Fantasy Basketball Picks to Watch

Top Streaming Options:

1. Jared Butler, SG, Philadelphia 76ers (7.3% rostered)

   • With the 76ers prioritizing youth development, Butler has shown flashes of his former top-pick potential. Coming off a career-high passing performance, he's primed for another strong outing against Toronto's depleted perimeter defense.

2. Toumani Camara, PF/SF, Portland Trail Blazers (40.2% rostered)

   • A steals specialist with five multi-steal games in his last six. Increased offensive role likely against New York with multiple Blazers playmakers resting.

3. Brandin Podziemski, SG/PG, Golden State Warriors (28.6% rostered)

   • While his ceiling lowers with Curry's return, "Air Podz" remains an elite rebounding guard facing San Antonio's weak perimeter defense.

Marquee Matchup Breakdown

Atlanta Hawks @ Milwaukee Bucks (235.5 O/U)

• Key Injuries: Lillard (calf) out for Bucks; Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out for Hawks
• Fantasy Impact: Giannis should feast against smaller Hawks frontline, but Atlanta's top-10 pace makes this a potential shootout. Watch Trae Young's status (GTD - Achilles).

Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns (221.5 O/U)

• Betting Angle: Kevin Durant OVER 3.5 assists (-140)
  • Houston's elite perimeter defense will force Durant into playmaking mode. With Beal out, Suns' offense runs through Durant-Booker two-man game.

McCormick's Top Bets

1. Scottie Barnes OVER 17.5 points (-125)

   • Facing a fatigued Philly defense missing multiple starters, the Raptors' young star should attack the rim at will.

2. Taurean Prince OVER 1.5 threes (-120)

   • With Lillard out, Prince gets more shots against Atlanta's bottom-tier corner three defense.

Injury Report Highlights

• Detroit @ Minnesota: Cade Cunningham (calf) doubtful hurts Pistons' offensive flow
• Golden State @ San Antonio: Wembanyama (shoulder) out removes Spurs' defensive anchor
• Toronto @ Philadelphia: Embiid, Maxey, George all out makes 76ers extremely short-handed

Projected Leaders

Fantasy Points:

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (44.5 proj)
2. Trae Young (45.9 proj if active)
3. Anthony Edwards (44.3 proj)

Scoring:

1. Kevin Durant (26.5 proj)
2. Devin Booker (24.1 proj)
3. Jalen Green (21.9 proj)

All projections via ESPN Analytics | Odds via ESPN BET