There are nine games across today’s NBA slate.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, there are three double-digit favorites: the Cavaliers (-11.5) over the Trail Blazers, the Pacers (-10.5) over the Bulls, and the Thunder (-13) over the Spurs. The Celtics-Nuggets matchup is already underway and the other five remaining matchups each hold single-digit spreads: Knicks (-6.5) vs. Heat, Magic (-7) vs. Raptors, Pelicans (-7.5) vs. Jazz, Clippers (-3.5) vs. Lakers, and Suns (-1.5) vs. Timberwolves.
The Spurs are the only team playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
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PG/SG Cole Anthony ($5,300), Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
The Magic have been starved for perimeter shooting all season with the team connecting on just 30.5% of their three-point attempts. This is the worst perimeter shooting by a team since the Timberwolves in 2012-13 who also shot 30.5% from the perimeter. Cole Anthony has been a part of this solution and has been especially hot of late. The North Carolina product has shot 54.4% on three-pointers over his past 15 home games and will be facing a Raptors team that has played at the fourth-fastest tempo over the past 10 games. Anthony is averaging a career-low 19.4 fantasy points per game but has eclipsed this in seven of his last 10 games and will continue to see additional opportunities following Jalen Suggs’ injury. Expect a strong performance tonight and for him to outperform his price point against their youthful opponent.
SG/SF Terrence Shannon Jr. ($3,900), Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns
Minnesota selected Terrence Shannon Jr with the 27th pick and have begun to unleash his talents on the floor. He averages just 12.0 minutes per game and produces 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Over his last 11 games, however, Shannon Jr. has averaged 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 24.7 minutes per game. He has recorded 30+ fantasy points in three straight games and with Anthony Edwards questionable for tonight’s game don’t be shocked if his opportunity expands even further. Phoenix has a laundry list of issues and has lost 10 of its last 13, but defensive issues sit at the forefront of the discussion. Look for Shannon Jr. to make the most of his on-ball opportunities and have a productive performance tonight.
C Jaxson Hayes ($4,200), Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
There has been plenty made about the rescinded trade centered around Mark Williams. But the bottom line is the Lakers are left with what they have at the big man position and must figure things out from here. Jaxson Hayes headlines this list of production and is averaging just 6.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across his 18.5 minutes of play. His outlook greatly changed at the trade deadline and Hayes is playing some of his best basketball. While he is averaging 15.9 fantasy points per game this season, he has tallied 20+ in six of his last 10. Assuming one or both of Luka Doncic and LeBron James are able to suit up, the lob opportunities will be available for Hayes. He will not blow you away with talent, but his role in the offense is clear, and getting a starting center at this price point is great value.
