EPL DFS

This article focuses on 1/2 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 1/2 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for EPL Matchweek 17/38 as we kick off the first weekend of 2021!

Sheffield United (+290) at Crystal Palace (-103) – This game should result in a very sleepy start to the morning. Vicente Guaita is in play as the Crystal Palace goalie against lowly Sheffield United. However, we are certainly lacking in attacking options here unless you want to really pay up for them.

Wolves (+185) at Brighton (+160) – After our opening match, we get a second consecutive stinker as the Raul-Jimenez less Wolves visit the Seagulls. By nature, a wolf should devour a seagull, However, these Wolves have been limping, relying primarily on defense for survival. Brighton will similarly look to keep it low scoring and hope for some set piece magic.

Arsenal (-162) at West Brom (+460) – Welcome to Arsenal chalk day. Buyako Saka, who has taken over set pieces when in, is a game time decision. However, any way that this lineup shakes out, on this slate, you would have to be interested. Alexandre Lacazette (+116) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+123) have the highest goal scoring odds on the slate. If Saka is out, Willian becomes very interesting at his price on DraftKings, with the assumption that set pieces would be all his. Behind him, Nicolas Pepe. If all three are not in the lineup, Dani Ceballos at $5,500, becomes a bargain.

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.

Sheffield United at Crystal Palace – Wilfried Zaha (+165), Christian Benteke (+200), Michy Batshuayi (+200), Jordan Ayew (+215), Oliver McBurnie (+300), Lys Mousset (+300), David McGoldrick (+320), Rhian Brewster (+330), Eberechi Eze (+360)

Wolves at Brighton – Neal Maupay (+215), Fabio Silva (+280), Pedro Neto (+295), Danny Welbeck (+300), Daniel Podence (+320), Aaron Connolly (+320), Andi Zeqiri (+320), Leandro Trossard (+390), Pascal Gros (+450)

Arsenal at West Brom – Alexandre Lacazette (+116), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+123), Folarin Balogun (+165), Eddie Nketiah (+165), Gabriel Martinelli (+175), Nicolas Pepe (+240), Bukayo Saka (+255), Willian (+275), Charlie Austin (+340), Karlan Grant (+340)

EPL Best Odds

* Arsenal ML (-160) “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

This West Brom side will continually to run out the 5-4-1 all defense, “park the bus” formation in an attempt to grab some points through draws. It’s rare Arsenal is far and away our best option of any sort on a normal slate, but here we are. If this ML is not enough for you, feel free to parlay it with an Over or something from another sport.

1/2 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $21
• 2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $22
• 3. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $20
• 4. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $13
• 5. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $17
• 6. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $13 “Not currently projected to start, set pieces”
• 7. Willian – Arsenal – $14 “Not currently projected to start, set pieces if no Saka”
• 8. Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace – $12 “Some set pieces”
• 9. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $14 “Set pieces”
• 10. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $19 “Set pieces”
• 11. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $13 “Some set pieces”
• 12. Eddie Nketiah – Arsenal – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 12. Leandro Trossard – Brighton – $11
• 13. Solly March – Brighton – $12
• 13. Christian Benteke – Crystal Palace – $18
• 14. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $12 “Not currently projected to start”
• 15. Jordan Ayew – Crystal Palace – $15 “Not currently projected to start”

Defense

• 1. Roman Saiss – Wolves – $10
• 2. Rob Holding – Arsenal – $9
• 3. Nelson Semedo – Wolves – $8
• 4. Ryan Ait-Nouri – Wolves – $7
• 5. Conor Coady – Wolves – $7

Goalies

1. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $12
2. Rui Patricio – Wolves – $9
3. Bernd Leno – Arsenal – $14

1/2 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Willian – Arsenal – $8,100 “Not currently projected to start, only if in and no Saka cause then set pieces”
2. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $10,700 “Set pieces, Not currently projected to start, GTD”
3. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $8,500
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $9,000
5. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $6,900
6. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,500 “Set pieces”
7. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $10,200 “Set pieces”
8. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $10,500
9. Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace – $9,300 “Some set pieces”
10. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $9,900 “Some set pieces”
11. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $8,200

