Line: Nuggets -2.5 (-105) | Lakers 2.5 (-115)Money line: Nuggets -130 | Lakers +110Total: 233.5 (-115 O, -105 U)BPI Projection: Lakers by 0.7, straight up 52%, 236.0 total points. Close Eric Moody is a writer for fantasy football, men’s and women’s basketball, and sports betting at ESPN. Eric joined ESPN in 2021 after working as […]
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Line: Nuggets -2.5 (-105) | Lakers 2.5 (-115)
Money line: Nuggets -130 | Lakers +110
Total: 233.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 0.7, straight up 52%, 236.0 total points.
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 41.7 FPTS (26.3 pts, 6.9 reb, 5.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)Grimes has gone over this line in four of his past five games. During that stretch, he’s averaged 9.8 potential assists in 34.5 minutes per game. With the 76ers dealing with several injuries, Grimes is playing a significant role in the rotation. Even though Philadelphia are double-digit underdogs, Oklahoma City will be without key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Luguentz Dort. Grimes is in a strong position to clear this line.
Wednesday’s fantasy stream team
Cam Whitmore, SF: 13.3 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.2 ast)Anthony Black, PG/SG: 14.4 FPTS (7.1 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.3 ast)Detroit Pistons -5.5 (-110)Men’s Tournament Challenge
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 49.6 FPTS (29.8 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.0 ast, 3.7 3PM)
Grizzlies projections:Tre Jones, PG: 23.0 FPTS (10.0 pts, 4.0 reb, 4.1 ast)Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 25.8 FPTS (16.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)Lakers projections:Malik Beasley, SG: 19.9 FPTS (11.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.3 ast, 3.0 3PM)Ausar Thompson, SF/PF: 18.4 FPTS (8.3 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.2 ast)OG Anunoby, SF/PF: 30.9 FPTS (16.2 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Moody’s favorite bets for Wednesday
Jake LaRavia, PF: 17.6 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.3 ast)Women’s Tournament Challenge
Cavaliers projections:
Luke Kennard, SG, Memphis Grizzlies (98.1%)Myles Turner, C: 27.5 FPTS (15.1 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.5 blk)Jonas Valanciunas, C: 18.8 FPTS (8.8 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.2 ast)
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. ETPistons projections:Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 39.1 FPTS (20.5 pts, 6.8 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)Editor’s Picks
Wednesday’s NBA slate is massive, featuring 11 games. The matchup I’m most excited about features the Los Angeles Lakers, who continue their five-game home stand. They’ll take on the Denver Nuggets, led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic (who is averaging a triple-double this season). Even though the Lakers will be without LeBron James due to a groin injury, this should be a competitive game. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference, while the Lakers sit in fourth. The winner will secure the third seed and stay in the race for the second seed, currently held by the Houston Rockets.
Terry Rozier, PG/SG: 17.8 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 2.7 ast)Scoot Henderson, PG: 22.8 FPTS (13.1 pts, 2.4 reb, 3.4 ast)Rudy Gobert, C: 24.3 FPTS (11.4 pts, 9.3 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.5 blk)
Projections and Injury Reports
Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ETWizards projections:
Michael Porter Jr., SF/PF: 32.0 FPTS (17.2 pts, 7.8 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.5 3PM)Jarrett Allen, C: 28.4 FPTS (13.9 pts, 9.5 reb, 1.6 ast)Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 20.6 FPTS (10.2 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.1 3PM)Bam Adebayo, PF/C: 39.3 FPTS (20.1 pts, 9.5 reb, 4.3 ast)
Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic
7 p.m. ET
Philadelphia 76ers at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. ET- Nikola Jokic, C: 56.8 FPTS (28.8 pts, 11.8 reb, 8.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Line: Rockets -2.5 (-105) | Magic 2.5 (-115)
Money line: Rockets -135 | Magic +115
Total: 208.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 1.6, straight up 55%, 209.1 total points. - Tyus Jones, PG: 23.7 FPTS (10.3 pts, 2.1 reb, 4.6 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Isaiah Joe, SG: 18.1 FPTS (9.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Aaron Nesmith, SF: 20.6 FPTS (10.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
