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This article focuses on 2/2 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. The goal is to gain an edge on the field at large.

Tuesday 2/2 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

We have one final midweek EPL match week for awhile this Tuesday and Wednesday. Today’s comes in the form of a four game slate with games split between 1pm ET and 3:15pm ET.

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 Sheffield United – David McGoldrick (+188), Oliver McBurnie (+195), Rhian Brewster (+195), Lys Mousset (+195), Oliver Burke (+265)

Arsenal at Wolves – Alexandre Lacazette (+163), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+210), Eddie Nkietah (+275), Willian Jose (+275), Gabriel Martinelli (+285), Fabio Silva (+290), Bukayo Saka (+320), Nicolas Pepe (+320), Pedro Neto (+360)

Crystal Palace at Newcastle – Callum Wilson (+155), Wilfried Zaha (+200), Jean-Philippe Mateta (+230), Christian Benteke (+240), Dwight Gayle (+245), Michy Batshuayi (+265), Andy Caroll (+290), Jordan Ayew (+310)

Southampton at Manchester United – Bruno Fernandes (+112), Edison Cavani (+112), Marcus Rashford (+150), Anthony Martial (+160), Mason Greenwood (+185), Danny Ings (+225), Amad Diallo (+255)

EPL Best Odds

*Bukayo Saka to Score* (+320) – 0.35 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

We were deprived of this bet last time out as Saka was not in the lineup. However, with goals in four of his last six and still half the goal scoring odds of Alexandre Lacazette, it’s back to the well!

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

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $16 “Set pieces”
• 2. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $22
• 3. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $17 “Only if no Saka, Set Pieces”
• 4. Edison Cavani – Manchester United – $18
• 5. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $20
• 6. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $19
• 7. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $19
• 8. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $17
• 9. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $17
• 10. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $16 “Set pieces”
• 11. Emile Smith-Rowe – Arsenal – $13
• 12. Danny Ings – Southampton – $19
• 13. Oli McBurnie – Sheffield United – $13
• 14. Jonjo Shelvey – Newcastle – $11 “Set pieces”
• 15. Eberechi Eze/Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $13/12

Defense

• 1. Jayden Bogle – Sheffield United – $8
• 2. Fabian Schar – Newcastle – $9
• 3. Eric Bailly – Manchester United – $8
• 4. Gary Cahill – Crystal Palace – $7
• 5. Any cheap defender who pops up after lineups, bump if they are a central defender.

Goalies

1. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $8
2. Aaron Ramsdale – Sheffield United – $11
3. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $10

2/2 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $10,200 – GTD “Set Pieces”
2. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $7,800 “Only if no Saka” “Set Pieces”
3. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,700 “Set Pieces”
4. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $7,500
5. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $6,900
6. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $8,000
7. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $8,800
8. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $9,000
9. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $8,500
10. Oliver Burke – Sheffield United – $3,900

Midfield

1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $10,900 “Share Set Pieces”
2. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $10,200 – GTD “Set Pieces”
3. Nicolas Pepe – Arsenal – $7,800 “Only if no Saka” “Set Pieces”
4. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $8,300 “Set Pieces”
5. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,700 “Set Pieces”
6. Matheus Pereira – West Brom – $8,600 “Set Pieces”
7. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $8,800
8. Jonjo Shelvey – Newcastle – $6,700 “Set Pieces”
9. Emile Smith Rowe – Arsenal – $6,000
10. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $8,500

Defense

1. Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $6,300 “Share Set Pieces”
2. Jayden Bogle – Sheffield United – $4,800
3. Tyrick Mitchell – Crystal Palace – $4,200
4. Javier Manquillo – Newcastle – $4,000
5. Ryan Bertrand – Southampton – $4,300

Goalies

1. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $4,900
2. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $4,700
3. Sam Johnstone – West Brom – $4,200

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This article focuses on 1/30 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. The goal is to gain an edge on the field at large.

