NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for NBA DFS & PrizePicks: Feb. 24

The NBA starts off the week with eight games on the schedule Monday for NBA DFS. Among the top matchups is the Thunder hosting the Timberwolves on NBA TV at 8 p.m. ET.

We’ve got everything you need 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 for NBA DFS and PrizePicks below.

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NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks: 2/24

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

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

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches

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

Nuggets vs. Pacers — 7 p.m. ET

• The Nuggets rank first in offensive rating (126.7) over their last 10 games, and second (119.4) for the season.
• The Pacers rank 18th in defensive rating (116.1) over their last 10 games, and 19th (114.2) for the season.
• The Nuggets have allowed the most assists per game (29.3) in the league.
• Nuggets C Nikola Jokic has recorded a triple-double in five of his last nine games.
• Nuggets PF Michael Porter Jr. is shooting 43.9% from behind the arc at home this season, but just 37.9% on the road.

Timberwolves vs. Thunder — 8 p.m. ET

• The Thunder rank second in offensive rating (125.9) over their last 10 games, and fifth (117.8) for the season.
• The Timberwolves rank 10th in defensive rating (113.2) over their last 10 games, and sixth (110.7) for the season.
•  The Timberwolves have allowed the fifth-fewest assists per game in the league (42.9) this season.
• Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards is averaging 34.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 4.6 three-pointers over his last 10 games.
• Edwards has averaged 24.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.7 three-pointers over three games against the Thunder this season.

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.

76ers vs. Bulls – 7:00 p.m. ET

The 76ers rank 27th (97.70) in pace of play over their last 10 games and 27th (97.30) for the season. They will get a pace up spot against the Bulls, who have played at the fifth-fastest pace (101.99) over their last 10 games and rank third (103.56) for the season.

Heat vs. Hawks – 7:00 p.m. ET

The Heat rank 29th (96.45) in pace of play over their last 10 games and 28th (97.29) for the season. They will get a pace up spot against the Hawks, who have played at the fastest pace (104.76) over their last 10 games and rank second (104.26) for the season.

Nets vs. Wizards – 7:00 p.m. ET

The Wizards rank 14th (100.50) in pace of play over their last 10 games and fourth (102.24) for the season. They will get a pace down spot against the Nets, who have played at the 30th fastest pace (93.60) over their last 10 games and rank 30th (96.23) for the season.

Clippers vs. Pistons – 7:00 p.m. ET

The Pistons rank second (102.60) in pace of play over their last 10 games and 14th (99.99) for the season. They will get a pace down spot against the Clippers, who have played at the 19th fastest pace (99.61) over their last 10 games and rank 19th (99.05) for the season.

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NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS

Here are three of the top NBA DFS picks for today for PrizePicks on Monday, February 24.

Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton — Assists

• Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over his last 10 games.
• Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and 9.1 assists per game at home, compared to 16.7 points and 8.2 assists on the road. He plays the Nuggets at home tonight.
• The Pacers have scored at least 127 points in four of their last five games at home.
• Pacers backup G T.J. McConnell suffered a right ankle sprain Sunday against the Clippers, meaning that he likely won’t play Monday.

Kings SF DeMar DeRozan — Rebounds + Assists

• Kings G/F DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.
• Since the Kings traded away G De’Aaron Fox, DeRozan has averaged 25.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists over eight games.
• DeRozan is on pace to shoot at least 48.0% from the field for the seventh straight season.
• The Hornets have allowed the ninth-most rebounds per game (44.9) in the league.
• Over his last 10 games, DeRozan is averaging 8.5 rebounds and assists per game.
• The Hornets are giving up the sixth most rebounds to opposing small forwards — 8.04 per game.

Nuggets G Christian Braun — Points + Rebounds + Assists

• Nuggets G Russell Westbrook recently missed seven straight games with an injury. During that span, Nuggets G Christian Braun averaged 19.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.
• Braun logged 38 minutes per game when Westbrook was out. He has averaged 33 minutes per game for the season.
• For the season, Braun has averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
• In the first game that Westbrook returned from injury, Braun recorded 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists against the Hornets on Thursday.
• In Saturday’s game against the Lakers, Braun recorded 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists.

NBA DFS Injury Report Today

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

Notable Players Out

• Bulls G Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder), F Patrick Williams (quadriceps), and F/C Jalen Smith (concussion) have all been ruled out. F Matas Buzelis is expected to play additional minutes with the Bulls lacking depth up front.
• Nets G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) has been ruled out against the Wizards. G Killian Hayes started with Russell out Saturday against the 76ers, producing three points and six assists over 27 minutes.
• Heat F Nikola Jovic fractured his right hand Sunday against the Bucks, meaning that he won’t play Monday against the Hawks. F Kyle Anderson, F Jamie Jaquez Jr., and F Haywood Highsmith are candidates to receive additional minutes off the bench.
• Hornets C Mark Wiliams (foot) has been ruled out. Hornets C Jusuf Nurkic started the last game that Williams missed, recording nine points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists over 19 minutes.
• Jazz G Collin Sexton (ankle), G Jordan Clarkson (foot), and F John Collins (back) have all been ruled out, meaning the Jazz will have a very thin depth chart. Expect to see expanded roles for players including G Isaiah Collier, G Keyonte George, and F/C Kyle Filipowski.

Questionable or Game-Time Decisions

• 76ers C Joel Embiid is weighing treatment options on his injured knee, leaving him with an uncertain status moving forward. G Tyrese Maxey (finger) is listed as questionable. G Quentin Grimes and F Kelly Oubre Jr. could both receive additional shot attempts if Embiid and/or Maxey don’t play.
• Timberwolves F Julius Randle (groin) has missed 10 straight games, but has been practicing and could return at some point on the Timberwolves’ current road trip. C Rudy Gobert (back) has missed three straight games and is uncertain for Monday. F/C Naz Reid has averaged 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists over his last nine games.
• Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (back) and C Walker Kessler (illness) as questionable against the Trail Blazers, which could deplete their depth further if either are ruled out. 

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