Austin Reaves, PG/SG/PF: 38.8 FPTS (21.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.9 3PM)
- Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 31.7 FPTS (18.3 pts, 3.0 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Justin Champagnie, SF: 18.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.2 ast)
- Franz Wagner, SF/PF: 36.9 FPTS (20.2 pts, 5.2 reb, 4.5 ast)
- Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 26.5 FPTS (16.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Royce O’Neale, SF: 20.3 FPTS (7.3 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Max Strus, SG/SF: 23.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Injury Report:
Wizards: Jordan Poole, (GTD – Elbow); Kyshawn George, (GTD – Knee); Khris Middleton, (OUT – Ankle); Marcus Smart, (OUT – Illness); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT – Ankle); Saddiq Bey, (OUT – Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT – Hamstring); Corey Kispert, (OUT – Thumb)
Jazz: KJ Martin, (OUT – Elbow); Svi Mykhailiuk, (OUT – Foot); John Collins, (OUT – Ankle); Taylor Hendricks, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Kyle Filipowski, PF: 20.8 FPTS (9.6 pts, 6.8 reb, 2.2 ast)Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 15.8 FPTS (7.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.2 ast)Tristan Vukcevic, PF: 17.5 FPTS (9.2 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.4 ast)Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 33.6 FPTS (18.9 pts, 3.3 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.9 3PM)
- Donovan Clingan, C: 19.6 FPTS (7.4 pts, 9.5 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.6 blk)
- Cole Anthony, PG: 20.9 FPTS (11.1 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.7 ast)
- Ricky Council IV, SG: 18.4 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
- Line: Knicks -9.5 (EVEN) | Spurs 9.5 (-120)
Money line: Knicks -400 | Spurs +300
Total: 227.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 8.4, straight up 76%, 233.5 total points. - Stephon Castle, PG/SG: 25.0 FPTS (14.3 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.8 ast)
- Pascal Siakam, PF: 37.9 FPTS (21.8 pts, 7.6 reb, 3.3 ast)
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
8 p.m. ET
Jalen Green, SG: 39.7 FPTS (21.8 pts, 5.8 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.7 3PM)
- Jared Butler, SG: 22.2 FPTS (11.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.3 ast)
- Line: Pelicans 13.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -13.5 (-105)
Money line: Pelicans +550 | Timberwolves -900
Total: 228.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 11.4, straight up 82%, 227.3 total points. - Christian Braun, SG/SF: 25.8 FPTS (12.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.2 ast)
- Timberwolves projections:
Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz
9 p.m. ET- With Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Khris Middleton already ruled out — and Jordan Poole listed as doubtful — Carrington is in an excellent spot to deliver. He’s scored 19 or more fantasy points in three of his last four games. He’s an intriguing option in deeper formats and has a high ceiling against a Jazz team that ranks 28th in points allowed per 100 possessions.
- Russell Westbrook, PG: 32.7 FPTS (16.0 pts, 5.9 reb, 5.6 ast)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 17.7 FPTS (8.9 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.7 ast)Castle continues to get plenty of looks and heavy minutes with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox out for the season. He’s cleared this line in seven of his past 10 games, including three straight. The Knicks play solid defense, but Castle’s increased usage should give him enough touches to hit this mark.CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 32.3 FPTS (18.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 4.4 ast, 2.8 3PM)Line: Grizzlies -4.5 (-115) | Blazers 4.5 (-105)
Money line: Grizzlies -180 | Blazers +150
Total: 235.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Grizzlies by 1.7, straight up 56%, 240.0 total points.
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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers
10 p.m. ET- Darius Garland, PG: 36.0 FPTS (18.7 pts, 2.5 reb, 6.3 ast, 2.6 3PM)
- Keon Ellis, SG: 18.5 FPTS (8.1 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Tari Eason, SF/PF, Houston Rockets (60.5%)
- Mac McClung, SG: 13.6 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.0 ast)
- Kessler Edwards, SF: 16.2 FPTS (7.4 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.4 ast)
Line: Bulls 6.5 (-115) | Suns -6.5 (-105)
Money line: Bulls +200 | Suns -240
Total: 234.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Suns by 4.8, straight up 65%, 241.8 total points.
