Tuesday 5/11 EPL DFS

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This article focuses on 5/11 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 5/11 EPL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Welcome back as we continue with Matchweek 35/38.

First up, we have a big match between two current top four teams in Manchester United and Leicester City. Manchester United needs a win to stay alive in the Premier League title race despite their already slim odds. Teenager Mason Greenwood is in terrific form right now, as is the old man, 34-year-old striker Edinson Cavani. Along with Bruno Fernandes, the aforementioned duo will look to lead United in the scoring column once again.

Meanwhile, following a disastrous outing against Newcastle, Leicester City needs points here to keep their top-four position for Champion’s League qualification next season. They do not inspire much confidence here against a United team on the rise.

Finally, we have Crystal Palace traveling to the south coast to take on Southampton. Danny Ings may return from off the bench for this one as the Saints are decent favorites.

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 United (+143) at Leicester City (+200) – Edinson Cavani (+188), Kelechi Iheanacho (+190), Bruno Fernandes (+210), Jamie Vardy (+210), Marcus Rashford (+260), Mason Greenwood (+260)

Crystal Palace (+245) at Southampton (+108) – Danny Ings (+135), Che Adams (+215), Jean-Philippe Mateta (+230), Christian Benteke (+250), Wilfried Zaha (+250), Daniel N’Lundulu (+250), James Ward-Prowse (+280), Takumi Minamino (+280), Michy Batshuayi (+285), Nathan Redmond (+320), Nathan Tella (+340)

EPL Best Odds

*Eberechi Eze to Score* (+540) – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

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The Betting Game Plan

The bane of my existence; this past Saturday, Eze amassed high ownership between a role on set pieces and a tasty matchup with pathetic Sheffield United. Nevertheless, he happened to have a two-point day, with a late goal the highlight. Now there is no chance I am paying $9,000 for him on DraftKings. That said, with +540 scoring odds here it is worth a small hedge if not playing him.

5/11 EPL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $23 “Share of Set Pieces”
2. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $19
3. Youri Tielemans – Leicester City – $12 “Share of Set Pieces”
4. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United – $18
5. Che Adams – Southampton – $16
6. Kelechi Iheanacho – Leicester City – $20
7. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $18
8. James Maddison – Leicester City – $16 “Share of Set Pieces”
9. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $18 “Set Pieces”
10. Eberechi Eze – Crystal Palace – $14 “Share of Set Pieces”
11. Christian Benteke – Crystal Palace – $19
12. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $16
13. Andros Townsend – Crystal Palace – $12 “Share of Set Pieces”
14. Donny van de Beek – Manchester United – $9
15. Nathan Tella – Southampton – $7

Defense

1. Alex Telles – Manchester United – $7
2. Luke Shaw – Manchester United – $15 “Share of Set Pieces, Not Projected to Start”
3. Jack Stephens – Southampton – $7
4. Victor Lindelof – Manchester United – $8
5. Luke Thomas – Leicester City – $8

Goalies

1. Alex McCarthy – Southampton – $13
2. Vicente Guaita – Crystal Palace – $7

5/11 EPL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $7,700
2. Edinson Cavani – Manchester City – $6,900
3. Che Adams – Southampton – $6,300
4. Jamie Vardy – Leicester City – $8,100
5. Wilfried Zaha – Crystal Palace – $7,800
6. Kelechi Iheanacho – Leicester City – $9,500

Midfield

1. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – $10,000 “Share of Set Pieces”
2. James Ward-Prowse – Southampton – $7,600 “Set Pieces”
3. Mason Greenwood – Manchester United – $7,700
4. James Maddison – Leicester City – $8,500 “Share of Set Pieces”
5. Youri Tielemans – Leicester City – $7,200 “Share of Set Pieces”
6. Nathan Tella – Southampton – $3,700
7. Donny van de Beek – Manchester United – $3,700

Defense

1. Luke Shaw/Alex Telles – Manchester United – $6,100/$5,200 “Share of Set Pieces”
2. Timothy Castagne – Leicester City – $4,900
3. PUNT AND CORRELATE ACCORDINGLY

Goalies

1. Alex McCarthy – Southampton – $5,100
2. David De Gea – Manchester United – $4,900

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