Fantasy basketball picks and betting suggestions for Friday

One matchup stands out on Friday’s seven-game slate because the Philadelphia 76ers host the Denver Nuggets. These groups final met in Denver on Jan. 21, however this time the stakes really feel completely different. The struggling Nuggets have dropped three straight whereas the 76ers are driving a four-game successful streak. Nonetheless, Philadelphia can be with out Joel Embiid and Paul George, which can change the dynamic.

Two bets from this sport instantly caught my consideration, however there are different key performs across the league in each betting and fantasy that it’s essential to find out about.

Friday’s fantasy stream staff

Bruce Brown, SG/SF, Toronto Raptors (out there in 95.6% of ESPN leagues) Brown is producing throughout the board — scoring, rebounding, assists and steals — particularly over the past six video games. He is performed not less than 19 minutes in every of these contests and scored 30 fantasy factors in 4 of them.. He is a strong choice for these in deeper codecs, however regulate the standing of Immanuel Quickley and Gradey Dick, as their availability might influence Brown’s streaming worth.

Moussa Diabate, Charlotte Hornets (98.7%) Diabate is firmly on the streaming radar with Mark Williams out Friday night time. He is been taking part in extra minutes than starter Taj Gibson currently, and has scored not less than fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games, together with a 34-point efficiency on Saturday. Regardless of the Hornets being 13.5 level underdogs tonight, Diabate’s minutes needs to be safe, making him a stronger streaming choice.

Eric Gordon, SG/SF, Philadelphia 76ers (97.4%) Gordon has scored 24 or extra fantasy factors in 4 straight video games, and he is performed not less than 29 minutes in three of them. His main worth comes from scoring, and he ought to see loads of subject objective makes an attempt towards the Nuggets. Any rebounds, assists or steals he provides are a bonus.

Moody’s favourite bets for Friday

Tyrese Maxey (PHI) over 38.5 factors and assists (-110) Maxey has been excellent this season, and the Sixers are rolling with 4 straight wins –even with out Embiid or George. Over his previous 10 video games, Maxey has hit this line in 5 of them, however he is nonetheless averaging 38.7 factors and assists throughout that stretch. Whilst 8.5 level underdogs, I imagine Philly can maintain this sport shut. Maxey goes to have a large utilization charge with Embiid and George out, and I count on him to step up with a giant efficiency.

Russell Westbrook (DEN) over 12.5 factors (-125) Westbrook has discovered a strong position within the Nuggets’ rotation this season, constructing sturdy chemistry with Nikola Jokic. He is hit this line in 4 of his previous 5 video games whereas averaging 31.2 minutes throughout that stretch. The 76ers wrestle with perimeter protection, which units up properly for Westbrook to make an influence on Friday.

LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets Below 212.5 (-115) The Hornets are coping with a brutal harm state of affairs. Brandon Miller is out for the season as a consequence of a wrist harm, and LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Cody Martin will even miss Friday’s sport towards the Clippers. Charlotte has hit the underneath in 5 of its previous six video games. In the meantime, Kawhi Leonard is again, and the Clippers rank first in defensive score over the past 10 video games. With key gamers out for the Hornets and the Clippers locking in defensively, this has all of the makings of a low-scoring affair.

Josh Giddey (CHI) over 6.5 assists (-120) With Zach LaVine out, that performs into Giddey’s favor towards the Raptors. He is hit this line in three of his previous 5 video games and has averaged 12.8 potential assists per sport throughout that stretch. The Raptors have struggled defensively, rating twenty fourth in factors allowed per 100 possessions.

Milwaukee Bucks -2.5 (-115) Milwaukee has posted a 7-3 report over their previous 10 video games, and so they rank sixth in offensive score and thirteenth in defensive score throughout that stretch. However, the Spurs are simply 1-5 towards the unfold of their previous six video games. Keep watch over Giannis Antetokounmpo, who dropped 44 factors the final time he confronted the Spurs in San Antonio.

Jayson Tatum (BOS) over 25.5 factors (-120) Tatum has been inconsistent this season, hitting this line in 53% of his video games, however it is a nice bounce-back spot. He is coming off of two underwhelming performances (19 and 16 factors) but has cleared this line in 64% of his 22 highway video games. The final time he confronted the Pelicans, he dropped 38 factors, and with a hefty 30.7% utilization charge this season. Tatum ought to ship towards a Pelicans protection that ranks twenty ninth in factors allowed per 100 possessions.

