There isn't a huge need for the rookie center in this game. Memphis has a weak perimeter defense which will allow Dallas to take control of this game "the Dallas way" as in a lot of perimeter scoring. Derek Lively's under this season is 10-5, averaging 16.9 He also could get in foul trouble dealing with Jaren Jackson Jr and Santi Aldama who are projected to be the 2nd and 3rd leading scorers for Memphis.

Normally my first inclination when a star like Luka Doncic is ruled out is to hammer the Over props (points, etc.) of the No. 2 on said team, which in this case is Kyrie Irving. But am I reading this right: 40.5? So he gets 30 and 10 and we still win? That also would entail Kyrie actually caring/trying hard for a full game and we KNOW that's not happening. Also don't think he's comfortable being the alpha male. But I may never do an optimistic bet on Kyrie because he's such a tool and doesn't realize how lucky he is. And if he's shooting more, his assists obviously should go down.