Saturday 1/30 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for another EPL Saturday slate! DraftKings has a smaller slate with only the first three games beginning at 10am ET. FanDuel is also including the two games to follow.

Wolves (+160) at Crystal Palace (+195) – As the goal odds below indicate, this game should be brutal from an offensive perspective. Not a bad place to try to snatch a goalie or grab both and hedge across multiple lineups.

Sheffield United (+2000) at Manchester City (-830) – The clear chalk on both sites. Their ginger leader, Kevin De Bruyne, remains out for City. Meanwhile, this team’s attackers remain underpriced on Draftkings. They get to help fill his void in another plus matchup. However, this lineup shakes out will basically dictate the slate. Fortunately, their game is early.

Fulham (+128) at West Brom (+240) – Another blah game but West Brom is awful and Fulham has been adequate. On the DraftKings slate, Fulham is the second best team to draw from, as sad as that sounds.

Manchester United (+145) at Arsenal (+188) (FanDuel Only) – Coming off a very disappointing loss to ol’ Sheffield United, the Red Devils will look to rebound against Arsenal. This should be a decent game all-around, although United should be able to bounce back.

Aston Villa (+138) at Southampton (+180) (FanDuel Only) – This game will likely get overlooked on the five game FanDuel slate. However, there are certainly some decent contrarian pieces we can use in tournaments.

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.

Wolves at Crystal Palace – Wilfried Zaha (+250), Patrick Cutrone (+270), Jean-Philippe Mateta (+295), Willian Jose (+300), Pedro Neto (+310), Fabio Silva (+310), Michy Batshuayi (+310), Daniel Podence (+340), Christian Benteke (+340)

Sheffield United at Manchester City – Raheem Sterling (+112), Gabriel Jesus (+120), Phil Foden (+130), Ilkay Gündogan (+140), Riyad Mahrez (+140), Ferran Torres (+145), Bernardo Silva (+215)

Fulham at West Brom – Aleksandar Mitrović (+160), Aboubakar Kamara (+235), Ivan Cavaleiro (+235), Ademola Lookman (+250), Bobby DeCordova-Reid (+280), Karlan Grant (+300)

Manchester United at Arsenal (FanDuel only) – Alexandre Lacazette (+163), Bruno Fernandes (+180), Edison Cavani (+190), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+210), Marcus Rashford (+220), Anthony Martial (+245), Eddie Nkietah (+245), Gabriel Martinelli (+270), Mason Greenwood (+290), Bukayo Saka (+320), Nicolas Pepe (+320)

Aston Villa at Southampton (FanDuel only) – Danny Ings (+132), Ollie Watkins (+170), Anwar El-Ghazi (+205), Che Adams (+255), Jack Grealish (+310), Bertrand Traore (+310)

EPL Best Odds

*Bukayo Saka to Score* (+320) – 0.35 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

This same bet hit last time out, making it four of his last six with a goal for Saka. As a result, the odds got even higher by +10. Manchester United is a tougher matchup than Everton, but still. Whoever is putting these odds together must hate Saka or maybe just isn’t paying any attention.

1/30 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $16 “Set pieces”
• 2. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 3. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $17
• 4. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $21
• 5. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $23
• 6. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $22
• 7. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $17 “Set pieces”
• 8. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa – $20
• 9. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $19 “Not currently projected to start”
• 10. Danny Ings – Southampton – $17
• 11. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $18
• 12. Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa – $18
• 13. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $14
• 14. Edison Cavani – Manchester United – $17
• 15. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $19

Defense

• 1. Conor Townsend – West Brom – $5
• 2. Ethan Ampadu – Sheffield United – $9
• 3. Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $9
• 4. Matt Targett – Aston Villa – $11
• 5. Kyle Walker/Oliver Zinchenko – Manchester City – $8

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $14
2. Alphonse Areola – Fulham – $12
3. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $9

1/30 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Gabriel Jesus/Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $6,800/$7,300 “Neither currently projected to start”
2. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $7,200
3. Ivan Cavaleiro – Fulham – $6,600
4. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $9,800
5. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $9,500
6. Ademola Lookman – Fulham – $8,100
7. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $10,400

Midfield

1. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $10,100 – “Set pieces”
2. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $8,600
3. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $7,300 “Not currently projected to start”
4. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $7,200
5. Matheus Pereira – West Brom – $7,600 “Set pieces”
6. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $9,800
7. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $9,500
8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Fulham – $3,400

Defense

1. Joao Cancelo – Manchester City – $6,400
2. Oleksandr Zinchenko – Manchester City – $5,300
3. Ruben Dias – Manchester City – $4,100
4. Kenny Tete- Fulham – $5,800
5. Tyrick Mitchell – Crystal Palace – $4,100

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $5,900
2. Alphonse Areola – Fulham – $5,000

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This article focuses on 1/26 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.

Tuesday 1/26 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for a four game Tuesday slate!

West Ham (+133) at Crystal Palace (+215) – One of the first two early games, this one should be a tactical affair from the start. Expect a West Ham side that plays better together than Palace to walk away with the win in a low scoring affair.

Leeds United (-115) at Newcastle (+300) – Patrick Bamford has really high goal scoring odds in this one for the striker on a -115 favorite. However, Las Vegas thinks Leeds has too much class in this one.

Arsenal (+120) at Southampton (+240) – Bukayo Saka has been on fire but we will have to see how the rest of the Arsenal lineup shakes out. Meanwhile, on the other side Danny Ings looks to lead Southampton to play the role of dark horse here.

Manchester City (-560) at West Brom (+1500) – Man City is a huge favorite against lowly West Brom. However, they will be missing their main playmaker, set piece taker, and penalty kick taker Kevin De Bruyne for 4-6 weeks. This should result in a huge boost for Phil Foden who should gain more set pieces and I would expect Ilkay Gundogan to be the penalty kick taker.

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 Ham at Crystal Palace –  Michail Antonio (+175), Wilfried Zaha (+235), Oladapo Afolayan (+260), Ademipo Odubeko (+260), Christian Benteke (+265), Tomas Soucek (+290), Jordan Ayew (+290), Jarrod Bowen (+310), Andriy Yarmolenko (+310), Mohamed Said Benrahma (+370)

Leeds United at Newcastle – Patrick Bamford (+106), Callum Wilson (+165), Sam Greenwood (+205), Rodrigo (+230), Dwight Gayle (+245), Pablo Hernandez (+265), Andy Carroll (+295), Raphinha (+300), Jack Harrison (+360), Allan Saint-Maximin (+410)

Arsenal at Southampton – Alexandre Lacazette (+150), Danny Ings (+175), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (+188), Gabriel Martinelli (+245), Eddie Nketiah (+245), Che Adams (+300), Bukayo Saka (+310), Theo Walcott (+550)

Manchester City at West Brom – Raheem Sterling (+120), Phil Foden (+130), Gabriel Jesus (+130), Riyad Mahrez (+140), Ilkay Gündogan (+163), Ferran Torres (+165), Bernardo Silva (+255)

EPL Best Odds

* Bukayo Saka to Score* (+310) – 0.35 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

It’s crazy that Saka has nearly half the goal scoring odds of other Arsenal attackers. The current odds do not seem to take in Saka’s recent goal scoring form at all. To date, he has scored in three of his last five games, with consecutive shots on goal in three straight.

