Basketball enthusiasts are in for an exciting weekend, and the action continues with Sunday`s lineup of 11 NBA games. With a significant portion of the league in play, both fantasy basketball managers and bettors will need to carefully navigate through the numerous teams and player rotations to make the most strategic choices.
The day`s games begin with matchups featuring teams not expected to make the playoffs, such as the Chicago Bulls against the Charlotte Hornets, and the Toronto Raptors visiting the Brooklyn Nets in New York. While these games may lack high stakes, they present opportunities to identify valuable streaming players, including promising Bulls player Matas Buzelis.
The intensity picks up in the afternoon with a key game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, a crucial test for the Lakers as they approach the playoffs. Additionally, the evening game between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors is anticipated to have a playoff atmosphere. Finding streaming options from teams in playoff contention can be challenging, which increases the value of players from teams focused on lottery positioning.
- Sunday`s Stream Team
- McCormick`s Bets for Sunday
- Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets
- Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
- Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics
- Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers
- San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers
- Phoenix Suns at New York Knicks
- Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets
- Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
- Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans
Sunday`s Stream Team
Matas Buzelis, SF/PF, Chicago Bulls (Rostered in 13.7% of ESPN leagues)
Despite not being playoff contenders, the Bulls have been playing an engaging style of basketball recently. A significant part of this excitement is due to the emergence of Buzelis. Since the Bulls traded away their veteran wing players to Sacramento, their top pick from 2024 has thrived. He offers highlight-reel dunks, as well as blocks and rebounds. The upcoming matchup is also particularly favorable.
Bub Carrington, PG/SG, Washington Wizards (13.6%)
The Wizards franchise is showing clear direction, partly due to the development of Carrington and Kyshawn George this season. While Alex Sarr is still developing, Carrington`s playmaking ability suggests he is ready to contribute immediately. He aims to finish his rookie season strongly, facing a significant challenge against the Celtics.
Kyle Filipowski, PF, Utah Jazz (13.0%)
The Jazz are prioritizing securing a high draft pick in June, which involves resting their key forwards. This strategy has allowed Filipowski to step up as a significant two-way player for Utah. His strong block rate and rebounding efficiency make him a valuable addition in all fantasy formats for Sunday`s game against the Hawks.
Jamal Shead, PG, Toronto Raptors (5.7%)
Assists are often a rare commodity in free agency, and Shead has consistently provided them for several weeks. While his contributions were initially limited to assists, he is beginning to show improvements in shooting, steals, and scoring. With the Raptors likely to rest several key players, Shead and Ja`Kobe Walter become appealing fantasy pickups.
McCormick`s Bets for Sunday
Tyrese Haliburton over 21.5 points (-115)
The Pacers are considered underdogs against Denver, partly due to the expected absence of Pascal Siakam. This makes defeating the Nuggets more challenging but also shifts Siakam`s scoring opportunities to other players. Haliburton will need to increase his scoring output, especially against a team that is not strong at defending point guards in transition and on the perimeter.
Devin Booker over 36.5 combined points and assists (-120)
Another injury-related betting tip focuses on Booker, who will need to be the primary offensive creator for the Suns in their game at Madison Square Garden. With Kevin Durant out, Booker will be responsible for both scoring and creating opportunities for his teammates. The Knicks have good wing defenders, but they can be vulnerable at the rim when Mitchell Robinson is not playing. Expect a strong performance from Booker.
Jalen Green over 20.5 points (-120)
The Warriors have evolved their style with Jimmy Butler, allowing them to play both tough and fast. The Rockets are similar, with Green embodying the fast-paced, scoring element. While not like Steph Curry, Green attacks the rim aggressively, which is effective against a team potentially weaker at center. In a high-profile game, Green is set to have significant minutes, touches, and shot attempts.
Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets
1 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Line: Bulls -9.5 (EVEN) | Hornets 9.5 (-120)
Money line: Bulls -425 | Hornets +320
Total: 228.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Bulls by 7.9, straight up 74%, 231.0 total points.
