The NBA will be off on Tuesday for Christmas Eve, so the Monday slate is jam-packed with 14 games and 28 of the 30 teams in action. This will be a huge day for fantasy hoops contributions towards this week's contests, and on the betting side there is more opportunity today than there will be on any other given day this week.
The full schedule somewhat minimizes the need for fantasy streamers in many cases, because almost every player on every team's roster will be available to play.
With this many games, there are always fun storylines to watch. We could potentially get another Joel Embiid vs Victor Wembanyama matchup; the only time they've met in the NBA, they combined for 103 points and 25 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell gets to face his ex-squad in the Jazz, while RJ Barrett (questionable, illness) returns to New York to face his former Knicks team if he's healthy enough to play.
Let's take a closer look at the matchups for today's action and find some angles of interest.
Monday's Fantasy Stream Team
Dillon Brooks, Houston Rockets (Available in 86.4% of ESPN Leagues)
Brooks is known as a defensive stopper, but he has been producing at both ends of the court of late. He has totaled 53 points in his last two games, and in his last six outings has averaged 18.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.0 3PG and 1.3 SPG.
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks (62.0% available)
Lively has been particularly active on defense and on the glass of late. In seven December games, he is decimal points away from averaging a double-double (9.6 PPG, 9.4 RPG) while notching a combined 2.5 blocks and steals per game as well. Lively has at least two combined blocks and steals in six of those seven games.
Larry Nance Jr., Atlanta Hawks (96.0% available)
Nance has only played in three games since mid-November, but with Onyeka Okongwu sidelined, Nance has stepped up to produce strong numbers. In his last three outings, Nance has averaged 14.7 PPG and 9.0 RPG. He has at least two combined steals and blocks in all three games. For the season, Nance has produced well in all six games in which he has played at least 23 minutes, a mark he is likely to surpass again on Monday.
Dre's best bets for Monday
Odds by ESPN BET
Victor Wembanyama over 23.5 points (-120)
Wembanyama is playing his best ball of the season right now, coming off a historic 30-point, 10-block effort on Saturday. He has averaged 29.0 PPG in his last five games, with at least 25 points scored in four of the five games. The last time Wemby faced Embiid, Embiid gave him 70 points. I look for Wemby to go back at him hard on Monday night.
LaMelo Ball over 29.5 points (-140)
Ball should be fresh for Monday's game. He sat out Friday to manage his calf injury after dropping 34 points in 34 minutes on Thursday. Ball has scored at least 31 points in each of the last six games where he has played at least 30 minutes, averaging 37.7 PPG in those games. On Monday, Ball faces a Rockets squad on the second half of a back-to-back that allows the second-most points in the NBA to opposing point guards (26.6 PPG).
Bucks and Bulls under 231.5 points (-105)
The Bucks have really picked up their defense of late, combining with their opponents to score under 231.5 points in seven straight games. Damian Lillard (calf) is not expected to play, which both strengthens the Bucks' defense and also further limits their offense.
Timberwolves and Hawks under 224.5 points (-110)
The Timberwolves are another squad that has ramped up their defense of late. Outside of getting cooked by the Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks in the trade-revenge game last week, the Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to score under 224.5 points in their other nine most previous games. They've typically been way under 224.5, with an average combined score of 188.4 PPG in those nine games.
Cade Cunningham over 32.5 total points and assists (-120)
Cunningham has become one of the most consistent scorer-distributors in the NBA this season, and has only picked it up of late. He has averaged 25.8 PPG and 12.5 APG during his last six games, with at least 38 total points and assists in five of those six games.
