Tuesday Fantasy Basketball Picks and Betting Tips

This Tuesday, the NBA offers seven matches, headlined by a match that could serve as a prelude to the Finals, pitting the Boston Celtics against the Denver Nuggets.

Jayson Tatum and his Celtics teammates will look to turn things around after a rough second half in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Sunday. The Celtics have a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in their last 10 games, while the Nuggets, currently fourth in the West, have not been as dominant as in past seasons.

In this matchup, one popular bet stands out, but there are plenty of interesting options across the board.

Let’s look at all of these in detail.

Dream team for Tuesday’s betting

Derek Lively II, C, Dallas Mavericks (available in 60.2% of ESPN leagues)

Lively has been in great form lately, having topped 40 fantasy points in two of her last three games. Given that Daniel Gafford is dealing with a sprained left ankle and could miss tonight’s game, Lively could see significant minutes. If you are looking to increase your points, rebounds and blocks, this is an excellent choice.

De’Andre Hunter, SF/PF, Atlanta Hawks (57% available)

Hunter has been a constant on the betting radar all season, maintaining a regular scoring role off the Hawks bench. He averages 27.8 minutes and 29.3 fantasy points per game, representing a reliable floor. With a mix of points, rebounds and assists, he is once again a good choice for betting on Tuesday. Hunter will have a great opportunity to shine against a Utah Jazz team that ranks 28th in points allowed per 100 possessions.

Ryan Dunn, SF, Phoenix Suns (96,4% disponible)

Dunn has been excellent in his last five games, putting up over 25 fantasy points each time. The Suns included him in the starting five Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, which changes their rotation to try to climb into the top 10 in the Western Conference. With the Charlotte Hornets ranking 20th in points allowed, this is a good opportunity to bet on Dunn.

Brice Sensabaugh, SF, Jazz (95,6% disponible)

Sensabaugh has played well recently for the Jazz. He has played more than 25 minutes and scored more than 36 fantasy points in three of his last five games. With the various injuries affecting the Jazz, Sensabaugh is well-positioned to continue to play a lot against a Hawks team that has an average defense.

My favorite bets for Tuesday

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LaMelo Ball OVER 26,5 points (-115)

The Suns have struggled all season defending against point guards, allowing the sixth-most points per game at the position. Ball has been offensively offensive this season, averaging 24.4 shot attempts per game, and has exceeded that line in 65% of his games. After missing three games due to injuries, he played 33 minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers last Sunday. Given this, Ball should not be limited in playing time against Phoenix.

Mark Williams OVER 23.5 points, rebounds and assists (-105)

Williams’ playing time has increased, having played over 28 minutes in his last three games. He’s managed to cross that line in four of his last five games, averaging good shot attempts and rebounds. This volume should give him plenty of opportunities to get past that line again, especially against a Suns team that struggles to contain centers.

Kristaps Porzingis OVER 25.5 points and rebounds (-115)

Porzingis has only played in 13 games this season, but has reached that line in eight of them. He logged over 28 minutes in his first two games back from an ankle injury, which is a positive sign. In fact, he’s exceeded that line in seven of the eight games where he played at least 28 minutes. Currently, he is averaging 12.9 shot attempts and 9.8 rebound chances per game. The line seems low, especially knowing that he comfortably exceeded it in his two previous matchups against the Nuggets.

Injury Projections and Reports

Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds provided by ESPN BET