Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting ideas for Tuesday’s NBA video games

ESPN’s fantasy basketball each day cheat sheet is your pregame vacation spot earlier than you set your lineups for that evening’s video games. Here you will learn our greatest recommendation for the evening, together with a number of gamers you’ll be able to stream in addition to game-by-game damage experiences.

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What it is advisable know for Tuesday’s video games

There are 10 video games on Tuesday’s NBA slate and 7 on the DFS slate.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday evening in what might function a possible NBA Finals preview. San Antonio enters the matchup on a four-game profitable streak and has gained 15 of its previous 16 video games, enhancing to 47-17 and remaining within the hunt for the highest seed within the Western Conference. Boston, in the meantime, sits 43-21 and has gained 5 of its previous six video games, together with a 109-98 street victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics proceed to climb the Eastern Conference standings as they chase the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.

A serious storyline for the Celtics is the return of Jayson Tatum, who not too long ago returned from a torn Achilles. Tatum has appeared robust in restricted minutes, scoring 20 factors in his second recreation again, whereas Jaylen Brown continues to anchor the offense throughout Tatum’s gradual ramp-up. Boston’s id stays rooted in protection, because the Celtics lead the league in factors allowed at 106.9 per recreation and have held opponents underneath 100 factors 19 instances this season.

The Spurs been simply as spectacular, fueled by the continued rise of Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio is coming off a dominant 145-120 victory over the Houston Rockets during which Wembanyama scored 29 factors whereas a number of teammates eclipsed the 20-point mark. The Spurs quick tempo and offensive versatility have powered the league’s hottest stretch of basketball, they usually already personal a 100-95 victory over the Celtics earlier this season.

Tuesday’s matchup will characteristic elite expertise on either side, with Boston’s balanced two-way assault assembly a Spurs workforce taking part in its greatest basketball of the yr. If San Antonio can proceed its offensive effectivity and management the tempo towards Boston’s disciplined protection, the sport might present an early glimpse of what a championship showdown would possibly appear like in June.

As all the time, let’s dig deeper into these and the opposite storylines on show to establish fantasy streamers, betting angles and DFS performs of curiosity on this Tuesday slate.

Tuesday’s fantasy stream workforce

Quentin Grimes, SG, Philadelphia 76ers (rostered in 33.9% of ESPN leagues)

Injuries in Philadelphia’s backcourt to Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have opened the door for Grimes to tackle a bigger position. He has performed at the very least 31 minutes and produced at the very least 24 fantasy factors in three consecutive video games. The matchup can also be favorable for Grimes towards the Memphis Grizzlies, whose protection has been weak to guards this season. That alternative additionally makes him a stable DFS choice at $6,900.

Gui Santos, SF, Golden State Warriors (25.6%)

Santos stays a stable streaming choice whether or not he begins or comes off the bench for the Warriors. Over his previous 15 video games, he has averaged 32.8 fantasy factors per recreation, which leads the workforce, together with 31.3 minutes per contest throughout that stretch. His manufacturing extends past scoring, as he contributes throughout a number of statistical classes, which boosts his worth. The matchup can also be favorable towards the Chicago Bulls, who rank twenty second in defensive score this season.

*Additional streaming choices in ESPN leagues might be discovered within the Top Daily Fantasy values of the day part.

Moody’s favourite bets for Tuesday

Cooper Flagg over 32.5 factors, rebounds and assists (-112)

Flagg has completed underneath this line in three straight video games since getting back from a foot damage and has struggled along with his shot throughout that stretch. However, these matchups got here towards robust defensive groups within the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. Considering Flagg’s utilization fee and constant minutes, he finds himself in a extra favorable state of affairs towards the Atlanta Hawks. Both Atlanta and the Dallas Mavericks rank among the many high 5 in tempo this season, creating an up-tempo setting that ought to present Flagg with extra alternatives to clear this line.

Jalen Green over 19.5 factors (-118)

Green ought to see elevated scoring alternatives with Dillon Brooks sidelined as a result of a damaged left hand, which ought to end in further field-goal makes an attempt. Efficiency has been a priority, as Green is taking pictures 36.9% from the sphere this season, however current manufacturing suggests he can nonetheless clear this quantity. He has surpassed this mark in 5 of his final six video games with Brooks out and Devin Booker lively. The matchup towards the Milwaukee Bucks is affordable as nicely, as Milwaukee has been a middle-of-the-pack defensive unit this season. Green is positioned nicely to eclipse this line.

