ESPN’s daily fantasy basketball cheat sheet serves as your go-to source before setting your lineups for the night’s games. Here, you’ll find our top advice for the evening, including player streaming options and injury reports for each game.
Key Insights for Monday’s NBA Matches
This Monday marks a soft return to the NBA following the All-Star Break, featuring only three games. One of the highlights will be the matchup between the Detroit Pistons, who have the best record in the NBA, and the San Antonio Spurs, currently the second seed in the West. This game serves as a significant benchmark for both teams, promising intense competition.
The second game features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Sacramento Kings. Though both teams are likely headed toward the lottery, such matchups can be thrilling for fantasy and betting enthusiasts due to their close matchups and weak defenses.
The third game has the Houston Rockets hosting the Utah Jazz. While this game carries the potential for a blowout, it’s crucial to remember that teams sometimes underestimate lottery-bound squads, resulting in competitive contests.
Dre’s Fantasy Streaming Picks for the Night
Kyle Filipowski, PF, Jazz (19.6% rostered): Filipowski is likely to start as center with Jusuf Nurkic sidelined due to injury. He has averaged 17.5 PPG and 7.5 RPG with 5.0 blocks and steals in his last two games.
GG Jackson, PF, Grizzlies (16.9% rostered): Jackson has stepped up as an all-around contributor, averaging 16.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 1.7 blocks and steals over the past nine games.
Maxime Raynaud, C, Kings (30.1% rostered): As the starting center for the Kings following Domantas Sabonis‘ injury, Raynaud has consistently performed, averaging a double-double with 14.5 PPG and 10.2 RPG.
Dre’s Favorite Bets for Monday Night
Victor Wembanyama OVER 1.5 3-pointers made (-130): Wembanyama has made at least one 3-pointer in his last seven games, averaging 2.1 each game. While the Pistons excel in guarding against inside scoring, they allow a significant number of 3-pointers to opposing centers.
GG Jackson OVER 15.5 points (-108): Jackson’s scoring has surged recently, with recent performances of 21, 20, and 28 points. The Kings concede the second-most points to power forwards, enhancing Jackson’s scoring opportunities.
