NBA DFS Preview – First Look (3/5)

Saturday presents a smaller five-game DFS slate around the NBA. We’ll have to keep an eye on a few teams, especially the Miami Heat. Let’s take an early look at the slate and see what stands out.

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NBA Vegas Data for March 5 | NBA DFS First Look

San Antonio Spurs @ Charlotte Hornets

CHA -3.5, total: 240.5
Pace: SAS (2nd), CHA (1st)

Situations to monitor:

• Devin Vassell and Lonnie Walker are both listed as questionable for San Antonio. 

Philadelphia 76ers @ Miami Heat

MIA -1.5, total: 221.5
Pace: PHI (28th), MIA (24th)

Situations to monitor:

• Jimmy Butler (toe) is listed as questionable. Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry will remain out due to personal reasons. 
• Max Strus (shoulder), P.J. Tucker (knee) and Caleb Martin (Achilles) are also listed as questionable.

Orlando Magic @ Memphis Grizzlies

MEM -16, total: 230
Pace: ORL (12th), MEM (2nd)

Situations to monitor:

• Dillon Brooks will remain out for Memphis while Kyle Anderson (foot) is listed as questionable. 
• For Orlando, Markelle Fultz will return to the lineup. Wendell Carter (illness) missed Friday’s game. 

Portland Trail Blazers @ Minnesota Timberwolves

MIN -13, total: 233.5
Pace: POR (14th), MIN (5th)

Situations to monitor:

• Anthony Edwards did not play on Friday and could miss Saturday’s game as well. 

Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers

GSW -7, total: 223.5
Pace: GSW (10th), LAL (5th)

Situations to monitor:

• Draymond Green will remain sidelined for Golden State. Gary Payton has also been ruled out. 
• Talen Horton-Tucker is listed as questionable for Los Angeles.

Matchups to Target | NBA DFS First Look

Stephen Curry vs. Los Angeles Lakers