Introduction to Tuesday’s Games
The NBA features six games on Tuesday’s slate, and several big names will be on the sidelines, including Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero, Trae Young, and Ja Morant. It’s possible that Cade Cunningham returns from a three-game absence due to a left hip contusion, so keep an eye out for updates on his availability leading up to tip-off.
Top Streamers for Tuesday
In what figures to be a solid matchup, the Golden State Warriors, winners of three straight, are traveling to Orlando to face the Magic. Stephen Curry has scored at least 46 points in two of his last three games, while Moses Moody is coming off a career-high 32 points against New Orleans. Here are some top streamers for Tuesday:
- Daniss Jenkins, PG, Detroit Pistons: Jenkins has played a vital role for the Pistons since entering the rotation after Cade Cunningham’s injury. He’s logged at least 33 minutes and topped 40 fantasy points in four straight games, including a 55-point outing.
- Luke Kornet, C, San Antonio Spurs: Wembanyama was held out of Sunday’s game due to a calf injury, which allowed Kornet to make his first start of the season. He delivered 38 fantasy points in 28 minutes and remains a reliable source of points, rebounds, and blocks.
- Tristan da Silva, SF, Orlando Magic: Da Silva has made the most of his return to the Magic’s starting lineup while Paolo Banchero recovers from a groin injury. He’s played at least 32 minutes and posted 37 or more fantasy points in back-to-back games.
Best Bets for Tuesday
Here are some of the best bets for Tuesday:
- De’Aaron Fox over 34.5 points and assists: Fox has cleared this line in just one of five games this season after dealing with a preseason hamstring injury. But he’s trending up at the right time for the Spurs, who will be without Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
- Isaiah Collier over 6.5 assists: Collier has cleared this line in four of his last five games. He’s averaged an impressive 15.2 potential assists in 26.1 minutes per game this season.
- Devin Booker over 29.5 points: Booker has cleared this line in seven of 14 games and has averaged 19.8 FGA on 49% shooting in 35.8 MPG. With Grayson Allen and Jalen Green out, his usage should rise even more.
Projections and Injury Reports
Here are the projections and injury reports for each game:
- Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic: The Warriors are favored by 3.5 points, with a total of 223.5. The Magic’s Paolo Banchero is out with a groin injury, while the Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga is out with a knee injury.
- Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets: The Celtics are favored by 11.5 points, with a total of 222.5. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is out with an Achilles injury, while the Nets’ Cam Thomas is out with a hamstring injury.
- Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks are favored by 1.5 points, with a total of 229.5. The Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is questionable with a hip injury, while the Hawks’ Trae Young is out with a knee injury.
- Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs are favored by 6.5 points, with a total of 233.5. The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is out with a calf injury, while the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is out with a calf injury.
- Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers: The Lakers are favored by 12.5 points, with a total of 239.5. The Jazz’s Walker Kessler is out with a shoulder injury, while the Lakers’ LeBron James is questionable with a back injury.
- Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers: The Trail Blazers are favored by 2.5 points, with a total of 236.5. The Suns’ Grayson Allen is out with a quadriceps injury, while the Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard is out with an Achilles injury.
Conclusion
Tuesday’s NBA slate features several exciting matchups, with plenty of opportunities for fantasy streaming and betting. Be sure to keep an eye on the injury reports and projections to make the most of your fantasy lineups and bets. With several big names on the sidelines, there are plenty of opportunities for lesser-known players to step up and make a big impact.
