Splash Sports NBA Tiers Picks Today, November 6: Fantasy Alarm $1.3K GTD Contest Lineup and Promo Code

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The Fantasy Alarm $1.3K GTD NBA Tiers contest on Splash Sports for Friday, November 6, is a $25-entry contest where you draft one NBA player from each of six tiers, with no positional requirements, and the highest total fantasy score wins. The prize pool is $1.3K guaranteed; the top 10 finishers get paid, 1st place takes home $405, and Friday's nine-game slate tips off at 7:00 PM ET. New users who sign up with promo code ALARM get a $50 deposit match plus a 100% Quickpicks Payout Boost.

Below, we explain how NBA Tiers works and how it's scored, walk through Friday's player pool tier by tier, and share the exact six-man lineup we drafted. Then it's your turn: build yours and try to beat us and the rest of the Fantasy Alarm community.

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Fantasy Alarm $1.3K NBA Tiers: Contest Details

November 6 Tiers Payout Structure

With the field capped at 60 entries and 10 places paid, the top sixth of the field cashes. This is a guaranteed contest, so the payouts stay the same even if the field doesn't fill.

What Is Splash Sports NBA Tiers?

NBA Tiers is a peer-to-peer fantasy format on Splash Sports. Instead of managing a salary cap or filling set roster slots, you pick one player from each of six tiers that Splash builds based on projected fantasy points. Here's how it works, in order:

1. Pick. Splash splits the night's NBA players into six tiers ranked by projected fantasy points. Tier 1 holds the top projected scorers on the slate, and each tier after that steps down. You draft one player from each tier for a six-man lineup.
2. No positions. Every tier is open to any position. Guards, forwards, and centers all sit in the same tiers.
3. Sweat. Each player earns fantasy points based on his real stat line that night.
4. Win. The highest total score wins, and cash goes to the top 10 finishers, not just 1st place.

Tiers is not salary-cap DFS. There's no salary, no cap, and no positions to fill. And you're not playing against the house. Every other entry in this contest is another member of the Fantasy Alarm community competing for a shared prize pool. Full official rules are at splashsports.com/games/tiers.

NBA Tiers Scoring

Assists (+1.5) are worth more than rebounds (+1.25), and steals and blocks pay +2 each. That rewards players who fill every column of the box score, especially playmaking guards who rack up assists and steals.

How to Enter the Contest With Splash Sports Promo Code ALARM

1. Sign up through our link: Splash Sports signup.
2. Enter promo code ALARM. The code is what unlocks the offer. The link alone does not trigger it.
3. Claim your new user offer: a $50 deposit match plus a 100% Quickpicks Payout Boost.
4. Join the contest: Fantasy Alarm $1.3K GTD NBA Tiers, $25 per entry.
5. Draft one player per tier before lineups lock Friday at 7:00 PM ET.

Note: Several players in Friday's pool carry game-time decision tags, including Jalen Johnson, Anthony Davis, Scottie Barnes, Trey Murphy, Jarrett Allen, and Moussa Diabate. Check late injury news before you lock in your lineup.

NBA Tiers Picks Today: Tier-by-Tier Breakdown

Projections below are the Splash Sports projected fantasy points shown in each tier. OPRK is the opponent's rank against that player's position; a higher number (think 25th to 30th) points to a softer matchup, while a single-digit number signals a tougher one. Our build leans on two games: Thunder vs. Grizzlies at 8:00 PM ET and Trail Blazers vs. Lakers at 10:00 PM ET.

Tier 1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is the Pick

Tier 1 features Victor Wembanyama (48.63 projected), Luka Doncic (46.07), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (44.07), Domantas Sabonis (43.80), Jalen Johnson (41.08, GTD), Jayson Tatum (40.65), LaMelo Ball (40.60), Anthony Davis (39.72, GTD), Scottie Barnes (39.69, GTD), Cooper Flagg (39.51), Evan Mobley (39.36) and Donovan Mitchell (39.31).

