NBA DFS Preview – First Look (2/10)

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, which means things can change in an instant in the fantasy basketball world. There are seven games on Thursday’s DFS slate, and you should be sure to remain plugged into all of the news over the course of the day.

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NBA Vegas Data for February 10 | NBA DFS First Look

Memphis Grizzlies @ Detroit Pistons

MEM -12, total; 225
Pace: MEM (5th), DET (11th)

Situations to monitor:

• Cade Cunningham (hip) is listed as questionable for Detroit. He’s missed the last four games with the injury. Killian Hayes is listed as probable.

Brooklyn Nets @ Washington Wizards

WAS -2.5, total: 218
Pace: BKN (8th), WAS (22nd)

Situations to monitor:

• James Harden (hamstring, trade speculation) has been ruled out. LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) has also been ruled out, while Nicolas Claxton is listed as questionable.
• For Washington, Bradley Beal will miss the remainder of the season with his wrist injury.

Miami Heat @ New Orleans Pelicans

MIA -5.5, total: 217
Pace: MIA (28th), NOP (21st)

Situations to monitor:

• CJ McCollum is expected to make his Pelicans debut Thursday.
• For Miami, Tyler Herro is listed as probable, along with Caleb Martin.

Toronto Raptors @ Houston Rockets

TOR -8, total: 225
Pace: TOR (26th), HOU (1st)

Situations to monitor:

• This is the second end of a back-to-back for Toronto.
• Eric Gordon has missed the last few games with a heel injury and is unsure if he’ll return to the lineup Thursday.

Los Angeles Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks

DAL -7, total: 215
Pace: LAC (13th), DAL (30th)

Situations to monitor:

• Kristaps Porzingis will miss his sixth consecutive game Thursday. Meanwhile, Sterling Brown (foot) is listed as questionable.

New York Knicks @ Golden State Warriors

GSW -9.5, total: 217.5
Pace: NYK (28th), GSW (14th)

Situations to monitor:

• RJ Barrett (ankle) is listed as doubtful. Meanwhile, Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel are both listed as questionable.
• Klay Thompson rested on the front end of a back-to-back on Wednesday but should be back in the lineup Thursday. 

Milwaukee Bucks @ Phoenix Suns

PHX -4, total: 232.5
Pace: MIL (8th), PHX (10th)

Situations to monitor:

• Grayson Allen (hip) is listed as probable for Milwaukee. 
• Cameron Payne will remain out of the lineup for Phoenix with a wrist injury.

Stats to Know | NBA DFS First Look

Desmond Bane is averaging 2.2 points per game off handoffs this season