ESPN’s fantasy basketball day by day cheat sheet is your pregame vacation spot earlier than you set your lineups for the night time’s video games. Right here you will learn our greatest recommendation for the night time, together with a choice of gamers you possibly can stream in addition to game-by-game damage studies and participant projections.

What you might want to know for Monday’s video games

One matchup stands out from the remaining on Monday’s 10-game NBA slate, because the Minnesota Timberwolves ought to be wanting to get again within the win column as they host the Sacramento Kings.

Minnesota is trying to bounce again at dwelling, sitting seventh within the Western Convention with a 12-11 file on their dwelling flooring. Sacramento, in the meantime, is tenth and is available in on a two-game skid.

One guess from this matchup instantly caught my eye, however there are different bets and fantasy streamers it’s best to find out about. Let’s break all of it down.

Monday’s fantasy stream workforce

Stephon Fort, PG/SG, San Antonio Spurs (accessible in 71.2% of ESPN leagues): Fort stays a robust streaming choice, even with De’Aaron Fox not too long ago traded to the Spurs. Fox continues to be within the technique of touring to San Antonio, finishing his bodily and getting in control with the roster and recreation plan earlier than making his Spurs debut. Within the meantime, Fort has been productive, scoring 29 or extra fantasy factors in 4 straight video games. Tonight’s matchup between the Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies has one of many highest totals on the slate, which solely provides to Fort’s streaming attraction.

Jaden McDaniels, SF, Minnesota Timberwolves (55.6%): McDaniels has been on a roll, scoring 29 or extra fantasy factors in 10 of his final 12 video games, together with 5 with 40 or extra. With Julius Randle sidelined, McDaniels ought to proceed to have a major function within the Timberwolves’ rotation. He is a flexible, defensive-minded participant who contributes throughout a number of statistical classes, making him a robust streaming choice shifting ahead.

Valuable Achiuwa, PF/C, New York Knicks (96.6%): Achiuwa stepped up huge on Saturday, placing up 38 fantasy factors in 29 minutes towards the Lakers after OG Anunoby left early with a foot damage. With Anunoby’s standing unsure, Achiuwa is firmly on the streaming radar as a dependable supply of factors, rebounds and steals. He is averaged 12.7 factors, 11.6 rebounds and a pair of.1 assists per 40 minutes this season, displaying what he can do when given ample minutes.

Moody’s favourite bets for Monday

Domantas Sabonis over 6.5 assists (-130): With Fox gone, Malik Monk is anticipated to slip into the start line guard function for the Kings. This transfer may additionally enable Sabonis to tackle extra of a distributing function. Sabonis has been wonderful on this capability, surpassing 13 potential assists per recreation in seven of the final 10 video games. It is an excellent alternative for Sabonis to proceed thriving, even towards a troublesome Timberwolves protection.

Portland Path Blazers to win (+165): The Path Blazers have been on a roll recently, successful 5 of their final six video games. Throughout that stretch, they’ve ranked No. 10 in offensive score and No. 2 in defensive score. On Saturday, they took down the Phoenix Suns in commanding trend. Portland seemed sharp, with all starters enjoying properly,controlling the tempo and preserving Phoenix from making a comeback. The Blazers even have the benefit of enjoying at dwelling tonight. The Suns, sitting at 10-14 on the highway, have not been nice away from Phoenix, which does not bode properly for them on this matchup.

Miles Bridges over 8.5 rebounds (-105): Bridges has hit this line in three of his final 5 video games, averaging 15.0 rebound probabilities and 33.8 minutes per recreation. Now, let’s dive somewhat deeper: LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are out for this recreation, and Bridges has cleared this line in 5 straight video games with out them. The matchup can be in his favor, because the Wizards hand over essentially the most rebounds per recreation to opponents. That makes him a fair stronger play tonight.

