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Fantasy Basketball News Today: Daily NBA Schedule, Injuries, Odds (Nov. 20)

Justin Carlucci

Justin Carlucci

Last updated: November 20, 2025

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet – Friday, December 19th, 2025

Welcome to our Fantasy Basketball News Today, where we’ll talk about daily NBA news and the injury report for today (November 20th). We’ve got you covered with stats, injury updates, game previews, and fantasy projections for all four games on today’s slate.

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Fantasy Basketball News Today – Thursday, November 20

Thursday’s 4-game NBA slate brings high-stakes matchups, injury chaos, and some of the best betting opportunities of the week. Here’s everything you need to know.

NBA Games Today – Thursday, November 20

Time (ET) Away Team Home Team Spread Total TV
7:00 PM LA Clippers (4-10) Orlando Magic (8-7) ORL -5.5 219.0 NBA TV
8:00 PM Sacramento Kings (3-11) Memphis Grizzlies (4-11) MEM -2.5 225.0 League Pass
8:00 PM Atlanta Hawks (9-6) San Antonio Spurs (9-5) SA -1.5 230.5 NBA TV
8:00 PM Philadelphia 76ers (8-6) Milwaukee Bucks (9-6) PHI -2.5 226.0 TNT

NBA Live Odds Today

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Alperen Sengün
C HOU @ DEN
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Amen Thompson
SG HOU @ DEN
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Bruce Brown
SG HOU @ DEN
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Cameron Johnson
PF HOU @ DEN
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF HOU @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
PG HOU @ DEN
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Jonas Valančiūnas
C HOU @ DEN
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Josh Okogie
SG HOU @ DEN
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Kevin Durant
PF HOU @ DEN
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Nikola Jokić
C HOU @ DEN
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Peyton Watson
SF HOU @ DEN
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Reed Sheppard
PG HOU @ DEN
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Spencer Jones
PF HOU @ DEN
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Steven Adams
C HOU @ DEN
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF HOU @ DEN
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Andrew Nembhard
PG IND @ NO
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Anfernee Simons
SG BOS @ TOR
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Anthony Davis
C DAL @ PHI
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG IND @ NO
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Brandon Ingram
SF BOS @ TOR
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Brandon Williams
PG DAL @ PHI
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Collin Murray-Boyles
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Cooper Flagg
PF DAL @ PHI
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Derik Queen
C IND @ NO
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Derrick White
SG BOS @ TOR
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Dominick Barlow
PF DAL @ PHI
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Herbert Jones
SF IND @ NO
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Immanuel Quickley
PG BOS @ TOR
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Isaiah Jackson
PF IND @ NO
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Jakob Poeltl
C BOS @ TOR
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Jamal Shead
PG BOS @ TOR
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Jay Huff
C IND @ NO
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Jaylen Brown
SG BOS @ TOR
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Jeremiah Fears
PG IND @ NO
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Joel Embiid
C DAL @ PHI
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Jordan Walsh
SF BOS @ TOR
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Naji Marshall
SF DAL @ PHI
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Neemias Queta
C BOS @ TOR
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Ochai Agbaji
SG BOS @ TOR
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Pascal Siakam
PF IND @ NO
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Paul George
SF DAL @ PHI
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Payton Pritchard
PG BOS @ TOR
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P.J. Washington
PF DAL @ PHI
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Quentin Grimes
SG DAL @ PHI
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Saddiq Bey
PF IND @ NO
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Sam Hauser
SF BOS @ TOR
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Scottie Barnes
SF BOS @ TOR
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T.J. McConnell
PG IND @ NO
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Trey Murphy III
SF IND @ NO
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Tyrese Maxey
PG DAL @ PHI
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VJ Edgecombe
SG DAL @ PHI
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Zion Williamson
PF IND @ NO
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Ausar Thompson
SG CHA @ DET
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Brandon Miller
SF CHA @ DET
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Cade Cunningham
PG CHA @ DET
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Caris LeVert
SF CHA @ DET
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Duncan Robinson
SG CHA @ DET
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Isaiah Stewart
PF CHA @ DET
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Jalen Duren
C CHA @ DET
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Kon Knueppel
SG CHA @ DET
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LaMelo Ball
PG CHA @ DET
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Miles Bridges
SF CHA @ DET
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Moussa Diabaté
PF CHA @ DET
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
C CHA @ DET
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Sion James
SG CHA @ DET
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Tobias Harris
SF CHA @ DET
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Alexandre Sarr
PF WAS @ MEM
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG WAS @ MEM
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Brandon Clarke
PF WAS @ MEM
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Bub Carrington
PG WAS @ MEM
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Cam Spencer
SG WAS @ MEM
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Cedric Coward
SG WAS @ MEM
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CJ McCollum
PG WAS @ MEM
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF WAS @ MEM
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Jaylen Wells
SF WAS @ MEM
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Jock Landale
C WAS @ MEM
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SG WAS @ MEM
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Khris Middleton
SF WAS @ MEM
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Kyshawn George
SF WAS @ MEM
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Santi Aldama
PF WAS @ MEM
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Brandin Podziemski
SG PHO @ GS
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Buddy Hield
SF PHO @ GS
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Collin Gillespie
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PHO PG PHO @ GS
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De'Anthony Melton
SG PHO @ GS
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG PHO @ GS
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF PHO @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF PHO @ GS
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF PHO @ GS
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Jimmy Butler III
SF PHO @ GS
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
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Moses Moody
SG PHO @ GS
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
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Quinten Post
C PHO @ GS
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Royce O'Neale
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Stephen Curry
PG PHO @ GS
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Ace Bailey
SF ORL @ UTA
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Anthony Black
PG ORL @ UTA
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ UTA
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Jusuf Nurkić
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Keyonte George
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Kyle Filipowski
C ORL @ UTA
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Paolo Banchero
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Tyus Jones
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ UTA
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DeMar DeRozan
SF POR @ SAC
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Deni Avdija
SF POR @ SAC
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Dennis Schröder
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ SAC
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Jerami Grant
PF POR @ SAC
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Keegan Murray
PF POR @ SAC
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Keon Ellis
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Maxime Raynaud
C POR @ SAC
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Precious Achiuwa
PF POR @ SAC
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Robert Williams III
C POR @ SAC
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Russell Westbrook
PG POR @ SAC
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ SAC
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ SAC
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Bogdan Bogdanović
SG LAL @ LAC
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Ivica Zubac
C LAL @ LAC
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Jake LaRavia
PF LAL @ LAC
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James Harden
SG LAL @ LAC
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Jarred Vanderbilt
SF LAL @ LAC
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Jaxson Hayes
C LAL @ LAC
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John Collins
PF LAL @ LAC
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Kawhi Leonard
SF LAL @ LAC
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Kris Dunn
PG LAL @ LAC
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LeBron James
SF LAL @ LAC
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Luka Dončić
PG LAL @ LAC
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Marcus Smart
PG LAL @ LAC
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NBA Injuries Today – Thursday, Nov. 20