Projections and Injury Reports
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Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets
7 p.m. ET
Line: Rockets -6.5 (-105) | Hornets +6.5 (-115)
Money line: Rockets -245 | Hornets +200
Total: 219.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 2.6, straight up 58%, 217.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Rockets: Tari Eason, (GTD - Lower Leg)
Hornets: Tre Mann, (OUT - Back); Grant Williams, (OUT - Knee); Brandon Miller, (OUT - Ankle)
Rockets projections:
Alperen Sengun, C: 38.5 FPTS (18.7 pts, 9.2 reb, 5.3 ast)
Fred VanVleet, PG: 34.4 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Jalen Green, SG: 31.2 FPTS (19.1 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Jabari Smith Jr., PF/C: 26.4 FPTS (14.2 pts, 6.7 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Dillon Brooks, SG/SF: 25.4 FPTS (14.7 pts, 4.0 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Tari Eason, SF/PF: 23.5 FPTS (10.5 pts, 5.5 reb, 1.3 ast)
Amen Thompson, SG/SF/PF: 20.5 FPTS (10.6 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.2 ast)
Hornets projections:
LaMelo Ball, PG: 46.5 FPTS (28.2 pts, 4.5 reb, 6.1 ast, 4.3 3PM)
Miles Bridges, SF/PF: 28.3 FPTS (16.2 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Cody Martin, SG: 18.8 FPTS (8.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.9 ast)
Vasilije Micic, PG/SG: 17.8 FPTS (9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.2 ast)
Nick Richards, C: 16.7 FPTS (9.0 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.3 blk)
Josh Green, SG/SF: 16.1 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.4 ast)
Tidjane Salaun, PF: 15.7 FPTS (7.9 pts, 4.4 reb, 1.2 ast)
Utah Jazz at Cleveland Cavaliers
7 p.m. ET
Line: Jazz +15.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -15.5 (-110)
Money line: Jazz +800 | Cavaliers -1600
Total: 232.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 15.7, straight up 89%, 236.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Jazz: Taylor Hendricks, (OUT - Lower Leg); John Collins, (GTD - Hip); Keyonte George, (GTD - Ankle)
Cavaliers: Isaac Okoro, (OUT - Shoulder); Sam Merrill, (GTD - Quadriceps); Luke Travers, (OUT - Ankle)
Jazz projections:
Lauri Markkanen, SF/PF: 33.2 FPTS (20.7 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.0 ast, 2.4 3PM)
John Collins, PF/C: 30.6 FPTS (16.6 pts, 8.7 reb, 2.7 ast)
Keyonte George, PG/SG: 29.3 FPTS (16.7 pts, 3.3 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Collin Sexton, PG/SG: 25.0 FPTS (16.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.2 ast)
Jordan Clarkson, SG/SF: 24.6 FPTS (14.9 pts, 3.0 reb, 3.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Walker Kessler, C: 22.3 FPTS (10.5 pts, 10.0 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.7 blk)
Kyle Filipowski, PF: 16.4 FPTS (7.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.4 ast)
Cavaliers projections:
Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG: 41.3 FPTS (22.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 4.7 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Darius Garland, PG: 31.9 FPTS (18.0 pts, 2.6 reb, 5.3 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Evan Mobley, PF/C: 29.6 FPTS (16.5 pts, 8.2 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.2 blk)
Jarrett Allen, C: 26.4 FPTS (13.0 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
Caris LeVert, SG/SF: 22.1 FPTS (11.7 pts, 2.4 reb, 3.4 ast)
Max Strus, SG/SF: 21.1 FPTS (10.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Dean Wade, PF: 17.2 FPTS (6.7 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.2 ast)
Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic
7 p.m. ET
Line: Celtics -10.5 (-105) | Magic +10.5 (-115)