- Nikola Vucevic, C: 30.9 FPTS (15.0 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.9 ast)
- Blazers projections:
- Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 26.2 FPTS (14.5 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)
- Jaylin Williams, C: 17.9 FPTS (6.2 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
- Injury Report:
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD – Calf); Christian Braun, (GTD – Foot); Jamal Murray, (GTD – Ankle); Nikola Jokic, (GTD – Elbow); Julian Strawther, (OUT – Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT – Achilles)
Lakers: Luka Doncic, (GTD – Ankle); Trey Jemison III, (GTD – Illness); Rui Hachimura, (OUT – Knee); LeBron James, (OUT – Groin); Maxi Kleber, (OUT – Foot) - Santi Aldama, SF/PF/C: 23.1 FPTS (9.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.0 ast)
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. ET
Jeff Dowtin Jr., PG: 12.5 FPTS (5.9 pts, 1.6 reb, 2.1 ast)Harrison Barnes, PF: 19.1 FPTS (12.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.4 ast)Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 32.7 FPTS (18.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.1 3PM)Mike Conley, PG: 23.2 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.2 ast)
- Tari Eason, SF/PF: 29.2 FPTS (13.2 pts, 7.5 reb, 1.6 ast)
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- Wendell Carter Jr., C: 19.9 FPTS (9.6 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.4 ast)
- Thunder projections:
- Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 35.5 FPTS (21.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 4.2 ast, 3.2 3PM)
- The Pistons and Miami Heat are two teams heading in the opposite direction. It’s difficult for bettors to trust this Miami team right now. The Pistons have the fourth best net rating over the last 10 games while the Heat rank 26th. Detroit also ranks first in defensive rating over this time frame which is important because Miami can’t score the ball, ranking 30th in offensive rating over that time frame. The Pistons are 11-4-1 against the spread in their last 16 games.
- Lauri Markkanen, SF/PF: 30.4 FPTS (18.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.0 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Pelicans projections:
- P.J. Washington, PF: 30.5 FPTS (14.3 pts, 9.3 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Luka Doncic, PG: 53.8 FPTS (30.3 pts, 8.2 reb, 7.7 ast, 3.5 3PM)
- Jaxson Hayes, C, Los Angeles Lakers (91.5%)
- Alex Sarr, PF/C: 24.7 FPTS (12.6 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.7 blk)
- Kevin Durant, PF: 38.4 FPTS (25.3 pts, 6.0 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.3 3PM)
- Cameron Payne, PG/SG: 14.6 FPTS (6.0 pts, 1.2 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Kyshawn George, SG/SF: 25.3 FPTS (12.2 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Ryan Dunn, SF: 15.8 FPTS (8.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.2 ast)Dalton Knecht, SG/SF: 16.6 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.4 ast)Devin Booker, PG/SG: 44.7 FPTS (26.6 pts, 4.2 reb, 7.5 ast, 2.6 3PM)Duncan Robinson, SF: 16.5 FPTS (9.4 pts, 1.7 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Ja Morant is already ruled out, making Kennard an intriguing option for deeper fantasy leagues. If Scotty Pippen Jr. is also out, Kennard’s value rises even more. He’s played 28 or more minutes in three of his past four games and has scored at least 24 fantasy points in each of them, including one game with 53.