We’ll highlight some of the biggest stars around the league. Let’s check out their statuses, see if they’re on tonight’s schedule, and what the DFS/betting implications are.

OUT

  • Joel Embiid – PHI – F/C – Knee
  • Kawhi Leonard – LAC – F – Ankle
  • Paolo Banchero – ORL – F – Groin
  • Trae Young – ATL – G – Knee
  • Victor Wembanyama – SAS – F/C – Calf
  • Ja Morant – MEM – G – Calf
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo – MIL – F – Groin
  • Jaren Jackson – MEM – F/C – Ankle
  • Stephon Castle – SAS – G – Hip
  • Derrick Jones Jr. – LAC – F – Knee
  • Adem Bona – PHI – C – Ankle
  • Jordan Miller – LAC – G/F – Hamstring
  • Jordan McLaughlin – SAS – G – Hamstring

QUESTIONABLE

  • Domantas Sabonis – SAC – F/C – Knee
  • Kelly Oubre – PHI – G/F – Knee
  • Kristaps Porzingis – ATL – F/C – Knee
  • Zaccharie Risacher – ATL – F – Hip
  • Keegan Murray – SAC – G/F – Thumb

Editor’s Note: This article was published in the morning–check the official NBA.com injury report for more updates.

What Happened In The NBA Last Night – Nov. 19 Recap

Check out what happened on Wednesday in the Association.

Houston Rockets 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 104 

  • Alperen Sengun: 28 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast
  • Rockets improve to 10-3. Cavaliers drop to 10-5 (first loss at home this season)

Indiana Pacers 127, Charlotte Hornets 118 

  • Bennedict Mathurin: 24 pts, 12 reb (career-high rebounds)
  • Pacers snap losing skid, improve to 2-13. Hornets fall to 4-10.

Toronto Raptors 121, Philadelphia 76ers 112 

  • Tyrese Maxey: 24 pts, 2 reb, 9 ast (still no Embiid)
  • Raptors improve to 9-5. 76ers drop to 8-6.

Miami Heat 110, Golden State Warriors 96 

  • Norman Powell (Heat): 25 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast
  • Brandon Podziemski (Warriors): 20 pts, 8 reb
  • Heat improve to 9-6. Warriors drop to 9-7.

Oklahoma City Thunder 113, Sacramento Kings 99

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 pts, 8 reb,
  • Dennis Schröder (Kings): 21 pts
  • Thunder improve to 15-1 (best record in NBA). Kings fall to 3-11 on L7 streak.