Midfield

1. Willian – Arsenal – $8,100 “Not currently projected to start, only if in and no Saka cause then set pieces”
2. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $10,700 “Set pieces, Not currently projected to start, GTD”
3. Dani Ceballos – Arsenal – $5,500 – “Only if no Saka, Willian, or Nicolas Pepe as Ceballos would be next in line for set pieces”
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $9,000
5. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $6,900
6. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,500 “Set pieces”
7. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $10,200 “Set pieces”
8. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $10,500
9. Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace – $9,300 “Some set pieces”
10. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $9,900 “Some set pieces”

Defense

1. Hector Bellerin – Arsenal – $4,000
2. Nathaniel Clyne – Crystal Palace – $3,800
3. PUNT

Goalies

1. Bernd Leno – Arsenal – $5,600
2. Vicenta Guaita – Crystal Palace – $5,200
3. Rui Patricio – Wolves – $4,600

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This article focuses on 12/29 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.

Tuesday 12/29 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for EPL Matchweek 16/38, as we have one of the biggest midweek slates of the season.

There are a total of five games with four beginning at 1pm ET and one late game at 3pm ET. However, DraftKings will only be featuring the first four.

Arsenal (+128) at Brighton (+215) – We will see if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns. If not, we will a similar Arsenal lineup to last time out against Chelsea. However, given their success in that game, perhaps that wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

Sheffield United (+230) at Burnley (+138) – This should be a dull game although Chris Wood’s +155 odds to score is the fourth highest on the slate. Nick Pope might be popular in net. People might also snatch the defenders, particularly on DraftKings, hoping for a clean sheet plus solid output.

West Ham (+225) at Southampton (+125) – Danny Ings will likely remain out, leaving Southampton without their primary scoring threat. This should be a low scoring game decided by set pieces and chance opportunities.

Leeds United (-106) at West Brom (+275) – Patrick Bamford’s +108 goal scoring odds pace the slate, which features a number of low scoring games. As the second biggest favorite on the slate, either pieces or a Leeds stack, are both in play. Raphinha has taken control of the Leeds set pieces for now.

FANDUEL ONLY – Wolves (+500) at Manchester United (-175) – United is the biggest favorite on the slate. Bruno, along with the other attackers, should be very popular.

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.

Arsenal at Brighton – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+165), Alexandre Lacazette (+180), Folarin Balogun (+210), Neal Maupay (+225), Eddie Nketiah (+230), Gabriel Martinelli (+240), Danny Welbeck (+295), Aaron Connolly (+310), Andi Zeqiri (+310), Nicolas Pepe (+320), Bukayo Saka (+390), Leandro Trossard (+390), Pascal Gros (+440), Joe Willock (+600)

West Ham at Southampton – Michail Antonio (+195), Che Adams (+225), Sebastian Haller (+255), Shane Long (+260), Daniel N’Lundulu (+260), Theo Walcott (+295), Michael Obafemi (+295), Jarrod Bowen (+330), Andriy Yarmolenko (+330), Tomas Soucek (+350), Manuel Lanzini (+600)

Sheffield United at Burnley – Chris Wood (+155), Ashley Barnes (+215), Matěj Vydra (+235), Jay Rodriguez (+245), David McGoldrick (+290), Oliver McBurnie (+290), Rhian Brewster (+290), Lys Mousset (+290), Billy Sharp (+300)

Leeds United at West Brom – Patrick Bamford (+108), Rodrigo (+230), Karlan Grant (+235), Charlie Austin (+235), Pablo Hernandez (+260), Tyler Roberts (+260), Raphinha (+280), Callum Robinson (+285), Mateusz Klich (+325), Helder Costa (+350), Ian Poveda (+350), Matheus Pereira (+380), Jack Harrison (+390), Conor Gallagher (+400)

Wolves at Manchester United –  Bruno Fernandes (+140), Edinson Cavani (+145), Marcus Rashford (+175), Anthony Martial (+175), Mason Greenwood (+210), Pedro Neto (+350), Fabio Silva (+360), Daniel Podence (+420), Paul Pogba (+460)

EPL Best Odds

* Leeds United ML (-106) “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

Leeds unapologetically offensive playing style under coach Marcelo Bielsa should serve them well against hapless West Brom. My assumption would be that new coach “Big Sam” Allardyce and West Brom will look to recreate their all defensive formation, as previously employed against Manchester City.

Given that this style involves conceding the ball nearly eighty percent of the team and playing with your back to net, it is fair to say it won’t create sustainable success. Once again, we will get away from the parlays with a near even odds money line bet.

