Draftkings NBA Pick6: How to Play NBA Pick6 at DraftKings? Tips & Strategy

NBA Pick 6 at DraftKings is the newest and most exciting way to play fantasy basketball. Effectively, DH has taken a simple pick ‘em concept and given it a unique peer-to-peer twist.

The basics of the game are straightforward - pick 2 - 6 players, then select them to reach “more” or “less of their projected stat for the upcoming game week. Get enough correct picks and you’ll win a share of the prize pool.

NBA Pick6 DraftKings - Pros and cons

Before we get into the concept in more detail, let’s first take a look at the principal positives and negatives of this NBA fantasy product:

• No-Stress First Picks up to $100
• Easy concept to learn
• Choose 2 - 6 NBA players every week
• Multiple stat projections for each player
• Prize pools for every contest
• You get multiple contest entries with each pick lineup

• The payout system is more complex than multiplier pick ‘ems

How to play Pick 6 basketball at DK - The basics

The basics of how to play DraftKings Pick 6 NBA are actually very easy, making it ideal for fantasy sports beginners. Here’s how it works step-by-step:

1. Create your account: First of all, you will need to register - we’ll give you more details on this further down the page.
2. Make your first deposit: Fund your account with at least $5 using your chosen payment method.
3. Create your “Pick Group”: To create your lineup, you need to pick between 2 -6 NBA players for the upcoming game week. Players must be from at least two different teams with no player repeats.
4. Make your predictions: You now need to make a “More” or “Less” prediction for each of your picks’ stat projections. For example, Nikola Jokic to put up more or less than 20.5 in the game.
5. Choose your entry fee: Enter the amount you wish to place on your Pick Set. This will automatically be split into $1 entries across multiple contests that your set is eligible for.
6. Edit your picks: Until the game that the player is involved in tips off, you can edit your picks. You can either swap players out completely or change your more/less prediction.
7. Play for More: If you use the “Play for More” option, you can add an extra entry amount to your lineup. As with your initial fee, this will be split across multiple contest entries.
8. Sweat your picks: While the game is happening, you can see how your lineup is progressing in real-time via the “My Picks” tab in your account.
9. Receive your prize money: If your picks are all correct (or enough of them are correct - more on this later) you will receive your share of the prize pool.

NBA Pick6 DraftKings - Scoring and stats

For your picks to be correct, you need to accurately predict if each player in your lineup will beat or underperform against a specific stat projection. You can only choose one stat projection per player per lineup.

For instance, you cannot have Giannis Antetokounmpo to make more than 22.5 points and also have him make less than 2.5 in the same Pick Set. Basically, a player can only appear once in your lineup.

As well as single stats, such as points, blocks and rebounds, you also have comos, such as PAR (Points, Assists & Rebounds). You can see all of the stats you can score on in DraftKings NBA Pick 6 below:

How your entries work

When you select the amount for your Pick Set, the full amount isn’t used as a single contest entry. Instead, your money is spread in $1 increments across all contests that you are eligible for. For example, if you were to enter with $10, it would be used as 10 x $1 entries.

How the payouts work:

The payout system for DraftKings Pick 6 is different from other fantasy sports variants of this ilk. Rather than winning a multiplier of your entry fee, you compete against all other players in the contest for a share of the prize pool.

If you are in a contest with 2 - 4 picks, only players with 100% correct picks share the prize pool. This is unless no one gets all picks correct in which case those with the most share the money.

In a contest with 5 and 6 picks, you can still receive a payout if you get one or two picks wrong. For example, in a 5-pick contest, a $1,000 prize pool might be divided thus:

• $800 shared among players with 5/5 correct picks
• $200 shared among players with 4/5 correct picks

Depending on the number of entries and winners, this payout system can be complex to calculate, especially when compared to multiplier DFS contests. In many ways, there are actually more parallels with props parlays at NBA betting sites in terms of your win probability and potential profits.

Getting started with DraftKings NBA Pick 6 - How to sign up

The Pick 6 contests are not available on the regular DraftKings Fantasy app or website. There is a dedicated web platform, as well as DraftKings Pick6 apps for iOS and Android, available in the App Store and Google Play.

Once you have downloaded the app or loaded the website, here’s how you can get started:

1. Click the “Sign Up” button
2. Create a username, password, and enter your email/phone number
3. Enter your details (name, address, D.O.B., SSN, etc.)
4. Accept that T&Cs and that you are 18+ (19+ in NE)
5. Verify your account with ID
6. Deposit at least $5 with your chosen payment method
7. Make your picks
8. Collect your winnings

DK Pick 6 bonus offers for NBA

There are currently two bonus offers available on the app for DraftKings NFL Pick 6 and NBA:

Welcome offer - Play $5+ on First Paid Entry and Get $50 in Pick6 Credits

DraftKings is giving new DK customers a straightforward welcome deal: place $5 or more on your first Pick Set and get $50 in Pick6 Credits. The offer is available until December 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Bonus Picks can’t be withdrawn as cash, and they must be used within 14 days (336 hours). Beyond this point, the bonus expires. The promotion is limited to one per new customer only.

The offer is valid only in states where Pick6 is live. It is unavailable in New York, Ontario, and other restricted regions. Currently, there are only 21 DraftKings states, but this is set to increase in the near future. Players must be aged 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA).

This offer is sponsored by DraftKings. Terms and conditions, and eligibility restrictions apply.

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Refer-a-friend and get up to $50

When a friend signs up and deposits at least £$25 using one of your referral links, you can each get a 100% deposit match up to $50. You can find the referral links in the “Promos” section of your account.

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Our top 5 NBA Pick 6 DraftKings strategy tips

Before we finish, here are our experts’ top five DraftKings Pick 6 strategy tips for the NBA:

NBA Pick 6 DraftKings - Conclusion

In summary, NBA Pick 6 at DraftKings is a simple fantasy contest that involves making a handful of player and stat predictions. What makes it more interesting and strategic when compared to similar DFS contests is the peer-to-peer format. As you are not playing against the house, the trick lies in outfoxing other players and calculating your estimated payouts.

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