Bulls: None reported
Hornets: Mark Williams, (GTD – Back); Nick Smith Jr., (GTD – Ankle); Damion Baugh, (OUT – Hip); Josh Green, (OUT – Shoulder); Brandon Miller, (OUT – Wrist); Grant Williams, (OUT – Knee); LaMelo Ball, (OUT – Ankle)
- Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 40.7 FPTS (17.3 pts, 9.4 reb, 6.2 ast)
- Coby White, PG/SG: 38.1 FPTS (22.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.6 ast, 3.0 3PM)
- Nikola Vucevic, C: 34.8 FPTS (17.8 pts, 9.0 reb, 3.3 ast)
- Kevin Huerter, SG/SF: 26.4 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Matas Buzelis, SF/PF: 20.0 FPTS (10.5 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.3 ast)
- Lonzo Ball, PG: 17.6 FPTS (5.3 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.5 ast)
- Zach Collins, PF/C: 16.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.8 ast)
Hornets projections:
- Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 34.2 FPTS (19.1 pts, 6.3 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Mark Williams, C: 25.8 FPTS (12.2 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.2 blk)
- KJ Simpson, PG: 20.1 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.0 ast)
- Jusuf Nurkic, C: 18.3 FPTS (8.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Tidjane Salaun, PF: 17.1 FPTS (8.1 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.3 ast)
- Nick Smith Jr., SG: 16.9 FPTS (9.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- DaQuan Jeffries, SG: 15.8 FPTS (9.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
3:30 p.m. ET on WLNY
Line: Raptors -3.5 (-110) | Nets 3.5 (-110)
Money line: Raptors -155 | Nets +135
Total: 215.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Raptors by 5.4, straight up 67%, 216.2 total points.
Raptors: Scottie Barnes, (GTD – Hand); Brandon Ingram, (OUT – Ankle); Ulrich Chomche, (OUT – Knee); Gradey Dick, (OUT – Knee)
Nets: Cameron Johnson, (OUT – Back); D`Angelo Russell, (OUT – Ankle); Day`Ron Sharpe, (OUT – Knee); Cam Thomas, (OUT – Hamstring); De`Anthony Melton, (OUT – Knee); Noah Clowney, (OUT – Ankle)
- RJ Barrett, SG/SF/PF: 30.7 FPTS (18.1 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.4 ast)
- Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 30.5 FPTS (14.6 pts, 5.8 reb, 4.5 ast)
- Ja`Kobe Walter, SG: 19.9 FPTS (10.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Jamal Shead, PG: 17.2 FPTS (7.8 pts, 1.9 reb, 3.4 ast)
- Jonathan Mogbo, PF: 16.3 FPTS (6.9 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF: 15.9 FPTS (8.1 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.5 ast)
- Jared Rhoden, SG: 14.8 FPTS (7.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.6 ast)
Nets projections:
- Keon Johnson, SG: 26.5 FPTS (13.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Tyrese Martin, SF: 21.4 FPTS (9.8 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Ziaire Williams, SF: 19.5 FPTS (10.0 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.2 ast)
- Jalen Wilson, PF: 18.7 FPTS (10.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Trendon Watford, PF: 18.6 FPTS (10.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.3 ast)
- Tosan Evbuomwan, SF: 15.3 FPTS (7.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Dariq Whitehead, SF: 13.8 FPTS (7.7 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder
3:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Line: Lakers 9.5 (-115) | Thunder -9.5 (-105)
Money line: Lakers +290 | Thunder -380
Total: 231.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 9.8, straight up 79%, 230.3 total points.