Our pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC vs. MEM). Wembanyama has the top projection and should be the most popular Tier 1 pick, so we're pivoting to SGA. He draws a Memphis defense ranked 17th against point guards, and his scoring volume, steals (+2 each) and playmaking give him a ceiling that can match anyone on the slate. Fading the chalk in a field capped at 60 entries is one of the best ways to separate when it hits. Wemby (28th OPRK) and Luka (23rd) are the safer alternatives.

Tier 2: Tyrese Maxey in a Soft Matchup

Tier 2 options include Joel Embiid (38.69), Kyrie Irving (37.53), Cameron Boozer (37.46), Dejounte Murray (36.44), Trae Young (35.93), Jaylen Brown (35.75), Walker Kessler (35.55), James Harden (35.36), Tyrese Maxey (35.27), Lauri Markkanen (34.98), Damian Lillard (34.91) and Onyeka Okongwu (34.67).

Our pick: Tyrese Maxey (PHI vs. CLE). Maxey gets a Cleveland defense ranked 28th against point guards, the softest matchup in Tier 2. His projection sits a few points below Embiid's, but his speed and shot volume give him plenty of room to outscore it. Embiid has the top projection in the tier, and Lauri Markkanen (27th OPRK) is the other strong matchup play.

Tier 3: Deni Avdija in the Late Game

Tier 3 includes LeBron James (34.44), RJ Barrett (34.36), Brandon Miller (34.31), Keyonte George (33.96), Deni Avdija (33.85), De'Aaron Fox (33.44), Paul George (33.39), Donovan Clingan (33.35), Ty Jerome (33.02), Austin Reaves (32.63), Immanuel Quickley (32.52) and Dyson Daniels (32.33).

Our pick: Deni Avdija (POR vs. LAL). Avdija draws a Lakers defense ranked 15th against small forwards in the 10:00 PM ET window. His all-around game fits Tiers scoring perfectly, with rebounds and assists piling up alongside his scoring. He also gives us the first piece of a Portland pair with Jrue Holiday. Immanuel Quickley (29th OPRK against Milwaukee) has the best matchup in the tier.

Tier 4: Kyshawn George Against Atlanta

Tier 4 options: Zion Williamson (31.95), Naz Reid (31.90), Jonathan Kuminga (31.84), P.J. Washington (31.53), Dylan Harper (31.47), Isaiah Hartenstein (31.31), Darius Acuff (31.22), Rudy Gobert (31.21), Stephon Castle (31.20), Kyshawn George (31.20), Tyler Herro (31.05) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (30.98).

Our pick: Kyshawn George (WAS vs. ATL). George gets an Atlanta defense ranked 30th against shooting guards, the best matchup in the tier, and the projections here are separated by less than a point. Rudy Gobert (28th OPRK) is the big-man alternative, while Zion Williamson has the top projection but faces a Minnesota defense ranked 1st against power forwards.

Tier 5: Ajay Mitchell to Pair With SGA

Tier 5 includes Darryn Peterson (30.59), Ace Bailey (29.50), Ayo Dosunmu (29.37), Ajay Mitchell (29.25), Jaden McDaniels (29.20), Trey Murphy (28.12, GTD), Jarrett Allen (27.94, GTD), Cedric Coward (27.93), Zach LaVine (27.90), VJ Edgecombe (27.81) and Jaime Jaquez. (27.54).

Our pick: Ajay Mitchell (OKC vs. MEM). Mitchell gives us a second Thunder piece alongside SGA against a Memphis defense ranked 17th against shooting guards. If Oklahoma City pulls away in this one, both players benefit. Darryn Peterson has the top projection in the tier, and VJ Edgecombe (28th OPRK) is the best matchup play.

Tier 6: Jrue Holiday Completes the Portland Pair

Tier 6 options: Ja'Kobe Walter (27.40), Derrick White (27.26), CJ McCollum (27.20), Moussa Diabate (26.70, GTD), Myles Turner (26.36), Jrue Holiday (26.34), Devin Vassell (26.17), Derik Queen (25.81), Alex Sarr (25.48), AJ Dybantsa (25.23), Aday Mara (24.93) and Toumani Camara (24.80).

Our pick: Jrue Holiday (POR vs. LAL). Holiday draws a Lakers defense ranked 26th against point guards and pairs with Avdija in the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers game. As a veteran playmaker and defender, he can pile up assists and steals, two of the most valuable stats in this format. Ja'Kobe Walter (29th OPRK) has the top projection in the tier, and Alex Sarr (30th) is another strong matchup play.

