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What you must know for Sunday’s video games
Caris the Creator: The Cavaliers have not had All-Star level guard Darius Garland obtainable because the opener as a consequence of an eye fixed harm. With Garland anticipated to overlook right now’s matchup in opposition to the Knicks, it isn’t onerous to determine the important thing statistical beneficiary of his absence, as Caris LeVert (49% obtainable) simply delivered a 41-point opus in opposition to the Celtics on Friday. Even earlier than breaking out in Boston, LeVert has been superior as a distributor in averaging 6.4 dimes for Cleveland. Past his DFS and redraft worth right now, it is notable that LeVert’s help prop sits at 5.5 on DraftKings, a clip he is surpassed in in 4 of 5 video games this season.
Trey Day: The Pelicans are prone to be with out Brandon Ingram for this afternoon’s tilt with the Clippers as he recovers in concussion protocol. With Ingram’s busy offensive profile off the ground, second-year wing Trey Murphy III (76% obtainable in ESPN leagues) is due for a much bigger offensive position. The sharpshooting wing has made a blistering 61.5% of his 3-point makes an attempt this season, whereas additionally productive on the glass (6.2 RPG) and taking part in passing lanes (1.2 SPG). For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard has once more been dominated out as a consequence of a lingering knee difficulty, whereas Robert Covington is sidelined in well being and security protocols. Norman Powell (78% obtainable) makes for a robust streaming candidate given he lastly broke out of his taking pictures stoop his final outing.
Sunday Streamers: With Devin Vassell anticipated to overlook one other recreation as a consequence of a knee ailment and Josh Primo having simply been launched, the Spurs have already got some depth points on the wing. If Josh Richardson (95% obtainable) can play by a minor again difficulty, he is in a great place as a fantasy contributor in opposition to a Timberwolves tea, he simply tallied a double-double in opposition to final week. Rookie Jeremy Sochan (98%) is one other San Antonio wing to look at. Seeking to the middle place, Phoenix is anticipated to be with out Deandre Ayton for a minimum of every week as a consequence of an ankle harm. Enter Bismack Biyombo (99%), who simply posted a double-double in simply 23 minutes in aid of Ayton on Friday.
Block Social gathering: The Orlando Magic have seen their backcourt decimated by accidents early this season, leaving them to lean into bigger lineup seems. This contains huge man Bol Bol (87% obtainable) beginning in a drubbing of the Hornets on Friday night time. The gifted rim protector has produced a number of blocks in 4 of six appearances this season and is an actual risk to ship his first profession double-double in right now’s matchup with an undersized Dallas rotation.
Touting Tatum: You are not studying this and unaware of how good Jayson Tatum is. He is particular, however you understand that. That is extra in regards to the spot. Washington has allowed a participant to attain a minimum of 25 factors in each recreation this season (every of these gamers taking pictures over 55% from the sector or trying nine-plus free throws in that recreation). The Wizards are a top-option goal within the prop market and within the futures market, how a few take a look at MVP for Tatum earlier than you lose worth (+900)? The numbers look nice early and we all know the wins will likely be there, so leaping in earlier than he actually has an opportunity to go off (November 7-13, every week of video games solely in opposition to bottom-10 defenses) could be a savvy play.
Pile On Pop?: You may by no means forecast extra time, so it is noteworthy that, of their 5 video games ending in regulation, the Timberwolves have seen 4 of 5 video games go beneath the overall. In San Antonio unders this season, the Spurs have out-scored opponents by a complete of 18 factors regardless of proudly owning a cumulative unfold of +22 in these video games. That is the third time this week that these two groups are dealing with off: fade Gregg Popovich in a recreation of changes at your individual danger.
Turning Negatives Into Positives: Let’s not beat across the bush: RJ Barrett‘s soar shot is at present damaged. He has made simply 4 of 28 makes an attempt and even a type of makes comes with an asterisks because it was within the waning moments of a decisive win over the Magic on Monday. Gross. Having stated that, his profession 3P% is north of 35% and trusting that pattern over a chilly week-and-a-half is sensible. On the intense aspect, he’s changing 64.5% of pictures when on the rim this season (up from 59.6% final season). Cleveland has allowed the opposition shoot over 39% from 3-point land within the majority of their video games up to now, so for those who’re seeking to purchase the minor dip on Barrett in DFS contests or the prop markets, this could be a great place to take action.
