NBA DFS Pick 5! Damien’s Top Plays For DraftKings, FanDuel on 8/09/20

Need a jump start on your lineups before Awesemo’s NBA DFS rankings or projections? No worries, Damien Mathews has you covered with his Pick 5! favorite NBA DFS Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel for Sunday, 8/09/20. With six games in the mix, there are a myriad of options to choose from. Damien has some takes on James Harden, Derrick White and more!

The NBA DFS Pick 5 for DraftKings + FanDuel

Point Guard: Derrick White $7,000 FanDuel $6,100 DraftKings 

Derrick White is playing at an extremely elevated level for the San Antonio Spurs and looks to be solid choice against the New Orleans Pelicans. His price has been adjusted on FanDuel to reflect his recent performance but DraftKings is where I will target him the most at that price tag. Over his last five games since coming to the bubble he is averaging 48 fantasy points per game. Reggie Jackson looks intriguing against Brooklyn at his price tag also as Patrick Beverley is still sidelined. When giving the opportunity, Jackson can string together some particularly good games if he is in the starting lineup, he should be an excellent value at min price. On the other side of this game is Chris Chiozza, he has been exceptional for the second unit and is a free square with the potential to get you 25-30 fantasy points. Brad Wanamaker is another possibility if needing to pay down at point guard who is not someone, I usually target but has played well when minutes are available, and Boston does not look to want to push Kemba Walker until the start of the playoffs. 

*Bonus Round: De’Aaron Fox 

Shooting Guard: James Harden $10,800 FanDuel $11,300 DraftKings 

With Russell Westbrook doubtful, the masses will flock to James Harden and for good reason. You should start your lineups locking Harden and moving on from there, he is good chalk. In this same game we have Bogdan Bogdanovic who is on fire as of late playing big minutes and sites just refuse to price him up so let us take advantage. Also displaying enormous potential is Ben Mclemore if Westbrook sits. At his price he becomes an exceptional value and could be paired with Harden to help offset Harden’s hefty price tag. Dillon Brooks has played well but has a tougher matchup this go round against the Toronto Raptures but with Memphis trying to hold on, he should play big minutes. Gary Trent J.R. offensive production for Portland cannot be denied and is another choice worth considering as Portland’s chase for the eighth seed heats up. *(UPDATE) As I was writing this, I got the notification that Brooklyn looks to be resting the starters again. If that’s the case, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Garrett Temple are good value options for your NBA DFS lineups considering the minutes boost and are free squares. 

*Bonus Round: Fred VanVleet 

Small Forward: Rudy Gay $5,400 FanDuel $5,700 DraftKings 

Normally, I would not suggest a player in a backup role for my core play but for Rudy Gay I will make an exception. He is playing awesome, and now gets to face the New Orleans Pelicans it cannot get much better. For his price-point Gay is in a key spot to continue his run averaging 31.6 fantasy points per game since entering the bubble. Even though sites have upped his salary, he still grades out as the best point-per-dollar play at the position. If paying up, Tobias Harris looks appealing as he is sporting 25.3 usage percentage without Ben Simmons on the floor and is averaging 40.5 fantasy points per game through four games played in Orlando. Joe Harris looks interesting, but matchup is brutal against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he has averaged right at 30 fantasy points per game over his last four.  

*Bonus Round: Harrison Barnes 

Power Forward: Al Horford $6,200 FanDuel $6,500 DraftKings 

I would not be surprised to see this game go down to the wire as the Portland Trail Blazers need this game bad. And if that happens, Al Horford will be playing a big part of that. He is essentially the best play at the position by far on this slate and will be popular. Marcus Morris looks very appealing at his price-point for his up-side against Brooklyn and should play 30-plus minutes. Judging from his ownership yesterday he could be popular. Jeff Green keeps popping in my model also as he has played well for the second unit for Houston. Over his last two games, he is played close to 30 minutes at near min price giving you exceptional value. Rodions Kurucs if in the starting lineup gives you some up-side at his price. Overall, he is fared well when giving the minutes and Brooklyn has a lot to go around. 

*Bonus Round: Robert Covington 

Center: Ivica Zubac $5,500 FanDuel $5,400 DraftKings 

Ivica Zubac grades out so highly in my model it is scary, but we must follow the data and he is on a heater but is a player sites refuse to price up regardless. The matchup is great, the minutes are secure, and he is playing lights out. Over his last three, he is averaging 34 fantasy points per game and 1.11 fantasy points per minute. With the top options at this position in tough matchups, Zubac stands out as a great play. On the other side of this game is Jarrett Allen who also looks appealing and has went over 40 fantasy points two of his last three. Jonas Valanciunas has played great and I will have some shares in my NBA DFS lineups, but caution is warranted going up against Toronto’s stout defense and slow pace. 

*Bonus Round: Jakob Poeltl 


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