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Thursday NBA Doubleheader Spotlights Season Openers and Streaming Options
Two games between title contenders set the stage for fantasy adds and betting lines in a limited slate.
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76ers Host Cavaliers in LeBron James Home Debut
LeBron James makes his home debut for the 76ers against the Cavaliers, who feature Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley. Jarrett Allen is questionable with a knee injury, which would increase the challenge of defending Joel Embiid. The 76ers opened with a win over the Knicks. Cleveland added Peyton Watson this offseason. The line sits at Cavaliers plus 2.5 and total 237.5. Philadelphia is projected to win by 7.5 points with a 71.7 percent chance.
Nuggets Visit Thunder for Season Opener
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets open on the road against the Thunder, who defeated the Spurs behind 32 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Denver added DeMar DeRozan and Marvin Bagley III while losing Peyton Watson. The line is Nuggets plus 8.5 and total 235.5. Oklahoma City is projected to win by 9.4 points with a 76.5 percent chance. Christian Braun is expected to see heavy minutes, particularly on defense.
Fantasy Streamers and Betting Angles
Aaron Gordon averaged 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 36 games last season and is projected for 29.3 minutes. He posted 23 points and 10 rebounds in his lone matchup against the Thunder. McCain scored 37 fantasy points in 22 minutes and averaged 10.4 points while shooting 39.1 percent from three. Tyrese Maxey played 40 minutes and averaged 8.6 three-point attempts since the 2023-24 season. Anfernee Simons scored 13 points in 25 minutes. Braun cleared rebound lines in eight of 13 games with Jokic and Gordon active and Watson out, while averaging 8.9 field-goal attempts and 9.0 rebound chances in those contests.
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