Cash On The Mavs: Backing a group on a back-to-back is a scary suggestion, however when favored on 0 days relaxation final season, the Mavs have been 5-2 ATS (they have been simply 1-4 ATS when not favored and on no relaxation). Dallas was residence final night time and does not go on the highway once more till every week from Wednesday, so journey fatigue is not a viable excuse and provided that we’re so early within the season, the bodily fatigue is not there but.
— Jim McCormick and Kyle Soppe
Breaking down the slate
New Orleans Pelicans at L.A. Clippers
3:10 p.m. ET, Crypto.com Enviornment, Los Angeles, California
Line: (-2.5)
Cash line: Clippers (-145), Pelicans (+122)
Whole: 224.5 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 227.6 factors
BPI Win%: Clippers (52.0%)
Questionable: Kawhi Leonard, Herbert Jones (knee), Zion Williamson (hip)
Dominated out: Robert Covington (well being and security protocols), Kira Lewis Jr. (knee), Brandon Ingram (concussion),
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Fantasy streamer: Jose Alvarado (obtainable in 94.3% of leagues) has began the final two video games with the Pelicans coping with harm. He has responded with stable, streamable averages of 13.5 PPG (50 FG%, 100 FT%), 3.0 APG, 2.5 3PG, 2.0 RPG and 1.5 SPG in 27.5 MPG. — André Snellings
Greatest wager: Pelicans +2.5. The Pelicans and Clippers are each coping with accidents to main gamers, however the Pelicans have performed higher than anticipated on this circumstance with an upset win over the Mavericks and a aggressive loss at Phoenix whereas the Clippers have struggled to consecutive losses to the Thunder. I search for the Pelicans to proceed to make the most of their depth to play nicely, and if Zion Williamson is ready to go it would be a fair greater enhance for them. — Snellings
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers
6:10 p.m. ET, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Line: Cavaliers (-4.5)
Cash line: Cavaliers (-190), Knicks (+158)
Whole: 222.5 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 223.6 factors
BPI Win%: Cavaliers (68.7%)
Dominated out: Quentin Grimes (foot), Darius Garland (eye)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Greatest wager: Donovan Mitchell over 27.5 factors. Mitchell has been unimaginable all season. With Garland out, Mitchell has a utilization price of 37.9%. He is averaging a whopping 31.0 PPG. Mitchell can be taking pictures practically 48% from the sector and 40% from past the arc, each of that are a career-high tempo. — Eric Moody
Fantasy streamer: Immanuel Quickley (obtainable in 96.4% of leagues) has stepped into the moment offense/sixth man position for the Knicks, and has had spectacular stretches as each a scorer and a distributor. He has scored in double-digits in three of the final 4 video games, and in addition has a minimum of seven assists and 6 rebounds in two of the final 4 video games. — Snellings
Greatest wager: Jalen Brunson over 5.5 assists. Brunson is ready to bounce again after his worst recreation of the season. Jrue Holiday and Javon Carter gave him matches on Friday, resulting in a season-low three assists on the night time. That was the one recreation this season through which Brunson dished fewer than six assists, and on Sunday he ought to return to the 8.5 APG tempo he was on earlier than Friday. — Snellings
Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons
6:10 p.m. ET, Little Caesars Enviornment, Detroit, Michigan
Line: Warriors (-8)
Cash line: Warriors (-345), Pistons (+270)
Whole: 230 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 231.5 factors
BPI Win%: Warriors (67.7%)
Questionable: Jordan Poole (ankle)
Dominated out: Andre Iguodala (hip), Alec Burks (foot)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Fantasy streamer: Moses Moody (obtainable in 99.2% of leagues) is a sneaky play for right now, significantly in DFS leagues the place he must be a min-priced choice. Jordan Poole intends to play right now, however he tweaked his ankle late in extra time yesterday and might be restricted. Klay Thompson has been easing into the season on a minutes restriction, and he is on the second half of his first back-to-back of the season whereas concurrently coming off a season-high 32 minutes on Saturday. And Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) remains to be out, which may all mix for a bigger than typical position for Moody, who has performed nicely in restricted minutes to the tune of 9.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 3PG and 1.0 BPG in solely 18.3 MPG over his final three. — Snellings
