Top MLB DFS Picks for 5th August: DraftKings and FanDuel ft. Royce Lewis, Tyler Glasnow & more

Not every MLB team is playing today, providing a unique challenge for DFS players. Fortunately, there are still some good teams and great players available for your lineup. Here's who you need to have an eye on on August 5.

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Top pitchers for MLB DFS on August 5

Hunter Brown ($9600 on DraftKings, $9600 on FanDuel)

Hunter Brown has been a solid pitcher for the Houston Astros this year with nine wins and 126 strikeouts so far. Today against the Texas Rangers, he has a solid matchup that makes him a good DFS pick.

Tyler Glasnow ($10200 on DraftKings, $10500 on FanDuel)

Tyler Glasnow should probably start every single day he's on the mound, even if the opposing team is the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a heavyweight bout, but few pitchers are better than Glasnow (3.50 ERA, 0.96 WHIP).

Aaron Nola ($8800 on DraftKings, $9800 on FanDuel)

Aaron Nola is a good DFS pick today (Imagn)

Aaron Nola is on the other side of that heavyweight bout against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is also a good pick. He's 11-4 with a 3.43 ERA, 130 Ks, and a 1.09 WHIP.

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Top hitters for MLB DFS on August 5

Shohei Ohtani ($6600 on DraftKings, $4800 on FanDuel)

At this point, it shouldn't be a question. If Shohei Ohtani is playing, he's worth the money on FanDuel or DraftKings. He is hitting .306 with 33 home runs and a 1.018 OPS this year.

Royce Lewis ($5300 on DraftKings, $4100 on FanDuel)

Royce Lewis is healthy, which means he's likely to play well. The Minnesota Twins slugger is hitting .288 with a 1.057 OPS and would be among the league's leaders if he was qualified.

Yordan Alvarez ($5600 on DraftKings, $3800 on FanDuel)

Pick Yordan Alvarez on August 5 (Imagn)

Yordan Alvarez has 20 home runs and a .301 batting average. He's as well-rounded at the plate as they come, so the Houston Astros star is an excellent pick on August 5 for daily lineups.

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Budget picks for MLB DFS on August 5

Tyler Fitzgerald ($4500 on DraftKings, $3500 on FanDuel)

Tyler Fitzgerald is red hot for the San Francisco Giants right now. The slugger homered yesterday and is hitting .309 with a 1.001 OPS. Pick him up at a discount before his price inevitably goes up.

Lawrence Butler ($3800 on DraftKings, $3000 on FanDuel)

Pick Lawrence Butler for DFS today (Imagn)

Lawrence Butler has been hitting well all summer, providing the Oakland Athletics with a sneaky player to pick for DFS. He's batting .246 for the year with a .778 OPS, making him a good budget selection.

Freddy Fermin ($3600 on DraftKings, $2800 on FanDuel)

Freddy Fermin is hitting over .300 for the Kansas City Royals this year. The catcher doesn't have a ton of playing time, but he's hit well when on the field. That average makes him a good target in this price range.