Fantasy basketball streamers and NBA betting cheat sheet for Tuesday
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By Jim McCormick and Kyle Soppe
The Pass Man: With Chris Paul continuing to sit and Cam Johnson set to miss a sixth consecutive game, Cam Payne (66% available, $7,700 on DraftKings) again profiles as a great play. He's racked up either double digit assists or 20 points in six straight games, posting 11 assists and 0 turnovers on Sunday against the Lakers. As long as he is the on ball play-maker in this offense, he's worth a look in all fantasy and betting markets.
Magical Matchups: Orlando's path to production on Tuesday starts with the fact Brooklyn has allowed the most DraftKings points to small forwards and the seventh-most to shooting guards over the past seven games. With Jalen Suggs listed as questionable, it's worth noting Markelle Fultz (86% available) has notched 18 assists in his last 37 minutes of action. Rookie Franz Wagner (37%) is also poised to produce given the friendly matchup metrics. For the Nets, Andre Drummond (52%) should log heavy minutes and help both as a streaming option and rebounding prop candidate. He faces an Orlando team that almost always has a traditional center on the floor.
Missing Morant: Ja Morant is listed as doubtful to play against the Pacers due to back soreness. Morant's likely absence vaults point guard Tyus Jones (96% available) into a starting role as the Grizzlies' lead creator. Morant missed a game against the Pelicans back in mid-February, one that saw Jones


