The NBA is busy as usual on Wednesday, with 11 games on tap.
We have some fun matchups, including a battle of elite young French centers with Victor Wembanyama facing off against this season's No. 2 overall pick Alexandre Sarr. We get to see the top seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers, face a Philadelphia 76ers squad that many thought would be contenders in the East this season... though that hasn't happened, yet. The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets lock horns in a rematch of last Wednesday's game that the Celtics barely won -- in overtime -- in Boston. And the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies face-off again in what has become an old-fashioned rivalry game.
As always, let's dig deeper into the matchups and identify some fantasy streamer and betting angles that catch my eye on Wednesday.
ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game injury reports and player projections.
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Fantasy streamers for Wednesday
Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana Pacers (available in 49.2% of ESPN leagues)
Mathurin has been starting while Aaron Nesmith is sidelined until December, and in his last three games he has exploded to average 26.7 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4.7 4PG, 1.7 APG and 1.0 SPG in 37.0 MPG. At this point, Mathurin should be universally rostered and starting in most league formats.
Brandon Boston Jr., New Orleans Pelicans (81.1% available)
The Pelicans' backcourt is absolutely beset by injuries, and Boston has stepped into the starting lineup and put up big numbers. In his last four games, all starts, Boston has averaged 16.8 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.5 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 1.8 3PG and 0.5 BPG in 37.0 MPG.
Jake LaRavia, Memphis Grizzlies (93.6% available)
LaRavia is still coming off the bench but has been getting more run over the last couple weeks with the team battling so many injuries. LaRavia has at least one 3-pointer in six straight games. In that span, he has averaged 10.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.5 3PG, 1.5 SPG and 0.5 BPG in 28.3 MPG. On Wednesday he faces the Lakers for the second time in the last week. The last time, he scored 13 points with a career-high 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 3-pointer and 1 steal in 29 minutes of run.
Dre's best bets for Wednesday
Franz Wagner over 25.5 points (-125)
Wagner has stepped up his scoring in a major way since Paolo Banchero went down with his hip injury. In his last four games, Wagner has averaged 27.5 PPG with at least 27 points in three of the four games. He just scored a season-high 32 points in 32 minutes on Tuesday, in a game he easily could have easily scored more in if the game weren't a blowout. Wednesday's opponent, the Pacers, have allowed the third-most points in the NBA to opposing small forwards (23.5 PPG) and the fourth-most to opposing power forwards (25.2 PPG).
Bennedict Mathurin over 18.5 points (-120)
While it's unusual for a player to be on both the stream team and the best bets, and it's also unusual to make two picks from the same game, this Mathurin line caught my eye. As mentioned above, he has been on a scoring tear of late. He has gone over 18.5 points in five of his last six games, a span in which he has averaged 24.2 PPG. Even against a good defensive team like the Magic, Mathurin has solid value for this line.
Cleveland Cavaliers -9.5 vs. Philadelphia 76ers (-110)
This is a big number for a road favorite, but the situation warrants it. The Cavaliers are still undefeated on the season, with an average scoring margin of +12.0 PPG. The 76ers are on the second night of a back-to-back, and Joel Embiid has already infamously announced that he won't be playing both halves of a B2B this season. The 76ers are already without Tyrese Maxey. And on the season, they are 2-8 with an average scoring margin of -8.0 PPG. This game has blowout potential, if both teams play to form.
Victor Wembanyama over 2.5 total 3-pointers (-105)
After a cool-shooting stretch to start the season, Wembanyama has found his range of late. He has knocked down 12 of 21 from behind the arc in his last two games, with exactly six treys in each game. On Wednesday, he also faces the rookie Sarr. Wembanyama has a history of gearing up to face special opponents, and a fellow elite big from his own country might qualify. So, I look for Wemby to be locked in tonight. The Wizards allow the fifth-most 3-pointers to opposing centers this season.
Norman Powell over 21.5 total points (-110)
Powell over his points prop has become one of my favorite bets this season, because he is vastly out producing expectation, and the lines don't seem to have caught up to that fact. Powell has scored at least 23 points in eight straight games and nine of his last 10 overall, a span in which he has averaged 26.9 PPG. His Wednesday opponent, the Rockets, rank in the bottom half of the league in points allowed to opposing shooting guards (22.1 PPG allowed, 18th).
