NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & NBA PrizePicks Today - March 28
We have seven games on the Friday NBA slate tonight, many with NBA Playoff implications as we near the postseason.
We’ve got everything you need to lock in on the Friday NBA slate in today’s NBA DFS Cheat Sheet below, including the PrizePicks NBA picks, top offense vs. defense mismatches, pace up spots, and today’s NBA injury report. Use the analysis below to get real money action on Friday’s NBA games.
The Suns and Timberwolves are the only TV game, at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Despite only one nationally televised game, we have a couple more standout games on the slate. The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Pistons look to keep pace with the Pacers for a top-four seed in the East.
The New York Knicks travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks, with the Bucks missing Damian Lillard after revealing he has a blood clot. Only half a game separates the Pistons and Bucks for the fifth seed, and both teams are just a couple of games behind Indiana, so wins late in the season are pivotal for both teams.
PrizePicks is the easiest way to get real money action on tonight’s NBA games. Pick More or Less on player stat projections — from points to rebounds to 3-pointers — and get paid if your picks are correct. Be sure to check your account for your Flex Friday promotion and get your money back if you don’t cash in tonight!
Let’s dive into the NBA Friday slate for NBA DFS on PrizePicks below.
NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks: 3/28
Below, find everything you need for the Friday NBA DFS slate on PrizePicks for March 28. Click each section to read more.
NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS
Here are four of the top NBA DFS picks for today for PrizePicks on Friday, March 28.
Clippers G James Harden — 14.5 Rebs+Asts
- In his career against the Nets while in LA, James Harden is averaging 8.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds for 15 combined R+A.
- The Nets have been one of the worst defenses against point guards over both the last seven and the last 15 games, allowing the fourth and second most fantasy points in these timeframes, respectively.
- The Nets are allowing the most rebounds and the seventh most assists to opposing point guards over the last 15 games.
- Over their last seven games, they are allowing the ninth most rebounds to opposing point guards.
- Earlier this season, Harden finished with 17 R+A against the Nets on a combined 23 potential rebounds and assists.
Nuggets C Nikola Jokic — 20.5 Rebs+Asts
- Against the Jazz this season, Nuggets C Nikola Jokic is averaging 16.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game for a total of 25 RA.
- In these three games vs. the Jazz, Jokic is averaging an astounding 40 potential rebounds and assists per game (26 potential rebounds and 14.3 potential assists)
- Over the last 15 games, the Jazz are in the top-half of the league in rebounds and assists allowed to opposing centers.
- In their last seven games however, the Jazz are in the top-10 in both rebounds and assists allowed to opposing centers.
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards — 2.5 3-PT Made (Goblin)
- Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards has torched the Suns this season in three games, averaging over 33 points and 4 3-pointers made per game.
- Phoenix ranks 12th-worst in opponent 3-point percentage this season.
- The Suns are allowing the second-highest three-point percentage over their last 10 games.
- Over their last 15 games, the Suns are allowing the eighth-most points and the third-most three-pointers allowed to opposing shooting guards.
- If you don’t want to play the goblin, Edwards’ 28.5 points square can also be played.
💰 Use PrizePicks Promo Code "Playbook": Claim free $50 with your first $5+ Lineup
Raptors F-G Scottie Barnes — 30.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Raptors F Scottie Barnes hasn’t played against the Hornets this season but gets a great matchup against a team that is allowing the most fantasy points to opposing small forwards.
- Over their last 15 games, the Hornets are giving up the most points and second-most rebounds to opposing small forwards.
- In their last seven games, Charlotte is still allowing the most points and are still in the top-10 in rebounds allowed (seventh).
- With RJ Barrett ruled out, look for Barnes to have higher usage tonight. His usage jumps to 29% from 27.3% without Barrett on the floor
NBA Pace Report for NBA Friday Games
Here are the NBA games to target for quick-paced play with additional possessions and low-pace games to downgrade on Friday for NBA DFS on PrizePicks. In parentheses are the team’s possessions per game.
