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What you need to know for Tuesday's games
Their are six games on Tuesday's NBA slate, with the Golden State Warriors-Oklahoma City Thunder matchup perhaps the most intriguing of the night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has essentially taken the torch from Stephen Curry as the league's top point guard. One is the reigning MVP and defending champion and the other still an elite offensive engine at the tail end of his career.
Oklahoma City is fast, skilled, unselfish and built around a star point guard, just like Golden State in its prime. The Thunder have started their title defense strong, even while missing key pieces. The Warriors are trying to prove they still belong in the championship conversation.
One team rising. One team is fighting to hang on and make one last run.
Let's break down the action and find some fantasy streamers and betting angles to make the most of tonight's slate.
Tuesday's fantasy stream team
Ace Bailey, SF/PF, Utah Jazz (rostered in 25.3% of ESPN leagues): Bailey has played 24 or more minutes and scored at least 23 fantasy points in two straight games. The No. 5 pick should continue to hold a key role in Utah's rotation, whether or not he remains in the starting lineup. He's a strong streaming option against the Indiana Pacers.
Terance Mann, SG/SF, Brooklyn Nets (6.3% rostered): Mann's role has increased with Cam Thomas out, but it hasn't translated to much fantasy production, as he's totaled just 16 points over the last two games. Those matchups came against the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, both top-10 defenses in terms of defensive rating. Mann gets a much easier matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday and should have a better opportunity to produce.
Monte Morris, PG, Pacers (0.1%): Morris finished with 21 fantasy points in 20 minutes on Sunday against the Warriors, despite signing with the Pacers less than a week ago. Indiana is dealing with multiple backcourt injuries, which should keep Morris in a meaningful role. He's a solid streaming option against a Jazz team that ranks near the bottom of the league in defensive rating.
Moody's favorite bets for Tuesday
Jimmy Butler III to go OVER 27.5 PRA (-105)
The spread (OKC -7.5) implies the Thunder could pull away from the Warriors, but I think this game will be closer than expected. Butler has surpassed this points + rebounds + assists line in seven of his 10 games this season, and he cleared it in 57% of the 35 games he played with Curry last year. The Thunder lead the league in defensive rating, but the absence of Luguentz Dort, their best on-ball defender, makes this a favorable spot for Butler to produce.
Cedric Coward to go OVER 8.5 rebounds + assists (-125)
The Memphis Grizzlies rookie has done an excellent job making the most of his minutes lately, clearing this line in four of his last five games. Over that stretch, he averaged 11.6 rebound chances, 4.4 potential assists and 29.1 minutes per game. The New York Knicks are a strong defensive team, but Coward just cleared this line against the Thunder, who are also one of the league's top defensive units. There is some blowout risk given the spread, but Coward should still have enough minutes to get over 8.5.
Ja Morant to go UNDER 33.5 PRA (-125)
The Knicks are no joke defensively and have done a solid job containing opposing point guards this year. Morant has gone under this line in six of his past 10 games and simply isn't shooting the ball well right now. New York is nearly a double-digit favorite, so there's real blowout risk, and if this game gets away, Morant's minutes could take a hit. This sets up as a good spot to lean under on his total points, rebounds and assists.
Jamal Murray to go OVER 31.5 PRA (-120)
Murray is in a great spot against the Sacramento Kings. He has cleared this line in four of eight games this season and is averaging 33.6 PRA over that span. Murray scores more than half of his points as a pick-and-roll ball-handler and in transition, and Sacramento ranks near the bottom of the league defensively in both areas. Point guards have also had plenty of success against the Kings, averaging 26.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG and 7.7 APG. With a 28% usage rate, Murray has a strong path to clearing this line.
Projections and injury reports
Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Raptors -10.5 (-105) | Nets +10.5 (-115)
Money line: Raptors -500 | Nets +360
Total: 231.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Raptors by 9.6, straight up 76%, 227.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Raptors: Sandro Mamukelashvili, (GTD - Neck)
Nets: Day'Ron Sharpe, (GTD - Hamstring); Cam Thomas, (OUT - Hamstring); Haywood Highsmith, (OUT - Knee)
Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Grizzlies +9.5 (-105) | Knicks -9.5 (-115)
Money line: Grizzlies +340 | Knicks -450
Total: 231.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 10.2, straight up 77%, 231.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr., (OUT - Toe); Javon Small, (OUT - Toe); Zach Edey, (OUT - Ankle); Brandon Clarke, (OUT - Knee); Ty Jerome, (OUT - Calf)
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson, (GTD - Ankle); Kevin McCullar Jr., (OUT - Back)
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers
8 p.m. ET
Line: Celtics +1.5 (-115) | 76ers -1.5 (-105)
Money line: Celtics -105 | 76ers -115
Total: 231.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: 76ers by 3.6, straight up 61%, 229.3 total points.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Jayson Tatum, (OUT - Achilles); Sam Hauser, (GTD - Wrist)
76ers: Dominick Barlow, (OUT - Elbow); Johni Broome, (OUT - Ankle); Paul George, (OUT - Knee)
Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. ET
Line: Warriors +7.5 (-115) | Thunder -7.5 (-105)
Money line: Warriors +230 | Thunder -280
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 10, straight up 76%, 228.1 total points.
Injury Report:
Warriors: Al Horford, (GTD - Toe); Alex Toohey, (GTD - Knee); De'Anthony Melton, (OUT - Knee)
Thunder: Nikola Topic, (OUT - Groin); Thomas Sorber, (OFS - Knee); Aaron Wiggins, (OUT - Thigh); Jalen Williams, (OUT - Wrist); Kenrich Williams, (OUT - Knee); Luguentz Dort, (OUT - Shoulder)
Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz
9 p.m. ET
Line: Pacers -2.5 (-110) | Jazz +2.5 (-110)
Money line: Pacers -145 | Jazz +125
Total: 232.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pacers by 2.8, straight up 59%, 235.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Pacers: Obi Toppin, (OUT - Foot); Tyrese Haliburton, (OFS - Achilles); T.J. McConnell, (GTD - Hamstring); Taelon Peter, (GTD - Groin); Bennedict Mathurin, (OUT - Toe); Johnny Furphy, (OUT - Ankle); Quenton Jackson, (OUT - Hamstring); Kam Jones, (OUT - Back)
Jazz: Walker Kessler, (OFS - Shoulder); Georges Niang, (GTD - Foot); Kyle Anderson, (GTD - Back); Taylor Hendricks, (GTD - Hamstring)
Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings
11 p.m. ET
Line: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Kings +8.5 (-110)
Money line: Nuggets -400 | Kings +300
Total: 242.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 8.4, straight up 73%, 239.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, (GTD - Hamstring); Jamal Murray, (GTD - Calf)
Kings: Domantas Sabonis, (GTD - Ribs); Keegan Murray, (OUT - Thumb)