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Headline: Fantasy Basketball Preview: Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals Tip-Off Tonight; Streamers, DFS Picks & Injury Updates

New York, NY – The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals get underway tonight with two Eastern Conference matchups, offering a wealth of fantasy basketball opportunities. ESPN’s pregame cheat sheet is highlighting key players to stream, DFS picks, and crucial injury information to help managers optimize their lineups.

Tonight’s action features the Miami Heat visiting the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks traveling to face the Toronto Raptors.

Key Streamers:

  • Anthony Black (Orlando Magic): The Magic guard is seeing significant minutes and producing across the board. With Franz Wagner out due to an ankle sprain, Black’s usage is expected to increase.
  • Jordan Clarkson (New York Knicks): With role players sidelined, Clarkson is positioned to get increased minutes against a Raptors team that struggles against perimeter scorers.

Best Bets & Player Props:

  • Jakob Poeltl (Toronto Raptors) UNDER 9.5 points: The Knicks are strong at defending the paint, which is where Poeltl scores most of his points. He has also struggled when Barrett is out of the lineup.
  • Anthony Black (Orlando Magic) OVER 23.5 points, rebounds, and assists: Black has cleared this line in four of his last five games and faces a Heat team that struggles against point guards.

DFS Highlights:

  • Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks): A strong DFS option, particularly if Karl-Anthony Towns is out, against a Raptors defense he can exploit.
  • Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors): Coming off a strong bounce-back game and consistently delivers across all statistical categories.
  • Norman Powell (Miami Heat): Benefiting from Miami’s fast-paced offense. Should remain productive, even with Tyler Herro’s return.
  • Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks): A consistent performer who provides value across multiple categories.
  • Anthony Black (Orlando Magic): An affordable option who is playing significant minutes and could see increased usage tonight.
  • Tristan da Silva (Orlando Magic): With Wagner out, could be a steal at his price with a chance for increased minutes and well-rounded production.

Injury Report:

  • Miami Heat: Davion Mitchell (GTD), Dru Smith (GTD), Pelle Larsson (GTD), Tyler Herro (GTD), Terry Rozier (OUT)
  • Orlando Magic: Moritz Wagner (OUT), Colin Castleton (OUT), Franz Wagner (OUT)
  • New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns (GTD), Miles McBride (OUT), Pacome Dadiet (OUT), Landry Shamet (OUT)
  • Toronto Raptors: Jamal Shead (GTD), Jamison Battle (GTD), RJ Barrett (OUT)

Odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook):

  • Miami Heat at Orlando Magic: Heat +1.5 (-120) | Magic -1.5 (EVEN) | Total: 235.5
  • New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors: Knicks -5.5 (-102) | Raptors +5.5 (-118) | Total: 226.5

Fantasy managers are encouraged to check back for updates closer to tip-off, as injury situations can change rapidly. Good luck setting your lineups!

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