NBA matchups on Monday: Fantasy basketball selections, DFS insights, and wagering advice

ESPN’s daily fantasy basketball cheat sheet serves as your go-to resource prior to finalizing your lineups for the evening’s matchups. Here, you will find our top recommendations for the night, including a list of players available for streaming and injury updates for each game.

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Key information for Monday’s games

Monday features seven games, beginning with an afternoon matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks secured a 20-point victory in their initial encounter this season, which took place on Halloween, prior to their significant trade involving Trae Young. Meanwhile, the Pacers are coming off their most significant win of the season, having triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. This sets the stage for an intriguing contest.

A later afternoon game features the Philadelphia 76ers facing off against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the absence of Joel Embiid and Paul George for the first half of a back-to-back, this matchup is expected to showcase several high-scoring players with significant potential. I anticipate a high-scoring affair, but further details will follow.

The final game of the night takes place in Minnesota, where the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for the second consecutive day. The Warriors claimed victory in the first leg of this back-to-back in a decisive manner, leaving the Timberwolves with a challenging task ahead.

These narratives, along with many others, are set to unfold as the week begins. Let’s explore some fantasy streaming options, betting insights, and daily fantasy prospects worth noting.

Monday’s fantasy stream team

Kelly Oubre Jr., SF/SG, Philadelphia 76ers (rostered in 48.3% of ESPN leagues): Oubre has been a starter for the last four games for the 76ers, averaging 19.8 points per game, 3.0 three-pointers made per game, and 1.5 steals per game during this stretch. With Embiid and George unavailable, he is expected to take on additional offensive duties on Monday.

Toumani Camara, PF/SF, Portland Trail Blazers (49.7% rostered): Camara is known for his 3-and-D capabilities, but he has also demonstrated scoring ability this season. He is currently on a scoring streak, having recorded at least 16 points in three consecutive games, averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 three-pointers made during this period.

Cam Spencer, SG/PG, Memphis Grizzlies (31.1%): Spencer is filling in for Ja Morant and has been a consistent contributor as a starter. In his 11 starts this season, he has averaged 12.3 points and 9.5 assists per game.

Jock Landale, C, Grizzlies (15.7%): Landale is enjoying a standout week. Over his last three games, he has averaged 19.3 points and 10.0 rebounds, achieving double-doubles in two of those contests.

Dre’s top bets for Monday

Jalen Johnson OVER 11.5 rebounds (+102)

This is a favorable bet that Johnson has consistently met in his last three games. He has been on a rebounding surge, securing at least 15 rebounds in three straight games and averaging 16.3 rebounds per game during this stretch. He will be up against a Pacers team that ranks sixth in the NBA for rebounds allowed to opposing power forwards, a team he previously recorded 13 rebounds against in their October matchup.

Tyrese Maxey OVER 6.5 assists (-138)

Maxey has averaged 8.0 assists per game over his last five outings, recording seven or more assists in four of those games. With Embiid and George sidelined, Maxey’s usage is expected to rise, providing him with more opportunities to assist. He has already faced the Hornets this season, where he tallied nine assists.

Jaylen Brown OVER 29.5 points (-108)

Brown has averaged 32.6 points per game in his last five appearances, scoring 30 or more points in four of those games. He will be facing the Trail Blazers for the second time in less than a month, having scored 37 points in their previous encounter. This season, the Trail Blazers allow the 10th-most points in the NBA to opposing small forwards.

Anthony Edwards OVER 29.5 points (-114)

Edwards has scored 30 or more points in three of his last four games, averaging 36.3 points per game during this stretch. This includes his performance on Sunday against the Warriors, where he scored 32 points in 34 minutes. He likely would have played more if the game had not turned into a blowout in the fourth quarter, allowing him to rest alongside the other starters. However, Edwards was scoring effortlessly against the Warriors, so if he maintains this form, he stands a good chance to exceed this total.

Top Daily Fantasy values of the day

$8,100+ salaries

Jaylen Brown, SF, Boston Celtics ($9,700): Brown has surpassed 51 fantasy points in five consecutive games, with a peak of 65 during this span, and in his last matchup against the Trail Blazers, he scored 49.8.

Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves ($9,300): Edwards has exceeded 50 fantasy points in three of his last four games, including the 50.2 he scored against the Warriors yesterday.

$6,100-$8,000 salaries

Donovan Clingan, C, Portland Trail Blazers ($6,600): Clingan has achieved over 39 fantasy points in three of his last four games. When he faced the Celtics last month, he recorded 43 fantasy points.

Cam Spencer SG/PG, Memphis Grizzlies ($6,500): Spencer is starting at point guard in place of the injured Ja Morant. In his last start on Friday, he recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 assists in just 28 minutes.

