Fantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Wednesday

ESPN's fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data, featuring ESPN's proprietary Basketball Power Index (BPI) to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for Wednesday, March 8 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues.

There is a uniquely productive player eligible at point guard, shooting guard, and power forward currently available in free agency in roughly 80% of ESPN leagues. This player has averaged just 7.1 points this season, but leads the NBA in steals per game and steal percentage (minimum 300 minutes).

Delon Wright of the Washington Wizards is one of those players who flies under the radar because his loudest skill is often buried in box scores. He's also one of those players who can single-handedly win you the steals category in weekly category-driven competition or bolster a scarce statistic in roto formats.

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Wright's recent steal production reads like a rebounding column, as he's swiped 16 steals in his past four games. Cementing his spot on the all-underrated team, Wright has also been a savvy distributor, averaging 7.3 dimes over the past week. Wright and his teammate Deni Avdija (92% available) face the Atlanta Hawks this evening in a contest that could see both defensive-minded players shine.

As we approach the fantasy playoffs, it's important to acknowledge the value of specialists. Names like Utah's rookie rim protector Walker Kessler (49%), or Matisse Thybulle (91%) of the Portland Trail Blazers