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Projections and Damage Reviews

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

Gamers in italics can be found in a majority of ESPN Leagues

LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets
7 p.m. ET

Line: Clippers -13.5 (EVEN) | Hornets 13.5 (-120)
Cash line: Clippers -800 | Hornets +500
Complete: 208.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Clippers by 16.3, straight up 90%, 211.2 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Clippers: P.J. Tucker, (OUT – Not Damage Associated); Cam Christie, (OUT – Ankle); Kris Dunn, (OUT – Knee)
Hornets: Josh Inexperienced, (GTD – Foot); Cody Martin, (OUT – Stomach); Mark Williams, (OUT – Foot); LaMelo Ball, (OUT – Ankle); Tre Mann, (OUT – Again)

Clippers projections:

• James Harden, PG/SG: 37.0 FPTS (18.2 pts, 5.0 reb, 7.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)

• Norman Powell, SG/SF: 32.1 FPTS (20.7 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.0 ast, 3.1 3PM)

• Ivica Zubac, C: 31.7 FPTS (14.6 pts, 11.9 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.2 blk)

• Kawhi Leonard, SF/PF: 25.6 FPTS (14.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.4 ast)

• Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 18.4 FPTS (9.0 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.3 ast)

• Kevin Porter Jr., SG: 16.2 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.1 ast)

• Amir Coffey, SG: 13.4 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.2 ast)

Hornets projections:

• Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 39.5 FPTS (22.1 pts, 7.6 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.1 3PM)

• Moussa Diabate, PF: 20.7 FPTS (8.6 pts, 7.2 reb, 1.3 ast)

• Vasilije Micic, PG/SG: 18.8 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.6 ast)

• Nick Richards, C: 17.7 FPTS (9.5 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.3 ast)

• Nick Smith Jr., SG: 17.1 FPTS (8.7 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.6 ast)

• Josh Inexperienced, SG/SF: 16.7 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.3 ast)

• KJ Simpson, PG: 14.4 FPTS (7.2 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.8 ast)

Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons
7 p.m. ET

Line: Mavericks -1.5 (EVEN) | Pistons 1.5 (-120)
Cash line: Mavericks -115 | Pistons -105
Complete: 228.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 4.1, straight up 63%, 229.3 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Mavericks: Dante Exum, (GTD – Wrist); Dwight Powell, (OUT – Hip); Luka Doncic, (OUT – Calf); Dereck Full of life II, (OUT – Ankle); Maxi Kleber, (OUT – Foot)
Pistons: Jaden Ivey, (OUT – Decrease Leg)

Mavericks projections:

• Kyrie Irving, PG/SG: 43.0 FPTS (24.5 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.7 3PM)

• P.J. Washington, PF: 32.5 FPTS (15.8 pts, 8.9 reb, 3.2 ast)

• Daniel Gafford, C: 23.7 FPTS (12.5 pts, 8.8 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.4 blk)

• Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 22.6 FPTS (10.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 3.5 ast)

• Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 20.9 FPTS (10.9 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.3 3PM)

• Quentin Grimes, SG: 17.2 FPTS (8.5 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.2 ast)

• Naji Marshall, SF/PF: 16.7 FPTS (8.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.2 ast)

Pistons projections:

• Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 49.3 FPTS (27.3 pts, 5.6 reb, 8.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)

• Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 26.1 FPTS (12.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.8 ast)

• Jalen Duren, C: 25.4 FPTS (11.7 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.3 blk)

• Malik Beasley, SG: 22.4 FPTS (12.7 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 3.2 3PM)

• Ausar Thompson, SF/PF: 18.5 FPTS (8.9 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.5 ast)

• Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 18.1 FPTS (10.4 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Simone Fontecchio, SF: 13.2 FPTS (7.0 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.4 ast)

Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Nuggets -8.5 (-115) | 76ers 8.5 (-105)
Cash line: Nuggets -360 | 76ers +280
Complete: 233.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 10.5, straight up 80%, 228.9 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar, (OUT – Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT – Achilles)
76ers: Andre Drummond, (OUT – Toe); Caleb Martin, (OUT – Hip); Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee); KJ Martin, (OUT – Foot); Paul George, (OUT – Finger); Jared McCain, (OUT – Knee)

Nuggets projections:

