Zion Williamson Underdog NBA Picks Today, 1/25: Basketball Projections + More
On Saturday, January 25th, we have a massive opportunity to secure a nice winning day with our Underdog Fantasy NBA Picks and NBA DFS projections as the NBA season marches onward in full force. We have eight games across the association so let’s dive in.
Looking for an edge today, we look at the NBA DFS projections for Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans and Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks.
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Zion Williamson NBA Underdog Fantasy Pick: Higher Than 6.5 Rebounds
Zion has been a per minute rebounding monster this season with the only issue being his actual minutes on the floor due to injury and suspension this season. He's failed to play more than 30 minutes in any of the last five games but has finished with more than 6.5 rebounds in four of those contests.
With the Hornets missing Mark Williams tonight their front court depth takes a hit and we could see a smaller lineup being played by Charlotte which bodes well for the rebounding upside of Zion in this spot.
- Pick: Higher Than 6.5 Rebounds
Onyeka Okongwu NBA Underdog Fantasy Pick: Higher Than 9.5 Rebounds
We just saw this matchup the other day and Okongwu finished with 12 rebounds against the Raptors. Yes, Clint Capela was not active for that game and Capela is active tonight but Okongwu has supplanted him in the starting lineup and we've seen him finish with more than 9.5 rebounds in five of the last six contests.
- Pick: Higher Than 9.5 Rebounds
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Deni Avdija tallied 23 points (5-of-11 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to Greece.
Avdija’s run at FIBA EuroBasket ended on Sunday, as Israel had no answer for Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, on the heels of a successful debut season in Portland, this tournament was a success for Avdija individually. He scored at least 20 points in all six games, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. Avdija’s play, especially after the All-Star break, was one of the sources of optimism for the Trail Blazers despite missing the postseason. While a healthy Jerami Grant may push him back into a reserve role to begin next season, Avdija’s opportunities to be an impactful contributor should not be negatively impacted.
Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 37 points (18-of-23 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds and one assist in Sunday’s win over Israel.
Greece advanced to the quarterfinals of FIBA EuroBasket with an 84-79 win over Israel, and to the surprise of no one, Antetokounmpo dominated. The Bucks forward shot 18-of-21 inside the arc, with all but two of the makes occurring in the paint. More surprising was that Antetkounmpo only attempted two free throws; Israel may have been better served to send him to the foul line more often, given the struggles throughout his pro career. The one area Giannis will have to clean up in Tuesday’s quarterfinal matchup with Lithuania is the turnover count, as he recorded six on Sunday.
Simone Fontecchio accumulated 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, three steals and four three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to Slovenia.
After an inconsistent run through group play, Fontecchio capped his EuroBasket experience with a solid effort against Slovenia. This was the second game of 20 points or more for the Heat forward, who went off for 39 points in an August 31 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. On Sunday, Fontecchio shot 4-of-10 from three, and that’s the area that may translate the most when assessing his outlook with Miami next season. The Heat traded Duncan Robinson to Detroit, opening up room for someone to step forward as a capable catch-and-shoot option.
Luka Dončić finished Sunday’s win over Italy with 42 points (11-of-19 FGs, 15-of-16 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, three steals and five three-pointers.
Dončić was sensational to begin Sunday’s Round of 16 matchup, scoring 22 points in the first quarter. While Italy was able to do a better job of defending the Lakers star as the game progressed, Dončić still recorded his first 40-point game of this summer’s EuroBasket. The lone area of concern was his dash to the locker room between the first and second quarters, possibly to address a minor lower-body injury. Dončić still played 33 of a possible 40 minutes, so there’s unlikely to be an injury concern heading into Slovenia’s quarterfinal matchup with Germany.
Zaccharie Risacher accounted for seven points (2-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to Georgia.
France struggled across the board in their 80-70 Round of 16 defeat, but Risacher and Bilal Coulibaly were especially disappointing. Risacher shot 1-of-6 from three on the day, while Coulibaly missed all three of his shot attempts and went scoreless with three rebounds and four personal fouls. France, which struggled mightily when Israel switched to a zone defense during their group stage matchup, encountered similar issues against Georgia on Sunday. Poor perimeter shooting and limited frontcourt depth were too much for France to overcome.
Guerschon Yabusele amassed 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to Georgia.
Yabusele and France are headed home early, as Georgia bounced them from FIBA EuroBasket by an 80-70 final score. Three-point shooting did them in, as the French shot 6-of-36 from beyond the arc. By comparison, Georgia was 10-of-18. Yabusele, who did not miss a two-point attempt, was just 1-of-7 from three, which was a disappointing conclusion for him. Losing Alex Sarr to a calf injury during the group stage did not help, as France was already shorthanded in the frontcourt. However, this still qualifies as a disappointing result for the national team. During free agency, Yabusele moved from the 76ers to the Knicks, where he will figure prominently in the team’s bench unit.