ESPN’s daily fantasy basketball cheat sheet serves as your resource before finalizing your lineups for the evening’s games. Here, we provide our top recommendations for the night, including player streaming options as well as up-to-date injury reports for each game.
Essential Information for Sunday’s Games
This final Sunday before the All-Star break features four early afternoon games. Fantasy players and bettors need to make timely decisions.
The first game showcases the New York Knicks squaring off against the Boston Celtics in a key Eastern Conference clash that will be broadcast on ABC at 12:30 ET. Despite both teams ranking among the top three in offensive efficiency this season, the projected low point total suggests a more deliberate pace of play, particularly as Boston is last in pace and the Knicks rank 23rd. This might lead you to explore other games for streaming and daily fantasy options.
While Nikola Vucevic joins the Celtics today, Ivica Zubac remains sidelined for the Indiana Pacers as they await his full recovery while also considering lottery implications. Nevertheless, there are still viable streaming options available from the Pacers, which are detailed below.
Top Fantasy Stream Picks for Sunday
Will Riley, SF/SG, Washington Wizards (12.9% rostered): A rising rookie gaining notice, Riley has recently contributed as a scoring option for the Wizards. The team seems intent on prioritizing younger talent while established veterans recuperate. In an up-tempo game against the Miami Heat, who are the league leaders in pace, expect Riley to maintain his scoring output.
Collin Murray-Boyles, PF, Toronto Raptors (20.3%): Essential for rim protection and versatile defense, this rookie’s scoring can fluctuate, but he consistently contributes defensively in most matchups.
Jarace Walker, PF, Indiana Pacers (10.5%): Walker has been effective, scoring double digits in the last eight games and is reliable on the boards. With limited forwards available for the Pacers, he is likely to see significant playing time.
McCormick’s Best Bets for Sunday
Brook Lopez OVER 9.5 points (-117)
Lopez is expected to see increased minutes and opportunities, particularly necessary against a large Minnesota lineup. The Clippers will rely on him for rim protection and rebounding today.
Pascal Siakam OVER 10.5 combined assists and rebounds (-132)
Siakam’s return to Toronto brings more significance as he will frequently be involved in playmaking and will likely secure rebounds against the Raptors’ unconventional lineup.
