While the night of Friday will be relatively calm with only three NBA games, a confrontation particularly attracts attention. The Cleveland Cavaliers move to Philadelphia to face the 76ers, thus marking their second meeting of the season. During their last confrontation, on November 13, the Cavs had triumphed in the “city of fraternal love”. Cleveland is among the best teams in the championship, while the 76ers are experiencing an eventful season.
A bet on this match immediately attracted my attention, but other Paris options as well as interesting players for fantasy teams also deserve to be mentioned. Let's analyze all of this in detail.
The Fantasy team for Friday
Guerschon Yabusele, PF, Philadelphia 76ers (available in 89.2 % of ESPN leagues)
Yabusele played 24 minutes and scored 37 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Tuesday. He should still benefit from a substantial playing time on Friday against the riders with the absence of Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond. This season, it runs at an average of 16.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per 40 minutes.
Jordan Hawkins, SG, New Orleans Pelicans (97,9 %)
Hawkins is an interesting option for managers in deeper leagues, especially with injuries that accumulate in pelicans. The match against the Grizzlies should be rich in points, and Hawkins showed great performances recently, exceeding 30 fantasy points twice in its last four games.
Kelly Oubre Jr., SF/SG, Philadelphia 76ers (49,5 %)
It is surprising to see OUBRE not being present in many teams. It begins for the 76ers, with an average of 33.5 minutes per game, while the team must deal with many absences. Oubre should have a substantial playing time on Friday evening and exceeded 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games.
Moody's favorite bets for Friday
ESPN BET COTES
Tyrese Maxey plus de 27,5 points (-125)
The 76ers are big outsiders, but difficult to ignore the current form of Maxey, who has exceeded this line in eight of his last ten games. He also has an average of 22.0 shooting attempts and 38.5 minutes of play per game over this period.
Trey Murphy III more than 28.5 points and rebounds (-115)
Murphy is in great shape, having crossed this line in seven of his last ten games. He displays 17.4 shooting attempts and 37.5 minutes per match, which is encouraging. In addition, the Grizzlies concede the most points per game to the wingers. With the absence of Zion Williamson, the role of Murphy should be further strengthened.
Desmond Bane over 19.5 points (-110)
The match between the Grizzlies and the Pelicans is the one with the highest total of points, which is a good omen for Desmond Bane. He has exceeded this line in nine of his last ten games. Even if Memphis is a big favorite, Bane should reach this threshold, because the defense of the Pelicans is very failing, classified 29th in points granted by possession.
-Projections and injury reports
Power index basketball by ESPN Analytics. Aggregation of injuries by Rotowire.com. Rosts by ESPN Bet
Players in italics are available in a majority of ESPN leagues.
Portland Trail Blazers contre Charlotte Hornets
7:00 p.m. and
Cote : Blazers +4,5 (EVEN) | Hornets -4,5 (-120)
Victory rating: Blazers +175 | Hornets -210
Total : 220.5 (-110 o, -110 U)
Projection BPI : Blazers by 2.8, victory rate of 59 %, 219.1 points in total.
Injury report:
Blazers: Deandre Ayton (GTD – knee); Donovan Clingan (GTD – ankle); Matisse Thybulle (out – ankle)
Hornets : Cody Martin (GTD – Épicondylite); LaMelo Ball (GTD – Poignet); Miles Bridges (GTD – Dos); Seth Curry (GTD – Cheville); Tre Mann (OUT – Dos)
Cleveland Cavaliers contre Philadelphia 76ers
7:00 p.m. and
Cote : Cavaliers -10,5 (-105) | 76ers +10,5 (-115)
Victory rating: Cavaliers -600 | 76ers +400
Total : 228.5 (-115 o, -105 U)
Projection BPI : Cavaliers by 10.3, 80 %victory rate, 227.0 points in total.
Injury report:
Cavaliers: Caris Lever (GTD – wrist); Evan Mobley (out – calf); Isaac Okoro (out – shoulder); Luke Travers (out – ankle)
76ers: Andre Drummond (out – toe); Caleb Martin (out – hip); KJ Martin (out – foot); Kyle Lowry (out – hip); Joel Embiid (out – knee); Jared McCain (out – knee)
Cavaliers projections:
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Donovan Mitchell, PG/SG : 41,2 FPTS (22,6 pts, 4,1 reb, 4,2 ast, 3,1 3PM)
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Darius Garland, PG : 37,5 FPTS (19,7 pts, 2,1 reb, 6,1 ast, 2,6 3PM)
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Jarrett Allen, C : 28,6 FPTS (13,6 pts, 9,5 reb, 1,8 ast)
Projections of the 76ers:
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Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG : 48,4 FPTS (29,1 pts, 3,5 reb, 6,5 ast, 3,3 3PM)
In short, the meeting between the riders and the 76ers raises several questions, both in terms of individual performance and strategic decisions of the coaches. The many absents could upset the initial forces report, which makes the confrontation all the more captivating for Paris and fantasy enthusiasts. How will these elements play in favor or against the teams concerned? A question that deserves to be explored over the season.
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