This article focuses on 1/12 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.
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”
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
- David De Gea – Manchester United – $14
- Karl Darlow – Newcastle – $10
- Aaron Ramsdale – Sheffield United – $8
1/12 EPL DraftKings Rankings
Forward
- James Rodriguez – Everton – $10,500
- Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $9,200
- Anthony Martial – Manchester United – $8,700
- Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $6,000
- Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,800
- Richarlison – Everton – $8,500
Midfield
- Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $11,800
- James Rodriguez – Everton – $10,500
- Marcus Rashford – Manchester United – $9,200
- Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $6,000
- Pedro Neto – Wolves – $9,800
- Richarlison – Everton – $8,500
- Abdoulaye Doucoure – Everton – $3,700
Defense
- Ben Godfrey – Everton – $3,300
- Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $5,500
- Nelson Semedo – Wolves – $4,200
- Seamus Coleman – Everton – $4,900
- Victor Lindelof – Manchester United – $2,900
Goalies
- David De Gea – Manchester United – $5,800
- Jordan Pickford – Everton – $4,600
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