Money line: Celtics -550 | Magic +380
Total: 214.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 11, straight up 81%, 214.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Celtics: Sam Hauser, (GTD - Back)
Magic: Franz Wagner, (OUT - Oblique); Moritz Wagner, (OUT - Knee); Gary Harris, (GTD - Hamstring); Jalen Suggs, (GTD - Ankle); Mac McClung, (OUT - Leg); Paolo Banchero, (OUT - Oblique)
Celtics projections:
Jayson Tatum, SF/PF: 52.4 FPTS (28.9 pts, 9.2 reb, 6.3 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Jaylen Brown, SG/SF: 40.8 FPTS (23.1 pts, 5.6 reb, 5.2 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Derrick White, PG/SG: 31.7 FPTS (14.9 pts, 4.6 reb, 4.4 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Payton Pritchard, PG: 28.1 FPTS (12.8 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.9 3PM)
Kristaps Porzingis, PF/C: 26.5 FPTS (15.5 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 3PM, 1.3 blk)
Jrue Holiday, PG/SG: 24.8 FPTS (11.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 3.5 ast)
Al Horford, PF/C: 18.0 FPTS (7.4 pts, 4.5 reb, 2.0 ast)
Magic projections:
Jalen Suggs, PG/SG: 25.0 FPTS (13.0 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.4 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Goga Bitadze, C: 22.9 FPTS (8.8 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.7 blk)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG/SF: 20.9 FPTS (10.9 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Wendell Carter Jr., C: 20.2 FPTS (8.4 pts, 6.7 reb, 2.2 ast)
Tristan da Silva, SF: 17.2 FPTS (9.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.5 ast)
Cole Anthony, PG: 16.3 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.9 ast)
Jonathan Isaac, PF: 15.2 FPTS (7.0 pts, 4.8 reb, 0.9 ast)
San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers
7 p.m. ET
Line: Spurs +5.5 (-110) | 76ers -5.5 (-110)
Money line: Spurs +185 | 76ers -225
Total: 216.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: 76ers by 2.8, straight up 59%, 220.3 total points.
Injury Report:
Spurs: None reported
76ers: Jared McCain, (OUT - Knee); Ricky Council IV, (GTD - Knee); Eric Gordon, (OUT - Mouth)
Spurs projections:
Victor Wembanyama, C: 45.4 FPTS (27.1 pts, 9.6 reb, 3.8 ast, 3.1 3PM, 2.8 blk)
Chris Paul, PG: 27.6 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.5 ast)
Jeremy Sochan, PF: 25.0 FPTS (11.9 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.7 ast)
Devin Vassell, SG/SF: 23.0 FPTS (13.6 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Stephon Castle, PG/SG: 18.6 FPTS (9.8 pts, 2.1 reb, 3.1 ast)
Julian Champagnie, SF: 18.6 FPTS (9.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.1 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Keldon Johnson, SF/PF: 17.5 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.7 ast)
76ers projections:
Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG: 43.5 FPTS (25.3 pts, 3.4 reb, 5.6 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Joel Embiid, C: 37.5 FPTS (23.6 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.2 ast)
Paul George, SF/PF: 33.6 FPTS (17.1 pts, 5.4 reb, 4.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Kelly Oubre Jr., SG/SF: 27.3 FPTS (15.0 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Andre Drummond, C: 17.9 FPTS (8.7 pts, 7.1 reb, 1.0 ast)
Caleb Martin, SG/SF: 16.5 FPTS (8.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.2 ast)
KJ Martin, SF: 12.7 FPTS (7.3 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.1 ast)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Timberwolves -3.5 (-115) | Hawks +3.5 (-105)
Money line: Timberwolves -160 | Hawks +135
Total: 224.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 1.6, straight up 55%, 227.0 total points.
