Your guide to daily fantasy basketball before setting your lineups for tonight`s games. Here you’ll find top advice for the night, including streaming player selections, game-by-game injury reports, and player projections.
Key Points for Monday’s Games
Today`s NBA schedule includes only two games, overshadowed by the NCAA national championship game. The most anticipated matchup is between Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings visiting Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.
Sacramento`s season has seen significant changes since their last game against Detroit. A coaching change occurred, a key player was traded, and the Kings now appear as a reformed team. Conversely, the Pistons are experiencing a recovery season, heading towards the playoffs with a considerable win improvement from last season. Cunningham is a leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award. One particular bet from this game is noteworthy.
Let`s examine this game and the other matchup to highlight fantasy basketball streaming options and betting opportunities for Monday.
Monday`s Top Stream Team for Fantasy
Isaiah Stewart, C/PF, Pistons (Available in most leagues): Stewart is crucial in the Pistons` rotation while Jalen Duren is absent. He achieved 51 fantasy points in 34 minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday and averages 12.3 points and 11.2 rebounds per 40 minutes this season. Monitor Duren`s status to determine Stewart`s streaming potential.
Jared Butler, SG, Philadelphia 76ers (Widely Available): Butler is capitalizing on the 76ers` injury situation. In his last 15 games, he`s averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in about 29 minutes per game. He is expected to play actively against the Heat on Monday.
Davion Mitchell, PG, Miami Heat (Widely Available): Mitchell, coming off the bench for the Heat, still receives substantial playtime. He has played at least 30 minutes and scored 30+ fantasy points in the last three games, contributing across points, rebounds, assists, and steals. The Sixers are ranked 26th in points allowed per 100 possessions and are injury-ridden, placing Mitchell in a favorable position to continue his performance.
Ausar Thompson, SF/PF, Pistons (Available in over half of leagues): Thompson, now a starter for the Pistons, is an excellent streaming choice due to his all-around contributions. He has played 30+ minutes in three consecutive games, scoring 40+ fantasy points each time. Expect him to be a significant player for the Pistons on Monday night.
Moody’s Betting Favorites for Monday
Bam Adebayo OVER 35.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-125)
Adebayo’s recent performance has been strong, exceeding this line in three of his last five games. During this period, he averaged approximately 20 field-goal attempts, 13 rebound chances, and 6 potential assists in about 33 minutes per game. The Heat might rely on Adebayo even more, given the 76ers` struggles against centers and the uncertainty around Tyler Herro`s availability.
Heat OVER 114.5 Total Points (-115)
The Heat`s offense has been impressive recently, ranking seventh in offensive rating over their last six games, surpassing this score in five. The 76ers` defense has been weak throughout the season. With key players out for Philadelphia, the Heat are heavily favored and should score easily on Monday.
Domantas Sabonis OVER 25.5 Points and Assists (-110)
The Pistons have frontcourt uncertainties with key players questionable, which Sabonis can exploit. Despite only exceeding this line in two of his last five games, Sabonis has one of the highest usage rates on the Kings. With the Pistons secured for the playoffs, prioritizing player health might be a factor. The Pistons allow the sixth-most assists per game to centers this season, setting Sabonis up for success as both a scorer and playmaker.
Projections and Injury Updates
Players in italics are widely available in leagues.
Sacramento Kings at Detroit Pistons
7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Line: Kings +6.5 (-105) | Pistons -6.5 (-115)
Money line: Kings +220 | Pistons -270
Total: 230.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Pistons by 2.6, straight up 59%, 234.8 total points.
