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Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks

Game Time: : 7:30 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

CHI +8 (+270), MIL -8 (-340)
Game Total 238

Key Storylines

Not Must-Roster: Ayo Dosunmu is clearly the Bulls’ sixth-man minutes wise, but the production has not been there despite the extended minutes. Dosunmu can tend to disappear offensively, and his lack of ability to generate defensive stats limits his upside. In standard formats, Dosunmu can be moved on from until we see him string along a number of solid performances.

3’s and Steals Streamers: The Bucks offense is focused on creating as much space as possible for Giannis Antetokounmpo to be able to put pressure on the defense by consistently attacking the basket. Players such as Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, A.J Green and Andre Jackson Jr. are tasked with spacing the floor and shooting from beyond the arc. That’s about it. They will rarely venture off their spots during games and will really only offer 3’s and steals from a fantasy perspective.

Stream of the Game

Patrick Williams can be considered as a streaming option in standard formats. Williams can do a little bit of everything but struggles with inconsistency. 

Alternatives: Taurean Prince, Ayo Dosunmu, Gary Trent Jr. , A.J Green (deeper formats)

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New Orleans Pelicans @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Game Time: : 7:40 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

NO +13 (+600), CLE -13 (-900)
Game Total 221.5

Key Storylines

In Need Of Help: Brandon Ingram was constantly blitzed and doubled by the Mavs on Tuesday night. The Pelicans do not have other playmakers available at the moment other than Ingram, and defenses have been taking advantage of this. Wednesday’s game will not get easier, with Trey Murphy most likely sitting out the contest for injury management on the second night of a back-to-back set. Ingram’s overall efficiency and turnover rate should get better again once the Pelicans start getting more players back.

Shorthanded: The Cavs lost their first game of the season vs. the Celtics on Tuesday. The team was short handed due to players such Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro being unavailable.
This opened up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr., who last season proved he can produce solid numbers when given extended run. Should the Cavs be again without multiple players on Wednesday, Porter is someone fantasy managers can turn to for a boost in scoring and perhaps defensive stats.

Stream of the Game

Ty Jerome continues to play well for the Cavs off the bench and could log additional minutes on Wednesday due to injuries.

Alternatives: Craig Porter Jr., Javonte Green, Jeremiah-Robinson Earl and Georges Niang (deeper formats).

Indiana Pacers @ Houston Rockets

Game Time: : 8:10 pm ET

DraftKings Lines

IND +6.5 (+210), HOU -6.5 (-258)
Game Total 231.5

Key Storylines

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