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Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Tuesday's NBA games

Tristan da Silva has filled in nicely for Paolo Banchero. Alex Slitz/Getty Images

ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game Injury reports.

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What you need to know for Tuesday's games

The NBA features six games on Tuesday's slate, and several big names will be on the sidelines, including Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero, Trae Young and Ja Morant. It's possible that Cade Cunningham returns from a three-game absence due to a left hip contusion, so keep an eye out for updates on his availability leading up to tip-off.

In what figures to be a solid matchup, the Golden State Warriors, winners of three straight, traveling to Orlando to face the Magic. Stephen Curry has scored at least 46 points in two of his last three games, while Moses Moody is coming off a career-high 32 points against New Orleans.

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

Daniss Jenkins, PG, Detroit Pistons (rostered in 20.4% of ESPN leagues)

Jenkins has played a vital role for the Pistons since entering the rotation after Cade Cunningham's injury. He's logged at least 33 minutes and topped 40 fantasy points in four straight games, including a 55-point outing. In category formats, Jenkins contributes points, assists, threes and steals. The Hawks also rank in the top half of the league in fantasy points allowed to point guards.

Luke Kornet, C, San Antonio Spurs (12.3%)

Wembanyama was held out of Sunday's game due to a calf injury, which allowed Kornet to make his first start of the season. He delivered 38 fantasy points in 28 minutes and remains a reliable source of points, rebounds and blocks. While the Spurs haven't provided a return timeline for Wembanyama, ESPN's Shams Charania reported he's expected to miss a few weeks, positioning Kornet as a streamer you can hold in the interim.

Tristan da Silva, SF, Orlando Magic (5.4%)

Da Silva has made the most of his return to the Magic's starting lineup while Paolo Banchero recovers from a groin injury. He's played at least 32 minutes and posted 37 or more fantasy points in back-to-back games. Da Silva primarily contributes points and rebounds, but his defensive instincts also give managers steals and blocks. He's a viable streamer for as long as Banchero remains out.

Moody's bets for Tuesday

De'Aaron Fox over 34.5 points and assists (-105)

Fox has cleared this line in just one of five games this season after dealing with a preseason hamstring injury. But he's trending up at the right time for the Spurs, who will be without Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Fox should handle most of the heavy lifting at point guard in a very favorable matchup against a Grizzlies team currently decimated at the guard position. Memphis also allows the most points per game to point guards this season.

Isaiah Collier over 6.5 assists (-130)

Collier has cleared this line in four of his last five games. He's averaged an impressive 15.2 potential assists in 26.1 minutes per game this season. Those are strong indicators even with the blowout risk. Los Angeles ranks in the top eight in assists allowed to point guards. This is a good spot for Collier to shine as a facilitator.

Devin Booker over 29.5 points (-125)

Booker has cleared this line in seven of 14 games and has averaged 19.8 FGA on 49% shooting in 35.8 MPG. With Grayson Allen and Jalen Green out, his usage should rise even more. The Trail Blazers rank 22nd in points allowed per 100 possessions and struggle to defend the midrange, where 54% of Booker's shots come from this season. It also helps that Jrue Holiday, one of Portland's best defenders, is doubtful.


Projections and Injury Reports

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


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

Line: Warriors -3.5 (-105) | Magic +3.5 (-115)
Money line: Warriors -155 | Magic +135
Total: 223.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Magic by 0.9, straight up 53%, 224.2 total points.

Injury Report:

Warriors: Buddy Hield, (GTD - Illness); Jonathan Kuminga, (OUT - Knee); De'Anthony Melton, (OUT - Knee)

Magic: Jalen Suggs, (GTD - Groin); Paolo Banchero, (OUT - Groin); Moritz Wagner, (OUT - Knee)


Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Celtics -11.5 (-105) | Nets +11.5 (-115)
Money line: Celtics -650 | Nets +425
Total: 222.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 8.6, straight up 74%, 219.8 total points.

Injury Report:

Celtics: Jayson Tatum, (OUT - Achilles)

Nets: Cam Thomas, (OUT - Hamstring); Haywood Highsmith, (OUT - Knee)


Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Pistons +1.5 (-110) | Hawks -1.5 (-110)
Money line: Pistons +105 | Hawks -125
Total: 229.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Hawks by 3.1, straight up 59%, 232.4 total points.

Injury Report:

Pistons: Ausar Thompson, (GTD - Ankle); Cade Cunningham, (GTD - Hip); Bobi Klintman, (OUT - Ankle); Jaden Ivey, (OUT - Knee); Tobias Harris, (OUT - Ankle); Marcus Sasser, (OUT - Hip)

Hawks: Kristaps Porzingis, (GTD - Knee); Onyeka Okongwu, (GTD - Knee); Zaccharie Risacher, (GTD - Hip); Trae Young, (OUT - Knee)


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

Line: Grizzlies +6.5 (-115) | Spurs -6.5 (-105)
Money line: Grizzlies +195 | Spurs -230
Total: 233.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Spurs by 8.1, straight up 73%, 232.6 total points.

Injury Report:

Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr., (OUT - Toe); Ty Jerome, (OUT - Calf); Ja Morant, (OUT - Calf); Javon Small, (OUT - Toe); Brandon Clarke, (OUT - Knee)

Spurs: Jordan McLaughlin, (GTD - Hamstring); Stephon Castle, (OUT - Hip); Dylan Harper, (OUT - Calf); Victor Wembanyama, (OUT - Calf)


Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET

Line: Jazz +12.5 (-105) | Lakers -12.5 (-115)
Money line: Jazz +500 | Lakers -800
Total: 239.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 16, straight up 89%, 237.8 total points.

Injury Report:

Jazz: Walker Kessler, (OFS - Shoulder); Kyle Anderson, (GTD - Back); Kyle Filipowski, (GTD - Wrist); Taylor Hendricks, (GTD - Hamstring); Georges Niang, (OUT - Foot)

Lakers: Gabe Vincent, (GTD - Ankle); LeBron James, (GTD - Back)


Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers
11 p.m. ET

Line: Suns +2.5 (-115) | Blazers -2.5 (-105)
Money line: Suns +115 | Blazers -135
Total: 236.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Blazers by 2.8, straight up 58%, 238.5 total points.

Injury Report:

Suns: Grayson Allen, (OUT - Quadriceps); Jalen Green, (OUT - Hamstring)

Blazers: Blake Wesley, (OUT - Foot); Damian Lillard, (OFS - Achilles); Jrue Holiday, (GTD - Calf); Scoot Henderson, (OUT - Hamstring); Matisse Thybulle, (OUT - Thumb)