Injury Report:
Kings: Keegan Murray, (GTD – Thumb); Jake LaRavia, (GTD – Thumb)
Pistons: Jalen Duren, (GTD – Lower Leg); Tobias Harris, (GTD – Heel); Jaden Ivey, (OUT – Lower Leg)
Kings projections:
- Domantas Sabonis, PF/C: 40.0 FPTS (18.3 pts, 12.4 reb, 6.1 ast)
- DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF: 39.0 FPTS (24.8 pts, 3.5 reb, 5.1 ast)
- Zach LaVine, SG/SF: 31.5 FPTS (20.8 pts, 3.7 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.9 3PM)
- Malik Monk, PG/SG/PF: 24.5 FPTS (12.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 4.2 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Keegan Murray, SF/PF: 22.6 FPTS (12.3 pts, 4.8 reb, 1.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Keon Ellis, SG: 17.8 FPTS (7.8 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.8 ast)
- Trey Lyles, PF: 16.5 FPTS (7.6 pts, 4.5 reb, 1.4 ast)
Pistons projections:
- Cade Cunningham, PG/SG: 46.1 FPTS (25.7 pts, 5.7 reb, 7.5 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Dennis Schroder, PG: 29.5 FPTS (14.4 pts, 2.8 reb, 5.5 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Jalen Duren, C: 25.4 FPTS (11.8 pts, 8.9 reb, 2.5 ast)
- Ausar Thompson, SF/PF: 22.5 FPTS (10.5 pts, 5.9 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Malik Beasley, SG: 22.2 FPTS (12.5 pts, 2.4 reb, 1.5 ast, 3.2 3PM)
- Tim Hardaway Jr., SG/SF: 20.0 FPTS (11.9 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.8 ast, 2.0 3PM)
- Tobias Harris, SF/PF: 18.8 FPTS (7.6 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.2 ast)
Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat
7:30 p.m. ET
Line: 76ers +13.5 (-110) | Heat -13.5 (-110)
Money line: 76ers +600 | Heat -900
Total: 213.5 (-110 O, -110 U)
BPI Projection: Heat by 12.1, straight up 83%, 216.9 total points.
Injury Report:
76ers: Andre Drummond, (GTD – Toe); Justin Edwards, (GTD – Ribs); Kelly Oubre Jr., (GTD – Knee); Kyle Lowry, (GTD – Hip); Eric Gordon, (OUT – Wrist); Jared McCain, (OUT – Knee); Joel Embiid, (OUT – Knee); Paul George, (OUT – Groin); Tyrese Maxey, (OUT – Finger)
Heat: Andrew Wiggins, (GTD – Hamstring); Kevin Love, (GTD – Personal); Nikola Jovic, (GTD – Hand); Tyler Herro, (GTD – Thigh); Dru Smith, (OUT – Achilles)
76ers projections:
- Quentin Grimes, SG: 31.4 FPTS (16.8 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.3 ast, 2.8 3PM)
- Jared Butler, SG: 24.7 FPTS (13.0 pts, 2.6 reb, 4.2 ast)
- Lonnie Walker IV, SG: 22.9 FPTS (12.0 pts, 3.8 reb, 2.9 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Adem Bona, C: 17.6 FPTS (7.7 pts, 8.1 reb, 1.1 ast, 2.5 blk)
- Justin Edwards, SF: 16.6 FPTS (6.5 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.6 ast)
- Jeff Dowtin Jr., PG: 15.3 FPTS (7.4 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.2 ast)
- Ricky Council IV, SG:14.2 FPTS (8.6 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.2 ast)
Heat projections:
- Bam Adebayo, PF/C: 42.3 FPTS (21.4 pts, 9.4 reb, 4.7 ast)
- Tyler Herro, PG/SG: 41.0 FPTS (24.0 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.2 ast, 3.2 3PM)
- Davion Mitchell, PG: 23.5 FPTS (11.0 pts, 2.7 reb, 4.7 ast)
- Andrew Wiggins, SF/PF: 23.1 FPTS (14.3 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.3 ast, 1.8 3PM)
- Pelle Larsson, SG: 18.3 FPTS (9.4 pts, 3.7 reb, 1.9 ast)
- Kel`el Ware, C: 17.9 FPTS (7.4 pts, 7.4 reb, 1.1 ast)
- Duncan Robinson, SF: 17.1 FPTS (9.1 pts, 1.8 reb, 2.1 ast, 2.2 3PM)