• Nikola Jokic, C: 59.1 FPTS (27.5 pts, 11.9 reb, 9.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Jamal Murray, PG: 42.4 FPTS (23.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)

• Russell Westbrook, PG: 34.3 FPTS (16.2 pts, 5.9 reb, 6.1 ast)

• Michael Porter Jr., SF: 25.6 FPTS (15.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.3 3PM)

• Christian Braun, SG: 20.8 FPTS (11.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.9 ast)

• Aaron Gordon, PF: 20.6 FPTS (11.7 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.1 ast)

• Julian Strawther, SF: 14.0 FPTS (8.0 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.4 ast)

76ers projections:

• Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG: 49.5 FPTS (30.1 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.5 ast, 3.4 3PM)

• Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF: 32.4 FPTS (17.2 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.6 ast)

• Guerschon Yabusele, PF: 18.8 FPTS (6.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 2.4 ast)

• Ricky Council IV, SG: 18.1 FPTS (11.3 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.2 ast)

• Eric Gordon, SG/SF: 16.4 FPTS (9.1 pts, 1.4 reb, 2.0 ast)

• Kyle Lowry, PG: 16.0 FPTS (5.9 pts, 1.8 reb, 3.0 ast)

• Jeff Dowtin Jr., PG: 13.5 FPTS (5.9 pts, 1.5 reb, 2.6 ast)

Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Bulls 3.5 (-105) | Raptors -3.5 (-115)
Cash line: Bulls +140 | Raptors -165
Complete: 232.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Raptors by 1.1, straight up 54%, 238.2 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Bulls: Talen Horton-Tucker, (GTD – Decrease Leg); Zach LaVine, (OUT – Private); Torrey Craig, (OUT – Ankle)
Raptors: Gradey Dick, (GTD – Sickness); Immanuel Quickley, (GTD – Hip); Jamal Shead, (GTD – Sickness); Kelly Olynyk, (GTD – Calf)

Bulls projections:

• Nikola Vucevic, C: 35.7 FPTS (17.8 pts, 10.6 reb, 3.4 ast)

• Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 33.3 FPTS (13.6 pts, 8.1 reb, 6.1 ast)

• Coby White, PG/SG: 32.1 FPTS (18.6 pts, 3.3 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.7 3PM)

• Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 25.3 FPTS (12.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 4.4 ast)

• Lonzo Ball, PG: 20.6 FPTS (7.2 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.2 ast)

• Patrick Williams, PF: 20.1 FPTS (11.0 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.2 ast)

• Jalen Smith, PF/C: 17.0 FPTS (9.5 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.0 ast)

Raptors projections:

• Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 42.0 FPTS (20.4 pts, 8.0 reb, 6.3 ast)

• RJ Barrett, SG/SF/PF: 33.4 FPTS (19.5 pts, 5.9 reb, 5.3 ast)

• Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG: 29.7 FPTS (15.4 pts, 2.6 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)

• Jakob Poeltl, C: 28.2 FPTS (12.1 pts, 9.5 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.2 blk)

• Gradey Dick, SG/SF: 18.8 FPTS (10.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 18.5 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.9 ast)

• Davion Mitchell, PG: 16.5 FPTS (7.2 pts, 1.8 reb, 3.9 ast)

Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans
8 p.m. ET

Line: Celtics -10.5 (-115) | Pelicans 10.5 (-105)
Cash line: Celtics -550 | Pelicans +380
Complete: 232.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 8.1, straight up 75%, 226.6 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Celtics: Al Horford, (GTD – Toe); Sam Hauser, (GTD – Hip)
Pelicans: Daniel Theis, (GTD – Thumb); Dejounte Murray, (GTD – Finger); Jordan Hawkins, (GTD – Sickness); Brandon Ingram, (OUT – Ankle); Herbert Jones, (OUT – Shoulder)

Celtics projections:

• Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 47.5 FPTS (24.8 pts, 8.3 reb, 6.1 ast, 3.3 3PM)

• Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 42.8 FPTS (24.3 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)

• Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 31.7 FPTS (17.8 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.2 3PM, 1.3 blk)

• Derrick White, PG/SG: 29.5 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.9 ast, 3.0 3PM)

• Jrue Vacation, PG/SG: 23.6 FPTS (10.3 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.2 ast)

• Payton Pritchard, PG: 23.6 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)

• Al Horford, PF/C: 16.1 FPTS (6.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.8 ast)

Pelicans projections:

