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Sunday has a great slate of NBA games, which is reflected in PlaySqorr’s basketball cards. As we still deal with the fallout of the NBA trade deadline, this is a great time play on PlaySqorr and the PlaySqorr App. Today’s card features a ton of big names, many of whom are facing teams that give up a ton of fantasy points. Figuring which side to pick in this props is a fun challenge, so let’s get right to it.
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James Harden Under 48.5 fantasy points
Harden has topped 48 fantasy points just twice in the last nine games he has played with Russell Westbrook, and no team has allowed fewer fantasy points than the Jazz this season. Harden might benefit from Clint Capela’s departure, but not enough to tempt me into taking the Over.
Joel Embiid Under 44.5 fantasy points
I hate taking the Under against the terrible Bulls, who were terrible against centers even when they had Wendell Carter Jr. healthy. That being said, Embiid hasn’t topped 41 fantasy points in any of his eight games in 2020, and we don’t know for sure he will play 30+ minutes after he left Friday’s game with neck tightness. That’s a big number considering how he’s been playing of late, and I just cannot go Over.
Bradley Beal -1.5 vs. Trae Young
Young is questionable for this game with an ankle injury, and there’s a chance the injury slows him down even if he’s able to play. Trae had 51 fantasy points the last time he faced the Knicks, while Beal had 41 fantasy points at Memphis. Both players have been great over their last eight games, though Beal has been more consistent. Beal has at least 39 fantasy points in each of his last eight games, while Young has been held under 38 fantasy points in three of his last five games. Both players have pretty good matchups, but I’m going to go with Beal, knowing that even if Young has a good game, Beal has a chance to match him.
Damian Lillard vs. Russell Westbrook
Both of these players have extremely tough matchups, though Miami is less scary defensively with Jimmy Butler out. Lillard’s exploits the last 10 games have been well documented, while Westbrook has played his best ball since the calendar flipped. Westbrook should benefit from playing with four other shooters at all times now that Clint Capela is gone, but it may take a little while for the benefits to manifest themselves. Lillard has averaged four more fantasy points per game over his last 10 games than Westbrook, which is enough for me to pick Lillard, even if I don’t feel great about it.
Rudy Gobert -1.75 vs. Andre Drummond
I expect it to take time for Drummond to fit with his new team, and facing one of the best defensive teams in the NBA is not a great time to figure out that fit. Gobert should dominate against Houston’s small lineups, so long as the Rockets are not able to run him off the floor. That would be more of a concern in the playoffs than the regular season, so I feel pretty confident going with Rudy.
Julius Randle -0.75 vs. Paul George
PG has scored at least 29 fantasy points in four straight games, and at least 32 fantasy points in three of those. His usage should get a bump with Kawhi Leonard out, and this should be a favorable matchup. Randle has scored at least 29 fantasy points in seven of his last eight games, and at least 32 fantasy points in five of those. Randle should have an even more favorable matchup, but I am concerned R.J. Barrett will play more minutes and cut into Randle’s usage. If Randle wasn’t giving the point I might pick him, which shows how close of a call I think this is.