Projections and Injury Reports
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Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic
7 p.m. ET
Line: Pacers 1.5 (-120) | Magic -1.5 (EVEN)
Money line: Pacers -105 | Magic -115
Total: 223.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Magic by 1, straight up 53%, 226.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson, (OUT - Achilles); James Wiseman, (OUT - Achilles); Obi Toppin, (GTD - Ankle); Aaron Nesmith, (OUT - Ankle); Andrew Nembhard, (OUT - Knee)
Magic: Wendell Carter Jr., (GTD - Foot); Paolo Banchero, (OUT - Oblique)
Pacers projections:
Pascal Siakam, PF: 42.1 FPTS (24.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 5.1 ast)
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 41.1 FPTS (19.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 7.7 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 32.9 FPTS (21.8 pts, 6.8 reb, 2.6 ast)
Myles Turner, C: 28.8 FPTS (18.9 pts, 7.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.7 blk)
T.J. McConnell, PG: 19.4 FPTS (9.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.7 ast)
Jarace Walker, PF: 15.4 FPTS (7.2 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.8 ast)
Obi Toppin, PF: 15.0 FPTS (8.1 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.7 ast)
Magic projections:
Franz Wagner, SF/PF: 40.7 FPTS (22.5 pts, 6.0 reb, 4.5 ast)
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 28.1 FPTS (13.1 pts, 5.1 reb, 3.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Tristan da Silva, SF: 21.4 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.0 ast)
Moritz Wagner, C: 20.4 FPTS (12.9 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.3 ast)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG: 20.0 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.3 ast)
Goga Bitadze, C: 18.0 FPTS (6.7 pts, 6.1 reb, 2.0 ast)
Cole Anthony, PG: 16.2 FPTS (9.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.9 ast)
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Celtics -8.5 (-115) | Nets 8.5 (-105)
Money line: Celtics -380 | Nets +290
Total: 217.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 5.3, straight up 67%, 222.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Jaden Springer, (GTD - Knee); Kristaps Porzingis, (OUT - Foot)
Nets: Dorian Finney-Smith, (GTD - Ankle); Bojan Bogdanovic, (OUT - Foot); Trendon Watford, (GTD - Hamstring); Day'Ron Sharpe, (OUT - Hamstring)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 44.0 FPTS (25.4 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.1 ast, 3.5 3PM)
Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 41.9 FPTS (26.6 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Derrick White, PG/SG: 35.9 FPTS (18.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 4.6 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 25.1 FPTS (12.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 4.1 ast)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 18.5 FPTS (9.5 pts, 2.1 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Al Horford, PF/C: 17.5 FPTS (5.7 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.4 ast)
Neemias Queta, C: 16.2 FPTS (8.0 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.0 ast)
Nets projections:
Cam Thomas, SG: 36.9 FPTS (25.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Dennis Schroder, PG: 36.2 FPTS (18.8 pts, 3.2 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Cameron Johnson, SF/PF: 27.9 FPTS (15.6 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Nic Claxton, C: 24.6 FPTS (10.9 pts, 9.0 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.4 blk)
Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 18.0 FPTS (7.9 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.2 ast)
Ziaire Williams, SF: 17.8 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.3 ast)
Ben Simmons, PG/PF: 16.2 FPTS (4.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.2 ast)
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Bulls 8.5 (-115) | Knicks -8.5 (-105)
Money line: Bulls +270 | Knicks -340
Total: 231.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 5.5, straight up 67%, 227.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Bulls: Adama Sanogo, (GTD - Knee); Lonzo Ball, (OUT - Wrist)
Knicks: Precious Achiuwa, (OUT - Hamstring); Kevin McCullar Jr., (OUT - Knee); Mitchell Robinson, (OUT - Ankle)
Bulls projections:
Nikola Vucevic, C: 36.5 FPTS (20.5 pts, 9.8 reb, 3.1 ast)
Coby White, PG/SG: 36.0 FPTS (20.8 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.0 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 31.2 FPTS (20.1 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.8 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Josh Giddey, SG/SF: 27.7 FPTS (14.0 pts, 5.2 reb, 5.0 ast)
Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 22.7 FPTS (11.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.5 ast)
Patrick Williams, PF: 21.3 FPTS (11.4 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.0 ast)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 18.1 FPTS (9.1 pts, 2.4 reb, 3.0 ast)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG: 43.4 FPTS (27.5 pts, 3.0 reb, 6.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 39.8 FPTS (21.5 pts, 11.5 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 33.3 FPTS (12.8 pts, 8.6 reb, 5.9 ast)
Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 32.7 FPTS (17.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)
OG Anunoby, SF/PF: 30.7 FPTS (15.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Miles McBride, PG: 21.3 FPTS (10.5 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Tyler Kolek, PG: 17.4 FPTS (7.9 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.6 ast)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | 76ers 9.5 (-110)
Money line: Cavaliers -450 | 76ers +340
Total: 218.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 3.3, straight up 61%, 225.0 total points.
