Friday's NBA slate features 10 games, including Cleveland visiting Phoenix as the Cavaliers try to get back on track after three straight losses.
The Suns are clinging to the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. The Cavaliers have struggled in March, ranking just 10th in offensive rating and 16th in defensive rating over that time frame. There was one prop bet that immediately caught my attention from this matchup.
As always, let's review this and the other matchups to identify some fantasy hoops streaming options and betting angles for Friday's slate.
Friday's stream team
Donovan Clingan, C, Portland Trail Blazers (rostered in 19.2% of ESPN leagues)
Clingan has been on a roll, scoring 26 or more fantasy points in five straight games, including a 54-point performance. He has also logged 30 or more minutes in three of those matchups. With the Nuggets missing Nikola Jokic, Clingan is a solid streaming option in all formats.
Luke Kennard, SG, Memphis Grizzlies (1.9%)
The Grizzlies are still without Ja Morant, who remains out with a hamstring injury. Kennard has stepped up, playing 25 or more minutes and scoring 22 or more fantasy points in three straight games. He's a reliable option for managers in deeper formats needing a guard, even against a tough Clippers defense.
Isaiah Joe, SG, Oklahoma City Thunder (1.5%)
Joe has been playing well, scoring 30 or more fantasy points in two straight games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to return Friday, but the Thunder will still be without Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, who are both dealing with hip injuries. Against a Hornets team that ranks 20th in points allowed per 100 possessions, Joe is a solid streamer in all formats who can contribute points, rebounds and assists.
Moody's bets for Friday
Kevin Durant over 24.5 points (-110)
Durant has a strong track record against the Cavaliers. He has averaged 19.7 field goal attempts and 30.0 points per game over his past seven matchups with Cleveland. He has gone under this line in four of his past five games, which gives bettors a bit of a discount. Still, he has cleared it in 60% of his 57 games this season. With Bradley Beal out, Durant should see even more opportunities. The Cavaliers are a tough defensive team, but they've struggled against spot-up shooting, a strength for Durant. They've also allowed the sixth-most points per game to power forwards this season.
Jalen Green under 8.5 assists and rebounds (-115)
Green has gone under this line in just one of his past 10 games. But Friday night's game against the Heat comes with different circumstances. Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith are all expected to play. With those three on the court this season, Green has gone under this line in 14 of 20 games. The Heat also excel defensively at limiting assists and rebounds to shooting guards.
Stephon Castle over 26.5 points and rebounds (-120)
Castle has a chance to shine for a Spurs team missing De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the season, and he's making the most of it. He has cleared this line in two of his past four games while averaging 22.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game over that span. This is a great spot to hit the over against a 76ers team that ranks 25th in points allowed per 100 possessions and is without its top three playmakers.
Quentin Grimes over 25.5 points (-115)
The 76ers have had to rely on Grimes due to all the injuries, and he's making the most of it. He has cleared this line in five straight games while averaging 23 field goal attempts in 35.5 minutes. What's more impressive is that all those games have been on the road. The Spurs rank 27th in points allowed per 100 possessions, making this a great spot for Grimes to shine.
Anthony Edwards over 27.5 points (-125)
The Timberwolves are struggling, having lost two consecutive games to the Pacers and Pelicans. Minnesota gets another shot at New Orleans on Friday night and will need their top offensive playmaker, Edwards, to step up. He has cleared this line in 13 of his past 20 games, including each of his past five. During that stretch, Edwards has averaged 21.1 field goal attempts in 36.0 minutes per game. The Pelicans rank 30th in points allowed per 100 possessions. Expect Edwards to carry a high usage rate and be aggressive as a scorer in this matchup.
