Fantasy picks and betting suggestions for Wednesday’s NBA Cup slate

Wednesday night will happen the second half of the quarter-finals of the Emirates NBA Cup, with two matches: Atlanta Falcons has New York Knicks (7 p.m. ET on ESPN) And Warriors of the Golden State has Houston Rockets (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT).

It is a quick slate with concentrated motion, but it surely’s additionally a event the place there’s extra at stake than a typical common season recreation.

I am anticipating excessive depth and good performances, so let’s dig somewhat deeper into the matchups and discover some improbable hoops streamers and attention-grabbing betting angles.

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Wednesday Stream Workforce

Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors of the Golden State (accessible in 41.6% of ESPN leagues)

Kuminga needs to be universally inscribed. He has turn into one of many Warriors’ affect gamers and a nightly fantasy level producer. In his 4 video games since returning to the beginning lineup, Kuminga has averaged 21.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.5 3PG, 1.5 BPG and 1.0 SPG in 31 .8 MPG.

Larry Nance Jr.., Atlanta Falcons (97.6% accessible)

This alternative is dependent upon the provision of Jalen Johnson (questionable, shoulder), who didn’t play on Monday and reportedly has not made a lot progress in coaching in current days. Nance began instead of Johnson on Monday and scored 16 factors with 4 rebounds, three assists and two steals. If he will get one other begin on Wednesday, he could possibly be an attention-grabbing streaming possibility on a light-weight roster.

De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Falcons (70.4%)

Hunter is listed as possible to play Wednesday, and he enters the sport on a roll. Hunter has performed in 11 consecutive video games, and in the latest seven video games, he has averaged 22.1 PPG, 3.7 RPG and three.4 3-pointers per recreation in 28.3 MPG coming off the bench .

Dre’s bets for the day

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Cities of Karl-Anthony OVER 12.5 complete rebounds (-140)

Cities have been a rebound machine over the previous month. He is pulled down double-digit boards in all 13 video games throughout that stretch, and in his final eight video games, he is averaged 15.3 RPG with 14 or extra boards in seven of eight. On Wednesday, he faces a Hawks staff that’s permitting opposing facilities to common 14.9 RPG, tied for 18th within the NBA.

Stéphane Curry OVER 24.5 factors (-125)

Curry has picked his spots this season, lacking extra video games and enjoying fewer minutes when he does. He missed each video games the Warriors have performed in opposition to the Rockets this season, together with final week when Golden State received by six factors. However when he performs, Curry stays one of the crucial environment friendly and prolific shooters/scorers within the NBA. Curry has scored at the least 23 factors in every of his final 5 video games, averaging 25.6 PPG on 32.4 MPG throughout that span. With Wednesday’s recreation being the ticket to a visit to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinals, I anticipate Curry to play nicely and produce above his scoring commonplace.

Inexperienced Jalen MORE THAN 18.5 factors (-120)

Inexperienced is without doubt one of the highest scoring scorers within the NBA, and he is been on an uptick as of late. After a 14-game stretch through which Inexperienced scored greater than 18 factors simply 3 times and completed with 21 factors, he exploded for 3 video games of 28 factors or extra in his final 5 outings. He faces a Warriors staff that enables opposing shooters to common 22.9 PPG, nineteenth within the NBA.

Harm Projections and Studies

Basketball Energy Index by ESPN Analytics. Harm aggregation by Rotowire.com. Scores by ESPN BET

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Atlanta Falcons has New York Knicks
7 p.m. ET on ESPN

Double: Falcons 7.5 (-105) | Knicks -7.5 (-115)
Cash line: Falcons +270 | Knicks -340
Whole: 237.5 (-105 W, -115 U)
CPI projection: Knicks 4.7, up 65%, 237.8 factors complete.