Injury Report:
Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen, (NA - Leg); Sam Merrill, (NA - Ankle); Emoni Bates, (OUT - Knee); Max Strus, (OUT - Ankle)
76ers: Tyrese Maxey, (OUT - Hamstring)
Cavaliers projections:
Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 39.2 FPTS (23.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Darius Garland, PG: 33.4 FPTS (18.0 pts, 2.2 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Evan Mobley, PF/C: 29.3 FPTS (15.9 pts, 8.7 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.6 blk)
Jarrett Allen, C: 28.3 FPTS (13.7 pts, 10.0 reb, 2.0 ast)
Caris LeVert, SG/SF: 24.3 FPTS (11.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.7 ast)
Ty Jerome, PG: 17.2 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.0 reb, 3.4 ast)
Georges Niang, PF: 13.7 FPTS (7.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.2 ast)
76ers projections:
Joel Embiid, C: 44.9 FPTS (27.5 pts, 9.1 reb, 4.8 ast)
Paul George, SF/PF: 34.3 FPTS (17.5 pts, 5.8 reb, 4.4 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Caleb Martin, SG/SF: 25.8 FPTS (13.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 3.2 ast)
Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF: 25.0 FPTS (14.9 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
Andre Drummond, C: 20.1 FPTS (10.1 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.1 ast)
Kyle Lowry, PG: 19.1 FPTS (7.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.6 ast)
Jared McCain, SG: 18.8 FPTS (11.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.0 ast)
New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder
7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Line: Pelicans 14.5 (-115) | Thunder -14.5 (-105)
Money line: Pelicans +750 | Thunder -1200
Total: 223.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 13, straight up 85%, 225.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Pelicans: CJ McCollum, (OUT - Thigh); Herbert Jones, (OUT - Shoulder); Jordan Hawkins, (OUT - Back); Dejounte Murray, (OUT - Hand); Zion Williamson, (OUT - Hamstring); Jose Alvarado, (OUT - Hamstring)
Thunder: Chet Holmgren, (OUT - Hip); Nikola Topic, (OUT - Knee); Isaiah Hartenstein, (OUT - Hand); Jaylin Williams, (OUT - Hamstring)
Pelicans projections:
Brandon Ingram, SF: 44.2 FPTS (25.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.8 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Trey Murphy III, SG/SF: 27.2 FPTS (13.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Brandon Boston Jr., SG: 26.3 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.9 ast)
Javonte Green, SF: 18.6 FPTS (9.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.2 ast)
Yves Missi, C: 17.6 FPTS (7.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.7 ast)
Antonio Reeves, SG: 15.4 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.8 ast)
Jaylen Nowell, SG: 13.7 FPTS (7.1 pts, 1.3 reb, 2.2 ast)
Thunder projections:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG: 51.2 FPTS (29.4 pts, 5.9 reb, 6.3 ast)
Jalen Williams, PF: 39.7 FPTS (20.4 pts, 6.0 reb, 5.2 ast)
Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 20.1 FPTS (9.7 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Isaiah Joe, SG: 19.5 FPTS (10.4 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Aaron Wiggins, SG: 18.8 FPTS (9.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.9 ast)
Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 17.4 FPTS (6.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.6 ast)
Cason Wallace, SG: 13.5 FPTS (5.0 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
LA Clippers at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. ET
Line: Clippers 4.5 (-115) | Rockets -4.5 (-105)
Money line: Clippers +150 | Rockets -180
Total: 213.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 3.4, straight up 61%, 220.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Clippers: Kawhi Leonard, (OUT - Knee); P.J. Tucker, (OUT - Not Injury Related)
Rockets: Fred VanVleet, (GTD - Hamstring); Jock Landale, (GTD - Shoulder); Steven Adams, (NA - Knee)
Clippers projections:
James Harden, PG/SG: 38.2 FPTS (19.0 pts, 7.0 reb, 7.4 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 34.2 FPTS (22.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.0 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 32.7 FPTS (16.2 pts, 12.0 reb, 3.1 ast)
Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 18.2 FPTS (10.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
Kris Dunn, PG: 17.5 FPTS (6.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.9 ast)
Terance Mann, SG/SF: 15.1 FPTS (7.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.6 ast)
Kevin Porter Jr., SG: 13.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.8 ast)
Rockets projections:
Alperen Sengun, C: 35.9 FPTS (18.2 pts, 10.2 reb, 3.7 ast)
