The cheat sheet of the sports network helps you make smart fantasy and betting decisions. NBA game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. The game of the night will be preceded by picks and props. By Jim and Kyle. Marvin Bagley III has stepped up for the Pistons with Jerami Grant out. The Brooklyn team that lacks rim protection could be in for a rude awakening with the 52 points scored by Bagley over the past two games. The Nets will face a double-double threat from their former player. Paul George is set to return to the Clippers lineup tonight after missing 43 games with an elbow injury. George's return isn't likely to change Robert's role very much. The Clippers will need defense against Utah. He has produced seven blocks and four steals over his last three outings and merits interest as a streaming candidate and a target for defensive props. If you need to beef up your defense in head-to-head leagues or simply want to chase steals and/or blocks in the final weeks of a roto format, Mathief Thybulle is your guy. He leads the league in steal percentage. His value as the team's best point-of-attack defender should keep him busy against Jrue Holiday tonight, as foul trouble can get in the way of his minutes at times. He is likely to play a large defensive role against Milwaukee and is also a good target for stock props. Tomas Satoransky checks in at just $4,100 on DraftKings, but there is more upside than meets the eye in a Wizards game. He has at least five dimes in each of Washington's past four victories and is averaging over a steal per game. The Lakers are without James and Davis for tonight's game against the Mavericks. When James and Davis are not on the floor, Monk's usage rate goes up by 3.8%. Monk has scored 46 points in his last two games and is a good streaming option and a good bargain for this five-game slate. The Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Milwaukee Bucks.
7 p.m. ET, Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PAWhat you need to know for Tuesday's slate
Game of the Night
The 76ers are on the line.
Moneyline: 76ers (-125), Bucks (+105)
Total: 228.5 points
BPI Projected Total: 228.5 points
BPI Win%: 76ers (56%)
None of the key players were ruled out.
Milwaukee has gone under the projected point total in three straight games.
The best bet is for Antetokounmpo to score over 47.5 points. There have been big games against the 76ers. In each of the last four seasons he has averaged over 47.5 PAR against the 76ers, and in the last two seasons he has topped that mark in four of five games.
The Chicago Bulls are playing the Washington Wizards.
7 p.m. ET, Capital One Arena, Washington DC
The Bulls are on the line.
Moneyline: Bulls (-160), Wizards (+140)
Total: 223 points
BPI Projected Total: 231 points
BPI Win%: Wizards (55%)
Kyle Kuzma was one of the key players ruled out.
After failing to cover seven of nine games, the Wizards have covered two games in a row and will host a Bulls team that played in New York last night.
Daniel Gafford is a fantasy streamer. With Kyle Kuzma out, Gafford should get more playing time. He has averaged 18.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per 40 minutes. The Bulls are 21st in points allowed per 100 possessions.
The best bet was Tomas Satoransky, who scored over 15 points. Satoransky has replaced Neto in the Wizards starting lineup and has averaged more than 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists per 40 minutes. Over the past two games, Satoransky has averaged 29.5 MPG. The Lakers are the only team that gives more points to point guards than the Bulls.
Kristaps Porzingis is the best bet. Over the past 10 games, Porzingis has averaged 21PPG and 8.5RPG. He could bounce back after a poor shooting performance against the Warriors on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons are playing the Brooklyn Nets.
7 p.m. ET, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
The line is Nets.
Moneyline: Nets (-1000), Pistons (+650)
Total: 229.5 points
BPI Projected Total: 223.5 points
BPI Win%: Nets (77%)
Jerami Grant was one of the key players ruled out.
Nine unders have come through over the past 13 games for the Pistons.
Fantasy Streamer is Andre Drummond. The Nets have been able to get a consistent inside presence with the addition of Drummond. Over the past three games, he has averaged 16 points per game, 10 points per game, and 2.0 points per game.
The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Los Angeles Lakers.
7:30 p.m. ET, American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
The Mavericks are on the line.
Moneyline: Mavericks (-800), Lakers (+550)
Total: 218.5 points
BPI Projected Total: 224 points
BPI Win%: Mavericks (74.4%)
None of the key players were ruled out.
It's doubtful: Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
The Mavericks boast a top 10 defense in terms of efficiency, so it is worth noting that the Lakers have failed to cover each of their past seven games that have gone under the point total.
Fantasy Streamer is Malik Monk. With Anthony Davis doubtful, Monk will become one of the Lakers primary offensive players. Over the past 14 games, he has averaged over 15 points per game, 3.6 points per game, 3.4 points per game, and 3.4 points per game.
Best bet: Russell Westbrook with 33.5 points and assists. As of late, he is producing more. Over the past five games, he has averaged 21.2 PPG, 8.6 APG and 8.0RPG for 37.8PAR. In his last seven games without James, he's averaged 20.3 points, 7.1 assists, and 7.3 boards per game, with a 34.7% shooting percentage.
Under 219 is the best bet. The Lakers are seventh in the NBA in terms of pace of play. The game has the potential to be low scoring if James and Davis sit. Dallas has gone under in nine of their last 13 games against the Lakers.
LA Clippers at Utah Jazz.
10 p.m. ET, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
The line is Clippers (-1).
Moneyline: Clippers (-120), Jazz (+100)
Total: 216 points
BPI Projected Total: 216.5 points
BPI Win%: Jazz (54.6%)
Key players ruled out: Whiteside
Questionable: Paul George.
The Jazz have failed to cover four straight and have seen under tickets cash in 11 of their past 14 games.
Eric Paschall is a fantasy streamer. If Rudy Gobert can't play, Paschall will start at center. With Whiteside ruled out, Paschall will get a lot of minutes. He has averaged 18 points, 5.7 rebound and 2.0 assists per 40 minutes.
1. The Wizards scored 116.4 points.
2. Brooklyn Nets (115.9 points)
3. Dallas Mavericks (115.8 points)
1. The LA Clippers scored 108.6 points.
2. Detroit Pistons (107.8 points)
3. Los Angeles Lakers (108.5 points)
1. The Brooklyn Nets have a high percentage.
2. Dallas Mavericks (74.4%)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (56%)
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