Projections and Injury Reports
Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET
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Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards
7 p.m. ET
Line: Magic -8.5 (-115) | Wizards +8.5 (-105)
Money line: Magic -360 | Wizards +280
Total: 215.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Magic by 7, straight up 72%, 216.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Magic: Cole Anthony, (GTD - Toe); Trevelin Queen, (GTD - Ankle); Jalen Suggs, (OUT - Knee); Moritz Wagner, (OUT - Knee)
Wizards: Marcus Smart, (OUT - Finger); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT - Ankle); Saddiq Bey, (OUT - Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT - Hamstring); Corey Kispert, (OUT - Thumb)
Magic projections:
Paolo Banchero, SF/PF: 43.1 FPTS (27.5 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Franz Wagner, SF/PF: 38.9 FPTS (21.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.1 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Cole Anthony, PG: 21.1 FPTS (11.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.7 ast)
Wendell Carter Jr., C: 20.8 FPTS (9.2 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.5 ast)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 18.3 FPTS (9.0 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Anthony Black, PG/SG: 15.5 FPTS (7.2 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
Cory Joseph, PG: 12.5 FPTS (5.2 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.2 ast)
Wizards projections:
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 32.7 FPTS (18.0 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.2 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Kyshawn George, SG/SF: 25.9 FPTS (12.2 pts, 5.1 reb, 3.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Alex Sarr, PF/C: 24.0 FPTS (11.8 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.8 blk)
Khris Middleton, SF: 23.1 FPTS (11.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 3.3 ast)
Bub Carrington, PG/SG: 21.9 FPTS (9.3 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.7 ast)
AJ Johnson, SG: 20.8 FPTS (9.4 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.1 ast)
Justin Champagnie, SF: 18.1 FPTS (7.2 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.2 ast)
Houston Rockets at Miami Heat
8 p.m. ET
Line: Rockets -5.5 (-120) | Heat +5.5 (EVEN)
Money line: Rockets -190 | Heat +160
Total: 213.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 6.6, straight up 71%, 216.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Rockets: Amen Thompson, (GTD - Ankle); Reed Sheppard, (OUT - Thumb)
Heat: Andrew Wiggins, (GTD - Lower Leg); Nikola Jovic, (OUT - Hand); Dru Smith, (OUT - Achilles)
Rockets projections:
Jalen Green, SG: 38.1 FPTS (22.2 pts, 5.0 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Alperen Sengun, C: 37.4 FPTS (18.6 pts, 9.8 reb, 4.9 ast)
Fred VanVleet, PG: 33.7 FPTS (14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 5.3 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Amen Thompson, SG/SF/PF: 29.1 FPTS (13.6 pts, 7.8 reb, 4.1 ast)
Tari Eason, SF/PF: 27.2 FPTS (12.6 pts, 6.6 reb, 1.6 ast)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 25.4 FPTS (14.0 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 19.1 FPTS (10.8 pts, 4.7 reb, 1.1 ast)
Heat projections:
Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 41.3 FPTS (23.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.9 ast, 3.3 3PM)
Bam Adebayo, PF/C: 39.3 FPTS (20.0 pts, 8.9 reb, 4.2 ast)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 25.9 FPTS (15.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Jaime Jaquez Jr., SG/SF: 18.7 FPTS (8.6 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.3 ast)
Davion Mitchell, PG: 18.0 FPTS (8.2 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.8 ast)
Kel'el Ware, C: 17.9 FPTS (7.8 pts, 7.5 reb, 0.9 ast)
Duncan Robinson, SF: 16.6 FPTS (9.2 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
8 p.m. ET
Line: Pelicans +14.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -14.5 (-115)
Money line: Pelicans +800 | Timberwolves -1600
Total: 223.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 10.7, straight up 81%, 227.6 total points.
