Wednesday NBA Tipp-Off: Quick Picks
Wednesday Tipp-Off: Quick Picks
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There’s 11 Games on the Fantasy NBA schedule for Wednesday so there should be a wide selection of rosters and plenty of action on the daily sites. Here’s a quick look at tonight’s matchups and picks.
Denver @ Boston
DEN Probable: Billups, Afflalo, Anthony, Williams, Nene
BOS Probable: Rondo/Robinson, Allen, Pierce, Garnett, Shaq
Rajon Rondo is still dealing with some nagging injuries, so Nate Robinson may get the start and makes a great cheap filler at PG. Shaq has also been having some injury problems, so be careful with him. Glen Davis could see big minutes if Shaq can’t go. Carmelo Anthony should get a full game since Boston is the favorite, but I’m not sure he’s going to be worth his lofty salary against a tough Celtic defense. Denver is on the second of a back to back.
Chicago @ Cleveland
CHI Probable: Rose, Bogans, Deng, Boozer, Noah
CLE Probable: Williams, Parker, Graham, Hickson, Varejao
Boozer is still underpriced on many sites and makes a great pick. I’m a little worried about Noah’s production now that Boozer is back and I’d probably avoid him for a few games, especially at his high salary. Derrick Rose is a solid play, but Luol Deng has been inconsistent lately. Same for Mo Williams. Avoid Hickson and Varejao since they just don’t match up that well against Boozer and Noah.
Toronto @ New York
TOR Probable: Calderon, DeRozan, Weems/Kleiza, A. Johnson, Bargnani
NYK Probable: Felton, Fields, Gallinari, Chandler, Stoudemire
The Knicks have started Wilson Chandler the last few games, but check the final game time rosters before putting him on your roster. Felton should have a good game against the weak defense of Jose Calderon. Stoudemire is a must play if you have the salary. Amir Johnson has had a few good games and makes a nice sleeper pick at a cheap salary.
Detroit @ New Orleans
DET Probable: Stuckey, Hamilton, Prince, Wallace
NOR Probable: Paul, Belinelli, Ariza, West, Okafor
There isn’t much attractive on the Detroit roster these days, especially against a tough Hornet defense. If I had to go with a Piston, it would probably be Rodney Stuckey. Chris Paul is a good play and David West should have a good game against whichever scrub Detroit throws out there at PF. Ben Wallace can probably limit Emeka Okafor.
Indiana @ Milwaukee
IND Probable: Collison, Rush, Granger, McRoberts, Hibbert
MIL Probable: Jennings, Salmons, Maggette, Ilyasova, Bogut
Bogut has been playing well and is still moderately priced. He will likely earn that salary against Indiana. I’d be careful with Hibbert though, he hasn’t looked too good in his last few games and has flirted with foul trouble in several of them. Jennings is a good play here against Collison. Brandon Rush has been shooting the ball well and could be a good sleeper pick if you can get him cheap. Granger could have some difficulty with the Milwaukee defense.
Oklahoma City @ Minnesota
OKC Probable: Westbrook, Sefolosha, Durant, Green, Krstic/Ibaka
MIN Probable: Ridnour, W. Johnson, Beasley, Love, Pekovic
There is a good chance that Darko will miss this game, so check the game time roster to see who gets the start at center. Kevin Love could have another big game against Krstic and Green. Michael Beasley has been nursing an ankle injury, so check his game time status if you play him. Westbrook has the ability to completely abuse Luke Ridnour and is a great play if you have the salary space. Kevin Durant appears to be over his knee strain and should be a safe play.
Memphis @ Phoenix
MEM Probable: Conley, Henry/Mayo, Gay, Randolph, M. Gasol
PHO Probable: Nash, Richardson, Hill, Barron, Frye
The Phoenix PF spot is a mess. Earl Barron has started a few but is a weak fantasy play due to his inconsistent minutes. Warrick and Turkoglu are also risky plays. Memphis likes to run, so Steve Nash and Jason Richardson should both have good games. Stay away from the Mayo/Henry timeshare, it just isn’t a productive situation. This is one of the better matchups for Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, so use either of them if you have salary space.
Golden State @ San Antonio
GSW Probable: Curry, Ellis, Wright, Lee, Biedrins
SAS Probable: Parker, Ginobili, Jefferson, Blair, Duncan
San Antonio has been playing a much higher scoring game this year and this one could be a shootout. Curry and Ellis are good plays while David Lee could have a big game against Blair/Splitter. Tony Parker has been inconsistent lately, but this should be a good situation to start him at home. Ginobili should be a good play, but be aware that his minutes were cut last game and George Hill could cut into his time in this one.
Miami @ Utah
MIA Probable: Arroyo, Wade, James, Bosh, Ilgauskas
UTA Probable: D. Williams, Bell, Kirilenko, Millsap, Jefferson
Raja Bell is a good defender, so D. Wade might not earn his salary tonight. Carlos Arroyo and Zydrunas Ilgauskas should be ignored. Deron Williams is always a must start. Paul Millsap has to deal with Chris Bosh, but Al Jefferson could have a nice game against the weak Miami centers.
Washington @ Sacramento
WAS Probable: Wall, Arenas, Thornton, Blatche, McGee
SAC Probable: Udrih, Evans, Casspi, Landry, Cousins
The Sacramento rotation is unsettled. I listed the guys who will likely get the most minutes even though they may not be the actual starters. John Wall should have a good game in this one. Be careful using Tyreke Evans. He’s having some foot problems and could be a surprise DNP. DeMarcus Cousins could get another start and could do well against JaVale McGee. Blatche has been undependable lately. Arenas probably gets bumped up a notch if Evans is out.
LA Lakers @ LA Clippers
LAL Probable: Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Odom, P. Gasol
LAC Probable: Bledsoe, Gordon, Gomes/Aminu, Griffin, Jordan
This probably isn’t the best game to start Blake Griffin, but he should still get some stats. Baron Davis pulled a hamstring, so Eric Bledsoe should get the start and makes a nice sleeper pick. Eric Gordon gets to chase Kobe around all night and that could cut his offensive production. P. Gasol is still dealing with hamstring soreness and makes a risky play. I don’t really like Odom against Griffin either.
Good luck tonight and remember to check the game time status of all players to make sure there aren’t any surprises.