NBA Daily Cheat Sheet: Streamers, Bets & DFS Picks – March 19, 2026
ESPN’s fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night’s games. Here you’ll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game injury reports.
Key Matchups & Storylines
The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications. Charlotte, boasting a strong recent record of 24-12, is led by LaMelo Ball (19.5 PPG, 7.2 APG) and emerging rookie Kon Knueppel (19.3 PPG). Orlando relies on its defense and the play of Paolo Banchero (22.4 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 5.0 APG) and Desmond Bane.
The Detroit Pistons face the Washington Wizards, with the Pistons favored despite several key injuries on both sides. The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Miami Heat, while the Milwaukee Bucks travel to take on the Utah Jazz. The Phoenix Suns are on the road against the San Antonio Spurs, and the Philadelphia 76ers play the Sacramento Kings.
Thursday’s Fantasy Stream Team
Looking for a boost to your fantasy lineup? Consider these players:
- Kyle Filipowski, PF/C, Utah Jazz (48.4% rostered): Filipowski consistently delivers across multiple categories, even with limited minutes.
- Brice Sensabaugh, SF, Utah Jazz (29.5% rostered): Sensabaugh has been productive in recent games, averaging 40.6 fantasy points over his last six.
Moody’s Favorite Bets for Thursday
Eric Moody highlights two betting opportunities:
- De’Aaron Fox 7+ assists (+138): Fox has a strong track record of assists and faces a favorable matchup.
- Devin Booker 40+ points, rebounds and assists (+113): Booker is expected to have a high usage rate in a game where the Suns may necessitate a big performance.
Top Daily Fantasy Values
Maximize your DFS lineup with these value picks:
- Josh Giddey, PG, Chicago Bulls ($10,000): Giddey has been excellent recently, contributing across all statistical categories.
- Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons ($8,800): Duren is poised for success against the Wizards, a team that allows the most fantasy points to centers.
- Evan Mobley, PF/C, Cleveland Cavaliers ($8,700): Mobley has thrived with Jarrett Allen sidelined.
- Austin Reaves, PG/SG, Los Angeles Lakers ($8,000): Reaves is a consistent performer with a favorable matchup.
- Tobias Harris, PF, Detroit Pistons ($6,000): Harris provides a solid floor in a good matchup.
- Daniss Jenkins, PG, Detroit Pistons ($5,000): Jenkins is expected to see increased minutes with Cade Cunningham out.
- Nick Richards, C, Chicago Bulls ($4,100): Richards offers a high floor at a low price point.
Projections and Injury Reports
Basketball Power Index by ESPN Analytics. Injury aggregation by Rotowire.com. Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook
Injury Updates (as of March 19, 2026)
- Orlando Magic: Anthony Black (OUT – Abdomen), Franz Wagner (OUT – Ankle), Jonathan Isaac (OUT – Knee)
- Charlotte Hornets: Tidjane Salaun (OUT – Calf)
- Detroit Pistons: Wendell Moore Jr. (OUT – Knee), Isaiah Stewart (OUT – Calf), Cade Cunningham (OUT – Chest)
- Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr (GTD – Toe), Bilal Coulibaly (GTD – Heel), Trae Young (OUT – Quadriceps), Leaky Black (OUT – Ankle), Kyshawn George (OUT – Elbow), Anthony Davis (OUT – Finger), D’Angelo Russell (OUT – Not Injury Related), Cam Whitmore (OFS – Shoulder)
- Los Angeles Lakers: Maxi Kleber (GTD – Back)
- Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo (GTD – Calf), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (GTD – Hip), Andrew Wiggins (OUT – Toe), Terry Rozier (OUT – Not Injury Related)
- Cleveland Cavaliers: Olivier Sarr (OUT – Calf), Craig Porter Jr. (OUT – Groin), Jarrett Allen (OUT – Knee), Tyrese Proctor (OUT – Quadriceps)
- Chicago Bulls: Isaac Okoro (GTD – Knee), Jaden Ivey (OUT – Knee), Anfernee Simons (OUT – Wrist), Noa Essengue (OFS – Shoulder), Zach Collins (OFS – Toe)
- Phoenix Suns: Grayson Allen (GTD – Knee), Royce O’Neale (GTD – Knee), Dillon Brooks (OUT – Hand), Mark Williams (OUT – Foot)
- San Antonio Spurs: David Jones Garcia (OFS – Ankle)
- Milwaukee Bucks: Kevin Porter Jr. (GTD – Knee), Kyle Kuzma (GTD – Elbow), Myles Turner (GTD – Calf), Giannis Antetokounmpo (OUT – Knee)
- Utah Jazz: Lauri Markkanen (GTD – Hip), Keyonte George (OUT – Hamstring), Jaren Jackson Jr. (OFS – Knee), Jusuf Nurkic (OFS – Nose), Walker Kessler (OFS – Shoulder)
- Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid (GTD – Oblique), Paul George (OUT – Suspension), Kelly Oubre Jr. (OUT – Elbow), Johni Broome (OUT – Knee), Tyrese Maxey (OUT – Finger)
- Sacramento Kings: Malik Monk (GTD – Ankle), Nique Clifford (GTD – Hamstring), Devin Carter (OUT – Calf), Keegan Murray (OUT – Ankle), De’Andre Hunter (OFS – Eye), Domantas Sabonis (OFS – Knee), Drew Eubanks (OFS – Thumb), Zach LaVine (OFS – Finger)
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