NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & NBA PrizePicks Picks Today, 3/24

The NBA starts off the week with eight games on Monday, as we get closer to the NBA postseason. Among the top matchups will be the Pacers hosting the Timberwolves — a battle between two Playoff teams in their respective conferences.

We’ve got everything you need for NBA Monday in today’s NBA DFS Cheat Sheet for PrizePicks below, including the top offense vs. defense mismatches, pace up spots, PrizePicks NBA picks, and today’s injury report.

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Let’s dig into the NBA Monday slate below.

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NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks: 3/24

Below, find everything you need for the Monday NBA DFS slate on PrizePicks. Click the section to read more. 

• NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS
• NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches
• NBA Pace Report
• NBA DFS Injury Report

NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS

Here are three of the top NBA DFS picks for PrizePicks NBA today, March 24.

Bulls G Josh Giddey – 9.0 Assists

• Bulls G Giddey has recorded at least 10 assists in five of his last 10 games.
• With the Bulls dealing with so many injuries — with Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones, and Lonzo Ball all out — Giddey has logged an average of 35 minutes over his last 11 games.
• The Nuggets have allowed the most assists per game (29.1) in the league.
• The last time Giddey faced the Nuggets, he recorded 10 assists over 27 minutes.

Bulls G/F Kevin Huerter – 13.5 Points

• Bulls G Kevin Huerter has started six straight games and averaged 34 minutes during that span.
• Over his last six games as a starter, Huerter has averaged 16.3 points and 2.7 3-pointers per game.
• Huerter should start again Monday with G Tre Jones (foot) and G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out.
• Huerter is only shooting 32.3% from behind the arc this season, but he has made 35.7% of his 3-point attempts since being traded to the Bulls.

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Bucks F Kyle Kuzma – 15.5 Points

• Bucks F Kyle Kuzma has scored at least 20 points in two of his last three games.
• Kuzma has shot 46.8% from the field across his last 11 games.
• The Suns have the fifth-worst defensive rating (116.4) in the league this season.
• The last time Kuzma faced the Suns, he scored 30 points over 34 minutes as a member of the Wizards.

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches

Here are the top offense vs. defense mismatches across the NBA Monday games.

Chicago Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets

• The Nuggets rank ninth in offensive rating (118.0) over their last 10 games, and third (118.9) for the season.
• The Bulls rank 10th in defensive rating (111.9) over their last 10 games, and 24th (115.4) for the season.
• The Bulls have allowed the second-most rebounds per game (46.5) in the league.
• Nuggets PG Jamal Murray scored 39 points on 28 shot attempts Sunday against the Rockets.
• Nuggets PF Aaron Gordon has averaged 20.7 points and 2.8 three-pointers over his last 10 games.

Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings

• The Celtics rank first in offensive rating (123.9) over their last 10 games, and second (119.4) for the season.
• The Kings rank 27th in defensive rating (123.7) over their last 10 games, and 22nd (115.1) for the season.
• The Kings have allowed the highest three-point shooting percentage (38.4%) in the league.
• Celtics F Jayson Tatum has averaged 30.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 3.4 three-pointers over his last 10 games.
• Celtics F Derrick White has made at least three three-pointers in five of his last six games.

NBA Pace Report for NBA Monday Games

Here are the NBA games to target for quick-paced play with additional possessions on Monday for NBA DFS on PrizePicks.

Timberwolves vs. Pacers – 7 p.m. ET

The Timberwolves rank 17th (98.67) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and 24th (98.21) for the season. This will be a pace-up spot for them against the Pacers, who have played at the ninth fastest pace (101.19) over their last 10 games, and rank seventh (100.66) for the season.

Mavericks vs. Nets – 7:30 p.m. ET

The Mavericks rank seventh (101.75) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and 12th (100.18) for the season. This will be a pace-down spot for them against the Nets, who have played at the 29th-fastest pace (95.11) over their last 10 games, and rank 30th (96.32) for the season.

Bulls vs. Nuggets – 9 p.m. ET

The Nuggets rank 15th (99.32) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and sixth (100.77) for the season. This will be a slight pace-up spot for them against the Bulls, who have played at the second-fastest pace (103.15) over their last 10 games, and rank third (103.35) for the season.

NBA DFS Injury Report Today

Below, find all of the NBA DFS Injury news for the NBA Monday games.

Notable Players Out

Nuggets C Nikola Jokic (ankle) is not expected to play against the Bulls. This will mark his fifth straight missed game. Nuggets C DeAndre Jordan posted 11 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists while replacing Jokic in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rockets.

Bucks G Damian Lillard (calf) will not play against the Suns, marking his third straight missed game. Bucks G Ryan Rollins started both of the previous two games, averaging 5.0 points and 4.0 assists.

Bulls G Tre Jones (foot) will miss at least two weeks for the Bulls. In the first game that he missed Saturday against the Lakers, Bulls G Josh Giddey recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists, and eight steals.

Questionable or Game-Time Decisions

Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (thumb) is listed as questionable against the Pacers. If he is unable to play, Timberwolves G Donte DiVincenzo would likely see an increase in usage rate.

Celtics G/F Jaylen Brown (knee) is set to be re-evaluated Monday after missing three straight games. Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Celtics G Jrue Holiday (shoulder) both didn’t play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, so the Celtics could be missing a few key players against the Kings.

Kings F/C Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Kings G Malik Monk (illness) are both listed as questionable to face the Celtics. With Sabonis out the last three games, Kings C Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 12.0 points and 8.3 rebounds. Kings G Keon Ellis would likely play additional minutes if Monk is unable to take the floor.

Nets G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) is questionable to face the Mavericks. Nets G Tyrese Martin started with Russell out Saturday against the Pacers, posting nine points, four rebounds, and five assists over 28 minutes.

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