• Dejounte Murray, PG/SG: 39.9 FPTS (20.5 pts, 6.1 reb, 6.7 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Trey Murphy III, SG/SF: 34.7 FPTS (19.4 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.0 ast, 3.3 3PM)

• CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 34.2 FPTS (21.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.9 ast, 3.1 3PM)

• Zion Williamson, PF: 31.9 FPTS (19.6 pts, 7.3 reb, 4.2 ast)

• Jose Alvarado, PG: 17.9 FPTS (7.7 pts, 1.4 reb, 3.3 ast)

• Javonte Inexperienced, SF: 17.3 FPTS (8.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.4 ast)

• Brandon Boston, SG/SF: 16.8 FPTS (8.0 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.0 ast)

Milwaukee Bucks at San Antonio Spurs
8 p.m. ET

Line: Bucks -2.5 (-110) | Spurs 2.5 (-110)
Cash line: Bucks -135 | Spurs +115
Complete: 234.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Spurs by 2.7, straight up 59%, 228.8 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Bucks: AJ Inexperienced, (GTD – Quadriceps); Giannis Antetokounmpo, (GTD – Knee); Khris Middleton, (GTD – Ankle); Liam Robbins, (GTD – Undisclosed); Bobby Portis, (OUT – Private)
Spurs: Sidy Cissoko, (GTD – Concussion); Riley Minix, (OUT – Shoulder)

Bucks projections:

• Damian Lillard, PG: 45.3 FPTS (24.6 pts, 4.5 reb, 6.8 ast, 3.2 3PM)

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 45.2 FPTS (28.4 pts, 11.5 reb, 5.8 ast)

• Brook Lopez, C: 24.1 FPTS (12.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.9 3PM, 2.1 blk)

• Gary Trent Jr., SG: 21.4 FPTS (11.6 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)

• Khris Middleton, SF: 21.2 FPTS (10.2 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.8 ast)

• Taurean Prince, SF: 18.3 FPTS (6.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.7 ast)

• Andre Jackson Jr., SG/SF: 13.2 FPTS (4.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.0 ast)

Spurs projections:

• Victor Wembanyama, C: 45.3 FPTS (25.2 pts, 11.3 reb, 3.8 ast, 3.1 3PM, 2.1 blk)

• Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 29.8 FPTS (16.2 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.1 3PM)

• Chris Paul, PG: 29.2 FPTS (10.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.9 ast)

• Jeremy Sochan, PF: 21.6 FPTS (10.4 pts, 6.3 reb, 2.4 ast)

• Stephon Fort, PG/SG: 21.0 FPTS (11.7 pts, 2.9 reb, 3.0 ast)

• Harrison Barnes, PF: 19.4 FPTS (10.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.2 ast)

• Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 18.4 FPTS (10.2 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.2 ast)

Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors
10 p.m. ET

Line: Suns -1.5 (-115) | Warriors 1.5 (-105)
Cash line: Suns -120 | Warriors +EVEN
Complete: 228.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 0.4, straight up 51%, 226.8 whole factors.

Damage Report:
Suns: None reported
Warriors: Draymond Inexperienced, (OUT – Calf); Jonathan Kuminga, (OUT – Ankle)

Suns projections:

• Devin Booker, PG/SG: 45.8 FPTS (27.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.7 ast, 2.6 3PM)

• Kevin Durant, PF: 40.5 FPTS (27.2 pts, 6.0 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)

• Tyus Jones, PG: 25.3 FPTS (11.2 pts, 2.1 reb, 5.0 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 24.8 FPTS (14.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.3 ast)

• Grayson Allen, PG/SG: 18.4 FPTS (9.4 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)

• Royce O’Neale, SF: 17.8 FPTS (7.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.9 3PM)

• Josh Okogie, SG/SF: 16.6 FPTS (7.6 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.3 ast)

Warriors projections:

• Stephen Curry, PG: 39.9 FPTS (21.3 pts, 4.2 reb, 6.0 ast, 3.8 3PM)

• Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 30.4 FPTS (18.8 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)

• Dennis Schroder, PG: 23.9 FPTS (12.5 pts, 2.0 reb, 4.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)

• Brandin Podziemski, PG/SG: 21.2 FPTS (9.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.0 ast)

• Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 17.8 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)

• Trayce Jackson-Davis, PF/C: 17.5 FPTS (8.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.8 ast)

• Kevon Looney, C: 17.2 FPTS (6.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.0 ast)