Richard Masana 
This article focuses on 8/13 UCL Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel and DraftKings Daily Fantasy. We consider tournament tactics, statistics, pricing, and attempt to tackle this highly variable Daily Fantasy format so we can gain an edge on the field at large.
8/13 UCL Showdown Slate
Yesterday, the hearts and feelings of those in the small Italian town of Bergamo were ripped out, as French powerhouse PSG found a way to overcome a 1-0 deficit with two unanswered goals in stoppage time. However, for today’s game, hopefully fans of RB Leipzig don’t have equally high expectations.
RB Leipzig will notoriously be missing star striker Timo Werner, who made the decision that he would have a better chance winning the Champion’s League with his new team Chelsea some time in the future, than show up for this game. Leipzig did finish third in the Bundesliga, so they will return to the Champion’s League again next year, so there’s that. They should be able to put up a fight here though against an Atletico Madrid team that is content to sit back and use counter attacks to their advantage.
As for Atletico Madrid, they have been playing really well for all of 2020 after a poor start to the season. They knocked Liverpool out of the Champion’s League away at Anfield, drew with Barcelona away at Camp Nou, in the process going undefeated since the restart. The ultimate “system” team, lead by outspoken coach Diego Simeone, Atletico should be able to take advantage of Leipzig’s generally open play and mistakes, of which, there will definitely be a few.
UCL Best Bet
RB Leipzig (+250) vs Atletico Madrid (+125) – Under 2.5 Goals (-177) – 3PM ET – Thursday 8/13 – *ATLETICO MADRID WIN OR DRAW – REGULAR TIME*
The Betting Game Plan
Diego Simeone’s men should advance but they are not exactly known for their high flying attack. Therefore, rather than win I would take the win or draw, with the possibility that at the end of regular time, this is a 0-0 game or 1-1 and goes to extra time.
8/13 UCL FanDuel Rankings
Forward/Midfield
- 1. Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid – $12
- 2. Saul Niguez – Atletico Madrid – $8
- 3. Dani Olmo – RB Leipzig – $7
- 4. Koke – Atletico Madrid – $11
- 5. Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig – $9
Defense
- 1. Renan Lodi – Atletico Madrid – $9
- 2. Felipe – Atletico Madrid – $8
- 3. Kieran Trippier – Atletico Madrid – $7
- 4. Dayot Upamecano – RB Leipzig – $5
- 5. Angelino – RB Leipzig – $9
8/13 UCL DraftKings Rankings
- 1. Kieran Trippier – Atletico Madrid – $7,000
- 2. Angelino – RB Leipzig – $8,000
- 3. Jan Oblak – Atletico Madrid – $7,200
- 4. Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid – $10,600
- 5. Diego Costa – Atletico Madrid – $6,800
- 6. Yussuf Poulsen – RB Leipzig – $6,200
- 7. Dani Olmo – RB Leipzig – $8,200
- 8. Patrick Schick – RB Leipzig – $7,400
- 9. Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig – $7,800
- 10. Marcus Llorente – Atletico Madrid – $3,800
- 11. Saul Niguez – Atletico Madrid – $4,600
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