NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Best NBA PrizePicks Picks Today, 3/4

Tuesday’s NBA slate features nine games packed with some of the best teams in the league, including a highly intriguing point guard duel tonight in New York, between Stephen Curry and Jalen Brunson. 

We’ll break down the top NBA DFS picks for Tuesday’s NBA action below in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet, including the top NBA PrizePicks picks today and the pace up spots to target in your Lineups.

The Tuesday NBA matchups today include the Warriors taking on the Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, and the Clippers visiting the Suns at 10 p.m. ET, which will also be televised on TNT. Whether you’re looking to back Curry or Brunson in tonight’s matchup, or looking for some pairings for today’s Taco Tuesday discounts — PrizePicks makes it easy to get in on the NBA action.

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Let's get into the NBA DFS slate for Tuesday, March 4, below.

PrizePicks NBA DFS Cheat Sheet: March 4 

Find everything you need to know for the nine-game NBA Tuesday slate for NBA DFS on PrizePicks below in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet. 

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

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches for Tuesday

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

76ers vs. Timberwolves – 8:30 p.m. ET

• The Timberwolves rank 20th in offensive rating (111.4) over their last 10 games, and 14th (113.6) on the season.
• The 76ers rank 28th in defensive rating (119.9) over their last 10 games, and 25th (115.7) on the season. 
• The Timberwolves rank 20th in points per game (112.1) on the season, whereas the 76ers rank 26th in points per game (109.0) on the season. 
• The Timberwolves are fifth in 3-pointers made (14.9) on the season.
• The 76ers rank 17th in opponent points per game (113.6) on the season. 

Pelicans vs. Lakers – 10:30 p.m. ET 

• The Lakers rank 13th in offensive rating (113.9) over their last 10 games, and 10th (114.2) on the season.
• The Pelicans rank 20th in defensive rating (115.3) over their last 10 games, and 29th (118.0) on the season. 
• The Lakers rank 11th in 3-pointers made (13.7) in their last 10 games.   
• The Pelicans rank 26th in opponents points per game (118.7) on the season. 
• The Lakers have ruled LeBron James (foot), Austin Reaves (calf), and Luka Doncic (knee contusion) questionable for this game. PF Rui Hachimura is also out for at least a week.

NBA Pace Report for NBA Tuesday 

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

Nets vs. Spurs — 8:30 p.m. ET

The Nets rank 30th in pace (96.49) this season, and rank 27th in pace (96.95) over their last 10 games. The Nets are in the biggest pace-up spot of the night against the Spurs. The Spurs have played at the eight fastest pace (101.50) in their last 10 games, and are ranked at the 11th fastest pace (100.25) on the season.

Bucks vs. Hawks – 7:30 p.m. ET

The Bucks rank eighth in pace (100.39) this season, and rank sixth in pace (102.05) over their last 10 games. They get pace-up spot against the Hawks tonight who are coming off a 132-130 win over the Grizzlies. The Hawks play at the second (103.98) in the league this season, and second (102.73) in their last 10 games. Overall, this game should run quickly with both teams top 10 in pace.

Rockets vs. Pacers – 7 p.m. ET 

The Rockets rank 19th in pace (99.07) this season, and 16th in pace (100.30) over their last 10 games. They’ll get a pace-up spot against the Pacers, who play at the seventh fastest pace (100.64) in the league this season, and 13th fastest (100.60) in their last 10 games. 

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NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS 

Here are three of the top NBA DFS picks for today, Tuesday, March 4, for PrizePicks. 

Warriors PG Stephen Curry – 26.5 Points

• Warriors PG Stephen Curry averaged 30.7 points for the month of February, while shooting close to 38 percent from 3-point range. 
• His career points per game average against the Knicks is 25.7 points.
• In his first two games in March, Curry has scored 29 points and 21 points, respectively. 
• In his 28 games played on the road, Curry averages 25.0 points per game and shoots 38% from 3-point range
• He’s going up against a Knicks team that is last in the league in opponent 3-point percentage, where opposing teams shoot 37.6 percent from deep against them.

Knicks PG Jalen Brunson  – 27 Points

• Knicks PG Jalen Brunson has averaged 27.2 points in his last five games. 
• In his last game against the Heat this past Sunday, Brunson dropped 31 points, while shooting 52 percent from the field.
• He averaged 26.7 points for the month of February.
• He’s attempted 17 or more field goal attempts in his last six games. 
• He’s currently averaging 26.1 points on the season.

Pelicans PF Zion Williamson  – 35.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts

• Pelicans F Zion Williamson is averaging 24.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.8 in his last five games, which is well above his projection of 35.5.
• In his last two games, Williamson has dished out 9 assists and 11 assists, respectively. 
• He recorded his first triple-double last Thursday against the Suns, putting up a stat-line of 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
• In his 15 games played on the road this season, he’s averaged 23.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

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NBA DFS Injury Report

Below, find the key NBA DFS injury news for the NBA Tuesday games. 

Notable Players Out 

• Timberwolves C Rudy Gobert (back) will be out again on Tuesday. He hasn’t played in a game since Feb. 12. Naz Reid has taken his place in the starting lineup. Since Gobert’s injury, the Timberwolves are 3-4.
• Rockets PG Fred VanVleet (ankle) will miss his second game, which is also a second game of a back-to-back for the Rockets after suffering an ankle injury last Saturday. Reed Sheppard took his place in the lineup yesterday, and the rookie point guard dropped 25 points against the Thunder. 
• Bulls PF Patrick Williams (knee) is sidelined again for tonight. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan stated that Williams can potentially be available for their road trip that starts on Thursday.
• Cavs PF Evan Mobley (rest) will sit out tonight. Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter look to be in line for more minutes with Mobley sidelined.

Questionable or Game-Time Decisions

• 76ers F Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) is questionable tonight. He didn’t play on Monday against the Blazers. Justin Edwards slotted in to play 37 minutes, while Gueschon Yabusele played 35 minutes.
• Warriors SF Jimmy Butler (back) will be expected to play tonight. Butler missed this past Saturday’s game against the 76ers due to the injury, but he was able to play last night on the road against the Hornets 
• Lakers SG Austin Reaves (calf) is questionable to play tonight, as he’s dealing with a right calf injury. The Lakers also ruled Luka Doncic (knee) and LeBron James (foot) questionable. With Rui Hachimura still out, keep an eye on what could be a very thin Lakers team tonight vs. the Pelicans.
• Rockets C Alperen Sengun (back) is uncertain if he’ll play in tonight’s game against the Pacers. Sengun missed last night’s game, which gave Jock Landale the start, and rookie N’Faly Dante also played 19 minutes off the bench in his first NBA appearance.
• Magic PG Cole Anthony (toe) was downgraded to questionable today. Anthony Black would likely draw the start at PG if Anthony sits out, as the Magic have shut down Jalen Suggs for the year.

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With nine games on the slate for NBA Tuesday, there are endless NBA DFS picks to consider tonight to win real money. 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.