12/29 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $22 “Some set pieces”
• 2. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $18
• 3. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $16
• 4. Raphinha – Leeds United – $13 “Some set pieces”
• 5. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $15 “Set pieces”
• 6. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $14 “Set pieces”
• 7. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $13
• 8. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $21
• 9. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $15
• 10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $20
• 11. Che Adams – Southampton – $16
• 12. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $19
• 13. Chris Wood – Burnley – $17
• 14. Alexandra Lacazette – Arsenal – $18
• 15. Leandro Trossard – Brighton – $12

Defense

• 1. Pablo Mari – Arsenal – $5
• 2. Roman Saiss – Wolves – $7
• 3. Semi Ajayi – West Brom – $8
• 4. Jack Stephens – Southampton – $7
• 5. Harry Maguire – Manchester United – $10

Goalies

1. Illan Meslier – Leeds United – $10
2. Nick Pope – Burnley – $14

12/29 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
2. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $6,200 “Set pieces”
3. Raphinha – Leeds United – $9,700 “Some set pieces”
4. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $9,100
5. Chris Wood – Burnley – $6,200
6. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $7,300
7. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $9,300 “Set pieces”
8. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,800 “Set pieces”
9. Che Adams – Southampton – $6,900
10. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $6,500
11. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $7,900

Midfield

1. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $8,600 “Some set pieces”
2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
3. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $6,200 “Set pieces”
4. Raphinha – Leeds United – $9,700 “Some set pieces”
5. Ben Johnson – West Ham – $3,400
6. Pascal Gros – Brighton – $9,300 “Set pieces”
7. Jack Harrison – Leeds United – $8,000
8. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,800 “Set pieces”
9. Matheus Pereira – West Brom – $8,400 “Set pieces”
10. Declan Rice – West Ham – $3,200

Defense

1. Matthew Lowton – Burnley – $3,800
2. Charlie Taylor – Burnley – $4,600
3. Vladimir Coufal – West Ham – $5,900
4. Dan Burn – Brighton – $3,500
5. Ben Mee – Burnley – $2,600

Goalies

1. Nick Pope – Burnley – $4,900
2. Illan Meslier – Leeds United – $5,400

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This article focuses on 12/26 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 12/26 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

It is time for EPL Matchweek 15/38 and the annual Boxing Day slate. This slate is bigger than we have been accustomed to so far this season on Saturdays.

There are five games starting at 10am ET lock. DraftKings is only including the first three games on their main slate. However, FanDuel will have all five.

The slate begins with a pair of games at the 10am ET lock time.

First, Southampton (+128) heads to Craven Cottage to square off with Fulham (+225). Fulham has been playing relatively well as of late, by their standards. Danny Ings will be out for Southampton, in what should be a tight affair.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa (-108) hosts a struggling Crystal Palace (+275). More on this game below under Best Odds.

Afterwards, we have a single game in the 12:30 ET timeslot, as Chelsea (-108) travels to Arsenal (+310). As the odds suggest, the Blues are at the advantage here as they look to stay in the winning column.

Finally, the slate finishes with another pair of games at 3pm ET. Manchester City (-910) sits as the biggest favorite on the slate, at home against Newcastle (+2200). Unfortunately, because this game is so late we will not have lineups before three other games play out. However, it is probably worth the wait so I would suggest saving some lineup flexibility for the late games.

The other late game features Everton (-114) on the road against Sheffield United (+325). James Rodriguez is unlikely to start, but Everton have held up thus far without him and they should have few issues here.

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.

Southampton at Fulham – Aleksander Mitrovic (+190), Che Adams (+225), Shane Long (+265), Daniel N’Lundulu (+265), Aboubakar Kamara (+280), Theo Walcott (+300), Michael Obafemi (+300), Ivan Cavaleiro (+325), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (+325), Ademola Lookman (+340)

Crystal Palace at Aston Villa – Ollie Watkins (+138), Keinan Davis (+195), Anwar El-Ghazi (+210), Christian Benteke (+245), Wilfried Zaha (+255), Jack Grealish (+250), Michy Batshuayi (+255), Jordan Ayew (+280), Bertrand Traore (+300), Ross Barkley (+300), Trezeguet (+300)