Injury Report:
Pelicans: Brandon Boston, (OUT - Ankle); Dejounte Murray, (OUT - Achilles); Herbert Jones, (OUT - Shoulder); Trey Murphy III, (OUT - Shoulder)
Timberwolves: None reported
Pelicans projections:
CJ McCollum, PG/SG: 35.2 FPTS (20.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.1 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Jose Alvarado, PG: 27.6 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 5.0 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Kelly Olynyk, PF/C: 25.7 FPTS (11.3 pts, 6.8 reb, 4.0 ast)
Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 21.1 FPTS (9.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
Yves Missi, C: 17.6 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.3 blk)
Jordan Hawkins, SG: 17.3 FPTS (9.2 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, PF/C: 16.4 FPTS (7.3 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 48.5 FPTS (29.5 pts, 5.6 reb, 5.2 ast, 3.7 3PM)
Julius Randle, PF: 30.0 FPTS (17.3 pts, 5.5 reb, 4.2 ast)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 27.1 FPTS (12.5 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.6 ast)
Rudy Gobert, C: 25.3 FPTS (12.4 pts, 9.3 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.6 blk)
Donte DiVincenzo, PG/SG: 25.2 FPTS (11.4 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.5 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 24.2 FPTS (12.7 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Mike Conley, PG: 20.9 FPTS (8.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.6 ast)
Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. ET
Line: Hornets +19.5 (-105) | Thunder -19.5 (-115)
Money line: Hornets +1300 | Thunder -4000
Total: 222.5 (-110 O, -120 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 17.2, straight up 91%, 223.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Hornets: Josh Okogie, (GTD - Hamstring); Tidjane Salaun, (GTD - Ankle); Brandon Miller, (OUT - Wrist); Grant Williams, (OUT - Knee); Tre Mann, (OUT - Back); Jared Rhoden, (GTD - Ankle)
Thunder: Cason Wallace, (GTD - Shoulder); Jalen Williams, (OUT - Hip); Luguentz Dort, (OUT - Hip); Ousmane Dieng, (OUT - Calf); Ajay Mitchell, (OUT - Toe); Nikola Topic, (OUT - Knee)
Hornets projections:
LaMelo Ball, PG: 39.2 FPTS (21.9 pts, 4.4 reb, 6.0 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 37.8 FPTS (21.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Mark Williams, C: 26.9 FPTS (12.4 pts, 10.2 reb, 2.4 ast)
Nick Smith Jr., SG: 17.2 FPTS (9.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)
KJ Simpson, PG: 17.2 FPTS (8.6 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.6 ast)
DaQuan Jeffries, SG: 16.1 FPTS (9.7 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.1 ast)
Josh Green, SG/SF: 15.8 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.1 reb, 1.8 ast)
Thunder projections:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG: 50.1 FPTS (29.6 pts, 4.4 reb, 5.7 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Chet Holmgren, C: 24.3 FPTS (13.5 pts, 7.3 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.0 blk)
Isaiah Hartenstein, C: 23.7 FPTS (8.9 pts, 9.6 reb, 3.1 ast)
Jaylin Williams, C: 19.1 FPTS (6.6 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
Isaiah Joe, SG: 17.2 FPTS (8.7 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Kenrich Williams, SF: 15.4 FPTS (6.2 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.4 ast)
Cason Wallace, SG: 15.2 FPTS (4.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.3 ast)
Philadelphia 76ers at San Antonio Spurs
8 p.m. ET
Line: 76ers +5.5 (EVEN) | Spurs -5.5 (-120)
Money line: 76ers +190 | Spurs -225
Total: 235.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Spurs by 8.7, straight up 76%, 228.8 total points.
Injury Report:
76ers: Adem Bona, (OUT - Ankle); Andre Drummond, (OUT - Toe); Kelly Oubre Jr., (OUT - Knee); Kyle Lowry, (OUT - Hip); Tyrese Maxey, (OUT - Back); Eric Gordon, (OUT - Wrist); Jared McCain, (OUT - Knee); Joel Embiid, (OUT - Knee); Paul George, (OUT - Groin)
Spurs: Charles Bassey, (OUT - Knee); De'Aaron Fox, (OUT - Finger); Riley Minix, (OUT - Shoulder); Victor Wembanyama, (OUT - Shoulder)
76ers projections:
Quentin Grimes, SG: 31.3 FPTS (16.8 pts, 5.9 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Jared Butler, SG: 22.9 FPTS (11.6 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.9 ast)
Ricky Council IV, SG: 17.6 FPTS (9.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.5 ast)
Guerschon Yabusele, PF: 15.9 FPTS (4.8 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.2 ast)
Justin Edwards, SF: 14.9 FPTS (5.8 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.7 ast)
Jeff Dowtin Jr., PG: 14.1 FPTS (6.6 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.3 ast)
Chuma Okeke, PF: 9.7 FPTS (3.8 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.1 ast)
Spurs projections:
Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 32.3 FPTS (17.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Chris Paul, PG: 28.4 FPTS (10.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 6.1 ast)
Stephon Castle, PG/SG: 24.4 FPTS (13.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast)
Jeremy Sochan, PF: 23.4 FPTS (11.9 pts, 7.2 reb, 2.4 ast)
Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 23.1 FPTS (13.0 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Harrison Barnes, PF: 18.1 FPTS (11.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.3 ast)
Julian Champagnie, SF: 17.0 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks
8:30 p.m. ET
Line: Pistons -9.5 (-110) | Mavericks +9.5 (-110)
Money line: Pistons -425 | Mavericks +320
Total: 232.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 8.3, straight up 75%, 231.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Jaden Ivey, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, (OUT - Knee); Brandon Williams, (GTD - Hamstring); Caleb Martin, (OUT - Hip); Anthony Davis, (OUT - Thigh); Daniel Gafford, (OUT - Knee); Dereck Lively II, (OUT - Ankle); Dante Exum, (OUT - Hand); Olivier-Maxence Prosper, (OUT - Wrist)
Pistons projections:
Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 47.9 FPTS (26.3 pts, 5.4 reb, 8.0 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jalen Duren, C: 26.5 FPTS (11.7 pts, 9.8 reb, 2.3 ast)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 25.7 FPTS (13.7 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.7 ast)
Dennis Schroder, PG: 23.2 FPTS (11.1 pts, 1.7 reb, 4.5 ast)
Malik Beasley, SG: 21.3 FPTS (12.0 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.5 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Ausar Thompson, SF/PF: 19.4 FPTS (9.2 pts, 4.7 reb, 2.1 ast)
Isaiah Stewart, PF/C: 14.4 FPTS (6.3 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.5 blk)
Mavericks projections:
P.J. Washington, PF: 30.7 FPTS (15.0 pts, 8.7 reb, 3.1 ast)
Naji Marshall, SF/PF: 28.6 FPTS (14.2 pts, 6.7 reb, 3.3 ast)
Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 26.4 FPTS (13.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 4.3 ast)
Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 25.1 FPTS (12.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Brandon Williams, PG: 20.7 FPTS (12.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.6 ast)
Max Christie, SG: 20.0 FPTS (9.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.6 ast)
Jaden Hardy, SG: 14.8 FPTS (10.0 pts, 1.4 reb, 1.5 ast)
Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz
9:30 p.m. ET
Line: Celtics -14.5 (-110) | Jazz +14.5 (-110)
Money line: Celtics -1000 | Jazz +600
Total: 227.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 16.3, straight up 90%, 231.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Jaylen Brown, (OUT - Knee); Xavier Tillman, (OUT - Knee)
Jazz: Svi Mykhailiuk, (GTD - Foot); KJ Martin, (OUT - Elbow); Lauri Markkanen, (OUT - Personal); Oscar Tshiebwe, (OUT - Undisclosed); John Collins, (OUT - Ankle); Taylor Hendricks, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 48.4 FPTS (27.5 pts, 7.8 reb, 6.3 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Derrick White, PG/SG: 31.9 FPTS (15.9 pts, 4.3 reb, 4.7 ast, 3.3 3PM)
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 27.6 FPTS (16.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.0 3PM, 1.5 blk)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 27.5 FPTS (12.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.0 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Al Horford, PF/C: 21.6 FPTS (8.5 pts, 6.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 18.4 FPTS (7.4 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Sam Hauser, SF: 14.2 FPTS (6.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Jazz projections:
Keyonte George, PG/SG: 30.0 FPTS (16.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 5.8 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Walker Kessler, C: 25.8 FPTS (11.3 pts, 12.4 reb, 1.7 ast, 2.8 blk)
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 25.3 FPTS (15.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.6 ast)
Jordan Clarkson, SG/SF: 23.6 FPTS (15.2 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Isaiah Collier, PG: 21.2 FPTS (10.0 pts, 3.5 reb, 5.0 ast)
Kyle Filipowski, PF: 19.4 FPTS (9.4 pts, 6.1 reb, 2.1 ast)
Svi Mykhailiuk, SG: 16.5 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Phoenix Suns
10 p.m. ET
Line: Cavaliers -8.5 (-105) | Suns +8.5 (-115)
Money line: Cavaliers -320 | Suns +260
Total: 234.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 7.9, straight up 74%, 241.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Cavaliers: None reported
Suns: Grayson Allen, (GTD - Foot); Mason Plumlee, (OUT - Quadriceps); Bradley Beal, (OUT - Hamstring)
Cavaliers projections:
Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 43.3 FPTS (25.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 5.0 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Darius Garland, PG: 33.9 FPTS (17.6 pts, 2.4 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Evan Mobley, PF/C: 33.5 FPTS (19.1 pts, 8.9 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.6 blk)
Jarrett Allen, C: 27.7 FPTS (13.6 pts, 9.2 reb, 1.7 ast)
Max Strus, SG/SF: 23.8 FPTS (10.7 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.3 3PM)
De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 21.9 FPTS (13.1 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Ty Jerome, PG: 20.1 FPTS (10.2 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
Suns projections:
Devin Booker, PG/SG: 47.1 FPTS (28.3 pts, 3.8 reb, 7.2 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Kevin Durant, PF: 39.3 FPTS (24.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Tyus Jones, PG: 23.7 FPTS (9.9 pts, 1.8 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 20.5 FPTS (7.5 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Nick Richards, C: 19.5 FPTS (10.0 pts, 8.0 reb, 1.5 ast)
Grayson Allen, PG/SG: 17.8 FPTS (8.7 pts, 2.2 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Cody Martin, SG: 17.0 FPTS (7.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.3 ast)
Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ET
Line: Nuggets +2.5 (-115) | Blazers -2.5 (-105)
Money line: Nuggets +110 | Blazers -130
Total: 227.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Blazers by 6.7, straight up 71%, 235.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD - Ankle); Christian Braun, (GTD - Foot); Jamal Murray, (GTD - Ankle); Nikola Jokic, (OUT - Ankle); Julian Strawther, (OUT - Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT - Achilles)
Blazers: Jerami Grant, (GTD - Knee); Sidy Cissoko, (GTD - Ankle); Jabari Walker, (OUT - Concussion); Deandre Ayton, (OUT - Calf); Robert Williams III, (OUT - Knee)
Nuggets projections:
Jamal Murray, PG: 42.5 FPTS (24.2 pts, 3.2 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Russell Westbrook, PG: 31.0 FPTS (15.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 5.4 ast)
Michael Porter Jr., SF/PF: 29.1 FPTS (15.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Christian Braun, SG/SF: 26.4 FPTS (13.3 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.2 ast)
Aaron Gordon, PF: 25.6 FPTS (14.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 3.1 ast)
Peyton Watson, SF/PF: 14.3 FPTS (7.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.6 ast)
Vlatko Cancar, SF: 11.5 FPTS (5.4 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.3 ast)
Blazers projections:
Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 36.4 FPTS (21.8 pts, 2.9 reb, 4.6 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 34.8 FPTS (19.4 pts, 8.0 reb, 4.4 ast)
Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 27.0 FPTS (16.5 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Toumani Camara, SF/PF: 26.2 FPTS (11.9 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.9 ast)
Jerami Grant, PF: 24.7 FPTS (15.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Scoot Henderson, PG: 20.2 FPTS (11.4 pts, 1.9 reb, 3.5 ast)
Donovan Clingan, C: 19.6 FPTS (7.3 pts, 9.2 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.8 blk)
Memphis Grizzlies at LA Clippers
10:30 p.m. ET
Line: Grizzlies +6.5 (-105) | Clippers -6.5 (-115)
Money line: Grizzlies +225 | Clippers -275
Total: 229.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Clippers by 5.1, straight up 67%, 235.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke, (OUT - Knee); Ja Morant, (OUT - Hamstring)
Clippers: Jordan Miller, (OUT - Hamstring)
Grizzlies projections:
Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 37.8 FPTS (19.7 pts, 6.2 reb, 5.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 28.4 FPTS (18.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.9 ast, 1.2 blk)
Santi Aldama, SF/PF/C: 24.6 FPTS (10.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 3.1 ast)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG/SG: 22.8 FPTS (10.7 pts, 3.2 reb, 3.4 ast)
Luke Kennard, SG: 17.8 FPTS (7.4 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.9 ast)
Jaylen Wells, SG: 16.7 FPTS (8.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.5 ast)
Vince Williams Jr., PG/SG: 15.3 FPTS (6.5 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.3 ast)
Clippers projections:
James Harden, PG/SG: 42.2 FPTS (21.3 pts, 5.9 reb, 8.0 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 33.4 FPTS (20.9 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Kawhi Leonard, SF/PF: 32.8 FPTS (20.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 32.3 FPTS (16.1 pts, 11.2 reb, 2.8 ast)
Kris Dunn, PG: 21.7 FPTS (7.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.3 ast)
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG/SF: 20.2 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.4 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Amir Coffey, SG: 12.9 FPTS (7.4 pts, 1.5 reb, 1.3 ast)