Jalen Green, SG: 35.2 FPTS (21.6 pts, 4.8 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Fred VanVleet, PG: 33.2 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Amen Thompson, SF/PF: 25.4 FPTS (13.2 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.3 ast)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 20.8 FPTS (12.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.3 ast)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 20.5 FPTS (10.3 pts, 6.1 reb, 1.3 ast)
Tari Eason, SF: 20.3 FPTS (8.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.7 ast)
Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks
8 p.m. ET
Line: Pistons 6.5 (-110) | Bucks -6.5 (-110)
Money line: Pistons +200 | Bucks -245
Total: 215.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Bucks by 4.2, straight up 64%, 226.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Tim Hardaway Jr., (GTD - Head); Ausar Thompson, (OUT - Illness); Bobi Klintman, (OUT - Calf)
Bucks: Damian Lillard, (OUT - Concussion); Khris Middleton, (OUT - Ankle); Ryan Rollins, (NA - Shoulder)
Pistons projections:
Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 41.5 FPTS (24.3 pts, 6.6 reb, 7.1 ast)
Jaden Ivey, SG: 27.8 FPTS (18.1 pts, 4.4 reb, 3.8 ast)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 22.4 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.7 reb, 2.6 ast)
Jalen Duren, C: 21.5 FPTS (10.0 pts, 8.4 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.2 blk)
Malik Beasley, SG: 17.8 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Isaiah Stewart, PF/C: 13.6 FPTS (4.7 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.0 ast)
Simone Fontecchio, SF: 12.8 FPTS (7.1 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 41.8 FPTS (25.1 pts, 11.1 reb, 5.5 ast, 1.4 blk)
Damian Lillard, PG: 29.9 FPTS (16.3 pts, 2.6 reb, 4.8 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Khris Middleton, SF: 23.6 FPTS (9.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.0 ast)
Bobby Portis, PF: 22.3 FPTS (10.8 pts, 7.4 reb, 1.3 ast)
Brook Lopez, C: 22.0 FPTS (11.9 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.2 blk)
Gary Trent Jr., SG: 18.8 FPTS (10.5 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.8 ast)
Ryan Rollins, SG: 18.4 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.1 ast)
Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs
8 p.m. ET
Line: Wizards 9.5 (-105) | Spurs -9.5 (-115)
Money line: Wizards +350 | Spurs -460
Total: 223.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Spurs by 6.8, straight up 71%, 229.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Wizards: Saddiq Bey, (OUT - Knee); Richaun Holmes, (GTD - Illness); Malcolm Brogdon, (GTD - Thumb)
Spurs: Malaki Branham, (GTD - Ankle); Tre Jones, (GTD - Ankle); Jeremy Sochan, (OUT - Thumb)
Wizards projections:
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 31.6 FPTS (18.4 pts, 2.2 reb, 4.2 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF: 26.7 FPTS (15.7 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Carlton Carrington, PG: 26.6 FPTS (11.4 pts, 4.5 reb, 4.7 ast)
Malcolm Brogdon, PG/SG: 25.4 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.4 ast)
Bilal Coulibaly, SF: 23.0 FPTS (12.2 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.0 ast)
Alexandre Sarr, PF/C: 21.8 FPTS (10.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.5 blk)
Kyshawn George, SG: 19.0 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.0 ast)
Spurs projections:
Victor Wembanyama, C: 40.8 FPTS (22.5 pts, 11.2 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.5 3PM, 3.3 blk)
Chris Paul, PG: 26.2 FPTS (10.1 pts, 3.4 reb, 5.4 ast)
Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 22.6 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Stephon Castle, PG: 20.9 FPTS (11.5 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.9 ast)
Julian Champagnie, SF: 19.2 FPTS (9.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Keldon Johnson, SF: 18.2 FPTS (9.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
Tre Jones, PG: 17.6 FPTS (6.7 pts, 2.6 reb, 4.0 ast)
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers
10 p.m. ET on ESPN
Line: Grizzlies 6.5 (-105) | Lakers -6.5 (-115)
Money line: Grizzlies +220 | Lakers -270
Total: 231.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 3.9, straight up 63%, 234.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Grizzlies: GG Jackson II, (OUT - Foot); Brandon Clarke, (GTD - Toe); Marcus Smart, (GTD - Ankle); Vince Williams Jr., (GTD - Lower Leg); Desmond Bane, (GTD - Oblique); Ja Morant, (OUT - Hip); Cam Spencer, (OUT - Ankle)
Lakers: Anthony Davis, (GTD - Eye); D'Angelo Russell, (NA - Illness); Jaxson Hayes, (NA - Ankle); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT - Groin); Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT - Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT - Knee)
Grizzlies projections:
Santi Aldama, PF/C: 29.1 FPTS (12.1 pts, 8.3 reb, 3.9 ast)
