Oddsmakers aren't always right, but they're projecting tonight's 8-game slate to be on the lower-scoring side with just two games having a betting total in the 220s.

The big injury news is Joel Embiid sitting out (rest), Jimmy Butler being questionable after tweaking his ankle on Saturday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missing extended time with a sprained ankle, and the Pelicans and Pacers both being very banged up.

Steph Curry is the highest priced player on the slate at an absurd $11k even though he hasn't hit 6X that all season. It's a good matchup with the Warriors against Houston, but this is still playing out to be an interesting card.

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Pelicans @ Cavaliers (-7.5), O/U 210 7:00 ET

Cleveland is on the back to back after dropping a tough 115-105 game in Detroit last night. 0 days rest shouldn't be a problem for the Cavs considering the New Orleans injury report.

Clippers @ Pacers (-2.5), O/U 221 7:00 ET

LAC has won five straight over Indiana, but it wouldn't be a shock if they laid an egg tonight considering they are playing on the back to back while also wrapping up an 8-game road trip. The Pacers have lost four of five though.

Grizzlies (-3.5) @ Sixers, O/U 218 7:00 ET

Philly has won four straight but will also be without Joel Embiid who is sitting out for rest. Tobias Harris gets the best Sixers boost at +7.17% usage and +12.76 fp. Ja Morant has made the perfect lineup in five of his last six.

Heat @ Celtics (-4.5), O/U 208 7:30 ET

Jayson Tatum continues to be on one with 36+ real points in three of the last four. Miami just gave up a 56fp game to OG Anunoby and could be without JImmy Butler (ankle) so it may be Tatum Time again.

Kings @ Knicks (-6.5), O/U 212.5 7:30 ET

Sacramento has dropped six in a row and probably is en route to a sixth straight loss as they wrap up an East Coast road trip and could be without De'Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley again. The Knicks have lost six of seven though, and have been held under 100 points in four of those.

Raptors @ Hawks (-2), O/U 218.5 7:30 ET

Atlanta has rattled off seven straight wins, and are comfortable while playing their 7th game at home over the last 8. Trae Young is coming off a 61fp game on Sunday against the Lakers but also played 36 minutes.

Warriors (-10.5) @ Rockets, O/U 229 8:00 ET

The Rockets have lost 10 in a row at home, not great timing up against a Golden State squad that has won their last five. The Warriors are playing their first road game in over two weeks, but Houston has lost by 30 and 15 points the last two games so this one could be a runaway for GSW.

Trail Blazers (-4) @ Thunder, O/U 216.5 8:00 ET

OKC begins life without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for about a month when they host Portland (who is on the back to back) tonight. Expect an ownership increase for Josh Giddey for the foreseeable future.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Ja Morant DK $10.1k | FD $10.5k @Philadelphia

• Lower ownership with Sixers ranking 3rd defensively vs. PG position over past 20 games?

• Philadelphia has also allowed 50+ fp to two of the past four PGs, including 38 real points to Tyrese Haliburton on Saturday

• Morant has taken at least 22 shots in six straight games

CJ McCollum DK $7.6k | FD $7.8k @Oklahoma City

• Back to back may drive ownership down, but played 38 and 36 on consecutive nights last week

• Shot attempts have risen in four straight games including 13-23 yesterday afternoon against the Bulls

• OKC 30th vs. opposing SGs last 20 games,

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

Jayson Tatum DK $10.6k | FD $9.8k vs. Miami

• Heat being 3rd defensively vs. SF may drive ownership down, but OG Anunoby just had 20/14/6 vs. Miami on Saturday

• Tatum has 36+ real points in three of the last four, 50fp floor in four of the last five

• Tatum made perfect lineup in two of three vs. Heat last season

Tobias Harris DK $7.8k | FD $8k vs. Memphis

• Must play in the "no Embiid" narrative, as the big man leads the NBA with 36.9% usage

• +7.17% usage, +12.76fp without Embiid

OG Anunoby DK $7.4k | FD $8k @ Atlanta

• 20+ real points in three straight games, 14+ shots in 9 of last 10

• Hawks have allowed 38+ fp to three straight SFs, including 33/10/5 yesterday to Malik Monk

• Atlanta playing on the back to back

RJ Barrett DK $7.1k | FD $6.5k vs. Sacramento

• Has 16+ shots in 9 of the last 11 games

• Knicks get best pace boost of the night

• Kings have second-worst scoring defense in NBA (114.7 ppg)

Marcus Morris DK $6.4k | FD $5.5k @ Indiana

• Solid FD pricing, especially with the history of five straight 34+ fp games vs. Pacers

• Had 21/8/3 vs. Indiana on January 17th

• Low ownership with Clippers on the back to back, but played just 23 minutes yesterday

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Domantas Sabonis DK $9.8k | FD $9.7k vs. Clippers

• Has 24/18/10 and 21/15/8 last two games since returning from a sprained ankle

• LAC ranks 24th in NBA in opponent rebounds/game

• Clippers playing on the second leg of back to back

• Indiana still without Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner usage

NOTE: Sabonis has been ruled out

Kevin Love DK $6.4k | FD $5.9k vs. New Orleans

• Has a 20/11 and 25/9 line in two of the last three games

• Pelicans struggling on the post with Jonas Valanciunas out, allowing 13+ rebounds to four of the past five starting centers

• Had 39fp vs. Pelicans on December 28th

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