NBA DFS Value and Advice: Expert Picks for March 1 Slate

Welcome to our NBA DFS breakdown for Thursday, March 2. Despite a short slate, there are plenty of injuries and NBA DFS value plays to consider. We will dive into each game and highlight the top players to target in DFS, with the help of NBA DFS projections. Plus, if you’re new to Stokastic, take advantage of their limited-time offer of 50% off your first week or first month when you use the code ‘SCORE’.

NBA DFS Value and Advice | March 2

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards

The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards will face off in the first game of the night. Jakob Poeltl is the top option from the Raptors, and any of their starters are viable secondary plays. The Wizards will welcome back Kristaps Porzingis, while Monte Morris is still out. Delon Wright offers value as a starter for the Wizards, while Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Porzingis are all secondary plays.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in the second game of the night. Joel Embiid is questionable for this game, but if he plays, he is a strong pay-up option. If Embiid sits and Tyrese Maxey starts, Maxey is the clear top play for the 76ers. James Harden, Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton are all secondary plays. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the only pieces from the Mavericks that stand out. They cut into each other’s production but are both still solid options.

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Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs will meet in what is the most appealing game on the slate. Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton (questionable) are all top plays from the Pacers. If Haliburton sits, T.J. McConnell is the top value play. Jalen Smith, Andrew Nembhard, Jordan Nwora and Aaron Nesmith are all value options to consider. Keldon Johnson, Tre Jones and Malaki Branham are all questionable, while Devin Vassell is probable for the Spurs. Johnson and Jones are both very strong plays if active (if Jones isn’t on a minutes limit). Zach Collins is a good mid-range center, while Charles Bassey is a strong value option as a backup center. There is potential for huge value to open up depending on injury news, so keep an eye out for updates.

Update: Keldon Johnson (foot) out Thursday.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors

The final game of the night will be between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are strong plays in more balanced lineups for the Clippers, while Marcus Morris offers value. Russell Westbrook is a decent last man in. Donte DiVincenzo is a very useful value piece with small forward and shooting guard eligibility. Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson offer mid-range upside, while Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga are both viable options.

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Adam Scherer

Adam "ShipMyMoney" Scherer has been playing and analyzing DFS full-time since quitting law school in 2016. He has qualified for the 2016 FanDuel MLB Playboy Championship, the 2016 DraftKings Fantasy Baseball World Championship (3x) and the 2019 DraftKings Fantasy Basketball World Championship. You can find him on Twitter at @ShipMyMoneyDFS or by emailing [email protected].