Saturday’s NBA slate features seven games, including the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets in Mexico City, with multiple injury absences creating high-upside fantasy and betting opportunities for under-rostered players.
Quenton Jackson, a 28-year-old guard for the Indiana Pacers, is available in 6.6% of ESPN fantasy leagues. Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is out, Ben Sheppard is out and Kelly Oubre Jr. is game-time decision, opening minutes for Jackson in Rick Carlisle’s rotation. Jackson ranks among the league’s top rebounding guards per minute and posts an elite steal rate.
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Nolan Traore, a 20-year-old guard for the Brooklyn Nets, is rostered in 13.2% of ESPN leagues. The second-year player has averaged 16.3 points over the past week on efficient shooting and strong defensive metrics. His expanded role reflects growing trust from Brooklyn’s coaching staff.
Anthony Black, a 22-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic, is projected for elevated usage with Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero both out. His size and versatility at point guard position him well against Golden State’s undersized frontcourt. Black has exceeded 9.5 combined rebounds and assists in each of his last three games.
Alperen Sengun, a 24-year-old center for the Houston Rockets, faces the Phoenix Suns — who rank last in rebounding percentage league-wide. With Clint Capela and Steven Adams both out, Sengun becomes Houston’s primary interior rebounder.
Tari Eason, a forward for the Houston Rockets, is available in 18.8% of ESPN leagues. He consistently generates steals and offensive rebounds when given extended minutes on both ends.
Mario Hezonja, a forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is rostered in 6.6% of ESPN leagues. With Jarrett Allen listed as game-time decision and Cleveland playing the second night of a back-to-back, Hezonja could see significant minutes if Allen sits.
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