- Zion Williamson, PF: 38.2 FPTS (23.0 pts, 7.3 reb, 5.2 ast)
- Magic projections:
- Injury Report:
Rockets: Amen Thompson, (OUT – Ankle); Reed Sheppard, (OUT – Thumb)
Magic: Cole Anthony, (GTD – Toe); Jalen Suggs, (OUT – Knee); Moritz Wagner, (OUT – Knee) - Miles McBride, PG: 23.5 FPTS (11.2 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Injury Report:
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, (OUT – Knee); Brandon Williams, (GTD – Hamstring); Jaden Hardy, (GTD – Ankle); Caleb Martin, (OUT – Hip); Anthony Davis, (OUT – Thigh); Daniel Gafford, (OUT – Knee); Dereck Lively II, (OUT – Ankle); Dante Exum, (OUT – Hand); Olivier-Maxence Prosper, (OUT – Wrist)
Pacers: Jarace Walker, (GTD – Ankle); Johnny Furphy, (GTD – Illness); Pascal Siakam, (GTD – Personal); Tyrese Haliburton, (GTD – Back); Isaiah Jackson, (OUT – Achilles) - Nick Richards, C: 16.2 FPTS (8.2 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.4 ast)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 26.8 FPTS (14.0 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Justin Edwards, SF: 13.2 FPTS (4.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Malik Monk, SG/SF: 36.5 FPTS (18.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 21.9 FPTS (13.0 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.4 ast)
- Aaron Wiggins, SG, Oklahoma City Thunder (available in 90.9% of ESPN leagues)
- Suns projections:
- Donte DiVincenzo, PG/SG: 28.2 FPTS (12.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.8 ast, 2.7 3PM)
- Aaron Wiggins, SG: 19.9 FPTS (9.5 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.7 ast)
Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 39.5 FPTS (18.8 pts, 9.6 reb, 6.0 ast)The Magic are a tough defensive team, ranking third in points allowed per 100 possessions. But with Amen Thompson out for the Rockets, Tari Eason’s minutes have been on the rise, and his offensive role is expanding. He’s scored 31 or more fantasy points in three straight games, including a 61 point outburst. Eason also fills the stat sheet across multiple categories, making him an appealing streaming option.Line: Cavaliers -5.5 (EVEN) | Kings 5.5 (-120)
Money line: Cavaliers -200 | Kings +170
Total: 235.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 8, straight up 74%, 241.9 total points.Dennis Schroder, PG: 23.6 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.0 reb, 4.5 ast)
- De’Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 21.7 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Quentin Grimes over 3.5 assists (-115)
- Pacers projections:
- Brice Sensabaugh, SF: 15.5 FPTS (8.7 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Stephon Castle over 23.5 points and assists (-125)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Sacramento Kings
10 p.m. ET- Bulls projections:
Bub Carrington, PG, Washington Wizards (93.5%)
- Cason Wallace, SG: 21.9 FPTS (8.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.8 ast)
- Coby White, PG/SG: 36.6 FPTS (22.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 4.3 ast, 3.0 3PM)
- Jerami Grant, PF: 26.2 FPTS (16.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- 76ers projections:
- Injury Report:
Grizzlies: Santi Aldama, (GTD – Calf); Scotty Pippen Jr., (GTD – Wrist); Ja Morant, (OUT – Hamstring)
Blazers: Jerami Grant, (GTD – Knee); Sidy Cissoko, (GTD – Ankle); Toumani Camara, (GTD – Calf); Deandre Ayton, (OUT – Calf); Jabari Walker, (OUT – Concussion); Robert Williams III, (OUT – Knee) - Julian Champagnie, SF: 18.1 FPTS (9.1 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Scotty Pippen Jr., PG/SG: 20.4 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.2 ast)
Quentin Grimes, SG: 28.4 FPTS (14.9 pts, 6.0 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.6 3PM)Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF: 28.5 FPTS (15.9 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.8 ast)Naz Reid, PF/C: 24.7 FPTS (12.9 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)Naji Marshall over 11.5 assists and rebounds (+110)
- Peyton Watson, SF/PF: 12.3 FPTS (6.6 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.4 ast)
- Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 44.9 FPTS (25.6 pts, 6.0 reb, 7.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Isaiah Collier, PG: 22.6 FPTS (9.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.6 ast)
- Aaron Gordon, PF: 26.2 FPTS (14.7 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 38.8 FPTS (21.5 pts, 10.6 reb, 3.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns
10 p.m. ET- Injury Report:
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson, (GTD – Ankle); Jalen Brunson, (OUT – Ankle); Ariel Hukporti, (OUT – Knee)
