DraftKings Fantasy Soccer: Tuesday EPL Picks

Written by

Schuyler Redpath

Updated on January 2, 2017 2:54PM EST

For detailed stats and odds, check out the Tuesday Cheat Sheet

MATCHES (EST)

2:45 p.m: Bournemouth v. Arsenal
3:00 p.m: Stoke City v. Watford
3:00 p.m: Crystal Palace v. Swansea City

PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS

GOALKEEPER

Lee Grant, STK v. WAT ($5,200): Grant has a combined minus-6 fantasy points over his last two outings, but he is in a good bounce-back spot at home against a Watford side that has scored just two goals in losing three of their last four games. He scored 14 fantasy points in a 1-0 win at Watford on Nov. 27 and is averaging 13 fantasy points per game in his last three at Vicarage Road.

Artur Boruc, BOU v. ARS ($4,200): Boruc turned up with five saves and 20 fantasy points in a 3-0 win at Swansea on Saturday. He has arguably the toughest matchup on the board in Arsenal, but considering the Gunners have forced 15 saves over their last two games, it's not crazy to think Boruc could pay off his salary even if he concedes.

DEFENDERS

Jose Holebas, WAT at STK ($5,200): Holebas checks in as the highest-priced defender on the slate, with his share of set-piece duty boosting his fantasy stock. He failed to take a corner in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Tottenham, but notched a combined 15 crosses in the two games leading up to that one. It must be noted that Holebas leads the league with nine yellow cards, but with a lack of standout defenders on the board, his set piece appeal gives him a slight bump over other similarly priced options.

Simon Francis, BOU v. ARS ($4,600): Francis has at least five crosses in seven straight games, including an eight-cross effort against Arsenal the last time they met. He's been one of the most consistent performers for Bournemouth this season and regularly flirts with double-digit fantasy points any time he takes the field.

Charlie Daniels, BOU v. ARS ($4,800): Daniels has been hit or miss this season, but on a three-game slate he's on the radar in a game that could see some goals. He earned an assist in Saturday's win at Swansea, and his role on penalties gives him GPP-winning upside.

MIDFIELDERS

Gylfi Sigurdsson, SWA at CRY ($8,700): Sigurdsson continues to be one of the go-to cash game plays on DraftKings, with big crossing totals and a flurry of shots making for a safe floor regardless of whether he contributes to a goal. It's been just over a month since he put up 40 fantasy points against Crystal Palace, which included one goal on seven shots, one assist and 17 crosses in a 5-4 barnburner.

Junior Stanislas, BOU v. ARS ($6,200): Stanislas returned to the starting lineup in productive fashion this past Saturday, finishing with an assist, four shots and five crosses for 16 fantasy points in 73 minutes. While Arsenal is obviously a tougher challenge than Swansea, his depressed salary is hard to ignore on a three-game slate.

Adlene Guedioura, WAT at STK ($4,000): If you're taking a trip to the bargain bin, Guedioura is worth a look. He has at least seven fantasy points in four of his last five games, and his share of corner-kick duty adds to his fantasy appeal. Up against a Stoke team that has conceded the second-most corners in the Premier League, Guedioura checks in as a worthwhile value play.

FORWARDS

Alexis Sanchez, ARS at BOU ($9,400): There's a good reason the oddsmakers have Alexis tabbed as one of the most likely goal scorers on the slate. Despite no goals to show for it, he has peppered the opposition for a combined 17 shots over his last two games. He'll look to snap out of a three-game goal drought against a Bournemouth team that he scored two goals against in a 40-fantasy-point effort the last time these teams met.

Wilfried Zaha, CRY v. SWA ($7,900): Zaha topped double-digit fantasy points for the first time in four games during Sunday's loss at Arsenal, and he has a good chance to build on that performance with a home game against league stomping mat Swansea. He has drawn at least three fouls in nine straight games and is usually good for a dusting of points across multiple categories.

Christian Benteke, CRY v. SWA ($7,300): Benteke leads Crystal Palace with eight goals but is mired in a four-game goal drought. He's totaled just seven fantasy points over that span, but that can be somewhat excused considering three of the four were against Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. Benteke struck for a goal and an assist in Palace's last meeting with Swansea, and considering the latter has conceded at least three goals in four straight games, it would come as no surprise to see Benteke bust out of his funk in a big way.

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