Lakers: Bronny James, (GTD – Illness); LeBron James, (GTD – Groin); Maxi Kleber, (OUT – Foot)
Thunder: Ajay Mitchell, (OUT – Toe); Alex Ducas, (OUT – Quadriceps); Jaylin Williams, (OUT – Ankle); Ousmane Dieng, (OUT – Calf); Nikola Topic, (OUT – Knee)
- Luka Doncic, PG: 51.7 FPTS (28.7 pts, 7.4 reb, 7.1 ast, 3.5 3PM)
- LeBron James, SF/PF: 42.7 FPTS (23.2 pts, 7.4 reb, 6.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Austin Reaves, PG/SG/PF: 39.3 FPTS (20.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 6.0 ast, 2.9 3PM)
- Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 20.9 FPTS (11.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.3 ast)
- Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 19.4 FPTS (9.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Shake Milton, SG: 15.2 FPTS (7.5 pts, 1.9 reb, 2.4 ast)
- Jaxson Hayes, C: 15.2 FPTS (7.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.1 ast)
Thunder projections:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG: 52.2 FPTS (30.7 pts, 4.6 reb, 6.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Jalen Williams, SF/PF/C: 40.0 FPTS (21.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Chet Holmgren, PF/C: 27.1 FPTS (14.3 pts, 8.5 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.1 blk)
- Isaiah Hartenstein, C: 22.8 FPTS (8.4 pts, 8.8 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 20.5 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Cason Wallace, SG: 19.6 FPTS (7.2 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.7 ast)
- Isaiah Joe, SG: 16.6 FPTS (8.7 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks
6 p.m. ET
Line: Jazz 12.5 (-105) | Hawks -12.5 (-115)
Money line: Jazz +550 | Hawks -900
Total: 244.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Hawks by 12.5, straight up 84%, 243.3 total points.
Jazz: KJ Martin, (GTD – Illness); Walker Kessler, (OUT – Concussion); John Collins, (OUT – Ankle); Lauri Markkanen, (OUT – Knee); Cody Williams, (OUT – Illness); Jordan Clarkson, (OUT – Foot); Taylor Hendricks, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Hawks: Jacob Toppin, (GTD – Calf); Clint Capela, (OUT – Hand); Jalen Johnson, (OUT – Shoulder); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT – Shoulder); Larry Nance Jr., (OUT – Knee)
- Keyonte George, PG/SG: 27.7 FPTS (15.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.5 3PM)
- Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 26.0 FPTS (16.3 pts, 2.4 reb, 3.6 ast)
- Isaiah Collier, PG: 24.7 FPTS (10.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.9 ast)
- Kyle Filipowski, PF: 20.4 FPTS (9.7 pts, 6.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Oscar Tshiebwe, C: 20.2 FPTS (10.1 pts, 6.9 reb, 0.7 ast)
- Brice Sensabaugh, SF: 18.5 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Johnny Juzang, SG/SF: 15.9 FPTS (8.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Hawks projections:
- Trae Young, PG: 46.4 FPTS (24.6 pts, 3.0 reb, 9.4 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Dyson Daniels, PG/SG: 29.6 FPTS (12.7 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.8 ast)
- Onyeka Okongwu, C: 26.1 FPTS (12.1 pts, 8.6 reb, 2.0 ast)
- Caris LeVert, SG/SF: 24.9 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.2 ast)
- Zaccharie Risacher, PF/SF: 19.0 FPTS (10.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.3 ast)
- Terance Mann, SG/SF: 15.3 FPTS (7.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.7 ast)
- Mouhamed Gueye, PF: 13.3 FPTS (5.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 0.7 ast)
Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics
6 p.m. ET
Line: Wizards 20.5 (-110) | Celtics -20.5 (-110)
Money line: Wizards +1500 | Celtics -5000
Total: 225.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 18.1, straight up 92%, 231.0 total points.