Injury Report:
Timberwolves: Daishen Nix, (GTD - Ankle); Joe Ingles, (OUT - Calf); Luka Garza, (OUT - Ankle)
Hawks: Kobe Bufkin, (OUT - Shoulder); Bogdan Bogdanovic, (GTD - Lower Leg); Trae Young, (GTD - Heel); Cody Zeller, (OUT - Personal); Onyeka Okongwu, (OUT - Knee)
Timberwolves projections:
Anthony Edwards, SG/SF: 42.0 FPTS (24.9 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.4 ast, 3.4 3PM)
Julius Randle, PF: 33.4 FPTS (20.6 pts, 6.3 reb, 4.1 ast)
Rudy Gobert, C: 26.8 FPTS (12.2 pts, 10.5 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.4 blk)
Jaden McDaniels, SF: 23.5 FPTS (11.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
Donte DiVincenzo, SG: 22.0 FPTS (9.8 pts, 2.6 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Mike Conley, PG: 21.8 FPTS (8.3 pts, 2.5 reb, 4.0 ast)
Naz Reid, PF/C: 18.9 FPTS (10.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.5 ast)
Hawks projections:
Trae Young, PG: 42.6 FPTS (21.2 pts, 3.8 reb, 8.8 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Jalen Johnson, PF: 39.2 FPTS (18.3 pts, 10.0 reb, 5.7 ast)
Dyson Daniels, PG/SG: 25.6 FPTS (11.0 pts, 4.9 reb, 3.4 ast)
De'Andre Hunter, SF/PF: 24.2 FPTS (16.1 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.2 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG/SF: 20.8 FPTS (11.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Clint Capela, C: 20.6 FPTS (9.3 pts, 8.2 reb, 1.3 ast)
Larry Nance Jr., PF/C: 17.3 FPTS (7.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 1.8 ast)
Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Nets +10.5 (-110) | Heat -10.5 (-110)
Money line: Nets +380 | Heat -550
Total: 213.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Heat by 4.6, straight up 65%, 217.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Nets: Dorian Finney-Smith, (GTD - Calf); Cam Thomas, (OUT - Hamstring); Trendon Watford, (OUT - Hamstring); Ziaire Williams, (OUT - Knee); Bojan Bogdanovic, (OUT - Foot)
Heat: Jimmy Butler, (GTD - Illness); Kevin Love, (GTD - Personal); Josh Richardson, (OUT - Heel)
Nets projections:
Cameron Johnson, SF/PF: 32.3 FPTS (18.5 pts, 4.7 reb, 3.4 ast, 3.0 3PM)
Dennis Schroder, PG: 30.9 FPTS (15.9 pts, 2.7 reb, 6.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Ben Simmons, PG/PF: 22.8 FPTS (7.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 5.2 ast)
Nic Claxton, C: 21.1 FPTS (9.7 pts, 7.6 reb, 1.7 ast)
Dorian Finney-Smith, SF/PF: 19.9 FPTS (9.8 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Keon Johnson, SG: 19.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 1.3 ast)
Jalen Wilson, PF: 18.0 FPTS (9.5 pts, 3.2 reb, 1.9 ast)
Heat projections:
Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 41.5 FPTS (24.1 pts, 5.7 reb, 5.3 ast, 3.6 3PM)
Bam Adebayo, C: 41.2 FPTS (19.7 pts, 10.7 reb, 4.8 ast)
Jimmy Butler, SG/SF/PF: 35.5 FPTS (19.7 pts, 6.0 reb, 4.8 ast)
Terry Rozier, PG/SG: 23.3 FPTS (13.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.6 ast)
Duncan Robinson, SF: 18.9 FPTS (10.1 pts, 2.1 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Dru Smith, PG: 15.2 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.5 ast)
Jaime Jaquez Jr., SG/SF: 14.8 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.9 reb, 1.9 ast)
Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: Raptors +13.5 (-110) | Knicks -13.5 (-110)
Money line: Raptors +600 | Knicks -1000
Total: 226.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Knicks by 12.7, straight up 85%, 229.2 total points.
