Son or Kane: EPL DFS | DraftKings $10K to First Showdown | July 2

Welcome to EPL DFS for July 2 (7/2/20). Here you’ll find our top picks, all things considered. The players who have price-considered floor/ceiling on DraftKings are especially highlighted. Keep in mind that teams are now allowed five substitutions instead of three due to lack of training during the hiatus.


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EPL Odds Report

Sheffield United (+320) vs. Tottenham (-105), O/U 2.5

The EPL DFS Breakdown

In this showdown, we have Tottenham, who sits just below average in expected goals against at 47.23%. They take on Sheffield United, who ranks average in expected goals against at 42.88%. The roles flip on the offensive side with Tottenham sporting an expected goals of 42.37% and Sheffield sporting an expected goals of 37.56%. The odds favor Tottenham and I expect a low-scoring affair and give the edge to Tottenham 1-0.

These picks are listed in order of what I believe are the top plays, including median projection, floor and upside.

Note: For players not used in the Captain or MVP spot, they are priority in Flex.


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Captain Picks

Serge Aurier (DraftKings $12,000)

Serge Aurier ranks top-25 in the EPL in crossing volume. He adds to his floor with interceptions, won tackles and assisted shots. It is hard to fit the big guns for Tottenham given the high prices and Aurier offers a floor with upside and the salary relief to spend across the Flex. The danger is a Brace from a Harry Kane or multiple scoring ways from Hueng-Min Son will sink the Aurier Captain play unless he contributes on the scoring. Aurier provides leverage on the Captain spot from an ownership standpoint.

Serge Aurier 2019-2020 stats: 5 assists, 106 crosses, 58 interceptions.

Harry Kane (DraftKings $15,300)

It looks like the Jose Mourinho’s criticism has woken Harry Kane up. He is always brings brace upside to the table. Kane ranks twenty first in the EPL in shot volume and hits the target at an accuracy clip of 42.8%. He comes at a discount from Son and provides as much upside. The risk with Kane is if he doesn’t score his floor is very low.

Harry Kane 2019-2020 stats: 12 goals, 63 shots.

Hueng-Min Son (DraftKings $17,100)

Heung-Min Son is the safest option and the price reflects that. Son ranks top-20 in shot volume and hits the target at an accuracy clip of 45%. He provides a floor with crossing volume and takes set piece shares. He contributes on 34% of Tottenham’s overall scoring.

Hueng-Min Son 2019-2020 stats: 9 goals, 8 assists, 68 shots, 49 crosses.

John Fleck (DraftKings $12,600)

John Fleck is the ideal candidate for a contrarian Sheffield stack. He splits set pieces with Oliver Norwood and ranks thirteenth in the EPL in cross volume. His floor is solid and he contributes on 23% of Sheffield’s overall scoring.

John Fleck 2019-2020 stats: 5 goals, 31 shots, 139 crosses.


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Flex Picks

Oliver Norwood (DraftKings $6,400)

Oliver Norwood ranks ninth in the EPL in crossing volume and shares the set pieces for Sheffield United. you can slot him in the Captain spot but his lack of goal involvement makes him a solid floor Flex one-off to me. He solidifies the floor with assisted shots and won tackles. If running a 4-2 stack or anticipating a 1-1 game I like the idea of running Norwood and Fleck as the duo on the Sheffield side.

Oliver Norwood 2019-2020 stats: 43 shots assisted, 158 crosses.

Giovani Lo Celso (DraftKings $7,400)

Giovani Lo Celso’s price has come up, but he finds ways to get involved when he is in the games. He is expected to start over Erick Lamela currently, and if Lamela starts I would slot him in as a top flex option as well. Lo Celso shares the corner sets when he is in the game, draws fouls and assists on shots. The price could have him go overlooked and he provides a solid way to differentiate your lineup if you go the traditional Kane or Son in the Captain spot.

George Baldlock (DraftKings $6,200)

George Baldlock sits top-25 in the EPL in cross volume and comes slightly cheaper than Norwood. He is a solid one off option or cheaper duo stack with Norwood in a 4-2. Baldlock creates chances from open play and if Tottenham dominates the possession he could have the cross advantage over Norwood and Fleck which rely more on set pieces.

George Baldlock 2019-2020 stats: 107 crosses, 39 tackles won, 37 fouls drawn.

Other Options: Hugo Lloris (DraftKings $7,800), Dele Alli (DraftKings $8,800), Oliver McBurnie (DraftKings $7,000), Enda Stevens (DraftKings $4,600).

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Jovanni Vidal is accountant and finance analyst, with lifetime passion for fantasy sports. He has provided content and player analysis for season-long fantasy sites. He joined Stokastic to help new and current DFS soccer players learn new approaches to the game and how to succeed, with an overall goal to grow the DFS soccer sport and various league content offerings. You can reach him on Twitter @fluff_marsh.

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