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Phoenix's Drew Eubanks starting for injured Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) on Wednesday
Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks is starting in Wednesday's game versus the Denver Nuggets.
Eubanks will operate as Phoenix's starting center after Jusuf Nurkic was ruled out.
In 521 minutes with today's inactives, Eubanks is averaging 0.95 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.6% usage rate.
Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun is not starting in Wednesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns.
Braun will play with Denver's second unit after Aaron Gordon was included in Wednesday's starting five. In 23.4 expected minutes, our models project Braun to record 17.1 FanDuel points.
Braun's current projection includes 7.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) is starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Phoenix Suns.
After sitting out one game with a foot injury, Gordon will make his 66th start this season. In a matchup versus a Phoenix unit allowing 47.0 FanDuel points per game to power forwards, our models project Gordon to score 29.5 FanDuel points.
Gordons's current projection includes 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Bradley Beal (finger) will play in Phoenix's Wednesday matchup
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal (finger) is active for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
Beal will suit up in Denver even after suffering a recent right finger sprain. In 34.6 expected minutes, our models project Beal to record 30.5 FanDuel points.
Beal's current projection includes 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Gordon will return to the court at home after he was inactive one game. In 30.6 expected minutes, our models project Gordon to score 29.5 FanDuel points.
Gordons's current projection includes 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (illness) active on Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Porter Jr. is available at home after he was given a probable designation. In 30.6 expected minutes versus a Phoenix team ranked 13th in defensive rating, our models project Porter Jr. to score 28.8 FanDuel points.
Porter Jr.'s current projection includes 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Nikola Jokic (back/hip) will play in Denver's Wednesday matchup
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back/hip) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns.
Jokic is active for his second straight contest despite playing with lower back pain and hip inflammation. In 32.5 expected minutes, our models project Jokic to score 57.0 FanDue points.
Jokic's current projection includes 26.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists.
Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) inactive for Suns on Wednesday night
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
Nurkic is sidelined versus his former team after suffering a recent right ankle sprain. Expect Drew Eubanks to see an increased role at the five position.
In 521 minutes with today's inactives, Eubanks is averaging 0.95 FanDuel points per minute and a 12.6% usage rate.
Zach Collins playing in second unit role for Spurs on Wednesday night
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins is not starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Utah Jazz.
Collins will come off San Antonio's bench after Victor Wembanyama was named Wednesday's starting center. In 16.8 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Collins to record 17.9 FanDuel points.
Collins' current projection includes 7.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama (ankle) starting at center on Wednesday, Zach Collins to bench
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's game versus the Utah Jazz.
Wembanyama will make his 64th start this season after he was sidelined one game. In a matchup against a Jazz defense giving up 57.0 FanDuel points per game to centers, our models project Wembanyama to record 51.5 FanDuel points.
Wembanyama's current projection includes 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
Washington's Richaun Holmes (toe) ruled out for remainder of Wednesday's game
Washington Wizards power forward Richaun Holmes (toe) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Holmes will not play in the second half after suffering a left toe contusion.
Look for Marvin Bagley to fill in at center after he started the third quarter for Holmes.
Nuggets rule out Jamal Murray (knee) on Wednesday
Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Murray will sit out his third straight contest with right knee inflammation. Expect Reggie Jackson to play an extended role at point guard.
In 1062 minutes with today's current inactives, Jackson is averaging 0.86 FanDuel points per minute and a 20.5% usage rate.
Toronto's Ochai Agbaji (hip) will not return on Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (hip) is ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the New York Knicks.
Agbaji will not return after he suffered a hip contusion in the first quarter.
Expect Bruce Brown to see more minutes with Agbaji sidelined in Toronto.
San Antonio's Keldon Johnson (knee) inactive on Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (knee) will not play in Wednesday's game versus the Utah Jazz.
After dealing with knee soreness, Johnson is sidelined in Utah on Wednesday night. Look for Cedi Osman to see more minutes in a second unit role.
In 333 minutes with today's inactives, Osman is averaging 0.73 FanDuel points per minute and a 18.8% usage rate.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (ankle) available on Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz.
Wembanyama has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play against the Jazz on Wednesday. Our models expect him to play 31.0 minutes against Utah. Look for Zach Collins to return to the bench with Wembanyama back in action.
Wembanyama's Wednesday projection includes 22.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 51.5 FanDuel points.
Chicago's Alex Caruso (ankle) starting on Wednesday, Torrey Craig to bench
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Indiana Pacers.
Caruso will have first unit responsibilities after Torrey Craig was sent to the bench. In a matchup versus an Indiana team ranked 25th in defensive rating, our models project Caruso to score 29.7 FanDuel points.
Caruso's current projection includes 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
Torrey Craig coming off the bench for Chicago on Wednesday
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Craig will move to the bench on Wednesday with Alex Caruso back in the starting lineup. Our models expect Craig to play 20.9 minutes against the Pacers.
Craig's Wednesday projection includes 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 17.0 FanDuel points. His salary is $4,400.
Jock Landale playing in bench role for Rockets on Wednesday
Houston Rockets center Jock Landale is not starting in Wednesday's lineup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Landale will have second unit duties after Jabari Smith Jr. was named Houston's starting center. In 20.0 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Landale to score 20.4 FanDuel points.
Landale's current projection includes 8.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Houston's Jabari Smith Jr. (suspension) starting on Wednesday, Jock Landale to second unit
Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. (suspension) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Smith Jr will make his 66th start after he served a one game suspension. In 30.8 expected minutes, our models project Smith Jr. to score 28.8 FanDuel points.
Smith Jr.'s current projection includes 13.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Troy Brown Jr. coming off the bench for Detroit on Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Brown will move to the bench on Wednesday with Chimezie Metu entering the starting lineup. Our models expect Brown to play 22.1 minutes against Minnesota.
Brown's Wednesday projection includes 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 14.8 FanDuel points. His salary is $3,700.
Pistons starting Chimezie Metu on Wednesday, Troy Brown to bench
Detroit Pistons forward Chimezie Metu is starting in Wednesday's lineup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Metu will make his second start for Detroit after Troy Brown was sent to the bench. In a tough matchup against a Minnesota unit ranked first in defensive rating, our models project Metu to score 18.9 FanDuel points.
Metu's current projection includes 8.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
Pacers starting Aaron Nesmith (knee) on Wednesday, Ben Sheppard to bench
Indiana Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith (knee) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
Nesmith will make his 39th start this season after he was sidelined one game. In a matchup versus a Chicago unit allowing 40.7 FanDuel points per game to his position, our models project Nesmith to score 27.6 FanDuel points.
Nesmith's current projection includes 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds. and 1.7 assists.
Ben Sheppard operating in bench role for Indiana on Wednesday night
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard is not starting in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls.
Sheppard will come off the bench in Chicago after Aaron Nesmith was named Wednesday's starting small forward. In 14.8 expected minutes, numberFire's models project Sheppard to score 10.5 FanDuel points.
Sheppard's current projection includes 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists.
Detroit's Cade Cunningham (knee) active and starting for injured Jaden Ivey (knee) on Wednesday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is starting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After missing two games for left knee injury management reasons, Cunningham will return and take over Detroit's starting point guard role. In 32.0 expected minutes, our models project Cunningham to score 34.6 FanDuel points.
Cunningham's current projection includes 18.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists.
Pistons' Jaden Ivey (knee) out on Wednesday, Chimezie Metu to start
Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ivey has been downgraded to out and will not play against the Timberwolves. Chimezie Metu will start and Troy Brown Jr. will come off the bench.
Ivey is averaging 15.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 26.4 FanDuel points per game this season.
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