For the uninitiated, playing daily games on DraftKings can be an enjoyable experience, but equally sobering is the fact that season-long knowledge does not always translate to success in the daily space. Footballguys will bring you a series of value- and strategic-based selections from a number of seasoned daily veterans throughout the NFL season. Herein is another edition of “Tipandpick’s Tips and Picks,” where we will examine the salaries of players at each position on DraftKings and make value-based recommendations for both your cash games and tournaments.
Below you will find a list of recommended players for both formats. GPP players generally have high-upside, but are too risky for cash games; cash game players are consistent with high fantasy floors. In some instances, the value for a player is so strong, he may fall into both categories…let’s have a look.
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In order to help you build winning rosters, let's walk through some of the observations that I have made while doing my research for DraftKings this week. As you build out your lineups on DraftKings, try to consider the following commentary, which revolves around game strategy and how we will want to take advantage of what the masses are doing when they construct their own lineups.
GAMESTACKING: In large-field GPPs, correlating players is essential for top-end finishes. You probably already know this, which is why you routinely pair your favorite receiver with his quarterback, so as to 'double-dip' on fantasy production when they connect for a touchdown. About 80% of entrants into DraftKings' Millionaire Maker employ this strategy (the remaining 20% are effectively throwing away their money each week). But there is another way to further correlate your roster builds and that is to stack players from opposite teams on the same lineup. In other words, grab yourself a QB-WR stack as usual, but "run it back" with another receiver or running back from the opposite team in a game where you think there could be a lot of scoring. The casual player has still not picked up on this trend, something many DFS pros have been doing for several years now. Despite a questionable DFS name, "Scumpunch" pulled down FantasyDraft's top-prize of $100K by running out a mega gamestack last week consisting of Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper/Michael Gallup and 'running it back' with Evan Engram (see screenshot below). When those teams combined for 52 points, Scumpunch's roster climbed the ranks and landed in the top spot of over 40K entries.
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