Donovan Clingan underneath 23.5 factors, rebounds and assists (-108)

This is a troublesome matchup for Clingan. The Charlotte Hornets rank seventh in defensive score over their final 15 video games and have been notably efficient at defending the restricted space, the place Clingan does most of his scoring. The presence of Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III additionally works towards Clingan, as they siphon away each utilization and minutes. Clingan has performed 15 video games with all three lively and has completed underneath this line in 12 of them.

Luka Doncic 35+ factors (+122)

Doncic has scored 35 or extra factors in 23 of his 52 video games this season and has averaged 32.5 PPG. LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight’s recreation towards the Minnesota Timberwolves as a result of a hip/foot damage, and given his age there’s an opportunity he might sit. Even if James performs, this line stays interesting. Doncic has appeared in 11 video games this season with out James with Austin Reaves lively, and he has scored 35 or extra factors in seven of these contests. Doncic is matchup-proof, however the Timberwolves have additionally allowed the eighth-most factors per recreation to level guards during the last 15 video games.

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$8,100+ salaries

Jalen Johnson, PF, Atlanta Hawks ($10,500)

Johnson has scored at the very least 42 fantasy factors in two consecutive video games and has been a double-double and triple-double machine all through the season. He’s averaging 50.7 fantasy factors per recreation and attracts a positive matchup towards the Dallas Mavericks, who’ve allowed the fifth-most fantasy factors per recreation to energy forwards over their previous 30 video games.

Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat ($8,400)

Adebayo has been excellent over his final six video games, he is averaged 48.4 fantasy factors whereas taking part in 34.0 minutes per recreation and contributing throughout practically each statistical class, together with three-pointers. The matchup additionally favors him towards the Washington Wizards, who’ve allowed probably the most fantasy factors per recreation to facilities this season, giving Adebayo a robust likelihood to proceed his current manufacturing.

Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons ($8,200)

Duren has averaged 44.2 fantasy factors over his final 9 video games whereas contributing throughout a number of statistical classes past simply scoring and rebounding. He attracts a positive matchup towards the Brooklyn Nets, who might wrestle along with his bodily presence within the paint. Brooklyn has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to facilities during the last 15 video games and ranks twenty fourth in defensive score throughout that stretch.

$6,100-$8,000 salaries

Tyler Herro, PG/SG, Miami Heat ($8,000)

Herro is wholesome and taking part in at a excessive degree, making him a robust choice for DFS lineups after scoring at the very least 40 fantasy factors in every of his final two video games. The matchup additionally units up nicely, because the Heat face the Washington Wizards in a recreation that includes two groups that rank among the many high six in tempo this season. Washington enters the competition ranked thirtieth in defensive score and has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to taking pictures guards this season, giving Herro an amazing alternative to pile up fantasy manufacturing.

Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF, Philadelphia 76ers ($7,000)

Both Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are presently sidelined, which ought to result in a bigger position within the offense for Oubre regardless of ending with simply 10 fantasy factors in 14 minutes Monday towards the Cavaliers. He confirmed his upside two video games earlier with 39.2 fantasy factors in 36 minutes towards the Atlanta Hawks, and he is in a positive matchup towards the Memphis Grizzlies, who’ve allowed the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to small forwards over their final 30 video games. Increased utilization is probably going in Philadelphia’s present lineup state of affairs, placing Oubre in place for a bounce-back efficiency. He also needs to be on the streaming radar in season-long leagues if obtainable, as he is presently rostered in 51.3% of ESPN leagues.

Jaime Jaquez Jr., SF, Miami Heat ($6,200)

Jaquez has scored at the very least 30 fantasy factors in 5 of his final six video games and has performed 30 or extra minutes in three of these contests. The matchup additionally units up nicely towards the Washington Wizards, who’ve struggled defensively all season and have allowed the second-most fantasy factors per recreation to small forwards. This positions Jaquez as a superb worth play in a positive matchup.

