NBA DFS picks August 10: Dallas does things the Hardaway

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 01, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) /

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PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Devin Booker #1 and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated defeated the Mavericks 121-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

NBA DFS guard plays

I’m sure you noticed the absence of stars in my trifecta picks. Phoenix still has something to play for, So Booker is as high as I’m going at any position.

When it comes down to it, I think I like a game stack of the early game. The Bucks and Raptors doesn’t really matter for seeing purposes. Same with Denver and the Lakers. Play teams with something to play for. Chris Paul and SGA look good for sure.

Which brings me to why I’m high on Donovan Mitchell if he plays and Joe Ingles if he doesn’t Dallas is running on a skeleton crew of guards. For that same reason, I love Mike Conley for the price.

That also opens up extreme value for Dallas. Tim Hardaway Jr. is going to drop 15 or 50. I doubt there’s an in between. Seth Curry is one of my favorite values on the entire slate.

Jamal Murray played 39 minutes is his first action inside the bubble. He’s fine, but none of the rest of the Denver guards are anymore. It was fun while it lasted.

Indiana and Miami will be a first-round playoff series unless Philly butts their way into this, which is a real possibility for the loser of this game. We all know Philly doesn’t want to play Boston in the first round. Jimmy Butler is a favorite because everyone in this game has something to play for. Malcolm Brodgon is solid on the otherside if you’re going for lower ownership.

Cameron Payne is still a nice value play, particularly in cash games. However, the Dallas guards have far more upside. You aren’t getting more than 25 or so fantasy points from Payne. Curry could get close to 50.