DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks Today: Best Fantasy Plays and Projections for Wednesday 4/15/26

Looking for the best NBA fantasy picks today? DraftKings Network analysts break down the top Pick6 plays and projections for Wednesday's slate.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:25pm

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DraftKings Network analysts have identified the top NBA fantasy plays and projections for Wednesday's Pick6 slate, which features two Play-In Tournament games. The analysts provide their projections and recommended picks for Tyrese Maxey's points, Paolo Banchero's rebounds, Darius Garland's assists, and Stephen Curry's combined points, rebounds, and assists.

Why it matters

DraftKings' Pick6 is a popular peer-to-peer fantasy variant where users build lineups and select whether each player will outperform or underperform their listed stat projection. Providing expert analysis and projections can help users make more informed decisions and increase their chances of winning cash prizes in Pick6 contests.

The details

For the Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers matchup, the DraftKings Network projects Tyrese Maxey to score more than 29.5 points (55% likely) and Paolo Banchero to record fewer than 8.5 rebounds (54% likely). In the Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers game, the analysts believe Darius Garland will have more than 6.5 assists (53% likely) and Stephen Curry will have fewer than 35.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists (54% likely).

  • The NBA Pick6 slate takes place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A starting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is projected to score more than 29.5 points in the Pick6 contest.

Paolo Banchero

A starting forward for the Orlando Magic who is projected to record fewer than 8.5 rebounds in the Pick6 contest.

Darius Garland

A starting guard for the Golden State Warriors who is projected to have more than 6.5 assists in the Pick6 contest.

Stephen Curry

A starting guard for the Golden State Warriors who is projected to have fewer than 35.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists in the Pick6 contest.

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What they’re saying

“Wednesday's NBA slate offers plenty of Pick6 value despite only two Play-In Tournament games.”

— DraftKings Network, Analysts

What’s next

Users can create their own Pick6 lineups and enter contests on the DraftKings Pick6 platform or mobile app to compete for cash prizes.

The takeaway

DraftKings' Pick6 fantasy variant provides an engaging way for NBA fans to compete against each other by making projections on player performance. The expert analysis and projections shared by the DraftKings Network can help users make more informed decisions and increase their chances of winning prizes.