Walker Kessler over 23.5 factors, rebounds and assists (-110): Kessler has been a dependable performer, clearing this line in 59% of his video games this season. Notably, he is surpassed this mark in 85% of the 20 video games the place he is performed at the very least half-hour. Even with John Collins and Lauri Markkanen again within the lineup for the Jazz, Kessler ought to proceed to thrive. He is cleared this line in six of the final 10 video games they’ve each performed collectively. With the Pacers rating as a middle-of-the-road protection, this units up as a positive matchup for Kessler.

Amen Thompson over 20.5 factors and assists (-125): Fred VanVleet has been dominated out for tonight’s recreation towards the Knicks as a consequence of an ankle damage, which opens up alternatives for different gamers within the rotation, together with Thompson. Throughout the previous 15 video games, Thompson has averaged 17.8 factors and 4.5 assists in 38.8 minutes. With VanVleet sidelined, Thompson may take over because the Rockets’ level guard towards a middle-of-the-pack Knicks protection. He is cleared this line in two of the final three video games when VanVleet hasn’t been within the lineup.


Projections and Harm Studies

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

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

Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets
7 p.m. ET

Line: Wizards +4.5 (-105) | Hornets -4.5 (-115)
Cash line: Wizards +165 | Hornets -195
Complete: 217.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Wizards by 1.4, straight up 55%, 221.2 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Wizards: Marvin Bagley III, (OUT – Knee); Saddiq Bey, (OUT – Knee)
Hornets: Vasilije Micic, (GTD – Ankle); Cody Martin, (OUT – Stomach); LaMelo Ball, (OUT – Ankle); Grant Williams, (OUT – Knee); Tre Mann, (OUT – Again)

Wizards projections:

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Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
7 p.m. ET

Line: Hawks +4.5 (-115) | Pistons -4.5 (-105)
Cash line: Hawks +150 | Pistons -175
Complete: 235.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 6.7, straight up 71%, 234.3 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Hawks: Trae Younger, (GTD – Achilles); Bogdan Bogdanovic, (OUT – Private); Clint Capela, (OUT – Again); Cody Zeller, (OUT – Private); Jalen Johnson, (OUT – Shoulder); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT – Shoulder)
Pistons: Jaden Ivey, (OUT – Decrease Leg)

Hawks projections:

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Houston Rockets at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Rockets +6.5 (-110) | Knicks -6.5 (-110)
Cash line: Rockets +200 | Knicks -240
Complete: 224.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 1.4, straight up 55%, 227.2 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Rockets: Alperen Sengun, (GTD – Calf); Fred VanVleet, (OUT – Ankle); Jabari Smith Jr., (OUT – Hand)
Knicks: Josh Hart, (GTD – Knee); OG Anunoby, (GTD – Foot); Pacome Dadiet, (OUT – Toe); Mitchell Robinson, (OUT – Ankle)

Rockets projections:

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San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. ET

Line: Spurs +4.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)
Cash line: Spurs +155 | Grizzlies -185
Complete: 242.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Grizzlies by 7, straight up 72%, 241.6 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Spurs: Zach Collins, (GTD – Not Harm Associated); Sidy Cissoko, (OUT – Not Harm Associated); Victor Wembanyama, (GTD – Sickness)
Grizzlies: Ja Morant, (GTD – Shoulder); Cam Spencer, (OUT – Thumb); Marcus Sensible, (OUT – Finger); Vince Williams Jr., (OUT – Ankle)

Spurs projections:

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Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. ET

Line: Kings +5.5 (-120) | Timberwolves -5.5 (EVEN)
Cash line: Kings +165 | Timberwolves -195
Complete: 221.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Kings by 0.6, straight up 52%, 224.1 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Kings: De’Aaron Fox, (GTD – Not Harm Associated)
Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, (GTD – Sickness); Naz Reid, (GTD – Finger); Julius Randle, (OUT – Groin); Donte DiVincenzo, (OUT – Toe)

Kings projections:

  • Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 43.9 FPTS (19.5 pts, 14.8 reb, 6.7 ast)

  • De’Aaron Fox, PG: 41.8 FPTS (23.0 pts, 4.7 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)