Spurs: Jordan McLaughlin, (GTD – Achilles); Charles Bassey, (OUT – Knee); David Duke Jr., (OUT – Illness); De’Aaron Fox, (OUT – Finger); Riley Minix, (OUT – Shoulder); Victor Wembanyama, (OUT – Shoulder)
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- Jose Alvarado, PG: 24.4 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 4.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Guerschon Yabusele, PF: 14.0 FPTS (3.9 pts, 5.0 reb, 2.1 ast)
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- Gabe Vincent, PG: 15.5 FPTS (7.7 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.7 ast)
- Line: 76ers 11.5 (EVEN) | Thunder -11.5 (-120)
Money line: 76ers +450 | Thunder -700
Total: 227.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 23.1, straight up 96%, 225.8 total points. - Injury Report:
Cavaliers: None reported
Kings: Domantas Sabonis, (OUT – Ankle)
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 15.7 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.5 ast)Matas Buzelis, SF: 16.5 FPTS (9.3 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.3 ast)The Lakers are shorthanded, and Hayes remains their starting center. He’s contributing across the board and has posted 34 or more fantasy points in back-to-back games. He’s a strong option at center in any format or league size. Also, the matchup against the Nuggets is expected to be competitive and high-scoring, giving him plenty of opportunities to produce.DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF: 39.2 FPTS (24.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 5.1 ast)
- Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 29.4 FPTS (16.3 pts, 6.4 reb, 3.6 ast)
- Line: Mavericks 10.5 (-115) | Pacers -10.5 (-105)
Money line: Mavericks +360 | Pacers -500
Total: 234.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 8.7, straight up 76%, 235.4 total points. - Injury Report:
76ers: Guerschon Yabusele, (GTD – Knee); Kelly Oubre Jr., (GTD – Knee); Adem Bona, (OUT – Ankle); Andre Drummond, (OUT – Toe); Kyle Lowry, (OUT – Hip); Tyrese Maxey, (OUT – Back); Eric Gordon, (OUT – Wrist); Jared McCain, (OUT – Knee); Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee); Paul George, (OUT – Groin)
Thunder: Alex Ducas, (GTD – Back); Cason Wallace, (GTD – Shoulder); Isaiah Hartenstein, (GTD – Back); Jalen Williams, (OUT – Hip); Luguentz Dort, (OUT – Hip); Ousmane Dieng, (OUT – Calf); Ajay Mitchell, (OUT – Toe); Nikola Topic, (OUT – Knee) - Line: Wizards 4.5 (-120) | Jazz -4.5 (EVEN)
Money line: Wizards +135 | Jazz -155
Total: 233.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Jazz by 6.2, straight up 70%, 236.1 total points. - Cody Martin, SG: 17.7 FPTS (7.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Jamal Murray, PG: 42.4 FPTS (24.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)
- Max Christie, SG: 15.3 FPTS (5.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.4 ast)
Alperen Sengun, C: 33.1 FPTS (16.9 pts, 9.0 reb, 4.4 ast)
- Jordan Goodwin, PG/SG: 25.1 FPTS (10.5 pts, 6.8 reb, 2.6 ast)
- Spurs projections:
- Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 19.3 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.3 ast)
- Obi Toppin, PF: 18.3 FPTS (9.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 21.8 FPTS (13.6 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Evan Mobley, PF/C: 32.9 FPTS (18.5 pts, 8.5 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.0 blk)
- Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 23.5 FPTS (13.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.6 ast)
Jazz projections:Eric MoodyMavericks projections:Toumani Camara, SF/PF: 26.5 FPTS (11.8 pts, 5.7 reb, 2.6 ast)
- Wiggins is set to play significant minutes with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams already ruled out, and several other Thunder players are also listed as questionable. Wiggins has thrived in these situations, seeing a boost in his usage rate. He’s in a strong spot against a 76ers defense that ranks 25th in points allowed per 100 possessions. This season, he’s averaged 20.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per 40 minutes.
- Filipowski should play a key role in the Jazz’s rotation Wednesday night with John Collins and Walker Kessler ruled out. He’s cleared this line in four of his last five games when both players are out. In those games, he’s averaged 13.4 field goal attempts and 18.4 rebound chances per game while playing 31.3 minutes. He also has a favorable matchup against a Wizards team allowing the most points and second-most rebounds per game to centers. Filipowski is also an excellent streamer since he’s available 88.5% of ESPN leagues.