Wizards: Richaun Holmes, (GTD – Shoulder); Tristan Vukcevic, (GTD – Knee); Khris Middleton, (OUT – Knee); Kyshawn George, (OUT – Ankle); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT – Ankle); Saddiq Bey, (OUT – Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT – Hamstring); Corey Kispert, (OUT – Thumb)
Celtics: Jaylen Brown, (GTD – Knee); Jayson Tatum, (GTD – Ankle)
- Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 29.7 FPTS (17.5 pts, 2.0 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.7 3PM)
- Bub Carrington, PG/SG: 26.7 FPTS (12.7 pts, 4.6 reb, 4.3 ast)
- Alex Sarr, PF/C: 24.4 FPTS (12.6 pts, 7.1 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.6 blk)
- AJ Johnson, SG: 22.7 FPTS (11.2 pts, 4.4 reb, 3.0 ast)
- Justin Champagnie, SF: 20.3 FPTS (8.1 pts, 6.5 reb, 1.3 ast)
- Marcus Smart, PG/SG: 18.3 FPTS (9.5 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.5 ast)
- Colby Jones, SG: 16.9 FPTS (8.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.7 ast)
Celtics projections:
- Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 47.2 FPTS (26.0 pts, 7.9 reb, 6.1 ast, 3.4 3PM)
- Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 37.1 FPTS (21.6 pts, 5.0 reb, 4.3 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Derrick White, PG/SG: 32.5 FPTS (14.8 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.1 ast, 3.1 3PM)
- Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 27.4 FPTS (15.9 pts, 6.2 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 27.0 FPTS (11.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Al Horford, PF/C: 16.4 FPTS (5.6 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.0 ast)
- Payton Pritchard, PG: 15.6 FPTS (5.6 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.4 ast)
Sacramento Kings at Cleveland Cavaliers
6 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Line: Kings 9.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -9.5 (-115)
Money line: Kings +340 | Cavaliers -450
Total: 236.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 8.2, straight up 75%, 243.0 total points.
Kings: Keegan Murray, (GTD – Thumb); Jake LaRavia, (OUT – Thumb)
Cavaliers: None reported
- Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 39.6 FPTS (18.1 pts, 12.8 reb, 6.1 ast)
- DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF: 37.5 FPTS (24.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.0 ast)
- Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 30.5 FPTS (19.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Malik Monk, PG/SG/PF: 26.1 FPTS (14.1 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 24.3 FPTS (13.2 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Trey Lyles, PF: 16.7 FPTS (7.1 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Jonas Valanciunas, C: 16.7 FPTS (8.0 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Cavaliers projections:
- Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 43.7 FPTS (24.8 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.3 ast, 3.1 3PM)
- Darius Garland, PG: 36.3 FPTS (19.2 pts, 3.2 reb, 6.3 ast, 2.6 3PM)
- Evan Mobley, PF/C: 33.0 FPTS (18.5 pts, 9.2 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.2 blk)
- Jarrett Allen, C: 23.8 FPTS (12.6 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.4 ast)
- De`Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 22.3 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Max Strus, SG/SF: 21.2 FPTS (9.5 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.9 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Ty Jerome, PG: 21.1 FPTS (11.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.9 ast)
San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers
6 p.m. ET
Line: Spurs 4.5 (-115) | Blazers -4.5 (-105)
Money line: Spurs +150 | Blazers -175
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Blazers by 2.7, straight up 59%, 229.8 total points.
