Hall Of Fame Game DFS Single Game Breakdown

Aug 04, 2021

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Creating the best lineup for the first single-game slate of the year will be as tough as any week in the regular season. It is vital to remember that single-game slates are not simply a “max salary, play as many big names as possible, and submit” format, especially in larger tournament fields. We need to identify players that can be pieces in their offense’s success, whether in the lead or trailing, as well as the players that could be focal points in a neutral game script. The ability to then take those players and identify which will succeed in the single-game format will put us in a better position to succeed as daily fantasy players.

Remember that the captain spot is different on DraftKings than on FanDuel. The captain spot on DraftKings delivers fantasy points and prices multiplied by 1.5. The MVP spot on FanDuel will score at the same rate but without the increased pricing for the player slot. All flex positions score normally.

Vegas Total and Spread

The Steelers are favored by 1.5 points in a game with a 32.5-point total. Pittsburgh has a 17-point implied team total, while Dallas has an implied point total of 15.5.

Potential Game Flow Scenarios

Game flow isn't going to dictate much of the playing time in this game. It's also unlikely to be a high-scoring game as the highest total in the last 10 years has been 44 points.