Richard Masana 
This article focuses on 8/23 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.
8/23 UCL Showdown Slate
This year’s Champion’s League Final is absolute fire. There have been seven teams since 1967 to win a treble, consisting of a European Cup/Champion’s League Title, their domestic league title, and domestic cup competition win. The winner of this game becomes team number eight to do so, as these two powerhouses square off.
On one side, we have PSG, the French Champions seven out of the last eight years, who possess all sorts of firepower led by the trio of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Angel Di Maria. PSG has never won the Champion’s League and this is their first final appearance.
On the other side, we have Bayern Munich, the eight time defending Champions of the Bundesliga, and absolute monster of a team. For them, only grabbing a 2-1 or 1-0 win is a really bad day. They have absolutely lit up teams like Tottenham, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Lyon, en route to this game. Bayern last won the Champion’s League in 2013 with Thomas Muller, David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, and Manuel Neuer, the lone holdovers. They have won the Champion’s League five times total.
There will certainly be plenty of goals. Bayern Munich will attempt to maintain their high line which should allow PSG ample opportunities to attack. However, the Bavarians will always be close to the goal in their own right.
UCL Best Bet
PSG (+210) vs Bayern Munich (+110) – 3PM ET – Sunday 8/18 – *BAYERN MUNICH – MONEYLINE*
The Betting Game Plan
Bayern Munich is just such a complete team, ultimately they should walk out with a win here and I think you just take the +110 outright win over the -185 odds for them to finish Champion, as to encompass the possibility of a 90 minute tie. The difference lies in some of the playmakers aside from the attack. The play of guys like young Canadian star Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, David Alaba, and others.
As far as individual odds, Robert Lewandowski at -165 seems a strong bet given his amazing goal scoring record. Lewandowski comes in to the final tied with Cristiano Ronaldo for 3rd most goals in a Champion’s League Season and can tie the all time record with two, with a hat trick providing him the record. If you want to be a bit more contrarian, Neymar +105 has been exceptionally unlucky over his last two games, hitting the crossbar numerous times and even slipping and falling down on a breakaway. He is probably due for some positive regression.
8/23 UCL FanDuel Rankings
Forward/Midfield
- 1. Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich – $16
- 2. Neymar – PSG – $15
- 3. Kylian Mbappe – PSG – $14
- 4. Serge Gnabry – Bayern Munich – $13
- 5. Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich – $12
- 6. Angel Di Maria – PSG – $12
- 7. Ivan Perisic – Bayern Munich – $8
- 8. Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich – $10
- 9. Leon Goretzka – Bayern Munich – $7
- 10. Thiago Alcantara – Bayern Munich – $5
Defense
- 1. Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich – $9
- 2. Presnel Kimpembe – PSG – $7
- 3. David Alaba – Bayern Munich – $6
8/23 UCL DraftKings Rankings
- 1. Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich – $6,600
- 2. Robert Lewandowski – Bayern Munich – $12,800
- 3. Neymar – PSG – $10,600
- 4. Kylian Mbappe – PSG- $9,400
- 5. Serge Gnabry – Bayern Munich – $9,800
- 6. Angel Di Maria – PSG – $8,600
- 7. Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich – $7,800
- 8. Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich – $5,800
- 9. Juan Bernat – PSG – $4,600
- 10. Thiago – Bayern Munich – $4,000
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