The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic are about to face off in what is expected to be a one-sided affair. On the one hand, the Magic look good, and they look like they could be sleeper contenders in the Eastern Conference. Conversely, the Trail Blazers are a complete mess, and there isn’t much room for hope. Even the players who are good and show promise are often hurt and unavailable.
But for today, do you see someone who can make a difference in your fantasy lineup?
Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +16.5
-108 |
O 210.5
-108 |
+1000 |
| Orlando Magic | -16.5
-110 |
U 210.5
-112 |
-1800 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Obvious Starts
Deandre Ayton – C ($7,700 DK)
Ayton is showing some promise despite the narrative surrounding him from years past. The Portland Trail Blazers Center is averaging 35.4 points per game. Even if his team gets blown out, and even if this game ends up not being particularly close, it doesn’t matter. Ayton should be able to get points against the Orlando Magic tonight.
Paolo Banchero – PF ($ 8,400 DK)
Banchero averages 41.6 fantasy points per game. The go-to player for the Orlando Magic is going to have a big night. The only worry is if his team blows out the Detroit Pistons. But even if that is the case, don’t worry. Because even if this does happen, it means that Bacnhero likely had a big night either way.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Obvious Starts
Scoot Henderson – PG ($6,600 DK)
Henderson gives fantasy owners 25.5 fantasy points tonight. Considering he’s going to be one of the few available options, especially from the backcourt for the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s someone that you simply need to have in tonight’s lineup against the Orlando Magic.
Dalano Banton – PG/SG ($6,500 DK)
Banton is giving fantasy owners plenty to consider. The Portland Trail Blazers backcourt player is averaging 36.9 fantasy points per game over the last 10 days. This is a classic case of finding value in what would otherwise be a bad matchup throughout the game. However, using some of the same reasoning and logic as earlier, he’s available; he’s going to see plenty of minutes, and he’s on something of a hot streak right now. Therefore, there aren’t many good options against the Orlando Magic, but Banton is certainly one.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Sit ‘Em
Wendell Carter Jr. – C ($5,400 DK)
Carter Jr. is someone who can have good nights, but he’s more likely to disappoint. Even though the Portland Trail Blazers don’t have much in terms of talent, their frontcourt is, certainly for tonight, their strength. While he may get his season average of 24.9 fantasy points tonight, it could be expected that it gets significantly lower. Either way, it’s going to be a struggle for him to get you 3x fantasy value.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Detroit Pistons Lock of the Day
Franz Wagner – SF ($6,800 DK)
Wagner is poised to have a big night. He gives you 34.5 FPPG a night. Furthermore, no one will be surprised if he gets in the 40s tonight. The Orlando Magic player should have something of a field day against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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