As the NBA season heats up, fans are gearing up for an exciting day of fantasy basketball on Monday. With a packed schedule of nine games, several storylines are drawing attention, especially the clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, and the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Key Matchups for Monday
The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers is highly anticipated. This is their second encounter within a week, following the Trail Blazers’ victory last time. The Lakers’ Austin Reaves had a standout performance with 41 points in that game.
Additionally, the Memphis Grizzlies welcome back star guard Ja Morant from suspension as they host the Detroit Pistons. Morant’s dynamic style of play will set the stage for an exciting matchup against Pistons’ standout Cade Cunningham.
Notable Fantasy Basketball Picks
- Jake LaRavia, PF, Los Angeles Lakers – Rostered in 15.6% of leagues, he’s averaging 21.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 2.7 SPG in his last three games.
- Quenton Jackson, PG/SG, Indiana Pacers – With a roster percentage of 10.9%, Jackson has averaged 20.0 PPG and 7.0 APG in his last two games.
- Terance Mann, SF/SG, Brooklyn Nets – Rostered in 6.7% of leagues, he has contributed 16.7 PPG and 5.3 RPG over his past three outings.
Potential Betting Tips
When placing bets for Monday’s games, consider the following picks:
- Julius Randle: Over 24.5 points – Averaging 28.8 PPG over the past five games, Randle faces a Nets team allowing 25.0 PPG to power forwards.
- D’Angelo Russell: Over 18.5 total points and assists – Russell’s consistent performance off the bench has him averaging 19.5 PPG and 6.0 APG in recent games.
- Luka Doncic: Over 51.5 total points, assists, and rebounds – Doncic has been on fire with 41.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 8.3 APG so far this season.
Injury Reports
| Game | Injuries |
|---|---|
| Timberwolves at Nets | Anthony Edwards (OUT) |
| Bucks at Pacers | Giannis Antetokounmpo (GTD), Tyrese Haliburton (OUT) |
| Jazz at Celtics | Jayson Tatum (OUT) |
| Wizards at Knicks | Khris Middleton (GTD) |
| Mavericks at Rockets | Kyrie Irving (OUT) |
| Pistons at Grizzlies | Ja Morant (GTD) |
| Kings at Nuggets | Zach LaVine (GTD) |
| Lakers at Trail Blazers | LeBron James (OUT) |
| Heat at Clippers | Tyler Herro (OUT) |
Stay tuned for updates and analyze the matchups closely as you set your fantasy lineups and consider betting options for this action-packed Monday in the NBA.