Spurs: Jeremy Sochan, (OUT – Back); De`Aaron Fox, (OUT – Finger); Riley Minix, (OUT – Shoulder); Victor Wembanyama, (OUT – Shoulder)
Blazers: Anfernee Simons, (GTD – Forearm); Deni Avdija, (GTD – Thumb); Duop Reath, (GTD – Knee); Jerami Grant, (GTD – Knee); Sidy Cissoko, (GTD – Ankle); Toumani Camara, (GTD – Ankle); Deandre Ayton, (OUT – Calf); Scoot Henderson, (OUT – Concussion); Bryce McGowens, (OUT – Ribs); Robert Williams III, (OUT – Knee)
- Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 32.2 FPTS (18.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Chris Paul, PG: 26.4 FPTS (9.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 5.4 ast)
- Stephon Castle, PG/SG: 25.5 FPTS (13.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.5 ast)
- Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 21.1 FPTS (11.5 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Julian Champagnie, SF: 18.1 FPTS (8.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Harrison Barnes, PF: 18.0 FPTS (11.4 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.5 ast)
- Bismack Biyombo, C: 14.5 FPTS (6.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Blazers projections:
- Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 37.4 FPTS (21.5 pts, 9.3 reb, 4.4 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 32.4 FPTS (18.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 31.3 FPTS (19.7 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Jerami Grant, PF: 25.3 FPTS (15.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Toumani Camara, SF/PF: 23.0 FPTS (10.4 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Dalano Banton, PG/SG/PF: 20.3 FPTS (11.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
- Donovan Clingan, C: 19.5 FPTS (7.3 pts, 9.5 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.0 blk)
Phoenix Suns at New York Knicks
7 p.m. ET
Line: Suns 9.5 (-115) | Knicks -9.5 (-105)
Money line: Suns +300 | Knicks -400
Total: 225.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 4.4, straight up 64%, 233.7 total points.
Suns: Kevin Durant, (OUT – Ankle)
Knicks: Jalen Brunson, (OUT – Ankle); Miles McBride, (OUT – Groin); Mitchell Robinson, (GTD – Ankle); Ariel Hukporti, (OUT – Knee)
- Devin Booker, PG/SG: 45.6 FPTS (28.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 7.2 ast, 2.6 3PM)
- Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 28.1 FPTS (16.2 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.5 ast)
- Tyus Jones, PG: 22.1 FPTS (9.6 pts, 1.8 reb, 4.0 ast)
- Royce O`Neale, SF: 20.0 FPTS (7.6 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.3 ast, 2.1 3PM)
- Ryan Dunn, SF: 16.7 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.1 ast)
- Cody Martin, SG: 16.0 FPTS (6.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Collin Gillespie, PG: 15.9 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.9 ast)
Knicks projections:
- Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 40.0 FPTS (21.7 pts, 10.6 reb, 3.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Josh Hart, SG/SF: 37.4 FPTS (13.6 pts, 8.2 reb, 6.4 ast)
- Jalen Brunson, PG: 35.7 FPTS (20.3 pts, 2.1 reb, 5.9 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 34.8 FPTS (19.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- OG Anunoby, SF/PF: 34.2 FPTS (19.2 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.4 3PM)
- Delon Wright, PG/SG: 18.6 FPTS (8.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.6 ast)
- Cameron Payne, PG/SG: 17.5 FPTS (8.3 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.7 ast)
Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets
8 p.m. ET
Line: Pacers 6.5 (-115) | Nuggets -6.5 (-105)
Money line: Pacers +210 | Nuggets -250
Total: 239.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 4.1, straight up 63%, 246.2 total points.
Pacers: Ben Sheppard, (GTD – Toe); Pascal Siakam, (OUT – Elbow); Isaiah Jackson, (OUT – Achilles)
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, (GTD – Hamstring); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT – Achilles)
- Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 41.3 FPTS (19.5 pts, 3.6 reb, 7.4 ast, 3.0 3PM)
- Myles Turner, C: 28.2 FPTS (16.5 pts, 6.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.0 3PM, 2.1 blk)
- Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 24.9 FPTS (11.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 4.7 ast)
- Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 22.5 FPTS (14.2 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.8 ast)
- T.J. McConnell, PG: 22.5 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.0 reb, 4.2 ast)
- Obi Toppin, PF: 20.9 FPTS (10.5 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Aaron Nesmith, SF: 19.8 FPTS (11.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.0 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Nuggets projections:
- Nikola Jokic, C: 58.2 FPTS (31.6 pts, 11.3 reb, 8.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Jamal Murray, PG: 39.9 FPTS (23.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.3 3PM)
- Michael Porter Jr., SF/PF: 30.9 FPTS (17.2 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
- Christian Braun, SG/SF: 28.6 FPTS (14.5 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.3 ast)
- Russell Westbrook, PG: 25.0 FPTS (12.8 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.6 ast)
- Aaron Gordon, PF: 24.9 FPTS (14.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 3.1 ast)
- Peyton Watson, SF/PF: 19.6 FPTS (11.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.8 blk)
Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Line: Rockets 5.5 (-110) | Warriors -5.5 (-110)
Money line: Rockets +175 | Warriors -210
Total: 225.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 1.7, straight up 56%, 226.0 total points.
Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr., (GTD – Ankle)
Warriors: None reported
- Jalen Green, SG: 37.0 FPTS (22.2 pts, 4.7 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Alperen Sengun, C: 37.0 FPTS (19.1 pts, 8.8 reb, 5.2 ast)
- Fred VanVleet, PG: 32.6 FPTS (13.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 5.6 ast, 2.4 3PM)
- Amen Thompson, SG/SF/PF: 29.1 FPTS (14.0 pts, 7.3 reb, 4.2 ast)
- Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 18.9 FPTS (10.1 pts, 5.2 reb, 1.1 ast)
- Tari Eason, SF/PF: 17.8 FPTS (6.9 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
- Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 14.1 FPTS (7.1 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.6 ast)
Warriors projections:
- Stephen Curry, PG: 43.3 FPTS (25.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 6.2 ast, 4.4 3PM)
- Jimmy Butler III, SG/SF/PF: 34.7 FPTS (18.7 pts, 5.0 reb, 5.1 ast)
- Brandin Podziemski, PG/SG: 27.6 FPTS (13.0 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.5 ast)
- Draymond Green, PF/C: 26.6 FPTS (10.1 pts, 5.4 reb, 5.4 ast)
- Jonathan Kuminga, PF: 22.3 FPTS (14.3 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.1 ast)
- Moses Moody, SG/SF: 20.5 FPTS (11.7 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 16.5 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans
8:30 p.m. ET
Line: Bucks -8.5 (-110) | Pelicans 8.5 (-110)
Money line: Bucks -360 | Pelicans +280
Total: 221.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Bucks by 9.2, straight up 77%, 229.6 total points.
Bucks: Bobby Portis, (OUT – Suspension); Damian Lillard, (OUT – Calf); Jericho Sims, (OUT – Thumb)
Pelicans: Jose Alvarado, (GTD – Calf); Brandon Boston, (OUT – Ankle); Jordan Hawkins, (OUT – Back); CJ McCollum, (OUT – Foot); Dejounte Murray, (OUT – Achilles); Herbert Jones, (OUT – Shoulder); Trey Murphy III, (OUT – Shoulder); Zion Williamson, (OUT – Back)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 47.6 FPTS (29.0 pts, 11.6 reb, 6.2 ast)
- Kyle Kuzma, SF/PF: 26.3 FPTS (16.2 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
- Brook Lopez, C: 23.9 FPTS (12.4 pts, 4.8 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.4 blk)
- Gary Trent Jr., SG: 18.3 FPTS (10.1 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
- Kevin Porter Jr., SG: 17.7 FPTS (7.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.5 ast)
- Taurean Prince, SF: 17.3 FPTS (7.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.7 ast)
- Ryan Rollins, SG: 14.0 FPTS (4.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.2 ast)
Pelicans projections:
- Jose Alvarado, PG: 29.6 FPTS (12.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.2 3PM)
- Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 22.1 FPTS (10.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.3 ast)
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, PF/C: 21.0 FPTS (9.2 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.3 ast)
- Karlo Matkovic, PF: 20.7 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.5 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Elfrid Payton, PG: 18.3 FPTS (5.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 4.9 ast)
- Yves Missi, C: 16.5 FPTS (7.4 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.5 ast)
- Antonio Reeves, SG: 12.6 FPTS (7.3 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.2 ast)
