NBA Friday DFS picks on PrizePicks: Victor Wembanyama, Clint Capela

Publish date: 2024-05-03

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There are 10 games on the NBA schedule Friday night, which means we have plenty of options to choose from in the PrizePicks lobby.

Here are my favorite four projections and ones we’re rolling with Friday night.

Clint Capela (Hawks vs. Pacers) more than 10.5 rebounds

Capela was unable to play Wednesday in the Hawks’ home win over Philadelphia, but he is listed as probable for Friday’s game.

He should be well rested for an excellent matchup against the Pacers.

These teams are in the league’s top five in pace, which should create more possessions for both teams.

The more possessions there are, the more shots and rebound opportunities there will be.

Capela has averaged 17.1 rebound chances per game this season and he’s converted 64% of his rebound chances over the last three years.

He’s grabbed at least 12 rebounds in four of his last five games, and now gets to face a team that is 24th in rebounding rate on the season.

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers vs. Hawks) more than 11.5 points

This is arguably the top game environment on the slate, as both teams push the pace and struggle on defense.

With point guard Tyrese Haliburton off the floor this season, Nesmith’s points per 100 possessions goes up to 24.9 compared to 21.3 with his teammate on the floor.

Nesmith has taken at least nine shot attempts in each of the last four games and should be heavily involved in the offense Friday if he plays.

He is listed as questionable, but remember the pick only counts if he ends up being active.

Tobias Harris (76ers vs. Kings) more than 3.5 assists

Joel Embiid has already been ruled out, which means the rest of the Sixers will have to step up in his absence … again.

With Embiid off the floor this season, Harris sees a 2.5% boost in his assist rate, which is the highest of the starters.

He has dished out at least four assists in three of his last four games.

The matchup is the one of the best on the slate.

The Kings are 11th in pace and 16th in defensive rating.

Despite missing last season’s MVP, the Sixers are still projected to score the same amount of points (120) as their season average.

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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs vs. Hornets) more than 10 rebounds

In case you missed it the other night, Wemby posted a triple-double in only 21 minutes of action.

He’s having an incredible rookie season and is going to be a fun player to watch for many years.

The Spurs have him on a minutes restriction, but he has still averaged 10.3 rebounds over his last three games.

He draws a nice matchup at home against the Hornets, who are third in pace, 25th in defensive rating and 26th in rebounding rate.

If Wemby gets his usual 25-27 minutes, I like his chances to grab at least 10 rebounds.