1/26 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $17 “Set pieces”
• 2. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $16 “Set pieces”
• 3. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $15
• 4. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $21
• 5. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $19
• 6. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $17 “Not currently projected to start”
• 7. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $16 “Not currently projected to start”
• 8. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $21
• 9. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $18
• 10. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $19
• 11. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $13
• 12. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $13 “Set pieces”
• 13. Danny Ings – Southampton – $17
• 14. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $20
• 15. Raphinha – Leeds United – $14 “Set pieces”
• 16. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $12
• 17. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $22 “Not currently projected to start”
• 18. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $17
• 19. Jack Harrison – Leeds United – $16
• 20. Emile Smith-Rowe – Arsenal – $14

Defense

• 1. Craig Dawson – West Ham – $9
• 2. Dara O’Shea – West Brom – $9
• 3. Gabriel Magalhaes – Arsenal – $10
• 4. Oliver Zinchenko – Manchester City – $8
• 5. Kieran Gibbs – West Brom – $8
• 6. Emil Krafth – Newcastle – $5
• 7. Van Valery – Southampton – $5

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $14
2. Lukasz Fabianski – West Ham – $10
3. Sam Johnstone – West Brom – $6

1/26 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $9,400 “Set pieces”
2. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $6,300
3. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $7,800
4. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $7,600 “Not currently projected to start”
5. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $7,700
6. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
7. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $6,100
8. Raphinha – Leeds United – $8,000 “Set pieces”
9. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $6,600 “Set pieces”
10. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $5,800
11. Alexandre Lacazette – Arsenal – $7,500
12. Danny Ings – Southampton – $7,100
13. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $8,200
14. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $7,900 “Not currently projected to start”
15. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $5,500

Midfield

1. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $8,800 – “Set pieces”
2. Bukayo Saka – Arsenal – $9,400 “Set pieces”
3. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $7,800
4. Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City – $7,600 “Not currently projected to start”
5. Ferran Torres – Manchester City – $6,700 “Not currently projected to start”
6. Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – $6,100
7. Raphinha – Leeds United – $8,000 “Set pieces”
8. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $6,600 “Set pieces”
9. Emile Smith-Rowe – Arsenal – $5,800
10. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $8,200
11. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal – $7,900 “Not currently projected to start”
12. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $7,100
13. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $6,500 “Set pieces”
14. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,400 “Set pieces”
15. Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal – $5,500

Defense

1. Joao Cancelo – Manchester City – $5,300
2. Aaron Cresswell – West Ham – $6,500
3. Kieran Tierney – Arsenal – $5,700
4. Vladimir Coufal – West Ham – $5,800
5. Tyrick Mitchell – Crystal Palace – $3,500

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $5,900
2. Sam Johnstone – West Brom – $3,600
3. Vicenta Guaita – Crystal Palace – $4,400

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This article focuses on 1/19 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.

Tuesday 1/19 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

There is very little EPL ahead this weekend “only one game as otherwise all FA Cup”. However, we have a pair of midweek two games slate both Tuesday and Wednesday.

West Brom (+480) at West Ham (-165) – See below under Best Odds

Chelsea (+132) at Leicester City (+200) – Both teams are coming off 1-0 wins over inferior opponents, albeit not very convincing victories. Chelsea had come into this season with very high aspirations after a ton of spending. However, a combination of injuries and a struggle to coherently mesh all the pieces has led to an underwhelming performance as of late. They are still favored here on the road against a feisty Leicester side.

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.

Burnley at West Ham –  Michail Antonio (+118), Jarrod Bowen (+210), Tomas Soucek (+200), Andriy Yarmolenko (+210), Mohamed Said Benrahma (+260)

Chelsea at Leicester City – Jamie Vardy (+125), Olivier Giroud (+160), Tammy Abraham (+175), Kelechi Iheanacho (+190), Timo Werner (+200), Christian Pulisic (+280), Harvey Barnes (+325), Hakim Ziyech (+370), Kai Havertz (+370), Ayoze Perez (+370), James Maddison (+390), Cengiz Under (+390), Mason Mount (+510)

EPL Best Odds

* West Ham ML (-162) – 1.25 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

Normally, I wouldn’t necessarily be so high on West Ham. Nonetheless, the Hammers took care of business against a subpar Burnley side last time out. This time out, they get to host an even worse side in West Brom.

