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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Wednesday

Delon Wright isn't just a top fantasy streamer for Wednesday, he'll also be a big part of a Knicks team that faces a big matchup with the Cavaliers. Dustin Satloff/Getty Images

Wednesday's NBA slate features nine games, and the matchup I'm most excited about is the New York Knicks traveling to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on ESPN. The Knicks are still without starting point guard Jalen Brunson as they look to secure their first win this season against a top-three team. For bets on this game, as well as the Detroit Pistons versus Oklahoma City Thunder matchup, check out this column from me and Andre Snellings.

Now let's break down the rest of the slate to find some fantasy hoops streaming options and key betting angles for Wednesday's games.

Wednesday's fantasy stream team

Isaiah Collier, PG, Utah Jazz (available in 89% of ESPN leagues): The Jazz are leaning more on their younger players and it's paying off for Collier, who has scored 24 or more fantasy points in seven of his last 10 games, including two where he hit 40 or more. While the Houston Rockets are a tough defensive unit, Collier's minutes and usage rate are locked in. Also, he contributes across multiple statistical categories that make him an ideal streaming option.

Pelle Larsson, SG, Miami Heat (99.4%): Larsson gets a boost with Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Larsson has played 30 minutes in each of the last two games, scoring 32 or more fantasy points in both. While the Celtics' defense presents a tough challenge, Larsson remains a strong streaming option.

Obi Toppin, PF, Indiana Pacers (94.0%): Toppin has been stepping up and delivering off the bench for the Pacers recently, scoring 30+ fantasy points in three straight games. Toppin has averaged 20.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per 40 minutes this season. He's in a great spot tonight against a Charlotte Hornets team that ranks 21st in points allowed per 100 possessions.

Delon Wright, PG/SG, Knicks (99.2%): Wright is one of the players who has stepped up to fill the backcourt void that has been decimated by injuries of late. He has played 30 or more minutes and scored 26 or more fantasy points in three consecutive games. Wright is firmly on the streaming radar, even in a difficult matchup against the Cavaliers.

Luke Kornet, C, Celtics (98.6%): With Kristaps Porzingis ruled out due to illness and Al Horford doubtful with a toe injury, the stage is set for Kornet to log significant minutes for the Celtics on Wednesday. In games where he's played at least 27 minutes this season, he has averaged 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. If you need a center, don't overlook him.

Moody's favorite bets for Wednesday

Mark Williams over 24.5 points and rebounds (-110)

It's a great spot for Williams, even with the Hornets as double-digit underdogs. He has cleared this line in six of his last 10 games, averaging 9.2 field-goal attempts and 17.0 rebound chances per game. The Pacers have allowed the 11th-most points and 11th-most rebounds per game to centers this season, making this a favorable matchup.

Domantas Sabonis over 33.5 points and rebounds (-120)

Sabonis has shaken off the rust after missing three games in late March with a sprained right ankle. He has cleared this line in two of his last three games, and the Washington Wizards have allowed the most points and second-most rebounds per game to centers this season. In Sacramento, Sabonis has dominated the Wizards, averaging 22.8 points and 13.3 rebounds per game against them.

Jalen Green over 23.5 points (-115)

Green has been on fire. He has cleared this line in six of his last 10 games while averaging 19.7 field-goal attempts in 35.5 minutes per game. Utah's defense has been a disaster, as the Jazz have allow the most points per game to shooting guards. And with the way the Rockets have been scoring lately, Green is in a great spot to keep it rolling.


Projections and Injury Reports

Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET

Players in italics are available in a majority of ESPN Leagues


New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers
7 p.m. ET on ESPN

Line: Knicks 10.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -10.5 (-105)
Money line: Knicks +380 | Cavaliers -550
Total: 230.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 11.4, straight up 82%, 239.6 total points.

Injury Report:
Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns, (GTD - Knee); Cameron Payne, (GTD - Ankle); Miles McBride, (GTD - Groin); Ariel Hukporti, (OUT - Knee); Jalen Brunson, (OUT - Ankle)
Cavaliers: Dean Wade, (NA - Illness); Ty Jerome, (OUT - Knee)

Knicks projections:

Cavaliers projections:

  • Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 42.2 FPTS (24.0 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.1 ast, 3.1 3PM)

  • Darius Garland, PG: 35.4 FPTS (18.9 pts, 3.2 reb, 6.0 ast, 2.6 3PM)

  • Evan Mobley, PF/C: 31.4 FPTS (17.4 pts, 9.0 reb, 3.2 ast, 2.3 blk)

  • Jarrett Allen, C: 27.7 FPTS (14.3 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.7 ast)

  • De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 22.6 FPTS (13.2 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.9 3PM)

  • Max Strus, SG/SF: 19.9 FPTS (9.0 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)

  • Sam Merrill, SG: 15.2 FPTS (7.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.9 3PM)


Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacers
7 p.m. ET

Line: Hornets 15.5 (-105) | Pacers -15.5 (-115)
Money line: Hornets +900 | Pacers -1800
Total: 221.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 15, straight up 88%, 228.2 total points.

Injury Report:
Hornets: Miles Bridges, (NA - Illness); Nick Smith Jr., (GTD - Ankle); Taj Gibson, (GTD - Illness); Brandon Miller, (OUT - Wrist); Grant Williams, (OUT - Knee)
Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin, (GTD - Calf); Myles Turner, (GTD - Illness); Tony Bradley, (OUT - Illness); Isaiah Jackson, (OUT - Achilles)

Hornets projections:

Pacers projections:


Sacramento Kings at Washington Wizards
7 p.m. ET

Line: Kings -13.5 (-105) | Wizards 13.5 (-115)
Money line: Kings -900 | Wizards +550
Total: 231.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Kings by 11, straight up 81%, 235.1 total points.

