Fantasy basketball picks and betting suggestions for Sunday

Sunday’s slate provides three matchups to deal with when formulating fantasy and betting methods. If Saturday’s 12 video games appeared a bit overwhelming to dissect the main points, Sunday provides a extra accessible pool of gamers and props to think about.

The video games begin early within the night with the Toronto Raptors internet hosting the Houston Rockets in a conflict between two younger groups going in several instructions. The Rockets’ elite protection is a figuring out issue on this contest with a comparatively modest level whole (224.5). That stated, there’s a sure second-year spacer for the Raptors that is value airing, as you may learn beneath.

THE Kings of Sacramento host the Indiana Pacers in a sport with a stable level whole of 236.5, 12 greater than the sport in Toronto. The Kings misplaced to the Lakers on Saturday largely due to a sluggish offense. With these franchises intertwined since this epic Domantas Sabonis For Tyrese Haliburton trade, Sunday provides a enjoyable conflict of groups with offensive potential.

The finale presents the New Orleans Pelicans internet hosting the Denver Nuggets in one other sport with a northern whole of 230 factors (232.5). The Pelicans misplaced to the New York Knicks Saturday, though we noticed elevated manufacturing from the workforce’s two-way wing duo. Given the Pelicans’ lack of measurement, Nikola Jokic may break just a few (extra) information.

Let’s take a better take a look at the gamers and matchups for Sunday’s motion and discover some angles of curiosity.

Sunday Fantasy Stream Crew

Trey MurphySF/SG, New Orleans Pelicans (Registered in 53.2% of ESPN leagues)

With Zion Williamson And Brandon Ingram Each sidelined as a consequence of respective accidents, Murphy has emerged because the workforce’s prime menace in latest video games. Even with the workforce’s gifted creator tandem within the backcourt, it was Murphy’s quantity capturing and rising wing expertise that led to optimistic outcomes for the Pelicans offense. Even on the second evening of a back-to-back, Murphy is a perfect plug-and-play choice towards the Nuggets. Herbert Jones additionally deserves particular consideration for many who want protection.

Gradey DickSG/SF, Toronto Raptors (39.8%)

Gradey Dick is having fun with a scorching stretch from past the arc, though the Raptors’ general play has remained inconsistent. The Rockets miss Tari Causewhich may imply a little bit extra freedom for the Raptors shooter to seek out his shot. In any case, it solely wants a little bit house and time to emerge from the depths.

Obi ToppinPF (15.7%) and Andrew NembhardPG/SG (7.4%), Indiana Pacers

With a restricted roster, giving Toppin an opportunity in your lineup is sensible. In any case, he was very productive regardless of his specialised position; flirting with double-double outcomes with spectacular defensive ends in most outings over the previous two weeks. As for Nembhard, he has been a productive combo guard over the previous week and may very well be busy towards a quick and lengthy Sacramento backcourt.

Greatest bets for Sunday

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Tyrese Haliburton over 8.5 assists (-140)

Who does not love a candy revenge story? Nonetheless, truthfully, this trade labored so nicely for every celebration that it might simply have been a pleasant reunion. Both manner, Haliburton will choose up the tempo. His assists prop was testomony to a considerably regular sport, even when the full continued to rise as tipoff approached. This implies that specializing in offense may repay on Sunday evening.

Obi Toppin over 4.5 rebounds (-125)

Taking up a participant who sometimes does not get a lot taking part in time could be a irritating expertise, however Toppin has a low sufficient ground to make this play acceptable. He is surpassed that whole in seven of his final eight video games and faces the Kings with only one elite rebounder (Sabonis). Anticipate Toppin to crash the boards from all angles in what may very well be a perfect setup for his skillset.

Herbert Jones greater than 1.5 interceptions and Trey Murphy greater than 0.5 interceptions (+165)

This steal duo boasts elite steal charges, with Jones being among the many finest within the league. Each ought to play nicely north of half-hour in a sport towards Denver’s wings who aren’t confirmed slashers.

Alperen Sengun over 10.5 rebounds (-130)

Sengun ranks ninth within the NBA with 18.9 rebound possibilities per sport as his position as a member of this up-and-coming Rockets workforce has confirmed productive. He’s nicely positioned to erase this rating towards a Toronto workforce that’s traditionally skinny within the frontcourt. Jakob Poeltl.

Damage Projections and Reviews

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

Gamers in italics can be found within the majority of ESPN leagues

Houston Rockets has Toronto Raptors
6 p.m. ET

Double: Rockets -8.5 (-105) | Raptors 8.5 (-115)
Cash line: Rockets -360 | Raptors +280
Complete: 224.5 (-110 W, -110 U)
CPI projection: Rockets 5.6, up 68% instantly, 224.3 factors in whole.

Damage Report:
Rockets: Tari Cause(OUT – Decrease leg)
Raptors: Emmanuel Quickley(OUT – Elbow); David Mitchell(GTD – Shoulder); Bruce Brown(OUT – Knee); Jakob Poeltl(OUT – Groin)

Rocket Projections:

• Alperen SengunC: 39.2 FPTS (19.4 pts, 9.7 reb, 5.4 ast)

• Fred VanVleetPG: 34.7 FPTS (15.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.6 3pm)

• Inexperienced JalenSG: 31.4 FPTS (20.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.4 3 p.m.)

• Dillon BrooksSG/SF: 24.3 FPTS (13.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.2 3 p.m.)

• Jabari Smith Jr.PF/C: 23.9 FPTS (13.0 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.7 ast)

• Amen ThompsonSG/SF/PF: 21.5 FPTS (11.2 pts, 5.7 reb, 2.3 ast)

• Cam WhitmoreSF: 16.5 FPTS (10.5 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.3 ast)

Raptor projections:

• Scottie BarnesSG/SF/PF: 40.4 FPTS (20.2 pts, 7.5 reb, 6.7 ast, 1.8 3 p.m.)

• RJ BarrettSG/SF/PF: 38.1 FPTS (22.7 pts, 6.2 reb, 6.0 ast, 1.9 15PM)

• Gradey DickSG/SF: 24.7 FPTS (15.4 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.4 3 p.m.)

• Ochai AgbajiSG/SF: 19.9 FPTS (10.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.8 ast)

• Jonathan MogboPF: 18.1 FPTS (7.2 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.2 ast)

• Ja’Kobe WalterSG: 16.1 FPTS (8.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.7 ast)

• David MitchellPG: 15.1 FPTS (6.8 pts, 1.5 reb, 3.4 ast)

Indiana Pacers has Kings of Sacramento
6 p.m. ET

Double: Pacers 2.5 (-115) | Kings -2.5 (-105)
Cash line: Pacers +110 | Kings -130
Complete: 236.5 (-110 W, -110 U)
CPI projection: Kings 2.4, up straight 58%, 237.9 factors whole.

Damage Report:
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson(OUT – Achilles); James Wiseman(OUT – Achilles); Ben Sheppard(GTD – Indirect); Aaron Nesmith(OUT – Ankle)
Kings: Devin Carter(OUT – Shoulder)

Pacers Projections:

• Tyrese HaliburtonPG/SG: 40.8 FPTS (19.4 pts, 3.3 reb, 7.6 ast, 3.1 3 p.m.)

• Pascal SiakamPF: 38.5 FPTS (22.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 3.6 ast)

• Bénédict MathurinSG/SF: 27.2 FPTS (17.2 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.2 ast)

• Myles TurnerC: 26.2 FPTS (15.0 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.7 blk)

• Andrew NembhardPG/SG: 23.7 FPTS (11.8 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.6 ast)

• TJ McConnellPG: 20.9 FPTS (10.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.4 ast)

• Obi ToppinPF: 19.2 FPTS (9.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.1 ast)

Kings Projections:

• De’Aaron FoxPG: 44.7 FPTS (26.5 pts, 4.5 reb, 6.5 ast, 2.2 3pm)

• Domantas SabonisPF/C: 43.7 FPTS (21.1 pts, 12.8 reb, 6.4 ast)

• DeMar DeRozanSF/PF: 34.7 FPTS (20.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 4.2 ast)

• Monk MalikSG/SF: 32.8 FPTS (17.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.2 3 p.m.)

• Keegan MurraySF/PF: 24.5 FPTS (12.8 pts, 6.3 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.8 3 p.m.)

• Kevin HuerterSG/SF: 16.5 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.7 ast)

• Keon EllisSG: 12.1 FPTS (5.3 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.3 ast)

Denver Nuggets has New Orleans Pelicans
7 p.m. ET

Double: Nuggets -9.5 (-120) | Pelicans 9.5 (SAME)
Cash line: Nuggets -450 | Pelicans +340
Complete: 232.5 (-105 W, -115 U)
CPI projection: Nuggets 6.5, up 71%, 227.5 factors whole.

Damage Report:
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar(OUT – Knee); DaRon Holmes II(OUT – Achilles); Christian Braun(GTD – Return); Dario Saric(GTD – Ankle)
Pelicans: Brandon Ingram(OUT – Ankle); Daniel Theis(GTD – Not damage associated); Jose Alvarado(GTD – hamstrings); Karlo Matkovic(GTD – Return); Zion Williamson(OUT – hamstrings)

Nugget projections:

• Nikola JokicC: 58.4 FPTS (30.6 pts, 11.4 reb, 8.5 ast, 1.9 3pm)

• Jamal MurrayPG: 42.2 FPTS (22.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.6 ast, 2.1 3 p.m.)

• Michael Porter Jr.SF: 30.3 FPTS (16.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 3.1 ast, 2.2 3 p.m.)

• Russell WestbrookPG: 30.1 FPTS (14.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.2 ast)

• Aaron GordonPF: 24.8 FPTS (13.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 3.1 ast)

• Christian BraunSG: 22.7 FPTS (12.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.8 ast)

• Julien StrawtherSF: 16.2 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.8 ast)

Pelicans Projections:

• Defeat MurrayPG/SG: 37.1 FPTS (17.9 pts, 5.9 reb, 6.0 ast)

• CJ McCollumPG/SG: 32.7 FPTS (19.2 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.6 3 p.m.)

• Trey MurphySG/SF: 29.3 FPTS (16.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.9 ast, 3.0 3 p.m.)

• Herbert JonesSF/PF: 23.8 FPTS (11.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.9 ast)

• Brandon Boston Jr.SG/SF: 19.2 FPTS (9.3 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.6 ast)

• Yves MissiC: 18.4 FPTS (8.6 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.3 ast)

• Antonio ReevesSG: 14.6 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.5 ast)