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Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

IND -2.5 (-130), ORL +2.5 (+110)
Game Total 228

Key Storylines

– Keep Monitoring Walker: I have mentioned this in a previous Layup Line, and with the Pacers still being shorthanded plus Obi Toppin once again being listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game, fantasy managers need to continue keeping a close eye on what Jarace Walker is able to do with the minutes he is out there. Walker played 27 minutes last time out, and could be looking at similar minutes again on Wednesday. Walker has a very fantasy-friendly game, and is already worth streaming in to see if he can convince head coach Rick Carlisle to trust him more moving forward with a strong performance vs. the Magic.

– Two-Men Show: The Magic seem to have settled in again after the loss of their franchise player Paolo Banchero. Their offense is being carried mainly by Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, who should continue to put up big usage numbers while Banchero remains sidelined.

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Stream of the Game

The previously mentioned Jarace Walker is worth consideration as a streaming option in standard formats.

Alternatives: Moritz Wagner/Goga Bitadze, Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black (deeper formats)

Boston Celtics @ Brooklyn Nets

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

BOS -9 (-295), BKN +9 (+310)
Game Total 216.5

Key Storylines

– Back-To-Back: Wednesday’s contest is the second game of a back-to-back set for the Celtics, which will result in a night off for starting big man Al Horford. Neemias Queta seems to have jumped Luke Kornet in the rotation and is someone to consider streaming in for big man stats whenever Horford is resting.

– Roster Worthy: Ben Simmons’ level of play is deserving of a roster spot in standard formats at the moment. Assists are very hard to find on the waiver wire, and Simmons is currently averaging seven per game. In addition to that, the fact Simmons does not get to the line at all anymore (only averaging 0.5 attempts per contest) does at least limit the damage he can inflict to your teams’ FT%. Simmons is certainly more valuable in team builds that do fit his strengths (a.k.a. punting), but is playing well enough to be considered for most fantasy teams.

Stream of the Game

The previously mentioned Neemias Queta is worth a consideration in standard formats.

Alternatives: Ziaire Williams, Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowney (deeper formats).

New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

NO +13.5 (+750), OKC -13.5 (-1200)
Game Total 222

Key Storylines

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