There is not much good to be said about the Baggies. At least the Hammer’s previous opponent, Burnley, can hunker down and play some defense. West Ham should be able to show they are a real “albeit, mediocre” EPL team and grab the W against hapless West Brom and extend their win streak.

1/19 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. James Maddison – Leicester City – $17 “Set pieces”
• 2. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $16 “Set pieces”
• 3. Manuel Antonio – West Ham – $20
• 4. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $22
• 5. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $17 “Set pieces”
• 6. Timo Werner/Tammy Abraham/Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $21/$19
• 7. Cengiz Under – Leicester City – $8
• 8. Tomas Soucek – West Ham – $16
• 9. Hakim Ziyech – Chelsea – $14
• 10. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $13

Defense

• 1. Reece James – Chelsea – $10 “Currently not projected to start”
• 2. Craig Dawson – West Ham – $9
• 3. Caglar Soyuncu – Leicester City – $7
• 4. Kieran Gibbs – West Brom – $7
• 5. Aaron Cresswell – West Ham – $11

Goalies

1. Lukasz Fabianski – West Ham – $12
2. David Button – West Brom – $5

1/19 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,100 “Set pieces”
2. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $6,800
3. Michael Antonio – West Ham – $8,000
4. Timo Werner/Tammy Abraham/Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $6,700/$7,700/$7,200
5. Andriy Yarmolenko – West Ham – $5,300 “Currently not projected to start”
6. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $6,000
7. Kelechi Iheanacho – Leicester City – $5,500 “Currently not projected to start”

Midfield

1. James Maddison – Leicester City – $8,600 – “Set pieces”
2. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $8,400 “Set pieces”
3. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,100 “Set pieces”
4. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $8,000
5. Matheus Periera – West Brom – $7,500
6. Hakim Ziyech – Chelsea – $7,300
7. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $6,700
8. Tomas Soucek – West Ham – $5,900
9. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $6,000
10. Marc Albrighton – Leicester City – $5,100 “Currently not projected to start”
11. Robert Snodgrass – West Brom – $5,200
12. Declan Rice – West Ham – $4,200

Defense

1. Reece James – Chelsea – $5,700 “Currently not projected to start”
2. Ben Chilwell – Chelsea – $6,100
3. James Justin – Leicester City – $4,200
4. Aaron Cresswell – West Ham – $7,000
5. Vladimir Coufal – West Ham – $5,900
6. Angelo Ogbonna – West Ham – $2,800

Goalies

1. Lukasz Fabianski – West Ham – $5,700
2. David Button – West Brom – $4,000
3. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $5,100

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This article focuses on 1/16 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 1/16 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for EPL Matchweek 19/38! Both sites will be featuring the entire four game slate, beginning with a pair of games at 10am ET.

Brighton (+245) at Leeds United (+106) – The Seagulls have been experimenting with their lineups as of late. However, I expect them to go back to a more standard setup against Leeds United. It has been an impressive first half of the season for Leeds, easily the best of the three promoted teams. Their work ethic and commitment to scoring should serve them well here. Raphinha seems very affordable on both sites and Patrick Bamford has the second highest goal scoring odds on the slate.

Burnley (+390) at West Ham (-129) – The one thing Burnley does well is sit back and play defense. I expect this to be a very tactical, low scoring match with nod to West Ham.

Chelsea (-200) at Fulham (+600) – Chelsea is a huge road favorite here but Fulham has been in extremely strong form. Logic tells you that Chelsea should be able to take care of business but they have been underwhelming as of late.

Southampton (+390) at Leicester City (-134) – Leicester is probably my favorite team on the slate as they are very ease to parse out. You have James Maddison taking all the set pieces and Jamie Vardy, the most likely to score. Vardy has the highest goal scoring odds on the slate.

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.

Brighton at Leeds United – Patrick Bamford (+110), Neal Maupay (+165), Rodrigo (+240), Pablo Hernandez (+275), Andi Zeqiri (+275), Tyler Roberts (+275), Raphinha (+295), Jack Harrison (+370)

Burnley at West Ham –  Michail Antonio (+135), Jarrod Bowen (+225), Chris Wood (+225), Mohamed Said Benrahma (+240), Tomas Soucek (+240), Andriy Yarmolenko (+240), Ashley Barnes (+300)

Chelsea at Fulham – Olivier Giroud (+107), Tammy Abraham (+118), Timo Werner (+125), Christian Pulisic (+175), Aleksandar Mitrović (+245), Hakim Ziyech (+265), Kai Havertz (+265), Mason Mount (+380)

Southampton at Leicester City – Jamie Vardy (-120), Kelechi Iheanacho (+133), Harvey Barnes (+240), Ayoze Perez (+275), James Maddison (+295), Che Adams (+360)

EPL Best Odds

* Leeds United and Leicester City Parlay (+261) – 0.75 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

This is a nasty little EPL slate so let’s go a bit lighter than usual unit wise but take a bigger swing. Chelsea is not giving us much juice at -200 and while they have been struggling lately, Fulham has been playing well. Therefore, let’s pair Leeds United facing a woeful Brighton side and Leicester City hosting Danny Ings less Southampton.

1/16 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. James Maddison – Leicester City – $18 “Set pieces”
• 2. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $22
• 3. Raphinha – Leeds United – $14 “Set pieces”
• 4. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $21
• 5. Timo Werner/Tammy Abraham/Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $20/$19
• 6. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $16 “Some set pieces”
• 7. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $13
• 8. Hakim Ziyech – Chelsea – $14 “Some set pieces”
• 9. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $20
• 10. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $17 “Set pieces”
• 11. Harvey Barnes – Leicester City – $15
• 12. Leandro Trossard – Brighton – $14 “Some set pieces”
• 13. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $16
• 14. Rodrigo – Leeds United – $17
• 15. Che Adams – Southampton – $13

Defense

• 1. Reece James – Chelsea – $10 “Not currently projected to start”
• 2. Craig Dawson – West Ham – $9
• 3. Ben Chilwell – Chelsea – $11
• 4. Ola Aina – Fulham – $9
• 5. Erik Pieters – Burnley – $6

Goalies

1. Nick Pope – Burnley – $8
2. Kasper Schmeichel – Leicester City – $12
3. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $14

1/16 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Raphinha – Leeds United – $7,600 “Set pieces”
2. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $8,600
3. Patrick Bamford – Leeds United – $7,800
4. Timo Werner/Tammy Abraham/Olivier Giroud – Chelsea – $7,400/$8,400/$8,300
5. Leandro Trossard – Brighton – $6,400 “Share of set pieces”
6. Neal Maupay – Brighton – $5,700
7. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $8,500
8. Chris Wood – Burnley – $4,500
9. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,200 “Set pieces”
10. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $8,000

Midfield

1. James Maddison – Leicester City – $9,100 – CORE PLAY “Set pieces”
2. Raphinha – Leeds United – $7,600 “Set pieces”
3. Mason Mount – Chelsea – $7,900 “Some set pieces”
4. Timo Werner – Chelsea – $7,400
5. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $7,100 “Set pieces”
6. Leandro Trossard – Brighton – $6,400 “Share of set pieces”
7. Michail Antonio – West Ham – $8,500
8. Jarrod Bowen – West Ham – $8,200 “Set pieces”
9. Harvey Barnes – Leicester City – $7,300
10. Hakim Ziyech – Chelsea – $6,700 “Some set pieces”
11. Christian Pulisic – Chelsea – $8,000
12. Jack Harrison – Leeds United – $7,500

Defense

1. Reece James – Chelsea – $5,200 “Not currently projected to start”
2. Ben Chilwell – Chelsea – $5,800
3. James Justin – Leicester City – $5,700
4. Aaron Cresswell – West Ham – $6,700
5. Matthew Lowton – Burnley – $3,500

Goalies

1. Nick Pope – Burnley – $4,100
2. Kasper Schmeichel – Leicester City – $5,500
3. Edouard Mendy – Chelsea – $5,700

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Tuesday 1/12 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for EPL Matchweek 18/38! FanDuel is running their slate with all three games beginning at 1pm ET, whereas DraftKings is unfortunately, only featuring the final two.

