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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Monday

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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Monday

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers10:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV Close Fantasy football, basketball and sports betting writer for ESPN Former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company Open Extended Reactions Stephen Curry over 31.5 points and rebounds (-110)Mike Conley, PG: 20.4 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.0 reb, 3.8 ast) Monday’s fantasy stream […]

Stephen Curry over 31.5 points and rebounds (-110)Mike Conley, PG: 20.4 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.0 reb, 3.8 ast)

Monday’s fantasy stream team

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Jaden McDaniels, SF, Minnesota Timberwolves (85.8%)Naz Reid, PF/C: 22.4 FPTS (12.3 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 40.8 FPTS (20.1 pts, 7.7 reb, 6.4 ast)

Jakob Poeltl, C: 28.7 FPTS (13.4 pts, 8.7 reb, 3.1 ast)Trayce Jackson-Davis, PF/C: 18.6 FPTS (9.1 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.0 ast)Jaime Jaquez Jr. over 21.5 points, rebounds and assists (-110)Bilal Coulibaly, SG/SF: 25.0 FPTS (11.5 pts, 5.1 reb, 3.7 ast)Chris Paul, PG: 29.7 FPTS (10.2 pts, 4.2 reb, 6.2 ast)Line: Warriors -5.5 (-120) | Raptors +5.5 (EVEN)
Money line: Warriors -230 | Raptors +190
Total: 228.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 1.5, straight up 55%, 229.4 total points.

Moody’s favorite bets for Monday

Cam Whitmore, SF: 20.8 FPTS (11.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.6 ast)Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF: 15.6 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.6 ast)Jericho Sims, C: 12.3 FPTS (4.1 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.2 ast)Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 36.7 FPTS (18.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 6.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)Wizards projections:Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 17.4 FPTS (10.7 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 3PM)Julius Randle, PF: 35.1 FPTS (20.0 pts, 7.6 reb, 4.4 ast)Editor’s Picks

    • Draymond Green, PF/C: 24.6 FPTS (9.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 4.8 ast)

    With Jimmy Butler out, Jaquez Jr. has logged a heavy load of minutes during the past five games. He has hit this mark in three of those five games, averaging 10.6 field goal attempts, 14.8 rebound chances and 9.5 potential assists in 34.1 minutes per game. The usage is there, and he has a solid matchup against the Clippers.Gradey Dick, SG/SF: 21.7 FPTS (12.6 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.1 3PM)Grizzlies projections:

    Projections and injury reports

    Jaden McDaniels, SF: 22.5 FPTS (10.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.2 ast)Donte DiVincenzo, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves (available in 50.8% of ESPN leagues)

    Lindy Waters III, SG/SF: 13.9 FPTS (7.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.2 ast)Raptors projections:Santi Aldama, SF/PF/C: 23.0 FPTS (9.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 2.8 ast)Injury Report:
    Warriors: De’Anthony Melton, (OUT – Knee); Draymond Green, (GTD – Back); Gary Payton II, (OUT – Calf); Brandin Podziemski, (OUT – Abdomen); Jonathan Kuminga, (OUT – Ankle)
    Raptors: None reported

    • Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET
    • Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 34.4 FPTS (17.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
    • Monday’s NBA slate features six games, but one that is sure to garner much attention is the Memphis Grizzlies traveling to Houston to take on the Rockets. Memphis will be fired up after falling short in their first two matchups and looking for a better outcome this time around. Meanwhile, the Rockets are riding high on a three-game winning streak.
    • Washington is one of the worst teams in the league when it comes to defending and rebounding in the paint and Randle has cleared this line in each of his last two games. This a great matchup for him, facing a Wizards team allowing the third-most points and the most rebounds per game to power forwards this season.
    • Max Christie, SG: 16.5 FPTS (7.7 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.7 ast)
    • Line: Pistons +7.5 (EVEN) | Knicks -7.5 (-120)
      Money line: Pistons +260 | Knicks -320
      Total: 223.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
      BPI Projection: Knicks by 2.9, straight up 60%, 229.5 total points.
    • Luke Kennard, SG: 17.1 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.2 ast)

    Line: Heat +6.5 (-115) | Clippers -6.5 (-105)
    Money line: Heat +205 | Clippers -250
    Total: 214.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
    BPI Projection: Clippers by 7.2, straight up 72%, 215.3 total points.

