NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Picks & Projections for November 12
The 2024 NBA Cup kicks off today — it's the same as last season's NBA In-Season Tournament, with a new look. Below, we’ve got today’s top NBA DFS player projections on PrizePicks for the NBA Cup games that should bring a little bit of extra competition.
The NBA Cup, or the NBA's In-Season Tournament, also brings with it new court designs for all 30 teams. You can see them all here, plus our rankings for all 30 teams’ court designs.
Whether you’re backing a player to rebound on the glass or a player to score a ton of points for NBA DFS tonight, today's NBA In-Season Tournament games are stacked with plenty of opportunities.
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NBA DFS Picks for November 12
Here are the top NBA DFS picks and projections for PrizePicks today, November 12, 2024, for the opening day of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup.
- Celtics SF Jaylen Brown vs. Hawks: 4.5 Rebounds — More (Goblin)
- Jazz F-C John Collins vs. Suns: 13.5 Points — More
- Knicks F Mikal Bridges vs. 76ers: 18.5 Points — More (Demon)
- Celtics F Jayson Tatum vs. Hawks: 28.5 Points — More
Celtics SF Jaylen Brown vs. Hawks: 4.5 Rebounds — More (Goblin)
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown has been a consistent rebounder this season, averaging approximately seven rebounds per game. He has surpassed the 5.5 rebounds mark in eight of his last ten games, consistently recording nearly double-digit rebound opportunities each game.
The Hawks have struggled defensively, particularly in rebounding. They rank near the bottom in rebounds allowed per game and offensive rebounds per game, placing outside the top 20 in both categories. Specifically against small forwards, the Hawks allow on average, over six rebounds per game, ranking them outside the top 20 in the NBA.
An important factor to consider is the status of Celtics center Al Horford, who is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming game due to a left big toe sprain. If Horford is unable to play, Brown may see an increased role in rebounding duties, potentially boosting his rebound totals.
Given these factors, Brown is well-positioned to continue his strong rebounding performance against the Hawks.
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Jazz F-C John Collins vs. Suns: 13.5 Points — More
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Jazz forward John Collins has consistently exceeded his PrizePicks scoring projection of 13.5 points this season. Dating back over his last 20 games, Collins has hit this mark in 80% of them. When facing the Suns specifically, he has surpassed this projection in four out of his last five matchups, with the only miss being an 11-point outing.
Collins also benefits from a favorable matchup, as the Suns rank last in the NBA for field-goal percentage allowed to forwards.
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Knicks F Mikal Bridges vs. 76ers: 18.5 Points — More (Demon)
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Mikal Bridges has been a strong addition for the New York Knicks this season, regularly surpassing his 14.5-point projection on PrizePicks tonight. He has exceeded this projection in 23 of his last 30 games for a 76% success rate.
Against the 76ers, Bridges has been particularly effective, scoring over 14.5 points in nine of his last 10 games dating back to 2022, with his only miss being an 11-point game.
This matchup plays to Bridges' strengths, as the 76ers struggle with three-point defense against small forwards, allowing 42.3% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them outside the NBA's top 25. In addition, it seems Bridges doesn't forget this was the team that drafted him on draft night to later trade him away in the same night.
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Celtics F Jayson Tatum vs. Hawks: 28.5 Points — More
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has had a standout season, averaging nearly 31 points per game and consistently exceeding his 28.5-point projection, having done so in eight of his last 10 games.
Against the Hawks, Tatum has continued this success, surpassing 28.5 points in eight of his last 10 matchups.
Atlanta’s defense ranks in the bottom tier of the league, allowing 120 points per game and ranking 29th against small forwards, who average 25 points per game. The Hawks also struggle to defend the perimeter, allowing small forwards to shoot 44% from three — 28th in the league — setting up Tatum for another high-scoring game.
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