NBA DFS Preview – First Look (3/8)

Monday’s NBA DFS slate was possibly the wildest of the season. Essentially half of the league was ruled out, and then we got more and more news after the slate locked. Hopefully Tuesday is a bit more relaxed.

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NBA Vegas Data for March 8 | NBA DFS First Look

Brooklyn Nets @ Charlotte Hornets

BKN -3.5, total: 238.5
Pace: BKN (11th), CHA (3rd)

Situations to monitor:

• LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) has been ruled out for Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Cam Thomas is listed as questionable.

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Indiana Pacers

CLE -3, total: 222.5
Pace: CLE (26th), IND (18th)

Situations to monitor:

• Jarrett Allen is without a timetable for his return. Caris LeVert (foot) will remain sidelined, while Rajon Rondo is listed as questionable.
• For the Pacers, both Chris Duarte and Lance Stephenson are listed as questionable. Goga Bitadze (foot) is also questionable to play.

Phoenix Suns @ Orlando Magic

PHX -5.5, total: 220.5
Pace: PHX (8th), ORL (9th)

Situations to monitor:

• Devin Booker and Cameron Johnson will remain sidelined for Phoenix.
• Jalen Suggs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Orlando.

New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies

MEM -5.5, total: 232
Pace: NOP (22nd), MEM (4th)

Situations to monitor:

• Dillon Brooks (ankle) is close to a return but won’t play Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks @ Oklahoma City Thunder

MIL -13.5, total: 230
Pace: MIL (7th), OKC (14th)

Situations to monitor:

• Josh Giddey, Luguentz Dort, Kenrich Williams, Ty Jerome and Derrick Favors will all remain sidelined for the Thunder. But now Isaiah Roby is listed as questionable, too.
• Grayson Allen has been ruled out with a hip injury.

Los Angeles Clippers @ Golden State Warriors

GSW -5.5, total: 223
Pace: LAC (14th), GSW (12th)

Situations to monitor:

• Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins should be back in the lineup for this game. Otto Porter (illness) is questionable.
• For Los Angeles, Robert Covington has been ruled out due to personal reasons.

Matchups to Target | NBA DFS First Look

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