Can the Pelicans hang with the Suns in Phoenix tonight? See what our algorithm has to say.
| Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Team | Rec |
| #1 |
Milwaukee Bucks
MIL
|
11-3 |
| #2 |
Los Angeles Lakers
LAL
|
12-2 |
| #3 |
Boston Celtics
BOS
|
11-3 |
| Likelihoods | Efficiency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nERD | Playoffs | Champs | Proj W | Proj L | Offense | Defense |
| 78.5 | 100.0% | 16.8% | 54.1 | 27.9 | 111.2 | 102.5 |
| 77.8 | 100.0% | 29.3% | 57.3 | 24.7 | 109.9 | 100.2 |
| 71.8 | 99.8% | 6.9% | 51.3 | 30.7 | 110.5 | 103.0 |
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Pelicans' Jahlil Okafor (ankle) out on Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor will not play on Thursday in the team's game against the Phoenix Suns.
What It Means:
Okafor was considered questionable entering game day, but he'll miss yet another game for the Pelicans. That means Jaxson Hayes will continue to start down low.
In nine games this season, Okafor has averaged 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 blocks and 20.6 FanDuel points.
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New Orleans Pelicans
Pelicans' Lonzo Ball (groin) on a minutes limit Thursday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball will be limited to 20 minutes in his return from a groin injury on Thursday night in the team's game against the Phoenix Suns.
What It Means:
It was reported earlier on game day that Ball would come off the bench, which was an indication he'd be on a minutes limit. That is certainly the case, as Ball will be gradually brought along to a full workload.
In eight games this season, Ball has averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 29.0 FanDuel points.
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Will Guillory
Suns' Tyler Johnson starting in place of injured Ricky Rubio (back)
Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson will start on Thursday night in the team's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
What It Means:
Johnson is taking the place of Ricky Rubio, who will miss Thursday's game against the Pelicans with a back ailment. Jevon Carter got the nod in the starting lineup the last time Rubio missed, but it'll be Johnson in charge of the first-team offense on Thursday night.
Our models currently project Rubio for 17.3 FanDuel points across 25 minutes of action.
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Gina Mizell
Suns' Ricky Rubio (back) won't play on Thursday
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio will not play on Thursday in the team's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
What It Means:
Rubio was able to suit up on Tuesday night with the back ailment, but he was listed as doubtful entering game day. He'll indeed miss Thursday's bout against the Pels, and Tyler Johnson will likely get the nod in his place.
In 11 games this season, Rubio has averaged 12.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 33.3 FanDuel points per contest.
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Gerald Bourget
Warriors' Draymond Green (heel) questionable on Friday
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is considered questionable to play on Friday in the team's game against the Utah Jazz.
What It Means:
Green is dealing with a heel injury, and his status for Friday is up in the air after he missed Wednesday's game. If Green can't go, Ky Bowman would likely start again in his place.
Our models currently project Green for 9.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 33.2 FanDuel points across 33.6 minutes of action.
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Andy Larsen
Anfernee Simons (ankle) to play with Portland's second unit Thursday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons will come off the bench on Thursday in the team's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
What It Means:
Simons is dealing with an ankle injury, though he'll be available to play. However, his spot in the starting lineup will be taken by Gary Trent Jr., who is getting his first start of the season.
Before this news, our models projected Simons for 27.6 FanDuel points.
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Casey Holdahl
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