  • Malik Monk, SG/SF: 36.1 FPTS (18.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.3 3PM)

  • DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF: 32.7 FPTS (21.3 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.4 ast)

  • Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 24.9 FPTS (13.0 pts, 6.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Keon Ellis, SG: 15.9 FPTS (6.5 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.6 ast)

  • Trey Lyles, PF: 13.5 FPTS (6.0 pts, 4.5 reb, 0.9 ast)

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Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder
8 p.m. ET

Line: Bucks +11.5 (-105) | Thunder -11.5 (-115)
Cash line: Bucks +450 | Thunder -700
Complete: 232.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 6.5, straight up 70%, 226.9 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Bucks: Bobby Portis, (GTD – Private); Liam Robbins, (GTD – Undisclosed)
Thunder: Alex Caruso, (GTD – Ankle); Cason Wallace, (GTD – Shoulder); Jalen Williams, (GTD – Wrist); Chet Holmgren, (OUT – Hip); Ajay Mitchell, (OUT – Toe); Nikola Subject, (OUT – Knee)

Bucks projections:

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New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets
9 p.m. ET

Line: Pelicans +10.5 (-110) | Nuggets -10.5 (-110)
Cash line: Pelicans +400 | Nuggets -600
Complete: 241.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 9.6, straight up 78%, 238.3 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Pelicans: Daniel Theis, (GTD – Thumb); Jordan Hawkins, (GTD – Sickness); Brandon Ingram, (OUT – Ankle); Herbert Jones, (OUT – Shoulder); Dejounte Murray, (OUT – Achilles)
Nuggets: Peyton Watson, (OUT – Knee); Russell Westbrook, (OUT – Hamstring); Vlatko Cancar, (OUT – Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT – Achilles)

Pelicans projections:

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Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz
9 p.m. ET

Line: Pacers -7.5 (-105) | Jazz +7.5 (-115)
Cash line: Pacers -290 | Jazz +240
Complete: 239.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 5.5, straight up 68%, 238.6 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Pacers: Enrique Freeman, (GTD – Sickness); Isaiah Jackson, (OUT – Achilles); James Wiseman, (OUT – Achilles)
Jazz: Drew Eubanks, (GTD – Not Harm Associated); Patty Mills, (GTD – Not Harm Associated); Cody Williams, (OUT – Ankle); Taylor Hendricks, (OUT – Decrease Leg)

Pacers projections:

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Orlando Magic at Golden State Warriors
10 p.m. ET

Line: Magic +2.5 (-105) | Warriors -2.5 (-115)
Cash line: Magic +130 | Warriors -150
Complete: 210.5 (-115 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 1.2, straight up 54%, 210.8 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Magic: Jalen Suggs, (GTD – Quadriceps); Moritz Wagner, (OUT – Knee)
Warriors: De’Anthony Melton, (OUT – Knee); Draymond Inexperienced, (GTD – Calf); Jonathan Kuminga, (OUT – Ankle)

Magic projections:

Warriors projections:


Phoenix Suns at Portland Path Blazers
10 p.m. ET

Line: Suns -5.5 (-105) | Blazers +5.5 (-115)
Cash line: Suns -210 | Blazers +175
Complete: 228.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Suns by 2, straight up 57%, 228.8 whole factors.

Harm Report:
Suns: None reported
Blazers: Robert Williams III, (GTD – Hand); Matisse Thybulle, (OUT – Ankle)

Suns projections:

  • Devin Booker, PG/SG: 47.9 FPTS (29.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 6.8 ast, 2.7 3PM)

  • Kevin Durant, PF: 39.5 FPTS (26.2 pts, 5.7 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)

  • Tyus Jones, PG: 25.1 FPTS (11.3 pts, 2.1 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

  • Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 24.4 FPTS (14.1 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.3 ast)

  • Grayson Allen, PG/SG: 20.0 FPTS (9.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)

  • Ryan Dunn, SF: 17.9 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 1.5 ast)

  • Royce O’Neale, SF: 16.5 FPTS (6.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)

Blazers projections:

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