The clash between the second and third seeds in the Western Conference headlines Thursday night’s NBA action. The Houston Rockets, riding a hot streak with 11 wins in their last 14 games, take on the Memphis Grizzlies, who had a six-game winning streak snapped in their last game and have won four straight at home.
Fantasy Options and Betting Picks for Thursday Night
Thursday’s Stream Team
- Toumani Camara, Portland Trail Blazers (Available in 76.4% of ESPN leagues): Camara has been putting up impressive numbers since his return from illness, averaging 14.8 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.8 3PG, and 1.0 SPG in his last four games.
- Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies (Available in 55.1% of ESPN leagues): Edey is having a strong rookie campaign, posting nearly a double-double in his last three games with 13.7 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 3.0 BPG, and 1.0 SPG.
- Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves (Available in 57.6% of ESPN leagues): McDaniels has been a versatile contributor, filling up the stat sheet with 14.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.5 3PG, and 1.3 BPG in his last 10 games.
Dre’s Bets for Thursday
- Rockets +5.5 over Grizzlies (-115): The Rockets have won all three matchups against the Grizzlies this season and are on a four-game winning streak. Take the Rockets with the points.
- De’Andre Hunter over 17.5 points (-115): Hunter has been averaging 18.2 PPG in his last five games and has performed well against the Cavaliers, averaging 24.5 points in two matchups.
- Toumani Camara over 10.5 points (-115): Camara has been steadily improving and has scored at least 11 points in 11 of his last 15 games.
Projections and Injury Reports
- Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds by ESPN BET
- Players in italics are available in a majority of ESPN leagues.
Stay tuned for the exciting NBA action on Thursday night, with key matchups featuring the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies, and Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers.