NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Free NBA PrizePicks Picks Today - 4/10

With only a handful of games left before the NBA Playoffs, every last remaining game will be pivotal for teams trying to position themselves in the standings. One of the five matchups tonight includes the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies in a battle between two teams on the Play-In Tournament fringe.

Below, we’ll break down the top NBA DFS picks for Thursday’s NBA action below in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet, including the top NBA PrizePicks picks today, the pace up spots to target in your Lineups, and mismatches for offense vs. defense. 

The top NBA player picks on Thursday’s games include Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards, who will be going head to head in Memphis.

The Thursday NBA matchups on TNT today include the Cavaliers vs. Pacers at 7 p.m. ET, and the Timberwolves taking on the Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m. ET, in a crucial game for Playoff seeding. 

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Let's get into the NBA DFS slate for Thursday, April 10, below.  

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks: April 10

Below, find everything you need for the Thursday NBA DFS slate on PrizePicks. Click to skip to each section.

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

PrizePicks NBA Picks Today for NBA DFS 

Here are four of the top NBA DFS picks for today, Thursday, April 10, for PrizePicks. 

Knicks C Karl Anthony-Towns — 24.5 Points

• In his last five games, Knicks C Karl Anthony-Towns has averaged 23.6 points per game. 
• He’s attempted 15 or more shots in three of his last five games. 
• Towns is averaging 23.5 points against the Pistons this season.
• Towns is averaging 27.0 points in the four games he’s played in April.
• Towns has shot over 50 percent from the field in his last four games.

Grizzlies PG Ja Morant — 25.5 Points

• Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies is the most relevant game for Playoff seeding tonight — which becomes more important in the final days of the regular season.
• Grizzlies PG Ja Morant is averaging 28.4 points in his last five games.
• He’s averaging 31.3 points for the month of Apri, while shooting close to 54 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.
• Morant has attempted 20 or more shots in his last five games played. 
• He’s scored 26 or more points in four out of his last five games.
• The Knicks are giving up the fifth-most points per game (25.1) to opposing point guards this season.

Timberwolves PG Anthony Edwards  — 38.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts 

• Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies is the most relevant game for Playoff seeding tonight — which becomes more important in the final days of the regular season.
• Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards is averaging 40.0 points, rebounds, and assists in his last five games.
• He’s averaging 31.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the month of April.
• In his last game against the Grizzlies on Jan. 20, Edwards dropped 32 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
• When on the road, he averages 28.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.

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Pistons SG Tim Hardaway Jr.  — 10.5 Points 

• Pistons SG Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 18.8 points in his last five games.
• When on the road, Hardaway averages 12.1 points.
• Hardaway is averaging 18.5 points per game in the four games he’s played in April. 
• Hardaway has attempted 14 or more shots in four of his last five games  
• He has knocked down at least four 3-pointers in three of his last five games. 

Most Popular NBA PrizePicks Picks Today

Here are the most popular NBA PrizePicks picks for Thursday, April 10. These are the players selected most in NBA Lineups as of 12 p.m. ET

• Pistons G Ausar Thompson — 11.5 Points
• Pelicans C Yves Missi — 8.5 Rebounds (Demon)
• Pistons F Tobias Harris — 1.5 Assists
• Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo — 7.5 Assists (Demon)
• Pistons G Tim Hardaway Jr. — 10.5 Points

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches for Thursday

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

Cavaliers vs. Pacers — 7 p.m. ET

• The Cavaliers rank fourth in offensive rating (121.3) over their last 10 games, and first (121.6) on the season.
• The Pacers rank fifth in defensive rating (110.0) over their last 10 games, and 15th (113.5) on the season. 
• The Cavaliers rank first in points per game (122.3) on the season, whereas the Pacers rank seventh in points per game (117.3) on the season. 
• The Pacers rank 18th in opponent points per game (115.0) on the season. 

Pelicans vs. Bucks — 8 p.m. ET 

• The Bucks rank ninth in offensive rating (120.0) over their last 10 games, and 13th (114.6) on the season.
• The Pelicans rank 21st in defensive rating (118.1) over their last 10 games, and 29th (118.7) on the season. 
• The Pelicans rank 26th in opponents points per game allowed (118.7) on the season.

NBA Pace Report for NBA Thursday 

Here are two games to target for quick-paced play with additional possessions on the NBA Thursday slate. Possessions per game are in parentheses.

Hawks vs. Nets — 7:30 p.m. ET

The Nets rank 28th in pace (96.64) this season, and rank 11th in pace (99.71) over their last 10 games. They get a pace-up spot against the Hawks. The Hawks have played at the fifth fastest pace (101.30) in their last 10 games and third fastest pace (103.44) on the season.

Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies — 9:30 p.m. ET

The Timberwolves rank 25th in pace (97.97) this season, and rank 25th in pace (96.92) over their last 10 games. They get a pace-up spot  against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have played at the fourth fastest pace (101.35) in their last 10 games and lead the league with the fastest pace (103.74) on the season.

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With the Playoffs starting next weekend, there’s only a couple of games left before seedings will ultimately be decided, which is why it's important to pay close attention to the action. 

Thursday’s games include some intriguing matchups on the NBA slate, including the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies battling for seeding int he Western Conference. PrizePicks is the best way to get in on the action and cash in with your NBA knowledge.

There are many player stat projections to pick from on PrizePicks  — from points, rebounds, assists, threes, and combos — so you can build your Lineup however you’d like.

Just pick More or Less on at least two player stat projections to build your Lineup on PrizePicks. Check out the Playbook daily for more NBA DFS picks and analysis throughout the NBA season.