As the NBA season heats up, Mondays continue to deliver some of the juiciest fantasy matchups and betting lines for basketball enthusiasts to feast on. With nine games on the slate, there’s no shortage of star power and intriguing player props and spreads to analyze. To help you build your optimal fantasy lineups and identify the smartest wagers, we’ve broken down all the key factors you need to consider.
Fantasy Players to Stream on Monday Night
While superstars like LaMelo Ball, Trae Young, and Nikola Jokic are almost always locked into fantasy lineups, finding value in your streaming spots can give you the edge you need in both season-long and daily fantasy leagues. Here are some of the most promising widely-available options for Monday:
Andrew Wiggins, SF, Golden State Warriors
The veteran wing has found his shooting stroke of late, averaging 24.8 points, 3.0 threes, and 4.5 boards over his last four games. He gets a premium matchup against a Brooklyn defense allowing the 7th-most fantasy points to opposing small forwards. Wiggins remains available in over 45% of ESPN leagues.
Scotty Pippen Jr., PG, Memphis Grizzlies
With superstar point guard Ja Morant sidelined, the second-generation star has stepped up in a big way for Memphis. Over his last 11 games as a starter, Pippen Jr. is filling up the stat sheet to the tune of 13.8 points, 5.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 triples in 26.4 minutes per night. He’s coming off a 30-point, 10-assist eruption against the Bulls and is rostered in just 46% of leagues.
Trey Murphy III, SG, New Orleans Pelicans
The sharpshooting sophomore is on a heater, topping 24 points in two of his last three games. He has a great chance to stay hot against a porous Indiana defense allowing the second-most points to shooting guards. Murphy is still flying under the radar in 75% of ESPN leagues.
Best Bets for Monday Night
With plenty of star power and fantasy-friendly matchups on the board, sports bettors have some enticing lines and props to choose from on Monday night. According to sources close to the situation, here are some of the most promising plays to consider:
LaMelo Ball OVER 29.5 Points (-115)
Fresh off a career-high 50 piece, the third-year phenom has now eclipsed 31 points in six of his last eight games, averaging a sizzling 32.3 PPG during that span. Expect Melo to continue cooking against an Orlando squad that bleeds the 7th-most points to opposing floor generals.
P.J. Washington OVER 23.5 Points + Rebounds (-125)
The young big man has thrived in Luka Doncic’s absence, racking up 20 points and 10 boards in three straight. He should feast on an Atlanta front line allowing the third-most points and rebounds to power forwards. We like his chances of hitting the OVER on this prop.
“Washington has really made the most of his increased opportunity with Doncic out. He has a great chance to keep rolling against a Hawks defense that struggles to contain athletic power forwards.”
– NBA Fantasy Expert
Shaedon Sharpe OVER 19.5 Points (-115)
Since returning from injury, the lottery pick is showing why he was so highly touted, scoring 20+ in four of his last five and averaging a robust 24.6 PPG. Look for Sharpe to maintain that momentum in a likely shootout with the Grizzlies.
Analyzing the Matchups
To help you make the most informed fantasy and betting decisions, we analyzed each of Monday’s matchups in depth, considering factors like injuries, recent production trends, historical performance, pace of play, and defensive metrics.
We’ve identified three games that project to be particularly fantasy-friendly:
- Mavericks vs Hawks (237.5 points O/U)
- Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies (232.5 points O/U)
- Knicks vs Nuggets (232.5 points O/U)
All of these contests feature elite offensive talents, up-tempo styles, and defenses prone to allowing big fantasy totals. Fantasy managers should feel confident starting any healthy regulars from these games.
We also pored over the injury reports to identify players set to benefit from increased opportunities. In addition to the aforementioned P.J. Washington (Luka Doncic out) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (Ja Morant out), savvy fantasy managers will want to monitor the statuses of the following injured stars and their potential replacements:
| Injured Player | Team | Next Man Up |
| LeBron James | Lakers | Troy Brown Jr. |
| Damian Lillard | Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe |
| Zion Williamson | Pelicans | Trey Murphy III |
With nine games and countless betting options to choose from, Monday’s NBA slate can be daunting. However, by focusing on the most impactful injuries, softest matchups, and players in the best form, fantasy managers and bettors alike can cut through the noise and build optimal lineups and betting cards. Hopefully our analysis has helped bring the top plays into focus.
Remember to monitor breaking injury news throughout the day and check out our complete projections and betting picks in the tables above. Best of luck tonight!
