Saturday 12/12 EPL DFS and Best Bet

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This article focuses on 12/12 EPL 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.

Saturday 12/12 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

We are now up to EPL Matchweek 12/38, as get ready for another Saturday morning slate.

This slate can be found with all three games and a 10:00am ET start time on both sites.

We start with the worst game of the three, as West Brom (+195) will be traveling to Newcastle (+148). Perhaps it is a good opportunity to grab some extra sleep!

Matheus Pereira is out, so we might get Matt Phillips West Brom set pieces on DraftKings for $3,400. Of course, defenders and goalies are certainly in play here. If Phillips is not in, then set pieces will likely go to Conor Gallagher. In addition, be on the lookout for any cheap wing defenders when lineups come out here.

From there, the slate dramatically changes with the Manchester Derby. Manchester United (+340) heads across town to face Manchester City (-139). For a second consecutive week, a number of City starters had the opportunity to rest mid week in the Champion’s League.

Last season, Manchester United pulled off a pair of upsets to sweep the season series. This time around they will have to respond after a disappointing mid week elimination at the hands of RB Leipzig in the Champion’s League.

Afterwards, we have an intriguing late game hammer. Everton (+340) will host a surging Chelsea (-139) at Goodison Park. Unfortunately for the Toffees, James Rodriguez will be out.

Notable Goal Scoring Odds

Note: Many of these players will not end up starting, but their goal odds are listed just in case. If they do not end up starting, disregard them. All odds listed +300 or below and projected starters are listed in bold.

West Brom at Newcastle – Callum Wilson (+138), Karlan Grant (+245), Charlie Austin (+270), Andy Caroll (+275), Callum Robinson (+295), Joelinton (+340)

Manchester United at Manchester City – Sergio Aguero (+108), Gabriel Jesus (+140), Raheem Sterling (+175), Kevin De Bruyne (+188), Riyad Mahrez (+210), Ferran Torres (+225), Phil Foden (+245), Edinson Cavani (+245), Bruno Fernandes (+255), Marcus Rashford (+295), Anthony Martial (+310), Mason Greenwood (+360)

Chelsea at Everton – Olivier Giroud (+120), Timo Werner (+125), Tammy Abraham (+140), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (+175), Christian Pulisic (+185), Kai Havertz (+260), Richarlison (+295), Mason Mount (+400)

EPL Best Bet

*Two Leg Parlay – Manchester City (-139) + Chelsea (-139) = (+196) total odds

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The Betting Game Plan

This week, the best bet is a fairly straight forward two team parlay, featuring two of the EPL’s best teams. If looking to go a bit wilder, you can substitute Newcastle over Manchester City in the parlay. Either way, I’d keep Chelsea.

12/12 EPL FanDuel Rankings

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $22 “Set pieces”
• 2. Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $12
• 3. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $20 “Some set pieces”
• 4. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $21
• 5. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $17
• 6. Gabriel Jesus/Sergio Aguero – Manchester City – $19/20
• 7. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $18
• 8. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 9. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $15 “Not currently projected to start”
• 10. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $18
• 11. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $14
• 12. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $15 “Set pieces”
• 13. Tammy Abraham – Chelsea – $17 “Not currently projected to start”
• 14. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $18
• 15. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton – $19
• 16. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 17. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $17
• 18. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $14
• 19. Richarlison – Everton – $17
• 20. Kai Havertz – Chelsea – $15 “Not currently projected to start”
• 21. Matt Phillips – West Brom – $6 “Set pieces”
• 22. Karlan Grant – West Brom – $10
• 23. Jonjo Shelvey – Newcastle – $9
• 24. Alex Iwobi – Everton – $8
• 25. Gylfi Sigurdsson – Everton – $12

Defense

• 1. Reece James – Chelsea – $10
• 2. Matt Ritchie – Newcastle – $5
• 3. Javier Manquillo – Newcastle – $7
• 4. Mason Holgate – Everton – $8
• 5. Semi Ajayi – West Brom – $7

Goalies

1. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $10
2. Sam Johnstone – West Brom – $8
3. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $14

12/12 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Sergio Aguero – Manchester City – $5,900 “Not currently projected to start”
2. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $7,200
3. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $7,600
4. Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $8,000
5. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $7,800
6. Tammy Abraham – Chelsea – $6,800 “Not currently projected to start”
7. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $8,500
8. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $7,400
9. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
10. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $5,800
11. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $5,300
12. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $8,800
13. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton – $8,300
14. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $7,500
15. Richarlison – Everton – $8,100
16. Karlan Grant – West Brom – $4,500

Midfield

1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $10,700 “Set pieces”
2. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $7,100 “Set pieces”
3. Gylfi Sigurdsson – Everton – $5,900 “Set pieces”
4. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $10,300 “Some set pieces”
5. Matthew Phillips – West Brom – $3,400 “Set pieces”
6. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $6,100 “Not currently projected to start”
7. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $7,200
8. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $7,800
9. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $7,300 “Not currently projected to start”
10. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $8,500
11. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $7,400
12. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $5,300
13. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $7,500
14. Kai Havertz – Chelsea – $5,100 “Not currently projected to start”
15. Richarlison – Everton – $8,100
16. Alex Iwobi – Everton – $4,100

Defense

1. Javier Manquillo – Newcastle – $3,400
2. Semi Ajayi/Kieran Gibbs – West Brom – $2,500
3. Alex Telles – Manchester United – $6,000
4. Reece James – Chelsea – $5,500
5. Darnell Furlong – West Brom – $5,700
6. PUNT

Goalies

1. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $5,100
2. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $5,300
3. Sam Johnstone – West Brom – $4,500

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