Our Fantasy Alarm NBA Tiers Lineup for November 6

Here's the six-man lineup we drafted. It fades the Wembanyama chalk for SGA, pairs him with Ajay Mitchell in Thunder vs. Grizzlies, stacks Avdija and Holiday in Trail Blazers vs. Lakers, and adds soft-matchup plays in Maxey and Kyshawn George.

That's our lineup. Now beat us. Every entry in this contest is another Fantasy Alarm reader or listener, so this is the community competing against itself for a shared $1.3K guaranteed prize pool. Draft your NBA Tiers lineup here.

NBA Tiers Strategy Tips

• Prioritize assists and defensive stats. With assists at +1.5 and steals and blocks at +2, playmakers and defensive disruptors gain the most from this scoring system.
• Consider fading the Tier 1 chalk. Wembanyama will be the most popular Tier 1 pick. In a field capped at 60 entries, a different Tier 1 player can help your lineup stand out if he has the bigger night.
• Use matchups as the tiebreaker. In Tiers 3 through 6, projections are often separated by a point or two. OPRK and game environment help separate similar options.
• Pair players from the same game. Pairing teammates, like SGA with Ajay Mitchell or Avdija with Jrue Holiday, raises your ceiling when that team has a big night.
• Know when to play it safe. Every tier forces a choice between the safest projected scorer and an upside reach. We leaned on matchups and game environment over raw projection in most tiers this time.
• Watch the game-time decisions. Jalen Johnson, Anthony Davis, Scottie Barnes, Trey Murphy, Jarrett Allen, and Moussa Diabate all carry GTD tags. Check news before lock so you don't burn a tier on a player who sits.

Splash Sports NBA Tiers FAQ

What is the Fantasy Alarm $1.3K GTD NBA Tiers contest?

It's a $25-entry NBA Tiers contest on Splash Sports with a $1.3K guaranteed prize pool for Friday, November 6. You draft one player from each of six tiers, with no positional requirements, and the highest total fantasy score wins. The top 10 finishers get paid, and 1st place pays $405.

How many places get paid in the November 6 NBA Tiers contest?

The top 10 finishers get paid. 1st pays $405, 2nd pays $270, 3rd pays $202.50, 4th pays $135, 5th through 7th pay $67.50 each, 8th and 9th pay $47.25 each and 10th pays $40.50.

How does Splash Sports NBA Tiers work?

Splash ranks the night's NBA players by projected fantasy points and splits them into six tiers. You pick one player from each tier to build a six-man lineup. Any position can be drafted from any tier.

How is Splash Sports NBA Tiers scored?

Players earn +1 per point, +0.5 per made three, +1.25 per rebound, +1.5 per assist, +2 per steal, +2 per block and -0.5 per turnover, plus bonuses of +1.5 for a double-double and +3 for a triple-double.

When does the November 6 NBA Tiers contest lock?

Lineups lock Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM ET, when the first game on the nine-game slate tips off.

What is the Splash Sports promo code?

The Splash Sports promo code is ALARM. New users who sign up and enter code ALARM get a $50 deposit match plus a 100% Quickpicks Payout Boost. The code must be entered to unlock the offer.

Is NBA Tiers the same as salary-cap DFS?

No. Tiers has no salary, no cap, and no roster positions. You simply pick one player from each tier. It's peer-to-peer, so you compete against other entrants in the Fantasy Alarm community, not against the house.

Who are the best NBA Tiers picks today?

Our November 6 NBA Tiers lineup is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Maxey, Deni Avdija, Kyshawn George, Ajay Mitchell, and Jrue Holiday, built around a Thunder pair and a Trail Blazers pair.

Join the Fantasy Alarm Community in NBA Tiers Tonight

$25 entry, $1.3K guaranteed, top 10 paid, and $405 to 1st. Draft six players, one from each tier, and see if you can top our lineup before Friday's slate tips off at 7:00 PM ET. New users, sign up with code ALARM for a $50 deposit match and a 100% Quickpicks Payout Boost.

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