Welcome to our NBA DFS Slate Preview for Thursday 2/29/24. Get ready for an action-packed evening of NBA games with our DFS guide, offering in-depth analysis and key players for each matchup on tonight’s slate. Whether you’re setting lineups or hunting for value picks, here’s the rundown you need:
Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets – Total: 217.5
- Milwaukee (114.8) vs. Charlotte (102.8) – Bucks favored by 12
- Bucks aim for continuity in their win streak, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as central figures.
- Hornets’ young core, including Tre Mann and Brandon Miller, shows promise despite recent losses.
- Top DFS Picks: Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Tre Mann (CHA)
Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic – Total: 222.5
- Utah (108.5) vs. Orlando (114.0) – Magic favored by 5.5
- Orlando capitalizes on home advantage and depth with or without Paolo Banchero.
- Jazz seeks to rebound from a string of away losses, eyeing playoff contention.
- Top DFS Picks: Keyonte George (UTA), Jalen Suggs (ORL)
Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets – Total: 225.0
- Atlanta (111.8) vs. Brooklyn (113.3) – Nets favored by 1.5
- Hawks, sans Trae Young, look to extend their winning streak with Jalen Johnson stepping up.
- Nets desperate for a win, with Dennis Schroder leading in Cam Thomas‘ absence.
- Top DFS Picks: Dejounte Murray (ATL), Dennis Schroder (BKN)
Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks – Total: 223.0
- Golden State (113.5) vs. New York (109.5) – Warriors favored by 4
- Warriors finding form, led by Stephen Curry‘s brilliance.
- Knicks aim to snap a losing streak, looking at Donte DiVincenzo for impact.
- Top DFS Picks: Stephen Curry (GSW), Jalen Brunson (NYK)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs – Total: 237.5
- Oklahoma City (124.3) vs. San Antonio (113.3) – Thunder favored by 11
- OKC’s balanced attack led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces Spurs’ future star Victor Wembanyama.
- Spurs’ rebuild shows signs of promise despite struggles.
- Top DFS Picks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Victor Wembanyama (SAS)
Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns – Total: 232.5
- Houston (112.0) vs. Phoenix (120.5) – Suns favored by 8.5
- Suns leverage Kevin Durant and Devin Booker‘s scoring prowess at home.
- Rockets’ road challenges persist, with Alperen Sengun as a bright spot.
- Top DFS Picks: Devin Booker (PHO), Alperen Sengun (HOU)
Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets – Total: 215.5
- Miami (105.8) vs. Denver (109.8) – Nuggets favored by 4
- Heat’s depth tested but formidable, led by Jimmy Butler.
- Nuggets, with MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, aim to maintain championship form.
- Top DFS Picks: Jimmy Butler (MIA), Nikola Jokic (DEN)
Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Lakers – Total: 241.5
- Washington (115.5) vs. Los Angeles (126.0) – Lakers favored by 10.5
- Wizards’ losing streak contrasts with Lakers’ resurgence, led by LeBron James.
- Lakers manage veteran minutes on a back-to-back, still favorites.
- Top DFS Picks: Kyle Kuzma (WAS), LeBron James (LAL)
Prioritize players from high-scoring matchups for DFS upside, and stay tuned for lineup changes. Good luck crafting your winning lineups!