Injury Report:
Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, (OUT - Elbow); Bruce Brown, (GTD - Knee); Jakob Poeltl, (GTD - Groin); RJ Barrett, (GTD - Illness)
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson, (OUT - Ankle); Kevin McCullar Jr., (OUT - Knee)
Raptors projections:
Scottie Barnes, SG/SF/PF: 40.2 FPTS (19.7 pts, 8.3 reb, 6.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
RJ Barrett, SG/SF/PF: 37.6 FPTS (22.2 pts, 6.1 reb, 5.9 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Jakob Poeltl, C: 26.3 FPTS (12.5 pts, 8.5 reb, 2.7 ast)
Gradey Dick, SG/SF: 24.3 FPTS (14.7 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.3 3PM)
Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF: 20.1 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.8 ast)
Ja'Kobe Walter, SG: 17.6 FPTS (9.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.1 ast)
Bruce Brown, SG/SF: 17.2 FPTS (9.2 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.1 ast)
Knicks projections:
Jalen Brunson, PG: 44.0 FPTS (27.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 7.0 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C: 39.6 FPTS (21.6 pts, 11.2 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Josh Hart, SG/SF: 34.2 FPTS (14.1 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.5 ast)
Mikal Bridges, SG/SF: 33.2 FPTS (19.6 pts, 2.8 reb, 3.8 ast, 2.5 3PM)
OG Anunoby, SF/PF: 29.5 FPTS (15.8 pts, 4.1 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Miles McBride, PG: 19.2 FPTS (8.6 pts, 1.7 reb, 3.1 ast)
Cameron Payne, PG/SG: 16.2 FPTS (7.5 pts, 1.1 reb, 3.0 ast)
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls
8 p.m. ET
Line: Bucks -2.5 (-105) | Bulls +2.5 (-115)
Money line: Bucks -125 | Bulls +105
Total: 230.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Bulls by 3.4, straight up 61%, 236.7 total points.
Injury Report:
Bucks: Chris Livingston, (GTD - Illness); Damian Lillard, (GTD - Calf); Giannis Antetokounmpo, (GTD - Back); Khris Middleton, (GTD - Ankle)
Bulls: Torrey Craig, (GTD - Achilles)
Bucks projections:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF/C: 45.2 FPTS (29.6 pts, 10.2 reb, 5.7 ast, 1.5 blk)
Damian Lillard, PG: 45.0 FPTS (25.3 pts, 4.1 reb, 7.3 ast, 3.3 3PM)
Bobby Portis, PF: 29.2 FPTS (14.4 pts, 7.5 reb, 2.6 ast)
Brook Lopez, C: 22.1 FPTS (12.0 pts, 4.6 reb, 1.4 ast, 1.8 3PM, 2.0 blk)
Khris Middleton, SF: 21.5 FPTS (11.0 pts, 3.1 reb, 3.5 ast)
Gary Trent Jr., SG: 18.0 FPTS (10.3 pts, 1.9 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)
AJ Green, SG: 15.3 FPTS (7.2 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Bulls projections:
Nikola Vucevic, C: 34.2 FPTS (18.6 pts, 8.9 reb, 3.3 ast)
Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 31.9 FPTS (19.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.1 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Coby White, PG/SG: 30.4 FPTS (17.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.6 3PM)
Ayo Dosunmu, SG: 27.0 FPTS (13.6 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.5 ast)
Josh Giddey, PG/SG/PF: 25.6 FPTS (11.4 pts, 5.2 reb, 4.9 ast)
Patrick Williams, PF: 17.9 FPTS (9.1 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.1 ast)
Talen Horton-Tucker, SG/SF: 16.3 FPTS (8.8 pts, 2.0 reb, 2.5 ast)
LA Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies
8 p.m. ET
Line: Clippers +5.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -5.5 (-110)
Money line: Clippers +180 | Grizzlies -215
Total: 229.5 (-105 O, -115 U)
BPI Projection: Grizzlies by 6.9, straight up 72%, 229.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Clippers: P.J. Tucker, (OUT - Not Injury Related); Kawhi Leonard, (OUT - Knee); Kobe Brown, (OUT - Back); Terance Mann, (OUT - Finger)