Newcastle (+205) at Sheffield United (+148) – Surprisingly, Sheffield United is favored in the early FanDuel only game. You can play a goalie but otherwise there is not a whole lot here to like. It certainly makes for a sleepy start to EPL’s return.

Manchester United (-220) at Burnley (+600) – More on this game below under EPL Best Odds.

Everton (+205) at Wolves (+145) – Wolves are favored but come into this winless over their last four matches. However, Everton have only been marginally better. James Rodriguez should have his sea legs back, following a lengthy injury. However, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been ruled out. As a result, this should be a tighter affair that the other late game.

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.

Newcastle at Sheffield United – Callum Wilson (+170), David McGoldrick (+225), Oliver McBurnie (+235), Lys Mousset (+235), Rhian Brewster (+245), Billy Sharp (+255), Dwight Gayle (+285), Joelinton (+440), John Fleck (+440), Miguel Almiron (+575)

Manchester United at Burnley –  Edinson Cavani (+116), Bruno Fernandes (+123), Marcus Rashford (+145), Anthony Martial (+155), Mason Greenwood (+185), Chris Wood (+255), Ashley Barnes (+330), Matěj Vydra (+360), Jay Rodriguez (+375), Paul Pogba (+420)

Everton at Wolves – Patrick Cutrone (+225), Fabio Silva (+240), Cenk Tosun (+275), Pedro Neto (+275), Richarlison (+350), James Rodriguez (+440), Gylfi Sigurdsson (+500), Adama Traore (+550)

EPL Best Odds

* Manchester United ML (-220) “DraftKings Sportsbook”

DraftKings | FanDuel

The Betting Game Plan

The odds here are not that juicy compared to the seven piece parlays the people want. However, it also seems safe, as it would be extremely disappointing for Manchester United to squander their league position while away at Burnley. This is the type of game that any real contender for the English Premier League title should find a way to win handily.

Bruno Fernandes will probably be the most popular play on this slate. Edinson Cavani has already been ruled out in advance. Therefore, the trio of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood, should feature. With United the slate’s biggest favorite they should be the highest owned attacking options outside of Bruno and James Rodriguez.

1/12 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

• 1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $23
• 2. James Rodriguez – Everton – $17
• 3. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $21
• 4. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $20
• 5. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $15
• 6. Callum Wilson – Newcastle – $19
• 7. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $18
• 8. Richarlison – Everton – $18
• 9. Fabio Silva – Wolves – $16

Defense

• 1. Lucas Digne – Everton – $5 “Not currently projected to start”
• 2. Conor Coady – Wolves – $7
• 3. Nelson Semedo – Wolves – $9
• 4. Rayan Ait-Nouri – Wolves – $7
• 5. Seamus Coleman – Everton – $9

Goalies

1. David De Gea – Manchester United – $14
2. Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $10
3. Aaron Ramsdale – Sheffield United – $8

1/12 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. James Rodriguez – Everton – $10,500
2. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $9,200
3. Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $8,700
4. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $6,000
5. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,800
6. Richarlison – Everton – $8,500

Midfield

1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $11,800
2. James Rodriguez – Everton – $10,500
3. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $9,200
4. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $6,000
5. Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,800
6. Richarlison – Everton – $8,500
7. Abdoulaye Doucoure – Everton – $3,700

Defense

1. Ben Godfrey – Everton – $3,300
2. Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $5,500
3. Nelson Semedo – Wolves – $4,200
4. Seamus Coleman – Everton – $4,900
5. Victor Lindelof – Manchester United – $2,900

Goalies

1. David De Gea – Manchester United – $5,800
2. Jordan Pickford – Everton – $4,600

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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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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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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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