NBA DFS Preview – First Look (2/26)

Friday’s NBA DFS slate was absolutely crazy, so it’ll be interesting to see what Saturday’s six-game main slate has in store. Let’s take an early look at the action.

As always, be sure to check out the FTN NBA Optimizer. 

NBA Vegas Data for February 26 | NBA DFS First Look

Toronto Raptors @ Atlanta Hawks

ATL -2.5, total: 226
Pace: TOR (25th), ATL (20th)

Situations to monitor:

• OG Anunoby missed Friday’s game and will miss more time. 
• John Collins (foot) will miss his fifth consecutive game for the Hawks. De’Andre Hunter is listed as probable with an illness.

Memphis Grizzlies @ Chicago Bulls

CHI -1.5, total: 236
Pace: MEM (4th), CHI (15th)

Situations to monitor:

• Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso will remain sidelined for the Bulls.
• Dillon Brooks (ankle) could return to the Memphis lineup in early March.

Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

CLE -7.5, total: 206.5
Pace: WAS (22nd), CLE (26th)

Situations to monitor:

• Cleveland will be without Darius Garland, Caris LeVert and Rajon Rondo for this game.
• This is the second end of a back-to-back for the Wizards, who are coming off a double-overtime loss. Kristaps Porzingis will remain sidelined.

San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat

MIA -8.5, total: 225
Pace: SAS (5th), MIA (29th)

Situations to monitor:

• San Antonio is also coming off a double overtime game. Zach Collins has already been ruled out.
• Dewayne Dedmon missed Friday’s game with a back injury for Miami. Victor Oladipo could make his debut in a few weeks.

Brooklyn Nets @ Milwaukee Bucks

MIL -9.5, total: 236.5
Pace: BKN (11th), MIL (9th)

Situations to monitor:

• Ben Simmons won’t make his Brooklyn debut yet, but Goran Dragic is listed as probable. 

Sacramento Kings @ Denver Nuggets

DEN -7.5, total: 237.5
Pace: SAC (7th), DEN (21st)

Situations to monitor:

• Richaun Holmes (back) missed Thursday’s game. We’ll see if he returns to the lineup for Saturday’s contest.

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