Grizzlies: Vince Williams Jr., (OUT - Ankle); GG Jackson II, (OUT - Foot); Jay Huff, (OUT - Ankle); Marcus Smart, (OUT - Finger)
Clippers projections:
James Harden, PG/SG: 38.9 FPTS (19.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 7.2 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Norman Powell, SG/SF: 33.4 FPTS (20.5 pts, 3.5 reb, 3.3 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Ivica Zubac, C: 31.1 FPTS (14.4 pts, 12.4 reb, 2.9 ast)
Kris Dunn, PG: 20.9 FPTS (8.0 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.8 ast)
Kevin Porter Jr., SG: 19.2 FPTS (9.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.7 ast)
Derrick Jones Jr., SF: 16.1 FPTS (8.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.3 ast)
Amir Coffey, SG: 15.4 FPTS (8.3 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.6 ast)
Grizzlies projections:
Desmond Bane, SG/SF: 30.2 FPTS (14.7 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.3 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Ja Morant, PG: 29.5 FPTS (17.2 pts, 3.7 reb, 5.3 ast)
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C: 29.5 FPTS (18.3 pts, 5.4 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.5 blk)
Santi Aldama, SF/PF/C: 22.8 FPTS (9.9 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.6 ast)
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG/SG: 22.5 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.2 reb, 4.1 ast)
Brandon Clarke, PF: 18.4 FPTS (9.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.3 ast)
Jaylen Wells, SG: 18.1 FPTS (10.3 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder
8 p.m. ET
Line: Wizards +18.5 (-115) | Thunder -18.5 (-105)
Money line: Wizards +1200 | Thunder -3000
Total: 226.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Thunder by 16.4, straight up 90%, 227.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Wizards: Saddiq Bey, (OUT - Knee); Bilal Coulibaly, (GTD - Groin); Kyle Kuzma, (OUT - Ribs)
Thunder: Chet Holmgren, (OUT - Hip); Nikola Topic, (OUT - Knee)
Wizards projections:
Jordan Poole, PG/SG: 34.7 FPTS (20.2 pts, 2.9 reb, 5.1 ast, 2.8 3PM)
Bilal Coulibaly, SG/SF: 26.7 FPTS (12.7 pts, 5.5 reb, 3.8 ast)
Alexandre Sarr, PF/C: 21.8 FPTS (10.7 pts, 6.5 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.4 blk)
Justin Champagnie, SF: 21.3 FPTS (8.8 pts, 6.6 reb, 1.5 ast)
Carlton Carrington, PG/SG: 19.9 FPTS (9.2 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.1 ast)
Malcolm Brogdon, PG/SG: 19.7 FPTS (11.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.5 ast)
Jonas Valanciunas, C: 17.7 FPTS (8.7 pts, 6.4 reb, 2.1 ast)
Thunder projections:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG: 53.9 FPTS (31.7 pts, 5.6 reb, 6.1 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jalen Williams, SF/PF/C: 42.9 FPTS (22.4 pts, 6.2 reb, 5.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Isaiah Hartenstein, C: 25.0 FPTS (5.0 pts, 13.5 reb, 3.6 ast)
Luguentz Dort, SG/SF: 21.8 FPTS (10.1 pts, 4.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Alex Caruso, PG/SG: 19.0 FPTS (6.8 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.5 ast)
Cason Wallace, SG: 17.9 FPTS (6.9 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.1 ast)
Isaiah Joe, SG: 14.1 FPTS (7.0 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.5 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks
8:30 p.m. ET
Line: Blazers +10.5 (-105) | Mavericks -10.5 (-115)
Money line: Blazers +425 | Mavericks -650
Total: 229.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Mavericks by 8.8, straight up 76%, 229.4 total points.