$3,500-$6,000 salaries

Tobias Harris, PF, Detroit Pistons ($5,900)

Harris has been a gentle DFS choice all through the season, he is averaged 25.8 fantasy factors whereas taking part in 28.5 minutes per recreation and contributing throughout a number of statistical classes. The matchup additionally works in his favor towards the Brooklyn Nets, who’ve struggled defensively and have allowed the fourth-most fantasy factors per recreation to energy forwards over their final seven video games.

Pelle Larsson, SG/SF, Miami Heat ($5,500)

Injuries have depleted Miami’s backcourt not too long ago, creating a possibility for Larsson to step into a bigger position. During that stretch, he has averaged 23.1 fantasy factors per recreation and will proceed seeing significant minutes. The matchup can also be favorable towards the Wizards, who’ve struggled defensively and play at one of many quickest paces within the league. That mixture places Larsson able to outperform his wage, making him an interesting worth play on the slate and a possible streamer in deeper codecs, particularly contemplating he is rostered in simply 3.8% of ESPN leagues.

Julian Champagnie, SF, San Antonio Spurs ($4,900)

Champagnie has produced at the very least 22 fantasy factors in 4 consecutive video games, together with video games of 30 or extra through the Spurs’ current four-game profitable streak. San Antonio presently leads the league in offensive score during the last 15 video games, whereas the Celtics rank first in defensive score throughout that very same stretch. Champagnie contributes throughout a number of statistical classes, which helps his outlook in a difficult matchup. Boston has allowed the second-fewest fantasy factors per recreation to facilities this season, that means the protection will seemingly focus closely on Victor Wembanyama within the paint, probably creating further alternatives for Champagnie on the perimeter and in secondary scoring conditions. He’s additionally a viable streaming choice in deeper leagues, as he is presently rostered in simply 13.8% of leagues.

Projections and Injury Reports

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Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers
7 p.m. ET

Line: Grizzlies +3.5 (-118) | 76ers -3.5 (-102)
Money line: Grizzlies +130 | 76ers -155
Total: 227.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: 76ers by 1.9, straight up 56%, 236.5 complete factors.

Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Pistons -15.5 (-112) | Nets +15.5 (-108)
Money line: Pistons -1200 | Nets +750
Total: 217.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 14, straight up 85%, 218.0 complete factors.

Washington Wizards at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Wizards +15.5 (-115) | Heat -15.5 (-105)
Money line: Wizards +700 | Heat -1100
Total: 237.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Heat by 15.3, straight up 87%, 240.7 complete factors.

Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. ET

Line: Mavericks +9.5 (-105) | Hawks -9.5 (-115)
Money line: Mavericks +330 | Hawks -425
Total: 240.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Hawks by 6.8, straight up 70%, 243.2 complete factors.

Toronto Raptors at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. ET

Line: Raptors +5.5 (-115) | Rockets -5.5 (-105)
Money line: Raptors +170 | Rockets -205
Total: 217.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 4.2, straight up 63%, 219.9 complete factors.

Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks
8 p.m. ET

Line: Suns +1.5 (-120) | Bucks -1.5 (EVEN)
Money line: Suns -108 | Bucks -112
Total: 217.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Suns by 0.8, straight up 53%, 221.8 complete factors.

Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs
8 p.m. ET

Line: Celtics +2.5 (-102) | Spurs -2.5 (-118)
Money line: Celtics +124 | Spurs -148
Total: 222.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Spurs by 2.4, straight up 57%, 220.0 complete factors.

Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors
10 p.m. ET

Line: Bulls +6.5 (-115) | Warriors -6.5 (-105)
Money line: Bulls +195 | Warriors -238
Total: 227.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 5.1, straight up 65%, 235.0 complete factors.

Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ET

Line: Hornets -3.5 (-102) | Blazers +3.5 (-118)
Money line: Hornets -155 | Blazers +130
Total: 226.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Hornets by 4.5, straight up 64%, 227.5 complete factors.

Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings
10 p.m. ET

Line: Pacers +2.5 (-102) | Kings -2.5 (-118)
Money line: Pacers +130 | Kings -155
Total: 236.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Kings by 0.2, straight up 51%, 236.6 complete factors.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers
11 p.m. ET

Line: Timberwolves -2.5 (-118) | Lakers +2.5 (-102)
Money line: Timberwolves -142 | Lakers +120
Total: 233.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 1.9, straight up 56%, 232.2 complete factors.