Wednesday 2/24 UCL DFS

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This article focuses on 2/24 UCL 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.

Wednesday 2/24 UCL Slate and DFS Gameplan

Let’s get ready for another day of the Champion’s League!

Gladbach (+800) at Manchester City (-335) – 3 Total Goals

Given the odds here, it is no surprise that Manchester City will be chalky. We will just have to see how the City starting lineup shakes out, but their attacking players will all be strong options. On the flip side, given the stellar defense that City has exhibited lately, I will fade Gladbach outside of any cheap defensemen on Fanduel, as necessary.

Real Madrid (+195) at Atalanta (+128) – 3 Total Goals

Manchester City’s shadow hangs over this slate. However, this other game has the same goal total. Of particular note, is that Real Madrid has an absolutely mind-boggling number of injured players. Star striker Karim Benzema, the team’s vocal leader in central defender and penalty kick taker Sergio Ramos, the legendary wingback Marcelo, and many more will be sidelined. In Bergamo, I sort of like Atalanta. At full strength, Real Madrid would win this match. Nonetheless, that is not the cards for today.

Notable Goal Scoring Odds and Key Injuries

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 are listed +300 or below and projected starters are listed in bold.

Gladbach (+800) at Manchester City (-335) – Sergio Aguero (-114), Raheem Sterling (+125), Gabriel Jesus (+133), Ilkay Gundogan (+133), Kevin De Bruyne (+155), Phil Foden (+155), Riyad Mahrez (+165), Ferran Torres (+195), Bernardo Silva (+275), Rodri (+275), Alassane Plea (+390)

Key Injuries

Gladbach: Mamadou Doucoure

Manchester City: Nathan Ake

Real Madrid (+195) at Atalanta (+128) – Duvan Zapata (+145), Luis Muriel (+160), Joseph Illicic (+175), Sam Lammers (+185), Mariano Diaz (+205), Ruslan Malinovskyi (+260), Hugo Duro (+265), Aleksei Miranchuk (+275), Vinicius Junior (+300), Marco Asensio (+360), Luka Modric (+360), Isco (+360)

Key Injuries

Real Madrid: “Like half of the team is out” Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, Marcelo, Rodrygo, Daniel Carjaval, Alvaro Odriozola, Sergio Ramos, Fede Valverde, Eder Militao

Atalanta: Hans Hateboer

UCL Best Odds

*Ilkay Gundogan to Score* (+133) – 0.25 Units – “DraftKings Sportsbook”

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The Betting Game Plan

There is no one hotter in the English Premier League than Ilkay Gundogan. A true box to box midfielder, he can get back and play terrific defense when needed. However, recently he has been flashing some exceptional skills when provided the opportunity to advance into a more attacking role. At the dirty age of thirty, Gundogan has upped his game from two goals last year in 31 matches to 11 goals this year over 19. Let’s take a stab at the magic continuing.

2/24 UCL FanDuel Rankings “Set pieces are a little less important on FanDuel”

Forward/Midfield

1. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $15
2. Josip Illicic – Atalanta – $19 “Set pieces”
3. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $23 “Set pieces”
4. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $17
5. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $22
6. Duvan Zapata – Atalanta – $21
7. Mariano – Real Madrid – $15
8. Marco Asensio – Real Madrid – $12
9. Toni Kroos – Real Madrid – $17 “Set pieces”
10. Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid – $19
11. Rodri – Manchester City – $9

Defense

1. Berat Dkimsiti – Atalanta – $11
2. Rafael Toloi – Atalanta – $8
3. Nico Elvedi – Gladbach – $11
4. Mattias Ginter – Gladbach – $8
5. Ferland Mendy – Real Madrid – $9

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $13
2. Pierluigi Gollini – Atalanta – $11
3. Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid – $9

2/24 UCL DraftKings Rankings

Forward

1. Josip Illicic – Atalanta – $7,700 “Set pieces”
2. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $8,400
3. Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City – $7,500
4. Duvan Zapata – Atalanta – $7,900
5. Mariano – Real Madrid – $5,200

Midfield

1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – $9,500 “Set pieces”
2. Josip Illicic – Atalanta – $7,700 “Set pieces”
3. Toni Kroos – Real Madrid – $7,300 “Set pieces”
4. Phil Foden – Manchester City – $8,200
5. Ilkay Gundogan – Manchester City – $8,000
6. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City – $8,400
7. Rodri – Manchester City – $4,600
8. Remo Freuler – Atalanta – $3,700
9. Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid – $5,400
10. Marco Asensio – Real Madrid – $5,900

Defense

1. Lucas Vazquez – Real Madrid – $6,000
2. Robin Gosens – Atalanta – $5,000
3. Joakim Maehle – Atalanta – $4,200
4. Joao Cancelo – Manchester City – $5,900
5. Kyle Walker – Manchester City – $4,300
6. John Stones – Manchester City – $3,400

Goalies

1. Ederson – Manchester City – $5,800
2. Pierluigi Gollini – Atalanta – $5,100
3. Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid – $4,600

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