The Houston Rockets are struggling on the road, while the Indiana Pacers have been strong at home. The Orlando Magic are on a win streak, but the Miami Heat have been struggling. The Dallas Mavericks have a decent road record, while the Brooklyn Nets have been mediocre at home. The Memphis Grizzlies are on a losing streak, while the New York Knicks have been on fire. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been good on the road, while the Chicago Bulls have been inconsistent. The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a win streak, while the Utah Jazz have been solid at home. The Milwaukee Bucks have a mediocre road record, while the Phoenix Suns have been playing well.
There are several injuries to monitor, including Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason for the Houston Rockets, Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith for the Indiana Pacers, Luka Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks, and Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, and Lonnie Walker for the Brooklyn Nets. Other notable injuries include Santi Aldama, Derrick Rose, John Konchar, Vince Williams, Xavier Tillman, Jaren Jackson, Ziaire Williams, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, OG Anunoby, Quentin Grimes, Julius Randle, Alex Caruso, and Zach LaVine.
Some of the standout players to consider in daily fantasy contests include Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Pascal Siakam, Karl-Anthony Towns, Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Dennis Smith, Cam Whitmore, and Royce O'Neale.