up fantasy points in PrizePicks NBA, as well as other NBA stat categories, so you can make your picks with confidence.
How to Play PrizePicks NBA
PrizePicks is the easiest way to play NBA DFS. When you create an account, use promo code “Playbook” to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup.
Creating a lineup is easy, and you don’t have to use just NBA projections — you can mix and match sports.
Here’s how to create an NBA fantasy basketball lineup on PrizePicks:
- Choose two or more players (up to six) from the PrizePicks board.
- Picks MORE or LESS on the player’s projected stats for that game — like points or three-pointers.
- Choose POWER PLAY or FLEX Lineup. With Flex Lineups, you still win if one pick misses. With Power Play, you’ll receive higher payouts, but every pick must be correct.
That’s it! When the games are over, you’ll receive a payout within minutes if your picks are correct.
PrizePicks NBA Fantasy Scoring System
On the PrizePicks NBA tab, you can choose more or less on a player’s fantasy score projection, in addition to a plethora of other stats (see below).
Here’s how the PrizePicks NBA Fantasy Scoring system works.
You can view the PrizePicks NBA fantasy scoring system by clicking Help in the bottom left of the mobile app, then Scoring Chart. In the desktop app, access the fantasy scoring by clicking the Scoring Chart at the top of the board.
PrizePicks NBA Fantasy Scoring Chart
Point: 1 points
Rebound: 1.2 points
Assist: 1.5 points
Block: 3 points
Steal: 3 points
Turnover: -1 point
Note that 3-pointers are not worth additional fantasy points, as they are in some fantasy scoring systems.
Overtime stats are included as part of the full game projections. Overtime stats are also included in second half and 4Q scoring.
Sign up on PrizePicks with promo code “Playbook” to get $50 instantly when you play a $5 NBA lineup
Fantasy Basketball Stat Categories on PrizePicks
Here are the additional fantasy basketball stat categories that you’ll find on PrizePicks board, as well as explanations for each.
Points: Total points a player scores
Rebounds: Total rebounds a player grabs
Assists: The number of assists — passes that lead directly to a made basket — by a player
3-PT Made: The number of field goals made behind the 3-point line
Blocked Shots: Total number of blocks by a player. A block occurs when an offensive player attempts a shot, and the defense player tips the ball.
Steals: Number of times a defensive player takes the ball from a player on offense, causing a turnover
Turnovers: Number of times a player on offense loses the ball to the defense by means other than a missed shot by the offensive player.
Pts+Rebs: The collective total of Points and Rebounds
Pts+Asts: The collective total of Points and Assists
Rebs+Asts: The collective total of Points and Assists
Blks+Stls: The collective total of Blocks and Steals — both defensive stats
Pts+Rebs+Asts: The collective total of Points, Rebounds, and Assists
What are Demons and Goblins on PrizePicks?
You can win more on PrizePicks with Demons and Goblins. Filter through a player’s standard, Demon, and Goblin projections by clicking the right/left arrow icon next to the projection when available.
Demons are identified by a bold red icon on the projection board. Demons are high-difficulty projections that can rocket your max payout up to 1000x your Lineup fee if you pick correctly. You must pick More on a Demon projection.
Goblins are identified by a green icon on the board and they’re designed to keep you in the green. These are safer picks that make it easier to land consistent victories. Because these projections are easier to hit, your max payout multiplier will be lower. You must pick More on a Goblin projection.
Lock in for NBA DFS on PrizePicks
It’s time to take your NBA DFS game to the next level this NBA season. Lock in for the NBA season on PrizePicks and make smarter picks by choosing more or less on fantasy scores.
Come back to The Playbook all season long to find expert NBA DFS picks every day. Whether you’re going for high-reward plays with Demons or an easy dub with Goblins, get in the PrizePicks app to build your NBA DFS Lineups this season.
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- How do I redeem a sign-up code?
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