Injury Report:
Blazers: Matisse Thybulle, (OUT - Ankle); Dalano Banton, (GTD - Hip)
Mavericks: Dante Exum, (OUT - Wrist); Luka Doncic, (GTD - Heel); Brandon Williams, (OUT - Thumb); Jaden Hardy, (OUT - Ankle)
Blazers projections:
Anfernee Simons, PG/SG: 33.7 FPTS (19.7 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.9 ast, 2.7 3PM)
Deandre Ayton, C: 28.6 FPTS (15.0 pts, 8.9 reb, 1.7 ast)
Jerami Grant, PF: 28.2 FPTS (17.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Shaedon Sharpe, SG/SF: 26.7 FPTS (17.8 pts, 3.3 reb, 2.6 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Toumani Camara, SF/PF: 22.7 FPTS (10.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.6 ast)
Deni Avdija, SF/PF: 21.1 FPTS (11.8 pts, 4.4 reb, 2.5 ast)
Scoot Henderson, PG: 17.1 FPTS (9.9 pts, 1.9 reb, 3.1 ast)
Mavericks projections:
Luka Doncic, PG: 55.5 FPTS (30.2 pts, 7.9 reb, 7.4 ast, 3.7 3PM)
Kyrie Irving, PG/SG: 40.2 FPTS (22.4 pts, 4.1 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.5 3PM)
P.J. Washington, PF: 27.2 FPTS (12.7 pts, 7.2 reb, 2.7 ast)
Spencer Dinwiddie, PG/SG: 21.5 FPTS (10.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.4 ast)
Dereck Lively II, C: 20.7 FPTS (9.1 pts, 7.7 reb, 2.6 ast, 1.7 blk)
Klay Thompson, SG/SF: 18.2 FPTS (8.9 pts, 3.0 reb, 1.9 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Naji Marshall, SF/PF: 16.6 FPTS (9.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.8 ast)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets
10 p.m. ET
Line: Suns +4.5 (-110) | Nuggets -4.5 (-110)
Money line: Suns +155 | Nuggets -185
Total: 230.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Nuggets by 5.9, straight up 69%, 237.6 total points.
Injury Report:
Suns: Bol Bol, (OUT - Knee); Collin Gillespie, (OUT - Ankle); Devin Booker, (OUT - Groin); Grayson Allen, (OUT - Concussion)
Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar, (OUT - Knee); DaRon Holmes II, (OUT - Achilles)
Suns projections:
Kevin Durant, PF: 42.1 FPTS (28.2 pts, 6.7 reb, 4.6 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Tyus Jones, PG: 31.9 FPTS (14.3 pts, 2.5 reb, 6.0 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Bradley Beal, SG/SF: 31.2 FPTS (19.4 pts, 4.3 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Jusuf Nurkic, C: 24.2 FPTS (11.4 pts, 9.8 reb, 1.5 ast)
Royce O'Neale, SF: 23.0 FPTS (9.8 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Mason Plumlee, C: 17.1 FPTS (6.2 pts, 7.1 reb, 2.1 ast)
Oso Ighodaro, C/PF: 14.2 FPTS (5.9 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.4 ast)
Nuggets projections:
Nikola Jokic, C: 59.0 FPTS (29.5 pts, 13.0 reb, 7.8 ast, 1.8 3PM)
Jamal Murray, PG: 45.1 FPTS (23.6 pts, 4.8 reb, 6.5 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Russell Westbrook, PG: 31.3 FPTS (14.6 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.1 ast)
Michael Porter Jr., SF: 29.3 FPTS (15.3 pts, 6.5 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.1 3PM)
Christian Braun, SG: 25.4 FPTS (13.0 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.3 ast)
Aaron Gordon, PF: 24.6 FPTS (13.0 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.9 ast)
Julian Strawther, SF: 16.2 FPTS (8.8 pts, 2.0 reb, 1.8 ast)
Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors
10 p.m. ET
Line: Pacers +5.5 (-105) | Warriors -5.5 (-115)
Money line: Pacers +180 | Warriors -215
Total: 228.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Warriors by 5.3, straight up 67%, 234.9 total points.