Cavs vs. Pistons — 7 p.m. ET
Both the Pistons and Cavs are in the top-10 of pace on the season with miniscule difference between the two at 99.9 and 99.8 possessions per 48. While the Cavs have remained at roughly the same pace over their last 10 games (99.3, ranked 13th), the Pistons have sped it up just a little, averaging a pace of 101.8, good for fifth in the last 10 games.
This is a pace-neutral game, though both teams run in the top half of the league in pace.
Hornets vs. Raptors — 7:30 p.m. ET
We have two teams on the complete opposite ends of the pace charts, both season-long and over their last 10 games. On the season, the Raptors rank 13th at 99.4 while the Hornets rank 23rd at 97.6. Over their last 10 games, the Raptors are first in pace at 102.9. The Hornets on the other hand are 24th at 96.6.
This will be a pace-up game for the Hornets against a Raptors team that likes to push the pace.
Suns vs. Timberwolves— 8 p.m. ET
Both these teams play at a slow pace, each sitting in the bottom-10 of the league in pace on the season with the Timberwolves at 97.6 and the Suns at 97.2. The Timberwolves have slowly upped the pace in their last 10 games, averaging 99.1 possessions in their last 10 games. The Suns though, are 26th at 96.1 possessions per game.
This will be a pace-down game as both teams display a preferred tendency to play at a slower pace.
Jazz vs. Nuggets— 9 p.m. ET
The Jazz and Nuggets are both in the top-10 in pace this season. Both actually have the same pace at 99.9 on the season. The Jazz are third at 102.8 over their last 10 games while the Nuggets sit just below their season average in pace at 99.6.
This is a pace-neutral game as both teams aren’t too far off of each other in pace.
NBA DFS Injury Report Today
Below, find all of the NBA DFS Injury news for the NBA Tuesday games.
Notable Players Out
- Pistons G Cade Cunningham (calf) has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Cavaliers. Dennis Scrorder will remain the starter.
- Hornets G LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss tonight’s game against the Raptors. KJ Simpson should get the starting nod at the point guard spot.
- Raptors F RJ Barrett (rest) has been ruled out tonight. Jamison Battle will get the start for him tonight.
- Pelicans G CJ McCollum (foot) and F Zion Williamson (back) will miss the game against the Warriors. Jose Alvarado and Keion Brooks are the players who will likely get the starting nods in their places.
- Bucks G Damian Lillard (blood clot) has been ruled out for an extended period. Ryan Rollins or Kevin Porter Jr. will be the two players who could become the starter for Lillard, with Gary Trent Jr. also seeing additional minutes.
- Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) and John Collins (ankle) will miss tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski are expected to join Walker Kessler in the starting lineup.
Questionable or Game-Time Decisions
- Warriors G Steph Curry (calf) is questionable for tonight’s game against the Pelicans. Brandin Podziemski will see an uptick in usage and minutes if Steph is ruled out.
- Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is a game-time decision against the Knicks tonight. Giannis missed the team’s last game against the Nuggets and his status will be monitored up until game time. If he misses the game, expect Kyle Kuzma to start at the power forward and Taurean Prince to move into the starting lineup.
- Nuggets G Jamal Murray (hamstring) could miss the game against the Jazz tonight. Russell Westbrook will start in his place, should he miss the game.
Win Real Money on NBA DFS on PrizePicks
We are just a few weeks away from the NBA Playoffs, and the place to play NBA DFS to win real money all the way through the 2025 NBA Finals is on PrizePicks.
Just pick More or Less on player stat projections — from points to rebounds to combos — and lock in your Lineup to get in on the real money action. If your picks are correct, you’ll get paid out instantly when the games end. Be sure to also keep your eye on the board for our Taco Tuesday discounts today to make it that much easier to cash!
Come back to the Playbook throughout the remainder of the NBA season for more basketball analysis for your PrizePicks and NBA DFS Lineups.
More Fresh Picks & Insights