Denver Nuggets 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118 

  • Payton Watson: 32 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast
  • Derek Queen (Pelicans): 30 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
  • Nuggets improve to 11-3. Pelicans drop to 2-13 on L7 streak.

Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Washington Wizards 109 

  • Timberwolves improve to 10-5
  • Julius Randle: 32 pts, 10 reb
  • Wizards fall to 1-13 (worst record in East)

New York Knicks 113, Dallas Mavericks 111 

  • Jalen Brunson: 28 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast
  • Knicks improve to 9-5 (now 1-4 on road). Mavs fall to 4-12.

Chicago Bulls 122, Portland Trail Blazers 121

  • Nikola Vucevic: 27 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast
  • Jerami Grant (Blazers): 33 pts, 9 reb
  • Bulls win another nail-biter, improve to 8-6. Blazers fall to 6-9.

NBA Standings Update – Nov. 20, 2025

It’s never too early to take a glimpse at the NBA standings.

Eastern Conference

Rank Team W L PCT Home Road Streak
1 Detroit Pistons 13 2 .867 7-1 6-1 W11
2 Cleveland Cavaliers 10 5 .667 6-3 4-2 L1
3 Toronto Raptors 9 5 .643 5-2 4-3 W4
4 New York Knicks 9 5 .643 8-1 1-4 W1
5 Miami Heat 9 6 .600 6-3 3-3 W1
6 Milwaukee Bucks 9 6 .600 5-3 4-3
7 Atlanta Hawks 9 6 .600 5-2 4-4
8 Chicago Bulls 8 6 .571 4-3 4-3 W1
9 Philadelphia 76ers 8 6 .571 4-2 4-4 L1
10 Orlando Magic 8 7 .533 5-3 3-4
11 Boston Celtics 8 7 .533 5-3 3-4 W3
12 Charlotte Hornets 4 10 .286 3-4 1-6 L1
13 Indiana Pacers 2 13 .133 1-7 1-6 W1
14 Brooklyn Nets 2 12 .143 0-7 2-5 L1
15 Washington Wizards 1 13 .071 1-5 0-8 L12

Western Conference

Rank Team W L PCT Home Road Streak
1 Oklahoma City Thunder 15 1 .938 8-1 7-0 W7
2 Denver Nuggets 11 3 .786 6-1 5-2 W1
3 Los Angeles Lakers 11 4 .733 8-1 3-3 W3
4 Houston Rockets 10 3 .769 5-1 5-2 W5
5 San Antonio Spurs 10 4 .714 7-2 3-2 W2
6 Minnesota Timberwolves 10 5 .667 6-2 4-3 W2
7 Phoenix Suns 9 6 .600 5-3 4-3 W1
8 Golden State Warriors 9 8 .529 5-3 4-5 L1
9 Portland Trail Blazers 6 9 .400 4-4 2-5 L1
10 Utah Jazz 5 9 .357 3-4 2-5 L1
11 LA Clippers 4 10 .286 1-5 3-5 L2
12 Memphis Grizzlies 4 11 .267 3-5 1-6 L5
13 Dallas Mavericks 4 12 .250 3-8 1-4 L2
14 Sacramento Kings 3 12 .200 2-5 1-7 L7
15 New Orleans Pelicans 2 13 .133 1-7 1-6 L7

Biggest Props & NBA Betting Situations – Thursday, Nov. 20

Prop lines and lines to keep an eye on!

Tyrese Maxey Higher/Lower 28.5 Points

Maxey is averaging 31.9 PPG without Embiid. The Bucks are playing at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA, and they’re ranked 19th in defensive efficiency. Maxey had 34 points vs the Clippers on Nov 17. He’s been money all season.

Orlando Magic -5.5 vs Clippers

The Clippers are 4-10 and have lost 3 straight. They’re on a 7-game road trip and are 3-5 on the road. Orlando is 8-7 and has won 4 of their last 5 games. Franz Wagner is averaging 24+ PPG with Banchero out. The Magic are 5-3 at home.

DFS Projections for DraftKings & PrizePicks

Let’s analyze some of the NBA DFS projections for today.

Tyrese Maxey DFS Projection

  • Conservative: 28 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast = 40-44 fantasy pts
  • Expected: 32 pts, 5 reb, 8 ast = 45-52 fantasy pts
  • Ceiling: 38+ pts, 6 reb, 10 ast = 55+fantasy pts

Franz Wagner DFS Projection

  • Conservative: 22 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast = 38-42 fantasy pts
  • Expected: 26 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast = 43-50 fantasy pts
  • Ceiling: 32+ pts, 7 reb, 8 ast = 52+ fantasy pts

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