Injury Report:
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson, (OUT - Achilles); James Wiseman, (OUT - Achilles); Aaron Nesmith, (OUT - Ankle)
Warriors: De'Anthony Melton, (OUT - Knee); Draymond Green, (GTD - Ankle); Moses Moody, (GTD - Knee)
Pacers projections:
Tyrese Haliburton, PG/SG: 39.6 FPTS (18.9 pts, 3.2 reb, 7.7 ast, 3.1 3PM)
Pascal Siakam, PF: 36.8 FPTS (21.1 pts, 7.3 reb, 3.6 ast)
Bennedict Mathurin, SG/SF: 24.8 FPTS (15.2 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.4 ast)
Myles Turner, C: 24.0 FPTS (14.1 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.7 blk)
Andrew Nembhard, PG/SG: 21.8 FPTS (10.4 pts, 2.3 reb, 4.5 ast)
T.J. McConnell, PG: 21.5 FPTS (10.4 pts, 2.3 reb, 3.7 ast)
Obi Toppin, PF: 19.2 FPTS (9.5 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.0 ast)
Warriors projections:
Stephen Curry, PG: 40.7 FPTS (22.6 pts, 5.0 reb, 6.2 ast, 3.8 3PM)
Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 25.4 FPTS (15.9 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.9 3PM)
Jonathan Kuminga, PF: 22.6 FPTS (15.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 1.9 ast)
Draymond Green, PF/C: 21.5 FPTS (8.8 pts, 4.6 reb, 4.6 ast)
Brandin Podziemski, PG/SG: 18.0 FPTS (8.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 2.6 ast)
Buddy Hield, SG/SF: 17.7 FPTS (10.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 2.4 3PM)
Kevon Looney, C: 14.4 FPTS (5.7 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.7 ast)
Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET
Line: Pistons +5.5 (-105) | Lakers -5.5 (-115)
Money line: Pistons +185 | Lakers -225
Total: 224.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 0.5, straight up 52%, 225.5 total points.
Injury Report:
Pistons: Isaiah Stewart, (OUT - Knee)
Lakers: Jarred Vanderbilt, (OUT - Foot); Anthony Davis, (GTD - Elbow); LeBron James, (GTD - Foot); Christian Wood, (OUT - Knee); Jalen Hood-Schifino, (OUT - Hamstring); Jaxson Hayes, (OUT - Ankle)
Pistons projections:
Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 46.3 FPTS (25.7 pts, 6.5 reb, 8.5 ast, 2.2 3PM)
Jaden Ivey, PG/SG: 26.9 FPTS (15.8 pts, 3.9 reb, 4.1 ast)
Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 23.9 FPTS (12.2 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.4 ast)
Jalen Duren, C: 23.0 FPTS (11.4 pts, 9.2 reb, 2.2 ast)
Malik Beasley, SG: 23.0 FPTS (12.6 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.1 ast, 3.2 3PM)
Ausar Thompson, SF/PF: 15.9 FPTS (7.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.3 ast)
Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 15.0 FPTS (8.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.4 ast)
Lakers projections:
LeBron James, SF/PF: 43.3 FPTS (23.6 pts, 7.5 reb, 7.4 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Anthony Davis, PF/C: 42.9 FPTS (24.1 pts, 11.7 reb, 3.7 ast, 2.2 blk)
Austin Reaves, SG/SF: 31.9 FPTS (16.5 pts, 3.4 reb, 5.0 ast, 2.5 3PM)
Rui Hachimura, SF/PF: 25.9 FPTS (14.0 pts, 5.6 reb, 1.9 ast)
D'Angelo Russell, PG/SG: 24.1 FPTS (12.3 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
Dalton Knecht, SG/SF: 15.0 FPTS (8.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.1 ast)
Max Christie, SG: 13.7 FPTS (6.9 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.5 ast)