Rockets starting Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) on Wednesday, Tari Eason to tbench
Houston Rockets power forward Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is starting in Wednesday's lineup against the Washington Wizards.
What It Means:
Smith Jr. will make his 45th start this season after the 19-year old was sidelined two games with an ankle injury. In a matchup versus a Washington team ranked 18th in defensive rating, our models project Smith Jr. to score 26.9 FanDuel points.
Smith Jr.'s Wednesday projection includes 13.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
Source:
Jonathan Feigen
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