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 29.0 FPTS (18.7 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.6 ast)
Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 25.4 FPTS (14.0 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG: 24.4 FPTS (11.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.6 ast)
Marcus Smart, PG/SG: 21.6 FPTS (10.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jake LaRavia, PF: 21.5 FPTS (10.3 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jaylen Wells, SG: 19.8 FPTS (11.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.6 ast)
Lakers projections:
LeBron James, SF/PF: 44.2 FPTS (24.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 7.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Anthony Davis, PF/C: 43.3 FPTS (27.9 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.4 ast, 1.9 blk)
Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 32.5 FPTS (17.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 23.0 FPTS (13.7 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.5 ast)
D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 22.9 FPTS (11.7 pts, 1.7 reb, 4.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Cam Reddish, SG/SF: 13.4 FPTS (6.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Dalton Knecht, SG: 12.7 FPTS (7.8 pts, 1.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ET
Line: Timberwolves -9.5 (-105) | Blazers 9.5 (-105)
Money line: Timberwolves -425 | Blazers +320
Total: 218.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 3.7, straight up 62%, 220.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Timberwolves: None reported
Blazers: Anfernee Simons, (NA - Chest); Deandre Ayton, (NA - Finger); Matisse Thybulle, (GTD - Knee)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 42.9 FPTS (27.0 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.2 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Julius Randle, PF: 34.4 FPTS (21.7 pts, 6.8 reb, 4.3 ast)
Rudy Gobert, C: 24.0 FPTS (11.7 pts, 9.1 reb, 2.1 ast)
Mike Conley, PG: 20.0 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.9 ast)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 19.8 FPTS (11.7 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Donte DiVincenzo, SG: 19.8 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 17.4 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.4 ast)
Blazers projections:
Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 31.2 FPTS (18.6 pts, 2.4 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Jerami Grant, PF: 30.7 FPTS (20.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Deandre Ayton, C: 24.0 FPTS (12.7 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.1 ast)
Toumani Camara, PF: 21.1 FPTS (8.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 2.4 ast)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 20.4 FPTS (10.5 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.5 ast)
Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 19.6 FPTS (12.2 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Scoot Henderson, PG: 17.7 FPTS (9.6 pts, 2.2 reb, 3.4 ast)
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings
10 p.m. ET
Line: Suns 7.5 (-110) | Kings -7.5 (-110)
Money line: Suns +245 | Kings -300
Total: 225.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Kings by 3.9, straight up 63%, 230.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Suns: Bradley Beal, (NA - Calf); Jusuf Nurkic, (GTD - Ankle); Kevin Durant, (OUT - Calf); Collin Gillespie, (OUT - Ankle)
Kings: Devin Carter, (OUT - Shoulder); Orlando Robinson, (OUT - Knee); Malik Monk, (OUT - Ankle)
Suns projections:
Devin Booker, PG/SG: 47.2 FPTS (28.2 pts, 3.5 reb, 6.8 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 34.9 FPTS (20.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Tyus Jones, PG: 27.9 FPTS (11.8 pts, 2.5 reb, 5.8 ast)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 20.7 FPTS (8.0 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.2 ast)
Grayson Allen, PG/SG: 18.3 FPTS (10.5 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.3 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ryan Dunn, SF: 17.6 FPTS (10.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.2 ast)
Mason Plumlee, C: 17.1 FPTS (6.8 pts, 6.8 reb, 1.9 ast)
Kings projections:
De'Aaron Fox, PG: 43.8 FPTS (26.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 43.5 FPTS (20.6 pts, 11.8 reb, 6.7 ast)
DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF: 42.2 FPTS (26.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.0 ast)
Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 27.5 FPTS (13.6 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Kevin Huerter, SG/SF: 16.6 FPTS (6.9 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.2 ast)
Trey Lyles, PF: 12.9 FPTS (6.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.0 ast)
Keon Ellis, SG: 12.6 FPTS (5.9 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.1 ast)