NBA Fantasy Schedule Analysis: Teams with Most Games & Easiest Schedules Left

With fewer than two months left in the regular season, schedule analysis becomes one of the most powerful tools in fantasy basketball. A three-game gap can swing weekly matchups, especially when teams like the Nets, Rockets and Bucks still have 29 contests remaining, compared to just 26 for clubs such as the Hawks and Kings. Targeting players from teams with heavier workloads — and favorable opponent win percentages — can provide a hidden edge. In this breakdown, we'll examine which schedules offer the most opportunity, which contenders face tougher roads, and how to align your roster strategy for maximum impact down the stretch.

Teams with more than 27 games remaining

Make sure to target pickups and trades from the following teams:

Nets (29), Pistons (29), Rockets (29), Grizzlies (29), Bucks (29), Magic (29), Wizards (29), Celtics (28), Mavericks (28), Clippers (28), Lakers (28), 76ers (28), Spurs (28)

Teams with fewer than 27 games remaining

Consider that players from these teams have three fewer games than the possible maximum of 29:

Hawks (26), Heat (26), Timberwolves (26), Pelicans (26), Thunder (26), Trail Blazers (26), Kings (26), Jazz (26)

Top teams to target based on favorable schedules

Clippers 28 games remaining - Combined win percentage of remaining opponents: 47.3 percent  

Easiest Matchups: Kings x 2, Pelicans x 3

Hardest Matchups: Thunder, Spurs x 3, Nuggets

The Clippers were looking like they had everything figured out when the league was shocked by the trade of James Harden. Now the squad must continue their playoff push while also trying to integrate a couple of new players into significant roles. Without Harden, much more of the offensive workload, especially in critical moments, falls to Kawhi Leonard, who has had a fantastic start to the season. The departure of Ivica Zubac also majorly shifts the focus in the frontcourt, with veteran Brook Lopez looking like he will handle the starting job, while rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser is in line for a more significant role down the stretch. New additions Bennedict Mathurin and Darius Garland will be key in determining how far the Clippers can go this season, but there may still be some uncertainty if Garland can remain healthy after dealing with injury trouble for most of the season. Notable x-factors will be Kris Dunn, who has been effective as a backcourt defensive specialist, and Derrick Jones, who averaged 9.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over his first four starts since returning from a month-long absence. 

Rockets 29 games remaining - Combined win percentage of remaining opponents: 48.6 percent   

Easiest Matchups: Kings, Wizards, Pelicans x 2, Jazz x 2

Hardest Matchups: Spurs, Nuggets, Knicks x 2, Lakers x 2

The Rockets are one of the only teams that stayed still at the trade deadline. They will head into the final stretch with the same lineup that earned a 33-20 record, good enough for fourth place in the West heading into the All-Star Break. Their season was disrupted before it even started, as their anticipated starting point guard Fred VanVleet was shut down with a torn ACL, leaving the squad to figure things out on the fly. The idea that Reed Sheppard could step into a major role has not taken root despite the fact that the second-year guard has delivered a number of solid performances along the way. Instead, Amen Thompson continues to handle the bulk of the main distributor role, while the team elects to run with a very tall lineup, which seems to lack much jump shooting beyond Kevin Durant. In the frontcourt, Alperen Sengun continues to shine across the board, but aside from their two top players, the Rockets are still looking for more consistency from others, including Tari Eason and Jabari Smith. Meanwhile, the ability of Sheppard, Josh Okogie and Dorian Finney-Smith to step up for additional contributions off the bench will likely be a determining factor in the Rockets' ceiling this season. 

76ers 28 games remaining - Combined win percentage of remaining opponents: 49.2 percent   

Easiest Matchups: Kings, Wizards, Pelicans, Pacers x 2

Hardest Matchups: Pistons x 2, Thunder, Spurs x 2

The 76ers were also quiet at the trade deadline, with the departure of Jared McCain being their only notable action. Nonetheless, the squad has done a good job to earn the sixth spot in the East, led by Tyrese Maxey, while also benefiting from largely better-than-expected contributions from Joel Embiid. The star big man was limited to just 19 games last season but has already featured in 31 games this season, putting up an impressive 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.4 minutes per game. Paul George, who was also working his way back from persistent injury trouble, was recently handed a 25-game suspension, which thrusts Kelly Oubre and Dominick Barlow into more significant roles. Luckily, both players have shown the ability to deliver very helpful contributions, while Trendon Watford, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona have also proven serviceable off the bench. Rookie VJ Edgecombe caught the league by storm with a hot start to the season but has since come down to earth, still managing to provide a solid effort with good hustle even when his offense is not rolling. Meanwhile, Quentin Grimes has also slowed down after a stronger start and will need to get his rhythm back, as his team will need his long-range scoring punch if they hope to make a worthwhile playoff run. 

Bucks 29 games remaining - Combined win percentage of remaining opponents: 49.6 percent   

Easiest Matchups: Pelicans, Pacers, Nets x 2, Jazz x 2

Hardest Matchups: Pistons, Spurs, Celtics x 2, Knicks

The Bucks are sitting on the edge of relevance in the East, just 1.5 games outside of the final play-in spot. But Milwaukee must balance expectations with the idea of injury maintenance for their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined since late-January. Whether or not Antetokounmpo can return to help lead the push will be the major (and likely only) factor in determining which way the rest of the season goes for the squad, which at full strength has the tools to potentially put up a significant fight. Despite being relatively quiet at the trade deadline, the Bucks managed to add some notable firepower by picking up Cam Thomas and Ousmane Dieng, while only parting ways with Cole Anthony. Thomas brings instant-offense potential, capable of delivering quick scoring bursts that can swing momentum. Dieng has also made an early impact in his first few appearances with the club, highlighted by a 19-point, 11-rebound, six-assist, one-steal and four-block performance in the most recent game. Together, they provide valuable depth off the bench. That added support — along with AJ Green's three-point shooting — could serve as key x-factors, easing the burden on the starters. Meanwhile, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis have flashed high-level production at times. If Antetokounmpo remains limited, both will need to elevate their play and anchor the frontcourt, regardless of the team's trajectory in the standings.