NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for NBA DFS & PrizePicks: March 3
The NBA brings seven games to the table on Monday. Among the top NBA Monday matchups is the Thunder hosting the Rockets on NBA TV.
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 below for NBA DFS on PrizePicks.
NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks: March 3
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
NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches
Here are the top offense vs. defense mismatches across the NBA Monday games.
Rockets vs. Thunder
- The Thunder rank second in offensive rating (125.0) over their last 10 games, and fifth (118.4) for the season.
- The Rockets rank ninth in defensive rating (111.2) over their last 10 games, and fourth (109.4) for the season.
- The Rockets have allowed the fewest assists per game (22.8) in the league.
- Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.0 assists over his last 10 games.
- Thunder F Jalen Williams posted 41 points, six rebounds, and seven assists across 33 minutes against the Spurs on Sunday.
Pistons vs. Jazz
- The Pistons rank fifth in offensive rating (120.3) over their last 10 games, and 14th (113.6) for the season.
- The Jazz rank 29th in defensive rating (119.3) over their last 10 games, and 30th (118.4) for the season.
- The Jazz have allowed the third-most assists per game (29.1) in the league.
- Pistons G Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.3 assists over his last 15 games.
- Pistons C Jalen Duren has averaged 14.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across his last 15 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.
Hawks vs. Grizzlies – 8 p.m. ET
The Grizzlies rank third (102.43) in pace of play over their last 10 games and first (104.33) for the season. This will be a pace-neutral spot for them against the Hawks, who have played at the fastest pace (103.37) over their last 10 games and rank second (104.03) for the season. However, both teams running at a top five pace in the NBA, look for both teams to pour in points in this spot.
Wizards vs. Heat – 7:30 p.m. ET
The Heat rank 30th (94.29) in pace of play over their last 10 games and 28th (97.03) for the season. They will get a pace-up spot against the Wizards, who have played at the 14th-fastest pace (100.45) over their last 10 games and rank fourth (102.19) for the season.
Rockets vs. Thunder – 8 p.m. ET
The Thunder rank 10th (101.05) in pace of play over their last 10 games and seventh (100.63) for the season. They will get a pace-down game against the Rockets, who have played at the 22nd-fastest pace (99.05) over their last 10 games and rank 20th (98.91) 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, March 3.
Grizzlies G Desmond Bane – 11.5 Rebs+Asts
- Grizzlies G Desmond Bane is not listed on the injury report Monday after sitting out Saturday against the Spurs.
- Bane is averaging 6.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists over his last 15 games.
- For the season, Bane has averaged 5.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
- With the Hawks playing at such a fast pace (second in the league), they have allowed the sixth-most assists per game (28.5) in the league this season.
- The Hawks also rank 18th in rebounds allowed per game (44.5).
Pistons G Malik Beasley – 17.5 Points
- Pistons G Malik Beasley has averaged 20.0 points and 5.3 3-pointers made over his last 10 games.
- For the season, Beasley has averaged 16.7 points and 4.0 3-pointers made.
- Beasley is shooting 42.7% from behind the arc this season — the highest mark of his career.
- The Jazz rank 17th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.0%) this season.
Mavericks G Max Christie – 13.5 Points
- Mavericks G Max Christie has scored 10 or fewer points in each of the last four games.
- Christie only averaged 8.0 shot attempts over that four-game span.
- Christie also played 27 or fewer minutes in two of those four games.
- Over 11 games as a member of the Mavericks, Christie has averaged 13.2 points.
NBA DFS Injury Report Today
Below, find all of the NBA DFS Injury news for the NBA Monday games on March 3.
Notable Players Out
- Kings C Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) will miss at least one week. After Sabonis was injured early in Saturday’s game against the Rockets, C Jonas Valanciunas filled in and posted 15 points, 14 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks over 30 minutes.
- Wizards G Jordan Poole (elbow) will not play against the Heat. With him out Saturday against the Hornets, G Bub Carrington started and produced 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three three-pointers over 32 minutes.
- Rockets PG Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out against the Thunder. To complicate matters for the Rockets, C Alperen Sengun (back), G/F Amen Thompson (shoulder), and G/F Dillon Brooks (knee) are all listed as questionable. G Jalen Green could be left to shoulder a significant scoring burden in this matchup — stay tuned into the Rockets final Lineup tonight.
- Pistons F Tobias Harris (personal) will not play against the Jazz. He has missed just two games all season. Pistons F Simone Fontecchio could see additional minutes.
Questionable or Game-Time Decisions
- Grizzlies G Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as questionable against the Hawks. Grizzlies G Scotty Pippen Jr. started with Morant out Saturday against the Spurs, posting 12 points and seven assists over 28 minutes.
- 76ers F Paul George (groin) is questionable against the Trail Blazers. The 76ers are already without C Joel Embiid (knee) for the rest of the season, so 76ers G Tyrese Maxey could be extremely busy if George is also sidelined Monday. 76ers F Kelly Oubre Jr. would also be in line for some added usage and minutes without George.
- Heat F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) did not play Sunday against the Knicks, putting his status in doubt Monday. With Wiggins out the last two games, Heat G/F Duncan Robinson has averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers.
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