Mitchell Thoennes 
NBA GPP Picks 9/5
In this article I will be breaking down NBA GPP Picks 9/5. I will inform you with at least one player per position that strikes my interest and If I am interested in a player on only one site, I will be site specific. I will be using DraftKings pricing for this article.
For this slate of NBA GPP Picks 9/5 we have two games with Toronto vs. Boston and Denver vs. Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto @ Boston in Vegas is currently at 214 for a total and just a one-point spread. Projected to be a tight game and that three by OG Anunoby just might’ve been what the Raptors needed. Denver @ LAC Vegas currently has at 221 ½ with a 9-point spread in favor of the Clippers. There is no new injury news that we need to keep tabs on but that can change in the blink of an eye. A good way to stay up to date with any news is join myself and the rest of the WinDaily staff in the Discord Chat rooms as we stay updated on any news throughout the day.
NBA GPP Picks 9/5
PG
Patrick Beverley – ($3,600)
He only played twelve minutes last game due to just returning from an extended absence of nearly a month as he only returned for one game during that time. He posted 19 fantasy points in just his twelve minutes, but I expect the minutes to increase as the Clippers would love for him to pester Jamal Murray as much as possible. In the bubble the Nuggets have allowed the second most fantasy points to point guards as well. With a minute’s increase, the matchup, and the high intensity player that Beverley is he could be a nice salary saving option.
SG
Fred VanVleet – ($7,700)
The usage has just been massive for VanVleet as he has attempted 22 field goals in the last two games against Boston and double digit three-point attempts on all three games. He has also played over 40 minutes in the past two games, so if this game stays close, he should see the same. VanVleet has shot an awful 33% from the field so far this series and still been scoring nearly 40 fantasy points, As long as a few more shots fall, his fantasy points and upside should increase.
SF
Kawhi Leonard – ($10,400)
This guy has just been a machine in the playoffs scoring over 30 real points in five out of the seven games these playoffs. In his most recent game is the only game these playoffs that Leonard has scored under 50 fantasy points. Kawhi is the go-to guy for the Clippers and the ball is in his hands down the stretch. I think this game is going to stay closer and like for Kawhi to take over. Denver also has the third worst Defensive rating out of all playoff teams, and the worst out of all remaining teams.
PF
Jerami Grant – ($4,900)
Given the price and his production it Is hard to avoid Grant. He has played nearly 40 minutes in all games that have been close these playoffs and scored near or more than 20 fantasy points. The Clippers are going to make someone else beat them other than Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, so someone is going to need to step up and hit shots. I feel as if Grant is the best bet to do so against a clippers team that has been the sixth fastest team in the playoffs and the second fastest team remaining behind only Milwaukee.
C
Montrezl Harrell – ($4,300)
Harrell has been very hit or miss but does have a 30-point fantasy performance in the playoffs. I like Harrell as a pivot away from Robert Williams who is projected nearly 30% owned, even when Kanter played some minutes last game. In three games against Denver he is averaging 23 minutes per game and scoring 36.6 fantasy points in those games. This is a reasonable price for Harrell as we’ve seen him north of 6K this season.
That will wrap up this Saturday segment of NBA GPP Picks 9/5 two game slate. I expect the Nuggets to keep this game closer than Game one, that is why I like that second game of the slate. As of now 1EST there is still no new news to keep up with so we should be clear, but find myself and the rest of the WinDaily staff in the Discord Chat rooms as we assist you with lineup construction and keep you updated on any news that may get released.