    • Malik Beasley, SG, Detroit Pistons (76.7%)
    • Lakers projections:
    • Amir Coffey, SG: 16.6 FPTS (10.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.3 ast)
    • McDaniels is showing off his all-around game as of late, contributing scoring, rebounding and defensive stats. He has scored 24 fantasy points in four of his last six games, including a huge 56-point performance against the Grizzlies on Saturday. McDaniels is a solid streamer for fantasy managers, especially against the lowly Wizards.
    • Haywood Highsmith, SF: 17.2 FPTS (7.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
    • Injury Report:
      Spurs: Jeremy Sochan, (GTD – Back)
      Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, (GTD – Lower Leg); Maxwell Lewis, (OUT – Lower Leg); Anthony Davis, (GTD – Foot); Bronny James, (GTD – Illness); LeBron James, (GTD – Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT – Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT – Hamstring); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT – Foot)
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    Dalton Knecht, SG/SF: 14.8 FPTS (8.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.2 ast)Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG: 31.6 FPTS (16.7 pts, 2.7 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)Norman Powell, SG/SF: 29.7 FPTS (19.1 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.9 3PM)Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 31.2 FPTS (18.4 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.3 3PM)

    Line: Spurs +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
    Money line: Spurs +140 | Lakers -170
    Total: 220.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
    BPI Projection: Spurs by 1.4, straight up 55%, 225.8 total points.

    • Pistons projections:
    • Corey Kispert, SG/SF: 17.3 FPTS (10.0 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.6 ast)
    • Clippers projections:
    • Eric Moody, ESPN Staff WriterJan 13, 2025, 01:30 PM ET
    • Line: Grizzlies +2.5 (-115) | Rockets -2.5 (-105)
      Money line: Grizzlies +110 | Rockets -130
      Total: 235.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
      BPI Projection: Rockets by 0.4, straight up 51%, 234.2 total points.
    • Heat projections:
    • Timberwolves projections:

    DiVincenzo replaced Mike Conley in the starting lineup early last week and has been on a roll, scoring 23-plus fantasy points in four straight games, including a massive 63-point performance against Memphis on Saturday. He faces a Wizards squad Monday that ranks dead last in points allowed per 100 possessions. Expect another big night from DiVincenzo.Miami Heat at LA Clippers
    10:30 p.m. ETInjury Report:
    Heat: Josh Richardson, (GTD – Heel); Jimmy Butler, (OUT – Suspension); Dru Smith, (OUT – Achilles)
    Clippers: P.J. Tucker, (OUT – Not Injury Related)Spurs projections:

    Alperen Sengun, C: 38.8 FPTS (20.2 pts, 9.3 reb, 4.8 ast)

    Injury Report:
    Grizzlies: Jay Huff, (GTD – Knee); GG Jackson II, (OUT – Foot); Marcus Smart, (OUT – Finger); Vince Williams Jr., (OUT – Ankle); Cam Spencer, (OUT – Thumb)
    Rockets: Tari Eason, (GTD – Lower Leg); Jabari Smith Jr., (OUT – Hand)Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 17.7 FPTS (8.8 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.2 ast)Create or join a fantasy basketball league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today!Miles McBride, PG: 17.8 FPTS (7.8 pts, 1.8 reb, 3.0 ast)

    Jalen Brunson, PG: 41.1 FPTS (26.3 pts, 2.6 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)

    • Josh Hart, SG/SF: 36.4 FPTS (14.2 pts, 8.8 reb, 5.8 ast)
    • Duncan Robinson, SF: 16.5 FPTS (7.9 pts, 1.9 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)
    • Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 19.6 FPTS (11.0 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.1 ast)
    • Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 39.3 FPTS (24.0 pts, 6.8 reb, 3.0 ast, 1.8 3PM, 2.0 blk)
    • One bet from this game really caught my attention, but there’s plenty of fantasy and betting intrigue across the entire slate.
    • Kawhi Leonard, SF/PF: 31.2 FPTS (17.8 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.8 3PM)
    • Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 23.3 FPTS (13.9 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

    Fred VanVleet, PG: 36.2 FPTS (15.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.7 3PM)Amen Thompson, SG/SF/PF: 25.5 FPTS (13.0 pts, 7.6 reb, 2.5 ast)Julian Champagnie, SF: 17.3 FPTS (8.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)Terry Rozier, PG/SG: 24.7 FPTS (13.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.9 ast)

    • Chris Boucher, PF/C: 15.2 FPTS (8.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 0.9 ast)
    • Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 25.9 FPTS (13.0 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.8 ast)
    • Jalen Green, SG: 36.2 FPTS (23.0 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.7 3PM)
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    • Quickley has gone under this line in seven of nine games, averaging 6.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds. He has also averaged just 10.0 potential assists and 5.4 rebound chances. With Quickley set to play alongside Scottie Barnes (25.8%) and RJ Barrett (28.6%), two players who’ve commanded a high usage rate, it might be tough spot for him to surpass this number against the Warriors on Monday night.
    • Donte DiVincenzo, SG: 26.7 FPTS (12.3 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.5 3PM)
    • Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 41.8 FPTS (23.3 pts, 11.7 reb, 3.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)

    Injury Report:
    Pistons: Jaden Ivey, (OUT – Lower Leg)
    Knicks: Jalen Brunson, (GTD – Shoulder); Kevin McCullar Jr., (OUT – Knee); Mitchell Robinson, (OUT – Ankle)

    • Rockets projections:
    • Rudy Gobert, C: 26.4 FPTS (12.2 pts, 10.7 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.9 blk)
    • Jackson Jr. has hit this line in nine of his last 10 games. With Grizzlies-Rockets featuring one of the highest totals on the slate and a narrow spread, we’re looking at a competitive matchup. Houston also plays at a fast pace, which should create more possessions and opportunities for Jackson to rack up stats.
    • Kris Dunn, PG: 17.7 FPTS (6.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.8 ast)
    • Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 21.6 FPTS (12.0 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.6 ast)
    • Beasley has produced at a high level lately, scoring 26 or more fantasy points in three straight games. He has played 33-plus minutes in two of those while coming off the bench for the Pistons. The Knicks give up the eighth-most points per game to shooting guards, making this a great spot for him. Beasley dropped 23 points and grabbed four boards the last time he faced New York on Dec. 7.
    • Curry is set to return after resting against the Pacers on Friday. He has hit this line in three of his last five games and should thrive against a Raptors allowing the second-most points and seventh-most rebounds per game to point guards. Toronto also gives up the second-most threes to the position. Expect a vintage Curry performance.

    Jalen Duren, C: 22.9 FPTS (10.8 pts, 8.5 reb, 2.2 ast)Stephon Castle, PG/SG: 19.0 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.5 ast)Warriors projections:Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 28.1 FPTS (14.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)

    Alexandre Sarr, PF/C: 22.6 FPTS (10.8 pts, 7.1 reb, 2.2 ast)

    • Victor Wembanyama, C: 43.2 FPTS (24.4 pts, 10.6 reb, 3.7 ast, 3.1 3PM, 2.1 blk)
    • Julius Randle over 25.5 points and rebounds (-115)
    • Line: Timberwolves -13.5 (-110) | Wizards +13.5 (-110)
      Money line: Timberwolves -1000 | Wizards +650
      Total: 223.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
      BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 8.5, straight up 76%, 224.2 total points.
    • LeBron James, SF/PF: 40.5 FPTS (22.7 pts, 6.6 reb, 7.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)
    • James Harden, PG/SG: 36.4 FPTS (19.0 pts, 5.1 reb, 6.7 ast, 2.7 3PM)
    • Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 42.9 FPTS (23.6 pts, 6.3 reb, 5.5 ast, 3.5 3PM)
    • Immanuel Quickley under 9.5 assists and rebounds (-130)

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