Injury Report:
Kings: Devin Carter, (OUT - Shoulder); Jake LaRavia, (OUT - Thumb)
Wizards: Khris Middleton, (OUT - Knee); Kyshawn George, (OUT - Ankle); Malcolm Brogdon, (OUT - Ankle); Marcus Smart, (OUT - Finger); Saddiq Bey, (OUT - Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (OUT - Hamstring); Corey Kispert, (OUT - Thumb)

Kings projections:

Wizards projections:


Miami Heat at Boston Celtics
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Heat 10.5 (-110) | Celtics -10.5 (-110)
Money line: Heat +380 | Celtics -550
Total: 211.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 9.3, straight up 78%, 218.8 total points.

Injury Report:
Heat: Andrew Wiggins, (OUT - Hamstring); Duncan Robinson, (OUT - Back); Kevin Love, (OUT - Personal); Nikola Jovic, (OUT - Hand); Dru Smith, (OUT - Achilles)
Celtics: Al Horford, (GTD - Toe); Jaylen Brown, (GTD - Knee); Jrue Holiday, (GTD - Shoulder); Kristaps Porzingis, (GTD - Illness)

Heat projections:

Celtics projections:

  • Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 48.2 FPTS (27.3 pts, 9.0 reb, 6.4 ast, 3.5 3PM)

  • Derrick White, PG/SG: 32.9 FPTS (15.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 5.2 ast, 3.2 3PM)

  • Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 30.2 FPTS (17.7 pts, 4.6 reb, 3.7 ast)

  • Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 28.6 FPTS (16.4 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.0 3PM, 1.7 blk)

  • Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 25.4 FPTS (11.4 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.9 ast)

  • Al Horford, PF/C: 22.6 FPTS (9.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)

  • Payton Pritchard, PG: 21.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.4 3PM)


Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. ET

Line: Jazz 16.5 (-105) | Rockets -16.5 (-115)
Money line: Jazz +1000 | Rockets -2000
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 17.2, straight up 91%, 229.7 total points.

Injury Report:
Jazz: Jaden Springer, (GTD - Back); John Collins, (OUT - Ankle); Lauri Markkanen, (OUT - Knee); Cody Williams, (OUT - Illness); Jordan Clarkson, (OUT - Foot); Taylor Hendricks, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Rockets: None reported

Jazz projections:

Rockets projections:


Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks
8:30 p.m. ET

Line: Hawks 4.5 (-115) | Mavericks -4.5 (-105)
Money line: Hawks +145 | Mavericks -170
Total: 239.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Mavericks by 5.4, straight up 67%, 241.2 total points.

Injury Report:
Hawks: Trae Young, (NA - Achilles); Jacob Toppin, (OUT - Calf); Keaton Wallace, (OUT - Shoulder); Clint Capela, (OUT - Hand); Jalen Johnson, (OUT - Shoulder); Kobe Bufkin, (OUT - Shoulder); Larry Nance Jr., (OUT - Knee)
Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, (OUT - Knee); Anthony Davis, (GTD - Groin); Caleb Martin, (GTD - Hip); Dereck Lively II, (GTD - Ankle); Dante Exum, (OUT - Hand); Olivier-Maxence Prosper, (OUT - Wrist)

Hawks projections:

Mavericks projections:


San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets
9 p.m. ET

Line: Spurs 9.5 (-115) | Nuggets -9.5 (-105)
Money line: Spurs +320 | Nuggets -425
Total: 232.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 14.1, straight up 87%, 244.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Spurs: Charles Bassey, (GTD - Knee); Jeremy Sochan, (GTD - Back); De'Aaron Fox, (OUT - Finger); Riley Minix, (OUT - Shoulder); Victor Wembanyama, (OUT - Shoulder)
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, (GTD - Hamstring); Michael Porter Jr., (GTD - Personal); Julian Strawther, (OUT - Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT - Achilles)

Spurs projections:

Nuggets projections:


Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder
9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

Line: Pistons 13.5 (-115) | Thunder -13.5 (-105)
Money line: Pistons +600 | Thunder -1000
Total: 232.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 13.5, straight up 86%, 232.6 total points.

Injury Report:
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, (GTD - Calf); Tobias Harris, (GTD - Achilles); Marcus Sasser, (OUT - Suspension); Ronald Holland II, (OUT - Suspension); Isaiah Stewart, (OUT - Suspension); Jaden Ivey, (OUT - Lower Leg)
Thunder: Alex Caruso, (NA - Ankle); Jaylin Williams, (GTD - Ankle); Aaron Wiggins, (OUT - Achilles); Ajay Mitchell, (OUT - Toe); Alex Ducas, (OUT - Quadriceps); Ousmane Dieng, (OUT - Calf); Nikola Topic, (OUT - Knee)

Pistons projections:

Thunder projections:


New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers
10:30 p.m. ET

Line: Pelicans 17.5 (-115) | Clippers -17.5 (-105)
Money line: Pelicans +1000 | Clippers -2000
Total: 218.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Clippers by 18.5, straight up 92%, 224.0 total points.

Injury Report:
Pelicans: 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)
Clippers: Amir Coffey, (OUT - Knee); Jordan Miller, (OUT - Hamstring)

Pelicans projections:

Clippers projections: