Fantasy basketball streamers and NBA betting cheat sheet for Wednesday

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By Jim McCormick and Kyle Soppe

Nothing but net: The Nets have had a player eclipse 50 points in consecutive games, and while it's unlikely that you can find a player to do that off the wire, Bruce Brown (80% available) has been productive when given the opportunity. Brown has averaged 16.3 PPG on 50% shooting to go along with 6.5 RPG and 3.5 APG when playing at home. The Mavs' elite defense figures to key on Kevin Durant tonight, so look for the extended usage to continue for Brown at Barclays Center.

Thunder up: Darius Bazley (83% available) has averaged 22.7 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 3 assists and 3 3-pointers over his past three games. The Thunder face a Spurs team that sits 27th in defensive rating over the past 10 games and Bazley should play heavy minutes in a plus matchup.

Blazing values: Portland's injury report lists seven players ruled out for tonight's matchup in Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons join Damian Lillard in street clothes for this one, which means Josh Hart (44% available), Trendon Watford (84%) and Drew Eubanks (97%) are positioned for a big game. Hart has become a league-winning waiver addition in recent weeks, while Watford has posted at least 22 points in three straight and can deliver on scoring and rebounding props. Meanwhile, Eubanks has averaged 36 points and 22 rebounds across his past two games.

Gold rush: The Nuggets face a Wizards team that