- Josh Hart, SG/SF: 35.0 FPTS (13.4 pts, 8.9 reb, 6.0 ast)
- Kyle Filipowski over 23.5 points and rebounds (-110)
- Mitchell Robinson, C: 14.2 FPTS (5.2 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.1 ast)
- Line: Pistons -4.5 (-110) | Heat 4.5 (-110)
Money line: Pistons -185 | Heat +155
Total: 218.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 4.6, straight up 65%, 222.1 total points. - Zach Edey, C: 17.2 FPTS (7.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.3 blk)
Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 35.6 FPTS (21.7 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.8 ast, 3.0 3PM)
- Fred VanVleet, PG: 32.4 FPTS (13.2 pts, 4.2 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.3 3PM)
- Yves Missi, C: 15.8 FPTS (7.9 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.0 ast)
- Kevin Huerter, SG/SF: 21.6 FPTS (9.6 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Jeremy Sochan, PF: 23.4 FPTS (12.1 pts, 7.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
- Keyonte George, PG/SG: 31.6 FPTS (16.3 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.5 3PM)
- Jordan Clarkson, SG/SF: 24.2 FPTS (14.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)
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Heat projections:Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 40.0 FPTS (23.1 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.9 ast, 3.3 3PM)Jaylen Wells, SG: 17.8 FPTS (9.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.5 ast)Luke Kennard, SG: 17.2 FPTS (7.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.8 ast)
Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers
7 p.m. ET- Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 21.6 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.8 ast)
- Jaime Jaquez Jr., SG/SF: 17.6 FPTS (8.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.3 ast)
- Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 19.9 FPTS (11.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.1 ast)
- Julius Randle, PF: 32.7 FPTS (17.2 pts, 6.8 reb, 4.5 ast)
- Ty Jerome, PG: 20.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
- Bub Carrington, PG/SG: 22.1 FPTS (10.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.9 ast)
Jalen Duren, C: 26.0 FPTS (11.2 pts, 10.2 reb, 2.4 ast)
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, PF/C: 15.5 FPTS (6.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.5 ast)
- Jaxson Hayes, C: 17.8 FPTS (8.2 pts, 6.3 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Kings projections:
- Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 27.0 FPTS (14.7 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Zach Collins, PF/C: 17.4 FPTS (8.2 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.0 ast)
- AJ Johnson, SG: 17.8 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.9 ast)
- Injury Report:
Bulls: Lonzo Ball, (OUT – Wrist); Ayo Dosunmu, (OUT – Shoulder)
Suns: Grayson Allen, (OUT – Foot); Mason Plumlee, (OUT – Quadriceps); Bradley Beal, (OUT – Hamstring)
Injury Report:
Pistons: Jaden Ivey, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Heat: Alec Burks, (GTD – Back); Andrew Wiggins, (GTD – Lower Leg); Nikola Jovic, (OUT – Hand); Dru Smith, (OUT – Achilles)Injury Report:
Pelicans: Brandon Boston, (OUT – Ankle); Dejounte Murray, (OUT – Achilles); Herbert Jones, (OUT – Shoulder); Trey Murphy III, (OUT – Shoulder)
Timberwolves: None reportedKnicks projections:Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 21.8 FPTS (10.6 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.7 ast)
- Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 42.0 FPTS (18.3 pts, 4.2 reb, 7.4 ast, 2.9 3PM)
- Naji Marshall, SF/PF: 29.3 FPTS (14.3 pts, 7.0 reb, 3.5 ast)
- Brandon Williams, PG: 23.8 FPTS (14.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.8 ast)
- Nuggets projections:
- Chet Holmgren, C: 29.3 FPTS (15.4 pts, 9.3 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.9 blk)
- Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 41.8 FPTS (23.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.3 ast, 3.2 3PM)
- Davion Mitchell, PG: 17.9 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.8 ast)
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 29.7 FPTS (19.6 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.3 blk)
- Jaden McDaniels, SF: 29.0 FPTS (12.9 pts, 6.5 reb, 2.7 ast)
- As always, let’s review the other matchups to identify some fantasy hoops streaming options and betting angles for Wednesday’s slate.
- Chris Paul, PG: 27.1 FPTS (9.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 5.7 ast)
- Rockets projections:
- Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 27.3 FPTS (14.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Marshall has cleared this line in five of his past 10 games, but he’s playing heavy minutes, averaging 34.9 per game. He’s also produced 7.7 potential assists and 12.8 rebound chances per game. With the Mavericks dealing with several injuries, he should remain a key part of the rotation. He’s up against a middle-of-the-road Pacers defense, though Dallas comes in as double-digit underdogs.
- Isaiah Hartenstein, C: 26.8 FPTS (10.0 pts, 11.2 reb, 3.3 ast)
