There are six games on tap for the Thursday NBA slate, offering a surplus of NBA DFS opportunities to build your PrizePicks Lineups. Headlining the slate are a fast-paced matchup between Indiana and Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Knicks visiting Los Angeles to take on the Lakers at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. 

Below, you’ll find the top NBA DFS picks for PrizePicks and tonight’s injury report to help you lock in on tonight’s NBA DFS slate.

Don’t forget to head to the PrizePicks NBA board, lock in your picks on player stat projections, and submit your Lineup to get in on the real money NBA action, plus view today’s full NBA DFS projections.

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NBA Picks and Predictions for NBA DFS Today

Find game previews, NBA DFS projections, and PrizePicks NBA DFS picks below for today, Thursday, March 6.

NBA DFS Picks for PrizePicks Today

• Nets F Jalen Wilson — 6.5 Points
• Pelicans SG CJ McCollum — 18.5 Points
• Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns — 11.5 Rebounds
• Magic SF Franz Wagner — 26 Points

NBA Injury Report Today

NBA PrizePicks Picks Today for NBA DFS

Here are four of the top NBA DFS picks for today for PrizePicks on Thursday, March 6.

Nets F Jalen Wilson — 3.5 Points (Goblin)

Nets F Jalen Wilson has consistently surpassed 7 points in 75% of his games this season, a performance buoyed by the absence of injured PF Noah Clowney. In his most recent matchup against the Warriors, Wilson put up 18 points in a full 40-minute game.

The Warriors’ defense ranks 26th in the NBA against power forwards, allowing an average of 23 points per game. They also rank 26th in field-goal percentage allowed to the position, and second-to-last in second-chance points. These factors combine to create a favorable environment for Wilson tonight, who has scored 6+ points in eight straight games.

Pelicans SG C.J. McCollum — 18.5 Points

Pelicans SG C.J. McCollum has exceeded his projection of 18.5 points in 62% of his games this season, averaging 21.7 points per game when Brandon Ingram is out of the rotation. In fact, without Ingram and with Deonte Murray also absent, McCollum has averaged 21 points per game, surpassing his projection in 14 of his last 20 contests — a 70% success rate. 

Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns — 11.5 Rebounds

Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a rebound machine this season, averaging 13.5 rebounds per game. He has exceeded his projection of 11.5 rebounds in 61% of his outings.

This production stands out against a Lakers defense that ranks 24th in rebounds allowed to centers and has been lackluster on the boards overall. The situation is compounded by the absence of a key rebounder in Ruri Hachimura, which further boosts Towns rebounding impact

Magic SF Franz Wagner — 26 Points

Franz Wagner finds himself in an ideal matchup against one of the worst defenses in the NBA, as the Chicago Bulls rank 30th in points allowed to opposing small forwards — averaging 22.5 points per game — and are nearly dead last in second-chance points allowed at the position.

Wagner has exceeded his projection of 25.5 points in 50% of his games this season. With the Bulls’ defense struggling and their fast-paced offensive style leading to additional possessions, Wagner is poised to benefit from extra scoring opportunities.

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NBA DFS Injury Report Today

Here is a game-by-game breakdown of injuries to watch today. 

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers

• The Celtics will be without PG Jrue Holiday, SF Jalen Brown, C Al Horford, and PF Kristaps Porzingis tonight. F Jayson Tatum and F Sam Hauser are questionable.
• Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are in line for extended minutes, as well as Hauser if he is able to play. Luke Kornet will also slot in at PF/C where needed with Horford and Porzingis out.

• The Sixers, already missing Joel Embiid, will also be missing PGs Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry tonight, as well as SF Paul George.
• That’ll open up more on-ball usage for Quentin Grimes, who has scored 30+ points in two of the last three games, averaging 38 minutes played per game. SG Lonnie Walker IV and SG Jared Butler should also see an increase in minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks

• The Lakers will continue to be without PF Ruri Hachimura and SG Jordan Goodwin.
• The injury to Goodwin has opened up more consistent playing time for SG Dalton Knecht, who has at least 25 minutes and 13 points off the bench in each of the last two games.
• The Knicks have three players questionable: SF OG Anunoby, PF Precious Achiuwa, and C Mitchell Robinson. 
• Anunoby’s absence would affect the team the most, as Miles McBride would likely start in his place.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers

• Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton is questionable with a hip injury, while SG Bennedict Mathurin is also questionable. 
• With Mathurin out, Ben Sheppard has stepped up with additional minutes, but not much production.
• If Haliburton sits, PG T.J. McConnell will get additional on-ball usage. With Haliburton and Mathurin off the floor this year, McConnell leads the team in usage at 27%.

Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic:

• The Bulls will be extremely thin for this game against the Magic. SG Ayo Dosunmu was shut down for the year last week, C Nikola Vucevic is out, and PG Lonzo Ball is out.
• PF Patrick Williams, SG Kevin Huerter, and PG Josh Giddey are questionable.
• The Bulls will likely continue to roll with Zach Collins and Tre Jones in the starting lineup.

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