$5,500-$6,000 salaries

Jock Landale, C, Grizzlies ($5,700): Landale has scored over 30 fantasy points in seven of his last nine games, averaging 36.8 fantasy points in his last three contests.

Projections and injury reports

Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks
1:30 p.m. ET

Line: Pacers +5.5 (-105) | Hawks -5.5 (-115)

Money line: Pacers +185 | Hawks -225
Total: 233.5 (-112 O, -108 U)
BPI Projection: Hawks by 7.6, straight up 70%, 238.7 total points.

Injury Report:

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin, (GTD – Thumb); Quenton Jackson, (GTD – Ankle); Obi Toppin, (OUT – Foot); Tyrese Haliburton, (OFS – Achilles)

Hawks: N’Faly Dante, (OFS – Knee); Kristaps Porzingis, (OUT – Achilles); Zaccharie Risacher, (OUT – Knee)

Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets
3 p.m. ET

Line: 76ers +2.5 (-110) | Hornets -2.5 (-110)
Money line: 76ers +114 | Hornets -135
Total: 228.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Hornets by 0.2, straight up 51%, 230.7 total points.

Injury Report:

76ers: Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee); Paul George, (OUT – Knee); MarJon Beauchamp, (OUT – Ankle)

Hornets: Collin Sexton, (GTD – Hamstring); KJ Simpson, (OUT – Hip); Mason Plumlee, (OUT – Groin)

Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers
7 p.m. ET on Peacock

Line: Magic +6.5 (-118) | Cavaliers -6.5 (-102)
Money line: Magic +205 | Cavaliers -250
Total: 227.5 (-115 O, -105 U)
BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 4.9, straight up 64%, 236.8 total points.

Injury Report:

Magic: Colin Castleton, (OUT – Thumb); Franz Wagner, (OUT – Ankle)

Cavaliers: Darius Garland, (OUT – Toe); Luke Travers, (OUT – Illness); Max Strus, (OUT – Foot)

Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics
8 p.m. ET on Peacock

Line: Blazers +8.5 (-115) | Celtics -8.5 (-105)
Money line: Blazers +245 | Celtics -305
Total: 224.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Celtics by 7.8, straight up 71%, 230.3 total points.

Injury Report:

Blazers: Deni Avdija, (GTD – Back); Robert Williams III, (GTD – Knee); Duop Reath, (OUT – Foot); Blake Wesley, (OUT – Foot); Kris Murray, (OUT – Back); Matisse Thybulle, (OUT – Knee); Scoot Henderson, (OUT – Hamstring); Damian Lillard, (OFS – Achilles)

Celtics: Josh Minott, (GTD – Ankle); Neemias Queta, (GTD – Illness); Jayson Tatum, (OUT – Achilles)

Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls
8 p.m. ET

Line: Lakers -1.5 (-105) | Bulls +1.5 (-115)
Money line: Lakers -118 | Bulls -102
Total: 235.5 (-108 O, -112 U)
BPI Projection: Lakers by 2.7, straight up 58%, 238.0 total points.

Injury Report:

Lakers: Jake LaRavia, (GTD – Quadriceps); Austin Reaves, (OUT – Calf); Adou Thiero, (OUT – Knee)

Bulls: Tre Jones, (OUT – Hamstring); Zach Collins, (OUT – Toe); Noa Essengue, (OFS – Shoulder)

Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets
8 p.m. ET

Line: Grizzlies +10.5 (-118) | Rockets -10.5 (-102)
Money line: Grizzlies +340 | Rockets -440
Total: 224.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Rockets by 10.5, straight up 77%, 228.7 total points.

Injury Report:

Grizzlies: Santi Aldama, (GTD – Knee); Ty Jerome, (OUT – Calf); , (OUT – Calf); Ja Morant, (OUT – Elbow); Scotty Pippen Jr., (OUT – Toe); Zach Edey, (OUT – Ankle)

Rockets: Aaron Holiday, (GTD – Back); Steven Adams, (OUT – Ankle); Fred VanVleet, (OUT – Knee)

Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves
9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock

Line: Warriors +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
Money line: Warriors +225 | Timberwolves -278
Total: 232.5 (-108 O, -112 U)
BPI Projection: Timberwolves by 3.8, straight up 61%, 231.5 total points.

Injury Report:

Warriors: Al Horford, (OUT – Toe); De’Anthony Melton, (OUT – Knee); Seth Curry, (OUT – Back); Jonathan Kuminga, (OUT – Knee); Jimmy Butler III, (OFS – Knee)

Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr., (GTD – Foot)