FanDuel Fantasy Soccer: Tuesday EPL Targets

MATCHES (EDT)

• 1:00 pm: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal
• 1:00 pm: Burnley vs. Sheffield United
• 1:00 pm: Southampton vs. West Ham United
• 1:00 pm: West Bromwich Albion vs. Leeds United
• 3:00 pm: Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton

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FanDuel Fantasy Soccer: Tuesday EPL Cheat Sheet

FORWARDS/MIDFIELDERS

Bruno Fernandes, MUN v. WOL ($22): Fernandes has rarely been the most expensive player on a slate this season, but after racking up 100 fantasy points over the last two matches, that changes Tuesday. He's finished with fewer than 20 fantasy points in just one of his last eight starts, and while his floor doesn't stand out, that doesn't matter with 16 appearances on the score-sheet in 14 league matches. He has the third-best odds to score and probably the best odds to assist. Even if it's a low-scoring match, because that's how Wolves want to play, he should still accrue enough chances to have a solid floor. No one else on Man United is nearly as consistent. Marcus Rashford ($21) may not start because of his shoulder, Anthony Martial ($19) is only worth using in GPPs and the same goes for Edinson Cavani ($16), assuming he starts. There isn't one matchup that stands out in this slate, but United are the biggest favorite with the highest-implied goal total, so it makes sense to use one of their players in cash games and Fernandes is the most reasonable.

James Ward-Prowse, SOU v. WHU ($15): Ward-Prowse didn't make the score-sheet last match, but he still proved to be a valuable cash option, scoring 18.4 fantasy points from a variety of stats. Against a West Ham team that prefers to attack, there may be more opportunities for Ward-Prowse to assist (or score). West Ham are still figuring out how they want to play and have allowed 10 goals in their last five games. And similar to last match, Ward-Prowse will be on penalties, assuming Danny Ings ($18) sits out. The odds don't show it, but I think this could be the highest-scoring match on the slate, which means Jarrod Bowen ($17) is in play as West Ham's set-piece taker, while Michail Antonio ($20) could also be back from injury. Everyone else is a shot in the dark for Southampton, as anyone can score, whether that's Che Adams ($16) up front or Theo Walcott ($14) and Stuart Armstrong ($12) from the wing. On a slate with a lot of unpredictability and likely roster rotation, Ward-Prowse is someone who almost always goes a full 90 and has one of the higher floors, which is in addition to a decent price.

Patrick Bamford, LEE at WBA ($18): It took me a while to get to the player with the best odds to score of the projected starters, but that doesn't mean I don't like Bamford, he's just not my favorite cash play. While he has a shot on target in every start this season, his floor has struggled in recent contests, failing to surpass 10 floor points in four of the last five, including 1.3 against Burnley last match despite scoring. The other side to that is a matchup against West Brom, who played well against Liverpool last game but have still allowed 12 goals in their last five matches. West Brom and Leeds played in surprisingly low scoring matches last season (three total goals in two matches), which is a reason to fade Bamford in cash games. If you're worried about Bamford's limited floor, Raphinha ($13) is cheap and has at least 13 fantasy points in each of the last four matches, producing 12 chances and four shots on target. He's cheaper and may have the best floor for Leeds because of set pieces. Rodrigo ($17), Mateusz Klich ($16) and Jack Harrison ($15) are all more expensive and haven't been as consistent at creating opportunities.

Alexandre Lacazette, ARS at BHA ($18): This is more of a play on whoever starts up front for Arsenal because while their youngsters played well against Chelsea, it's a short week and everyone is an option. The main reason to back Arsenal is that they're feeling better about themselves after a win and Brighton have struggled to limit better sides from scoring, not to mention the injury issues. Lacazette scored from the penalty spot last match and has the best odds of Arsenal's projected starters to score. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ($20) is unlikely to start, while everyone else is a question because their goals have been unpredictable and hard to come by this season. Brighton are also in play because of Arsenal's defensive issues, which would mean both Danny Welbeck ($16) and Neal Maupay ($15). If you're into the revenge factor, it's a perfect spot for Welbeck to bag a goal.

DEFENDERS

Pablo Mari, ARS at BHA ($5): If, for some reason, you're low on cash, Mari is projected to start again after he accrued 13 points last match from six clearances and a couple interceptions. He's in play for a clean sheet against Brighton, and even if he doesn't have much defensive work, he's cheap and five fantasy points isn't much of a difference from 10. Ben Johnson ($6) could be popular after scoring last match, but he has almost no floor as a full-back. Eric Bailly ($6) is also in play with the best odds for a clean sheet.

Alex Telles, MUN v. WOL ($14): Telles should start over Luke Shaw, and he has at least 10 fantasy points in each of his five league appearances. His playing time has been inconsistent, but if he starts, he should be set for a full 90 on a short week. He splits set pieces and provides a nice variety of defensive stats, which usually leads to a solid floor. No other defender supplies the same floor and upside, so if you don't spend on Telles, it's better to save money on the likes of Harry Maguire ($10) or Jack Stephens ($7).

GOALKEEPER

Aaron Ramsdale, SHU at BRN ($7): You should always bet the other side if the Burnley goalkeeper is the most expensive option on the slate. That leads to Ramsdale, who has been unlucky not to get a clean sheet. He's allowed last-minute goals numerous times, but he's made multiple saves in all but one start this season and this match has the lowest implied goal total on the slate. If you don't need to save money, David de Gea ($13) makes the most sense in terms of odds, while Illan Meslier ($10) has at least six saves in five of his last six starts.