NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Picks, Predictions for NBA Tuesday, 3/11

Tuesday’s NBA slate features just four games, including a matchup between the East’s No. 4-seed Milwaukee Bucks heading to Indiana to take on the No. 4 Pacers.

Below, 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, the pace up spots to target in your Lineups, and today’s injury report.

The Tuesday NBA matchups today include the Bucks taking on the Pacers at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, and the Nets visiting the Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET. Whether you’re looking to back star players like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Donovan Mitchell in tonight’s games, 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 11, below.  

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PrizePicks NBA DFS Cheat Sheet: Tuesday, March 11 

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 PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS
• 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, Tuesday, March 11, for PrizePicks. 

Clippers PG James Harden – 25 Points

• In his last five games, Clippers PG James Harden has averaged 28.0 points per game. 
• In the month of March, Harden is making 8.4 free throws on 10.4 free throw attempts per game.
• In his last three games, Harden has scored 50, 27, and 29 points, respectively. 
• Harden has attempted at least 14 shots per game in the month of March, and is shooting 44.0% from the field.
• He’s attempting shots from distance at a high rate this month, as he’s attempting 10.8 3-pointers across five games.

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Cavaliers SG Donovan Mitchell  – 31.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts

• Cavaliers SG Donovan Mitchell has 23.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the four games he’s played in March. 
• In his last five games, he’s averaged 36.2 points+rebounds+assists, which is well above his projection of 31.5. 
• So far, Mitchell is having his best rebounding month of the year.
• He’s currently averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists on the season.
• Note: Mitchell is currently listed as questionable in what should be an easy game for the Cavs against Brooklyn. He’s at risk of sitting out on a back-to-back.

Pelicans PF Zion Williamson  – 23.5 Points 

• Pelicans PF Zion Williamson is averaging 25.6 points in his last five games, which is well above his projection of 23.5.
• He’s attempted at least 15 field goal attempts in each game he has played in the month of March. 
• He’s currently averaging 25.3 in the four games he’s played in this month.
• Williamson averages 25.7 points when he’s playing at home. 
• In four games against the Clippers last year, Williamson scored 30+ points twice.

NBA Offense vs. Defense Mismatches for Tuesday

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

Nets vs. Cavaliers – 7 p.m. ET

• The Cavaliers rank second in offensive rating (122.4) over their last 10 games, and first (122.0) on the season.
• The Nets rank 23rd in defensive rating (118.5) over their last 10 games, and 23rd (115.2) on the season. 
• The Cavaliers rank first in points per game (122.9) on the season, whereas the Nets rank 29th in points per game (105.2) on the season. 
• The Cavaliers are second in 3-pointers made (16.2) on the season.
• The Nets rank 23rd in opponent free throws attempted (23.1) on the season. 

Clippers vs. Pelicans – 8 p.m. ET 

• The Clippers rank 19th in offensive rating (113.3) over their last 10 games, and 20th (111.8) on the season.
• The Pelicans rank 22nd in defensive rating (117.8) over their last 10 games, and 30th (118.5) on the season. 
• The Pelicans rank 26th in opponents points per game (118.7) on the season.

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. Cavaliers — 7 p.m. ET

The Nets rank 30th in pace (96.33) this season, and rank 24th in pace (97.10) over their last 10 games. The Nets are in the biggest pace-up spot of the night against the Cavs. The Cavaliers have played at the 14th fastest pace (100.11) in their last 10 games and 10th fastest pace (100.48) on the season.

Bucks vs. Pacers – 7:30 p.m. ET

The Bucks rank ninth in pace (100.49) this season, and rank eighth in pace (101.40) over their last 10 games. They get pace-up spot against the Pacers tonight who are coming off a 121-103 loss to the Bulls yesterday. The Pacers play at the seventh fastest pace (100.68) in the league this season, and tenth (100.75) in their last 10 games. Overall, this game should run quickly with both teams top 10 in pace.

NBA DFS Injury Report

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

Notable Players Out 

• Pelicans G Brandon Boston (ankle) will be out for tonight’s game, as well as PF Kelly Olynyk (rest). The Pelicans have lost their last four games.
• Clippers SG Norman Powell (hamstring) will be out tonight. He has only played in one game since returning from the All-Star break. In the 18 games Powell has missed, the Clippers have a record of 8-10. 
• Nets PG De’Angelo Russell (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game. Russell’s injury could open up more usage for Keon Johnson. In addition, Cam Thomas is off the injury report and will return tonight. 
• Cavs PG Ty Jerome (rest) will sit out tonight, opening up additional bench minutes for the Cavs. 

Questionable or Game-Time Decisions

• Bucks SG Pat Connaughton (calf) is questionable tonight. He hasn’t played in a game since Feb. 21, causing him to miss eight consecutive games. 
• Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton (hip) is questionable tonight. Haliburton hasn’t played since March 4, and will could his fourth consecutive game.
• Cavs SG Donovan Mitchell (goin) and PF De’Andre Hunter (illness) are questionable for Tuesday. They are considered game-time decisions. Look for Max Struss and Isaac Okoro to fill in for each, respectively, if they sit.
• Pelicans PG Jose Alvarado (hip) is questionable tonight.

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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.