Top NBA DFS Picks for PrizePicks Tonight, 2/25
There are seven games on tap on the Tuesday NBA slate, offering plenty of NBA DFS picks to build your PrizePicks Lineups. All eyes will be on Luka Doncic’s first game against the Mavericks as a member of the Lakers.
Below, you’ll find the top matchups to target in the Friday NBA games, updated NBA DFS projections, and our top NBA DFS picks today for PrizePicks.
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NBA DFS Picks for PrizePicks Tonight: Feb. 25
Below, we’ll give you the four top NBA DFS picks for PrizePicks tonight, Tuesday, February 25, as well as NBA DFS player projections. View more NBA player projections — including points, rebounds, assists, and more — on the PrizePicks NBA board.
Lakers F Dorian Finney Smith — 6.5 Points
Lakers F Dorian Finney-Smith has exceeded his 6.5-point projection in 68% of his games this season. Notably, when playing on two days' rest, he has posted 11 points, and he consistently outperforms his 6.5-point mark.
In his last eight games, Finney-Smith is averaging 8.1 points per game across 29.8 minutes per game.
Finney-Smith now faces a favorable matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, whose defense ranks 21st in limiting points to power forwards and 30th in three-point percentage allowed. In his first game against the Mavs this year, he scored 11 points in 28 minutes.
Given that he scores the majority of his points from beyond the arc, this matchup plays to his strengths.
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Bucks G Gary Trent Jr. — 9 Points
Bucks G Gary Trent Jr. has surpassed or tied his 9-point projection in 65% of his games this season, including in his one matchup against the Houston Rockets (12 points). In the 2022 season, he exceeded his 8.5-point projection in 86% of his games.
Moreover, the Houston Rockets struggle against the shooting guard position, ranking 18th in points allowed and 23rd in field goal percentage allowed, which further benefits Trent Jr.'s scoring opportunities.
Lakers F LeBron James — 8 Assists
LeBron James has consistently met or surpassed his 8-assist projection in 71% of his games this season. The Mavericks defense, which ranks 18th in assists allowed, gives up an average of 26 assists per game.
Even on just two days of rest, LeBron has exceeded his 8-assist mark in all six games thus far, underscoring his ability to impact the game even under condensed schedules.
Spurs G De'Aaron Fox — 5 Rebounds
Spurs G De'Aaron Fox has hit or outperformed his 5-rebound projection in 62% of his games this season. The Pelicans' defense struggles to secure rebounds, ranking 28th in the NBA by allowing an average of 46 rebounds per game, and they are 25th in rebounds allowed to the SG position (6.77 per game).
Overall, the Pelicans rank 27th in offensive rebounds allowed, creating an ideal situation for Fox to capitalize on his rebounding opportunities.
Games to Target for NBA DFS
Here are two games to target for NBA DFS tonight that are expected to lean higher paced, and higher scoring based on performance throughout the 2025 season.
Grizzlies vs Suns — 8 p.m. ET
The Memphis Grizzlies rank 24th in the NBA in points allowed, giving up nearly 116 points per game, and they also struggle with second-chance opportunities — allowing about 16 points per game, which is near the bottom of the league.
In matchups against shooting guards and small forwards, the Grizzlies falter further, ranking 26th and 29th respectively in points allowed at those positions. Adding to the challenge, Memphis operates at the fastest pace in the league.
On the flip side, the Phoenix Suns own one of the league’s weakest defenses, ranking 20th in overall points allowed, 24th in three-pointers permitted, and 21st in second-chance points allowed.
These defensive shortcomings create a favorable environment for elite playmakers, suggesting that superstar Ja Morant could find a particularly advantageous matchup against the Suns.
Spurs vs. Pelicans — 8 p.m. ET
In another key division matchup, the San Antonio Spurs have seen their defensive prowess diminish following the loss of potential Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama. Even with his presence, the Spurs rank 20th in points allowed — conceding around 115 points per game. and 28th in second-chance points allowed. They also struggle to guard big men, ranking 25th in points allowed to power forwards and 28th in points allowed to centers.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans defense is similarly beleaguered, ranking 26th in points allowed (118 per game), 30th in second-chance points, and permitting 36% from beyond the arc (22nd).
Both teams play at a rapid pace that could lead to an uptick in possessions and scoring opportunities on both sides of this game.
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