Chelsea at Arsenal – Olivier Giroud (+180), Timo Werner (+180), Tammy Abraham (+188), Christian Pulisic (+235), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+235), Alexandre Lacazette (+275), Kai Havertz (+320), Eddie Nketiah (+325), Gabriel Martinelli (+325), Callum Hudson-Odoi (+400), Nicolas Pepe (+440), Willian (+475), Mason Mount (+480)

Newcastle at Manchester City – Sergio Aguero (-157), Gabriel Jesus (-107), Raheem Sterling (-104), Kevin De Bruyne (+118), Riyad Mahrez (+132), Ferran Torres (+143), Felix Nmecha (+150), Phil Foden (+160), Cole Palmer (+180), Bernardo Silva (+245), Ilkay Gundogan (+310), Callum Wilson (+360)

Everton at Sheffield United –  Dominic Calvert-Lewin (+116), Cenk Tosun (+175), Richarlison (+215), Oliver McBurnie (+275), Lys Mousset (+275), David McGoldrick (+290), Rhian Brewster (+290), James Rodriguez (+295), Billy Sharp (+300), Gylfi Sigurdsson (+340)

EPL Best Odds

* Aston Villa ML (-104) “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

It’s right back to the well on the Aston Villa train. They are coming off a 3-0 win over West Ham and will look to carryover momentum at home. Anwar El-Ghazi looks like a completely different person over the last few games since entering the starting lineup.

On the other side, Crystal Palace enters this game following an embarrassing 7-0 loss to Liverpool and has some bad losses over the last month or so. A draw against Tottenham and a big win over West Brom does not obscure losses to Newcastle and Burnley.

12/26 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Anwar El-Ghazi – Aston Villa – $15 “Some set pieces
• 2. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $23 “Set pieces”
• 3. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $22
• 4. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa – $19 “Some set pieces”
• 5. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $13 “Not currently projected to start”
• 6. Gabriel Jesus/Sergio Aguero – Manchester City – $20
• 7. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $18
• 8. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton – $19
• 9. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $21
• 10. Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $18 “Not currently projected to start”
• 11. Tammy Abraham – Chelsea – $19
• 12. Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa – $17
• 13. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $16 “Set pieces”
• 14. Bertrand Traore – Aston Villa – $16 “Some set pieces”
• 15. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 16. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $15
• 17. Ademola Lookman – Fulham – $17 “Some set pieces”
• 18. Richarlison – Everton – $18
• 19. Che Adams – Southampton – $16
• 20. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $12

Defense

• 1. John Egan – Sheffield United – $8
• 2. Matt Ritchie – Newcastle – $6
• 3. Jack Stephens – Southampton – $7
• 4. Emerson – Chelsea – $9
• 5. Emil Krafth – Newcastle – $6

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $14
2. Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa – $11
3. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $12
4. Vicenta Guaita – Crystal Palace – $7

12/26 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa – $7,200
2. Anwar El-Ghazi – Aston Villa – $8,700 “Some set pieces”
3. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $7,800
4. Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $7,900 “Not currently projected to start”
5. Tammy Abraham – Chelsea – $7,500
6. Bertrand Traore – Aston Villa – $8,200
7. Eberechi Eze/Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $6,800/7,600 “Set pieces”
8. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $7,000
9. Willian/Nicholas Pepe – Arsenal – $6,200/$5,800 “Set pieces”
10. Ivan Cavaleiro/Bobby De-Cordova Reid – Fulham – $5,400/$4,800 “Some set pieces”

Midfield

1. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa – $10,000 “Some set pieces”
2. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $7,700 “Set pieces”
3. Anwar El-Ghazi – Aston Villa – $8,700 “Some set pieces”
4. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $8,000 “Set pieces”
5. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $7,800
6. Bertrand Traore – Aston Villa – $8,200 “Some set pieces”
7. Eberechi Eze/Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $6,800/7,600 “Set pieces”
8. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $7,000
9. Ademola Lookman – Fulham – $6,600 “Some set pieces”
10. Willian/Nicholas Pepe – Arsenal – $6,200/$5,800 “Set pieces”

Defense

1. Kieran Tierney – Arsenal – $4,000
2. Emerson – Chelsea – $4,700
3. Cesar Azpilicueta – Chelsea – $4,900
4. Ryan Bertrand – Southampton – $4,000
5. Patrick Van Aanholt – Crystal Palace – $4,400

Goalies

1. Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa – $5,300
2. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $5,400
3. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $4,200

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This article focuses on 12/20 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.

Sunday 12/20 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

As EPL Matchweek 14/38 goes on, the two sites differ in regards to slate size. Both sites will have the first two games but only FanDuel will have the first game. Lock is 9:15 AM ET with each game in consecutive order.

It all starts with Leicester City (+290) visiting Tottenham (+100). The Hot Spurs two big studs will be popular on both sites. James Maddison seems to be priced very tastily on DraftKings for his role and scoring output in that format.

Next up, Manchester United (-150) hosts Leeds United (+360). It has been a wild ride for United. They are hoping not to go down a goal or two early only to have to come all the way back.

It’s unfortunate that the last game is FanDuel only. West Brom is coming off a huge performance tying Manchester City on the road. However, their defense has looked atrocious at times. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is in the reverse situation. They dominated Burnley at times mid-week, firing off 27 shots to six, only to end up drawing 0-0. Perhaps, this is the spot where both teams meet some true regression in terms of a result.

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.

Leicester City at Tottenham – Harry Kane (+107), Jamie Vardy (+130), Son Heung-Min (+150), Gareth Bale (+195), Kelechi Iheanacho (+210)

Leeds United at Manchester United – Edinson Cavani (+110), Bruno Fernandes (+116), Marcus Rashford (+123), Anthony Martial (+138), Patrick Bamford (+165), Mason Greenwood (+170)

Aston Villa at West Brom – Ollie Watkins (+133), Keinan Davis (+195), Jack Grealish (+220), Karlan Grant (+250), Anwar El-Ghazi (+265), Bertrand Traore (+265), Ross Barkley (+300), Trezeguet (+300)

EPL Best Odds

*Aston Villa ML (-106) “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

This is another really tough slate as far as bets go. With so much parity in the EPL, it makes things tighter than in other competitons.

Despite hitting yesterday, rather than another one of the parlays that we have been focusing on across the last few slates, let’s take a ML here. West Brom was able to pull off a road tie against Man City, but this team is still pretty dreadful.

12/20 EPL FanDuel Rankings

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Son Heung-Min – Tottenham – $22
• 2. Harry Kane – Tottenham – $21
• 3. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $20
• 4. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa – $18
• 5. Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa – $17
• 6. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $22
• 7. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $19
• 8. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 9. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $19
• 10. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $18
• 11. Anwar El-Ghazi – Aston Villa – $14
• 12. James Maddison – Leicester City – $16 “Set piece monopoly”
• 13. Raphinha – Leeds United – $13 “Set piece monopoly”
• 14. Bertrand Traore – Aston Villa – $15
• 15. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $13
• 16. Ezgjan Alioski – Leeds United – $8

Defense

• 1. Semi Ajayi – West Brom – $7
• 2. Toby Alderweireld – Tottenham – $10
• 3. Eric Dier – Tottenham – $9
• 4. Victor Lindelof – Manchester United – $8
• 5. Christian Fuchs – Leicester City – $10

Goalies

1. Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa – $10
2. Hugo Lloris – Tottenham – $14

12/20 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Son Heung-Min – Tottenham – $9,500 “Share of set pieces”
2. Harry Kane – Tottenham – $8,600
3. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $7,500
4. Raphinha – Leeds United – $6,100 “Set piece monopoly”
5. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $8,900
6. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $7,700 “Not currently projected to start”
7. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $7,000
8. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $6,800
9. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $5,700
10. Ayoze Perez – Leicester City – $4,700

Midfield

1. James Maddison – Leicester City – $8,100 “Set piece monopoly” – CORE PLAY
2. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $10,300 “Share of set pieces”
3. Son Heung-Min – Tottenham – $9,500 “Share of set pieces”
4. Raphinha – Leeds United – $6,100 “Set piece monopoly”
5. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $8,900
6. Jack Harrison – Leeds United – $6,800
7. Mateusz Klich – Leeds United – $5,800
8. Paul Pogba – Manchester United – $3,900
9. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $5,700
10. Kalvin Phillips – Leeds United – $4,500

Defense

1. Alex Telles – Manchester United – $5,800 “Not currently projected to punt, share of set pieces if in”
2. Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $5,200 “Share of set pieces”
3. PUNT with preference for wing defenders when lineups come out.

Goalies

1. Hugo Lloris – Tottenham – $5,200
2. Illan Meslier – Leeds United – $4,100

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This article focuses on 12/19 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 12/19 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

It’s time to kick off EPL Matchweek 14/38 with a three game Saturday slate!

We begin with Manchester City (-215) traveling to Southampton (+575). City has been playing phenomenal defense, as of late. However, it has come at the expense of their offense, which has been lacking that final touch.

This will certainly be no easy game for City against a Southampton team that is getting the most out of their abilities. Therefore, after some soft matchups, I am not as high on them today.

Afterwards, Arsenal (+210) heads to Goodison Park to take on a streaking Everton (+130) side. Arsenal has been struggling and have to hope that Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang’s goal last game will be the first of many.

Meanwhile, Everton comes into this game off the back of consecutive wins against Chelsea and Leicester City. Nevertheless, James Rodriguez will remain out for Everton.

Finally, we close with a pair of bottom feeders as Fulham (+180) visits Newcastle (+155). It might not be pretty. However, this isn’t the worse source of some cheap value where needed.

As a result, I don’t mind grabbing an Aleksander Mitrovic or Callum Wilson to fill out my lineup. Be sure to not to roster them against the opposing goalie, given their goal or nothing nature.

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.

Manchester City at Southampton – Sergio Aguero (-115), Gabriel Jesus (+128), Raheem Sterling (+145), Kevin De Bruyne (+155), Riyad Mahrez (+175), Ferran Torres (+188), Danny Ings (+188), Phil Foden (+205), Bernardo Silva (+280), Che Adams (+335)

Arsenal at Everton – Dominic Calvert-Lewin (+123), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+185), Cenk Tosun (+195), Alexandre Lacazette (+220), Richarlison (+225), Eddie Nkietah (+260)

Fulham at Newcastle – Callum Wilson (+133), Aleksander Mitrovic (+143), Dwight Gayle (+225), Andy Carroll (+275), Aboubakar Kamara (+275), Ademola Lookman (+320), Ivan Cavaleiro (+320), Joelinton (+340)

EPL Best Odds

*Two Leg Parlay – Manchester City (-215) + Everton (+130) = (+238) total odds “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

This will be a tough test for Manchester City but it is a game they need to win, in order to remain in the title race. As for Everton, I think that their good form continues. Therefore, we might as well roll the two team parlay.

12/19 EPL FanDuel Rankings

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $24
• 2. Aleksander Mitrovic – Fulham – $13
• 3. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $14 “Not currently projected to start”
• 4. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton – $21
• 5. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $17
• 6. Gabriel Jesus/Sergio Aguero – Manchester City – $20
• 7. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $18
• 8. Richarlison – Everton – $19
• 9. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $21 “Not currently projected to start”
• 10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $19
• 11. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $18
• 12. Danny Ings – Southampton – $17
• 13. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $12
• 14. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $16
• 15. Gylfi Sigurdsson – Everton – $14

Defense

• 1. Matt Ritchie – Newcastle – $6
• 2. Emil Krath – Newcastle – $7
• 3. Aymeric Laporte – Manchester City – $8
• 4. Antonee Robinson – Fulham – $13
• 5. Yerry Mina – Everton – $11

Goalies

1. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $10
2. Alphonse Areola – Fulham – $8

12/19 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Sergio Aguero – Manchester City – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
2. Willian – Arsenal – $7,200 “Set pieces”
3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton – $7,400
4. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $7,900
5. Aleksander Mitrovic – Fulham – $6,800
6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $7,000
7. Richarlison – Everton – $8,300
8. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $8,100
9. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $9,400 “Not currently projected to start”
10. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $9,100
11. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $6,100
12. Danny Ings – Southampton – $7,800

Midfield

1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $11,000 “Set pieces”
2. Gylfi Sigurdsson – Everton – $7,100 “Set pieces”
3. Willian – Arsenal – $7,200 “Set pieces”
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $7,000
5. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $6,300
6. Richarlison – Everton – $8,300
7. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $7,300 “Not currently projected to start”
8. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $9,400 “Not currently projected to start”
9. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $9,100
10. Ryan Fraser – Newcastle – $6,600 “Split set pieces”
11. Alex Iwobi – Everton – $4,600
12. Abdoulaye Doucore – Everton – $3,100

Defense

1. Yerry Mina – Everton – $2,800
2. Kiernan Tierney – Arsenal – $4,500
3. PUNT

Goalies

1. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $4,900
2. Alphonse Areola – Fulham- $4,700

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