Harm Report:
Falcons: Bogdan Bogdanovic(GTD – Quadriceps); De’Andre Hunter(GTD – Knee); Jalen Johnson(GTD – Shoulder); Trae Younger(GTD – Achilles); Seth Lundy(OUT – Ankle); Cody Zeller(OUT – Private)
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson(OUT – Ankle); Josh Hart(GTD – Ankle); Cities of Karl-Anthony(GTD – Knee); Kevin McCullar Jr.(GTD – Knee)

Hawk Projections:

• Trae YoungerPG: 41.0 FPTS (20.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 8.7 ast, 2.4 3pm)

• Jalen JohnsonPF: 36.4 FPTS (18.0 pts, 9.3 reb, 5.4 ast)

• Dyson DanielsPG/SG: 26.3 FPTS (12.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 3.2 ast)

• De’Andre HunterSF/PF: 23.3 FPTS (15.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.1 ast, 2.0 3 p.m.)

• Bogdan BogdanovicSG/SF: 22.4 FPTS (12.7 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.1 3 p.m.)

• Clint CapelaC: 21.9 FPTS (10.0 pts, 8.5 reb, 1.4 ast)

• Onyeka OkongwuC: 18.9 FPTS (9.6 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.3 ast)

Knicks Projections:

• Jalen BrunsonPG: 43.2 FPTS (25.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 6.7 ast, 2.3 3pm)

• Cities of Karl-AnthonyPF/C: 41.9 FPTS (23.0 pts, 11.6 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.1 3pm)

• Mikal BridgesSG/SF: 34.9 FPTS (19.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.6 3 p.m.)

• Josh HartSG/SF: 34.4 FPTS (13.5 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.4 ast)

• OG AnunobySF/PF: 31.4 FPTS (17.3 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.3 3pm)

• Miles McBridePG: 21.2 FPTS (9.9 pts, 2.2 reb, 3.0 ast)

• Cameron PaynePG/SG: 14.5 FPTS (6.9 pts, 1.1 reb, 2.4 ast)

Warriors of the Golden State has Houston Rockets
9:30 p.m. ET on TNT

Double: Warriors 1.5 (-105) | Rockets -1.5 (-115)
Cash line: Warriors +105 | Rockets -125
Whole: 223.5 (-110 W, -110 U)
CPI projection: Rockets by 0.8, straight up 53%, 223.7 factors in complete.

Harm Report:
Warriors: De’Anthony Melton(OUT – Knee); Andrew Wiggins(GTD – Ankle); Moses Moody(OUT – Knee)
Rockets: Alperen Sengun(GTD – Knee); Cam Whitmore(GTD – Wrist); Jae’Sean Tate(GTD – Return); Steven Adams(GTD – Knee)

Warrior Projections:

• Stephen CurryPG: 40.5 FPTS (22.4 pts, 4.7 reb, 6.2 ast, 3.7 3pm)

• Inexperienced DraymondPF/C: 26.2 FPTS (10.0 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.3 ast)

• Andrew WigginsSF/PF: 25.3 FPTS (15.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.8 15PM)

• Jonathan KumingaPF: 24.8 FPTS (16.0 pts, 4.0 reb, 2.0 ast)

• Brandin PodziemskiPG/SG: 19.1 FPTS (8.7 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.9 ast)

• Kevin LooneyC: 18.8 FPTS (7.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.1 ast)

• Buddy HieldSG/SF: 18.7 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.4 3 p.m.)

Rocket Projections:

• Alperen SengunC: 37.0 FPTS (18.5 pts, 8.6 reb, 5.2 ast)

• Fred VanVleetPG: 35.4 FPTS (16.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.7 3pm)

• Inexperienced JalenSG: 32.5 FPTS (20.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.4 3 p.m.)

• Amen ThompsonSG/SF/PF: 22.6 FPTS (12.6 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.0 ast)

• Dillon BrooksSG/SF: 22.5 FPTS (12.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.0 3 p.m.)

• Jabari Smith Jr.PF/C: 21.2 FPTS (12.0 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.1 ast)

• Tari PurposeSF/PF: 20.9 FPTS (10.1 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.1 ast)