Greatest wager: Cade Cunningham over 20.5 factors. Cunningham began the season comparatively slowly from a scoring standpoint, however in his final 4 outings he is averaged 25.5 PPG whereas going over 20.5 factors in three of 4. He is coming off his greatest recreation of the season, scoring 35 factors in opposition to the Hawks, and will likely be dealing with a Warriors protection that simply performed an extra time recreation yesterday and has some older and/or damage legs that should bounce-back rapidly. — Snellings
Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics
6:10 p.m. ET, TD Backyard, Boston, Massachusetts
Line: Celtics (-8.5)
Cash line: Celtics (-365), Wizards (+285)
Whole: 225 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 231.5 factors
BPI Win%: Celtics (76.1%)
Questionable: Malcolm Brogdon (again)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs
7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T Middle, San Antonio, Texas
Line: Timberwolves (-5.5)
Cash line: Timberwolves (-225), Spurs (+185)
Whole: 235.5 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 239.9 factors
BPI Win%: Timberwolves (65.7%)
Questionable: Jordan McLaughlin (heel), Kyle Anderson (again), Josh Richardson (again)
Dominated out: Devin Vassell (knee)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Greatest wager: Over 235.5. As each groups play at a blistering tempo, this recreation might be excessive scoring. The Timberwolves rank 18th in factors scored per 100 possessions, whereas the Spurs rank twelfth. Since San Antonio has been a legal responsibility on protection up to now this season, Minnesota should not have bother scoring on this matchup. The Spurs rank twenty fifth in factors allowed per 100 possessions performed. Take the over. — Moody
Orlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks
7:40 p.m. ET, American Airways Middle, Dallas
Line: Mavericks (-9.5)
Cash line: Mavericks (-480), Magic (+360)
Whole: 217 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 226.4 factors
BPI Win%: Mavericks (87.2%)
Dominated out: Moritz Wagner (foot), Jalen Suggs (ankle), Cole Anthony (indirect), Markelle Fultz (toe), Davis Bertans (knee)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns
9:10 p.m. ET, Footprint Middle, Phoenix
Line: Suns (-12)
Cash line: Suns (-800), Rockets (+550)
Whole: 228.5 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 238.3 factors
BPI Win%: Suns (86.3%)
Questionable: Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle)
Dominated out: Deandre Ayton (ankle)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers
9:40 p.m. ET, Crypto.com Enviornment, Los Angeles
Line: Nuggets (-3.5)
Cash line: Nuggets (-170), Lakers (+143)
Whole: 220.5 factors
BPI Projected Whole: 227.8 factors
BPI Win%: Nuggets (66.2%)
Questionable: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle), Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle), Anthony Davis (again)
Possible: LeBron James (foot)
Be aware: BPI numbers factored in gamers who’re dominated out however assumes questionable gamers will play
Greatest wager: Nikola Jokic over 38.5 factors+rebounds. Attributable to their lack of dimension within the Lakers’ backcourt, opponents are outrebounding them on a nightly foundation. Jokic goes to have a area day with Anthony Davis not 100%. Jokic has reached or exceeded 38 factors+rebounds in 4 of his final 5 video games in opposition to the Lakers. — Moody
Analytics Edge
BPI’s highest projected totals
1. Phoenix Suns (125.4 factors)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves (122.1 factors)
3. Dallas Mavericks (119.4 factors)
BPI’s lowest projected totals
1. Orlando Magic (107.0 factors)
2. Washington Wizards (107.3 factors)
3. New York Knicks (109.2 factors)
BPI high likelihood to win (straight up)
1. Dallas Mavericks (87.2%)
2. Phoenix Suns (86.3%)
3. Boston Celtics (76.1%)
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