NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for NBA DFS & PrizePicks - March 5

The NBA continues its move towards the playoffs, as we are now just over a month from the Play-In Tournament, and the playoff picture is coming into shape. Tonight, we get eight games on the NBA schedule, with the top matchup featuring the Grizzlies hosting the Thunder — two Western Conference Playoff teams

We’ve got everything you need to build your NBA DFS Lineups in today’s NBA DFS Cheat Sheet for PrizePicks below, including PrizePicks NBA picks, the top offense vs. defense mismatches, pace up spots, and today’s injury report.

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Let’s dig into the NBA Wednesday slate for NBA DFS below.

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NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today for PrizePicks

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

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

NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS

Here are three of the top NBA DFS picks for today for PrizePicks, March 5.

Kings G/F DeMar DeRozan – 8.5 Rebs+Asts

• Kings G/F DeMar DeRozan sat out the entire fourth quarter of a blowout win over the Mavericks on Monday, but still recorded two rebounds and four assists.
• DeRozan has averaged 4.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists over 12 games since the Kings traded PG De’Aaron Fox.
• The Nuggets have allowed the most assists per game (29.2) in the league.
• Even if Malik Monk plays for the Kings, DeRozan may have added opportunities for assists with Kings C Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) out.
• Sabonis averages 6.2 assists per game this season.

Jazz F/C Kyle Filipowski – 24.5 Pts+Rebs

• Jazz F Kyle Filipowski scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds over 24 minutes against the Pistons on Monday.
• Filipowski has averaged 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds over his last eight games.
• Filipowski has recorded at least 21 combined points and rebounds in each of the last four games that C Walker Kessler has missed.
• The Wizards have the third-worst defensive rating (117.7) and have allowed the most rebounds per game (47.7) in the league.
• The Jazz will be without Kessler, PF John Collins, PG Collin Sexton, PG Jordan Clarkson, and PF Lauri Markkanen tonight, leaving a ton of available usage. 

Thunder G Aaron Wiggins – 12.5 Points

• Thunder G Aaron Wiggins has averaged 17.9 points and 2.9 three-pointers over his last 15 games.
• Wiggins scored at least 13 points in 11 of those 15 games.
• Thunder G Alex Caruso (ankle) won’t play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
• Wiggins has scored at least 13 points in three of the last four games that Caruso has missed.

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches

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

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies

• The Grizzlies rank ninth in offensive rating (116.8) over their last 10 games, and sixth (118.0) for the season.
• The Thunder rank 17th in defensive rating (114.5) over their last 10 games, and first (106.0) for the season.
• The Thunder have allowed the fifth-fewest assists per game (24.6) in the league.
• Grizzlies G/F Desmond Bane recorded his first career triple-double on Monday with Ja Morant sidelined, posting 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Hawks. 
• Grizzlies G Jaylen Wells has averaged 13.5 points and 2.5 three-pointers over his last eight games.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets

• The Hornets rank 30th in offensive rating (95.6) over their last 10 games, and 29th (106.2) for the season.
• The Timberwolves rank 13th in defensive rating (112.6) over their last 10 games, and sixth (110.6) for the season.
• The Timberwolves have allowed the fifth-lowest three-point shooting percentage (34.9%) in the league.
• The Hornets have scored 101 points or fewer in nine of their last 10 games.
• Hornets F Miles Bridges has shot 40.4% from the field over his last 10 games, and is shooting 43.2% from the field for the season.

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NBA Pace Report for NBA Wednesday Games

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

Heat vs. Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m. ET

The Heat rank 30th (94.68) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and 28th (97.04) for the season. They will get a pace-up spot against the Cavaliers, who have played at the 12th-fastest pace (100.65) over their last 10 games, and rank ninth (100.49) for the season.

Grizzlies vs. Thunder – 9:30 p.m. ET

The Grizzlies rank fourth (102.68) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and first (104.27) for the season. This will be a pace-neutral spot for them against the Thunder, who have played at the seventh-fastest pace (101.99) over their last 10 games, and rank sixth (100.76) for the season. 

With both teams ranking top 10 in pace, this game could be one of the fastest of the night.

Pistons vs. Clippers – 10:30 p.m. ET

The Pistons rank second (102.95) in pace of play over their last 10 games, and 11th (100.21) for the season. The Clippers will get a pace-up spot against the Pistons tonight. The Clippers have played at the 26th-fastest pace (98.08) over their last 10 games, and rank 21st (98.76) for the season.

NBA DFS Injury Report Today

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

Notable Players Out

• Mavericks G Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Mavericks G Jaden Hardy (ankle) is also expected to miss multiple games. Mavericks guards Max Christie and Spencer Dinwiddie should both see an increase in minutes and shot attempts.
• Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr. is listed as week-to-week after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain. Grizzlies F Santi Aldama (calf) is the most likely replacement for him in the starting lineup, but he is listed as questionable to face the Thunder. Grizzlies G Ja Morant (shoulder) is also listed as questionable, further complicating matters for the team.
• Clippers F Kawhi Leonard will sit out for rest Wednesday against the Pistons. Clippers F Norman Powell (hamstring) is also out, meaning F Amir Coffey and G/F Bordan Bogdanovic are primed to play more and receive additional shot attempts.
• Heat F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) and F Kel’el Ware (knee) have both been ruled out against the Cavaliers. Wiggins has missed three straight games for the Heat. During that span, Heat G/F Duncan Robinson is averaging 15.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers.
• Wizards G Jordan Poole (elbow) and G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) will not play against the Jazz. Wizards F Kyshawn George (jaw) is also listed as questionable. Wizards G Bub Carrington has started and logged at least 32 minutes in both of the last two games that Poole has missed.
• The Jazz have ruled out F Lauri Markkanen (back), F John Collins (back), Walker Kessler (rest), Jordan Clarkson (foot), and Collin Sexton (ankle) against the Wizards. That should result in added minutes and shot attempts for Filipowski, G Isaiah Collier, and G Keyonte George.

Questionable or Game-Time Decisions

• Nuggets C Nikola Jokic (ankle), F Aaron Gordon (ankle), and F/C Zeke Nnaji (ankle) are listed as questionable against the Kings. Jokic has only missed six games all season.
• Celtics PF Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and SF Jaylen Brown (illness) are listed as questionable against the Trail Blazers, while Celtics F/C Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Celtics G Jrue Holiday (finger) are listed as doubtful. With the Celtics set to potentially be extremely short handed, G Payton Pritchard, F Sam Hauser, and F/C Al Horford could all take on expanded roles — keep an eye on the starting lineup.
• Kings G Malik Monk (toe) is listed as questionable against the Nuggets. If he can’t play, G Markelle Fultz and G Keon Ellis would be in line for added minutes.

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