Eric Moody breaks down Wednesday's NBA play-in tournament games and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
ESPN 's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players to consider for DFS, best bets, as well as game-by-game injury reports.in a must-win scenario at Intuit Dome. Golden State limps into the postseason dealing with key injuries, including season-ending losses toonly just recently returned after missing 27 games. Despite the setbacks, Curry's presence gives the Warriors a chance, and they'll rely on veteran leadership and contributions from newcomers like trade-deadline acquisition
The Clippers, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after authoring one of the most surprising turnarounds in the league. After starting the season 6-21, Los Angeles rallied to finish 42-40 behind the steady play ofadded another dynamic playmaker, and the Clippers have continued to trend upward, entering the play-in as the more consistent team. This matchup carries added intrigue as a clash between resilience and resurgence. The Clippers won the regular-season series 3-1 and have been more efficient offensively, but the postseason spotlight sets the stage for a potential final showdown between Curry and Leonard. Ultimately, the game could come down to health and execution, with Golden State leaning on experience while Los Angeles looks to complete its improbable run. The winner goes on to face thein a play-in on the Eastern Conference side to open the night's action. The winner advances to the playoffs, while the loser will take on the
will command a great deal of defensive attention from the 76ers, and rightfully so, but there is value in a role player like Carter. He's the best center the Magic have and should see ample minutes. Carter is versatile enough to exploit this matchup against, particularly if they play drop coverage, giving him space to operate in the midrange. He has cleared this line in three of his last five games and in 24 of the 38 games this season in which he's played at least 30 minutes.
Green is one of the league's most polarizing figures, embodying a 'love or hate' dichotomy that he openly embraces. If the Warriors want to be competitive in this game, they'll need Green on the court. The rapport between Green and Curry is undeniable, and I expect Green to look for Curry early and often, regardless of shot quality. Green has had at least six rebounds and seven assists in 13 of 19 games this season when he has played at least 28 minutes with Curry in the lineup.
In a win-or-go-home scenario, Golden State will lean heavily on Curry as he works his way back from a knee injury. Curry finished with 40.5 fantasy points against the Clippers on April 12 and had 48.5 fantasy points against them on Jan. 5. He has posted a 32.8% usage rate this season.
Banchero is at a slight discount, and DFS players should take advantage. He has scored at least 40 fantasy points in four of his last five games, including two with 53 or more. Banchero is the engine that drives the Magic's offense. The 76ers have allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to power forwards over the last 30 games. Banchero had 53.7 fantasy points against Philadelphia back in October.
Garland's workload has been managed due to a left toe injury, but he has been productive when on the court. He has scored at least 33 fantasy points in five of his last seven games. Garland has been a bright spot for the Clippers and looks like a key piece moving forward. He can further solidify his role with a strong performance in the play-in tournament and beyond. Garland and Leonard should be leaned on heavily in this matchup.
Given the stakes in Wednesday night's game, there shouldn't be a minutes restriction for Porzingis. He has averaged 34.4 fantasy points per game over his last seven games. When he's at his best, Porzingis presents a clear height and size mismatch against the Clippers. That's the version of 'The Unicorn' DFS players hope to see Wednesday night.. He has averaged 15.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.6 APG and 1.8 SPG in 24 games without Embiid. Oubre had 52 fantasy points against the Magic on Oct. 27th in a game Embiid missed.
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