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Dallas Mavericks @ Washington Wizards

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

DAL -13.5 (-900), WAS +13.5 (+600)
Game Total 235.5

Key Storylines

Mavs starters are back: Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Klay Thompson (foot) and Dereck Lively II (knee) came back in Tuesday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies and should be featured in this match as well, cutting minutes from some second unit revelations Dallas had over the past few days like Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes and Jaden Hardy.

However, Dinwiddie still managed to produce a decent 16-point game along with four dimes on 24 minutes against the Grizzlies, I wouldn’t count him as a sure thing but he’s probably the best option you have right now if you’re looking for a stream in the Mavericks.

Injuries are piling up for the Wizards: Malcolm Brogdon (knee), Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George (ankle) suffered injuries during their match against the Cavaliers and join Kyle Kuzma (rib), Patrick Baldwin Jr. (ankle), Tristan Vukcevic and Saddiq Bey (knee) in a long list of potential absences for the capital team.

At the moment there’s no confirmation on the presence of Brogdon, Kispert, George or Kuzma for Thursday’s match, and that would make Carlton Carrington and Jared Butler potential targets for a quick stream as Washington’s backcourt will need to put more bodies on the line.

Update: Kispert, George and Kuzma are all out while Brogdon is questionable.

Stream of the Game

If the Wizards backcourt absences are confirmed, Carlton Carrington can put up a very complete statline that your fantasy team will surely appreciate.

Alternatives: Spencer Dinwiddie (points, 3s, assists), Jared Butler (points), Quentin Grimes (points, 3s, steals).

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Denver Nuggets

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

CLE -3.5 (-165), DEN +3.5 (+135)
Game Total 236.5

Key Storylines

Darius Garland escapes injury: Darius Garland was removed from Tuesday’s blowout victory against the Wizards due to a head injury, but he was not listed in Wednesday evening’s injury report, indicating that he’s good to go for Thursday’s match. In addition, Ty Jerome also missed the match due to an illness and is listed as questionable for this encounter.

Dean Wade made his comeback from an ankle injury and even though he saw 19 minutes, he couldn’t score going 0-for-5 in triples along with six boards and a steal. He could have some streamer potential if he gets his shot falling soon. In the meantime, Sam Merrill, Georges Niang and Isaac Okoro are other limited options to consider.

The Joker is just unreal: Sweeping the win off the Golden State Warriors hand in the fourth quarter, Nikola Jokic ended the game with 38 points, ten boards, six dimes, five steals and a block. The serbian superstar is on his way to a fourth MVP title and fantasy managers have to be ecstatic about rostering him in any format or situation. Aaron Gordon is listed as probable for Thursday’s match against the Cavs due to right calf injury management. His presence will cut minutes and production from other Nuggets streamers like Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther.

Stream of the Game

I’m not thrilled about our options here but Georges Niang and Sam Merrill are going through a little hot-streak in the past few days and Cleveland will need their shooters to be in top form to get a win in Denver.

Alternatives: Peyton Watson (points, rebounds, stocks), Julian Strawther (points, 3s, steals), Isaac Okoro (steals, blocks), Dean Wade (rebounds, 3s, steals).

Charlotte Hornets @ New York Knicks

Game Time: 07:30 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

CHA +14.5 (+800), NYK -14.5 (-1400)
Game Total 216.5

Key Storylines

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