NBA 2018-19: DFS players to look out for Week 8, Day 1

SG 2 - Jrue Holiday (New Orleans Pelicans):

The Pelicans are caught in somewhat of a rut. Nikola Mirotic is normalising his statistics now after starting the season on a tear. The injury to Elfrid Payton has exposed their weak bench with E'Twaun Moore having to shoulder a heavy load. He is inconsistent at best but is still having a good season.

Only two players performing consistently are Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday. Holiday, in particular, has also stayed injury free and stepped into the role of a playmaker now that Payton is missing extended periods of time.

New Orleans Pelicans have Jrue also to thank for their .500 start

He has been averaging a career-high 20 points per game, to go with a mammoth 9 assists a game as well, which is also a career high for Holiday. His rebounding has become better as his career has progressed and he is averaging at least 5 rebounds a game too.

Holiday has had a great season with the Pelicans up until now and there is no reason why it shouldn't continue given that Payton will not be back until January. With Frazier taking on a bigger role with the Pelicans, Jrue might start scoring more rather than playmaking but will still average at least 7 assists a game. He should be a starter if you can afford him on your DFS team.