NBA DFS Preview – First Look (2/25)

After seeing the NBA return with a strong seven-game DFS slate Thursday, we have a nine-game slate Friday. This slate is absolutely loaded and while a handful of players are out of the lineup, we also have the return (and debuts) of some star players.

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Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets

TOR -2.5, total: 226
Pace: TOR (23rd), CHA (2nd)

Situations to monitor:

• Fred VanVleet is listed as questionable for Toronto.
• For Charlotte, Gordon Hayward will remain sidelined, while Cody Martin is listed as questionable.

San Antonio Spurs @ Washington Wizards

SAS -3, total: 223.5
Pace: SAS (3rd), WAS (21st)

Situations to monitor:

• Kristaps Porzingis (knee) still won’t make his Washington debut Friday. Meanwhile, Thomas Bryant is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain.

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Indiana Pacers

IND -7, total: 221
Pace: OKC (18th), IND (15th)

Situations to monitor:

• Malcolm Brogdon and Isaiah Jackson are listed as probable for Indiana, while Chris Duarte is questionable.
• Luguentz Dort sat out Thursday’s game with a shoulder injury. We’ll see if he can return for Friday’s game.

Houston Rockets @ Orlando Magic

ORL -4, total: 232.5
Pace: HOU (1st), ORL (8th)

Situations to monitor:

• None.

Miami Heat @ New York Knicks

MIA -5.5, total: 211
Pace: MIA (28th), NYK (25th)

Situations to monitor:

• Kemba Walker will be out of New York’s rotation for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, RJ Barrett was a full participant at practice and is listed as questionable (ankle). 
• Derrick Rose is listed as doubtful. 

Philadelphia 76ers @ Minnesota Timberwolves

PHI -3, total: 228.5
Pace: PHI (27th), MIN (5th)

Situations to monitor:

• James Harden will make his 76ers debut Friday. 

Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz

UTA -5.5, total: 216.5
Pace: DAL (30th), UTA (14th)

Situations to monitor:

• Reggie Bullock is listed as questionable with a hip injury.

New Orleans Pelicans @ Phoenix Suns

PHX -7, total: 227.5
Pace: NOP (20th), PHX (10th)

Situations to monitor:

• Devin Booker started at point guard in Phoenix’s first game without Chris Paul Thursday. Cameron Johnson entered the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers

LAL -1.5, total: 221.5
Pace: LAC (11th), LAL (3rd)

Situations to monitor:

• Anthony Davis will miss the next four weeks or so with an ankle injury. Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is listed as probable.
• Norman Powell is without a timetable for a return.

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