Basketball and blockchain collide in this comprehensive guide to conquering your crypto fantasy contests and prop bets for Monday’s massive 14-game NBA slate. Our team of fantasy gurus and betting experts have analyzed the matchups, crunched the projections, and identified the top plays to supercharge your lineups.
Fantasy Stream Team
Before we dive into specific picks, let’s highlight a few low-rostered gems who could be the key to unlocking a profitable night:
- Dillon Brooks, SG/SF, Rockets (86% available): Averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 boards, 3.0 triples over his last 6 while playing lockdown D.
- Dereck Lively II, C, Mavericks (62% available): Nearly double-doubled his way through December with 2.5 stocks/game as a rim protector and rebounder.
- Larry Nance Jr., PF/C, Hawks (96% available): Thriving with Okongwu out, logging 14.7 PPG, 9 RPG in his last 3 with solid defensive stats.
Top Bets for Monday Night
Shifting to the crypto betting side, here are our favorite props and picks for tonight’s action:
- Victor Wembanyama over 23.5 points vs Joel Embiid’s Sixers (-120): Wemby is on fire, clearing this line in 4 of his last 5 while averaging 29 PPG in that span. He’ll be extra motivated to outduel MVP candidate Embiid in this clash of star bigs.
- LaMelo Ball over 29.5 points vs the Rockets (-140): Fresh off a 34-piece, Ball has hit 30+ in all 6 games this year when playing 30+ minutes. Houston’s soft defense should offer an on-time arrival for this prop.
- Bucks/Bulls under 231.5 points (-105): These teams have combined for average totals of just 188 in their last 9 meetings, with the Bucks buckling down and Lillard set to sit. Love the under here.
- Wolves/Hawks under 224.5 points (-110): Minnesota’s mighty defense has held 9 of their last 10 opponents under this total. Atlanta’s scoring may be grounded without Young and Okongwu.
Crypto Player Projections
Of course, we couldn’t leave you without some fantasy projections for key players. We focused on those commonly found in crypto contests:
| Player | Crypto FPTS Projection |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 45.2 |
| Damian Lillard | 45.0 |
| LaMelo Ball | 46.5 |
| Luka Doncic | 55.5 |
| Nikola Jokic | 59.0 |
| Cade Cunningham | 46.3 |
As always, be sure to monitor the latest injury reports up until tipoff for any late scratches that could open up value in your lineups. We like Cade Cunningham as a potential crypto GPP play if any Pistons starters sit.
When it comes to cashing in crypto, having a detailed projection model and spotting boom/bust potential is just as vital as riding the volatility. Daily fantasy basketball is no different.
– A Wise Degenerate
Armed with these picks and projections, you should be well on your way to a profitable Monday night in your crypto NBA contests and bets. As always, trust your process, manage your bankroll, and save some Eth for gas fees. May the variance be ever in your favor!
