NBA DFS Preview – First Look (3/2)

Wednesday’s NBA DFS slate is absolutely loaded. There are eight games, and stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are all in action.

Let’s take an early look at the slate and see what stands out. Be sure to check out the FTN NBA Optimizer. 

NBA Vegas Data for March 2 | NBA DFS First Look

Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers

CLE -3, total: 219
Pace: CHA (2nd), CLE (26th)

Situations to monitor:

• Darius Garland (back) is listed as questionable, while Caris LeVert and Rajon Rondo remain out for Cleveland.
• Gordon Hayward will remain sidelined for Charlotte.

Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

IND -1, total: 231
Pace: IND (18th), ORL (10th)

Situations to monitor:

• Cole Anthony (hip) is listed as probable for Orlando
• Chris Duarte is listed as questionable for Indiana with a toe injury.

New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers

PHI -10.5, total: 224.5
Pace: NYK (27th), PHI (28th)

Situations to monitor:

• Quentin Grimes will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.

Utah Jazz @ Houston Rockets

UTA -14, total: 229.5
Pace: UTA (19th), HOU (1st)

Situations to monitor:

• Kevin Porter (ankle) did not play Tuesday and will be listed as questionable again Wednesday.

Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks

MIL -4, total: 226.5
Pace: MIA (29th), MIL (8th)

Situations to monitor:

• Kyle Lowry will remain out of the lineup due to personal reasons. Caleb Martin (Achilles) is listed as questionable.

Sacramento Kings @ New Orleans Pelicans

NOP -6, total: 235.5
Pace: SAC (7th), NOP (22nd)

Situations to monitor:

• Richaun Holmes (back) is listed as questionable for Sacramento.

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets

DEN -14, total: 226
Pace: OKC (16th), DEN (21st)

Situations to monitor:

• Josh Giddey will remain sidelined with a hip injury. Luguentz Dort, Kenrich Williams and Ty Jerome have also once again been ruled out.

Portland Trail Blazers @ Phoenix Suns

PHX -13, total: 228
Pace: POR (17th), PHX (9th)

Situations to monitor:

• Jusuf Nurkic and Justise Winslow will remain out for Portland.
• Cameron Payne (wrist) hasn’t played since Jan. 22 but is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game.

Matchups to Target | NBA DFS First Look

Jarrett Allen vs. Charlotte Hornets