THE SLATE (betting odds via DK Sportsbook as of 12/19): 

  • 7 pm ET -- Stanford @ UCLA (-7) -- 59 o/u
  • 8 pm ET -- Alabama (-17) vs. Florida -- 74.5 o/u
  • 8 pm ET -- Tulsa vs. Cincinnati (-14) -- 45 o/u
  • 10:30 pm ET -- Arizona State (-7.5) at Oregon State -- 54 o/u

Highest Team Totals (per DK Sportsbook Odds)

  1. Alabama -- 45.75 points vs. Florida
  2. UCLA -- 33 points vs. Stanford
  3. Arizona State -- 30.75 points
  4. Cincinnati -- 29.5 points vs. Tulsa
  5. Florida -- 28.75 points vs. Alabama
  6. Stanford -- 26 points @ UCLA

Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Desmond RidderCINCYTLSA890032.43  
Although this Cincinnati game is the lowest-scoring on the slate by a notable margin, Ridder is still deserving of the top QB spot because of his studly DFS production this season. The dual-threat has put up 40 DK points in three straight games and 38+ DK points in five straight as he’s literally doing it all for the Bearcats offense. Over the last five games, Ridder has totaled 11 rushing scores and a 9:2 TD:INT ratio through the air. His rushing gives him a solid floor every week and he should still produce even in this tougher matchup vs. Tulsa. With people likely just playing Mac Jones for $200 cheaper, Ridder is a great low-owned option in cash or GPP.
Mac JonesBAMAUF870026.17  
It’s no secret how good Mac Jones and this Alabama passing attack is - and they should have no problem having success vs. Florida’s subpar pass defense in this SEC title game. The Gators have allowed big games to opposing QBs all season and are coming off an offensive shootout with LSU where they let a freshman QB do plenty of damage. This is a mismatch in Jones’ favor and it’s realistic to expect 300+ yards and four TDs - something he seems to do every week. Thankfully the price tag is down because of last week’s dud outing in a blowout win where the starters were mostly rested. Expect a big bounceback from Jones and the entire Tide offense as they are projected to be slate’s highest-scoring team by far. He’ll be popular in cash games.
Chance NolanORSTASU620011.4  
The Super-Flex range is a bit tough to navigate and it may lead to people paying up for two stud QBs in the same lineup. Still, there’s some value in Oregon State’s dual-threat at a very affordable price point. Nolan will be making his third straight start with Tristan Gebbia out for the year - and he’s looked solid in his first two games. The Beavers’ offense uses quick-strike passes and/or run-pass options so Nolan usually sees a high volume of attempts as both a passer and runner. He’ll likely be running it even more this week with OSU stud RB Jermar Jefferson possibly out or limited with an ankle injury. You can use Nolan in cash games with a decent floor against a below-average Arizona State defense.

Also Consider:

  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson - UCLA ($8,600)
  • Kyle Trask - Florida ($8,000)
  • Davis Mills - Stanford ($7,100)

Running Backs

Running Backs
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Najee HarrisBAMAUF850030.33  
All of the Alabama studs are firmly in play this week with the starters playing a full game’s workload in this SEC title game and a berth to the Playoff on the line. The Tide offense usually scores enough every game to where Harris is a great DFS cash option while the passing attack dominates as well. With Harris, though, the rushing volume and goal-line/red-zone work is almost guaranteed in more competitive games as he’s the clear-cut lead back with distant backups only playing in blowouts. Expect Harris to give you 20-30 DK points easily with his workload and likelihood he finds the end zone multiple times. He can be used in cash or GPP at a price tag that’s his cheapest in two months.
Demetric FeltonUCLASTAN820026.78  
If you don’t go to Najee Harris as your pay-up RB, it’s Felton who’s the best top-tier option - and he might even be better for cash games with a slight discount. As a dynamic playmaker in the UCLA offense that uses him plenty as a rusher and receiver, Felton’s DFS floor and ceiling are sky high almost every week. He’s a threat to put up 30+ DK points with 200 total yards and multiple scores in any matchup - and this is a favorable one against a Stanford defense that’s allowing over 200 rushing yards per game with 11 rush TDs given up in five games. Felton has been dominating all season and he should have no problem continuing that this week.
Rachaad WhiteASUORST650023.83  
The mid-tier of RB on this slate is a bit of a guessing game without any clear values for cash games. In GPP, though, the Arizona State duo of Rachaad White and DeaMonte Trayanum are very intriguing vs. an Oregon State defense that’s allowing nearly 200 rushing yards per game. The two have been splitting the work in this backfield all season and both have had good games in different weeks. Last week, it was White who exploded for 133 rushing yards and three TDs. Earlier in the season, though, Trayanum had a 100-yard outing and a two-TD game in back-to-back weeks. Both could be successful in this matchup but the price tags make them both tournament options on this slate - but in play for cash because there’s only four games.
Corey Taylor IITLSACINCY44007.65  
A couple of injuries in the Tulsa backfield has opened up some value tonight. Although the matchup vs. Cincinnati’s tough run defense will present some trouble, there’s a clear path to touches for Taylor now. Starter T.K. Wilkerson is expected out for a second straight game and Deneric Prince is also dealing with an undisclosed injury and is listed behind Taylor on the depth chart ahead of this AAC title game. Taylor has seen 19 carries in back-to-back games as Tulsa’s top back and he should see plenty of work in this game with a conference championship on the line and as the team’s only truly healthy back. Again, the matchup isn’t good - so this is only a GPP option unfortunately.

Also Consider:

  • Austin Jones - Stanford ($7,900)
  • Gerrid Doaks - Cincinnati ($6,100)
  • DeaMonte Trayanum - Arizona State ($5,700)
  • Brittain Brown - UCLA ($5,200)
  • B.J. Baylor - Oregon State ($3,800) if Jermar Jefferson out

Wide Receivers

Wide Receivers
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
DeVonta SmithBAMAUF920033.68  
By now, there’s not much more that can be said about Smith that doesn’t already justify him as the top DFS wideout and one of the best college football players overall this season. He’s been dominating all season and his fantasy value has increased even more since Jaylen Waddle went out for the year. Don’t be scared off by last week’s “dud” as he wasn’t needed much in the blowout win over Arkansas. That did lower his salary, though, to back below 10k again. On such a short slate, Smith will likely be highly owned in cash games - so fade him at your own peril.
Kadarius ToneyUFBAMA740023.42  
If you’re fading the high-priced Alabama studs in tournaments, then stacking the Florida offense is the way to go - and Kadarius Toney should be a part of those stacks with QB Kyle Trask. He’s a big play waiting to happen and the Gators would be smart to get him heavily involved in this SEC title matchup. His floor and ceiling are lowered a bit with TE Kyle Pitts expected back, but he can still go off for multiple TDs and 100 total yards in any game. Even if Florida loses by double-digits - as Vegas expects - Toney can have a good DFS performance.
Greg DulcichUCLASTAN520015.98  
UCLA’s receiving production is mostly dominated by two guys and both are pretty affordable on this slate. Kyle Phillips ($5300) is the top wideout and he’s probably the better cash game play with a more consistent receiving floor. Dolcich, though, is a big game waiting to happen in his tight end role - and we saw that last week when he exploded for 33 DK points with his eight grabs for 167 yards and a score. He’s not as safe for cash, but his DFS ceiling is high and we’ve seen a couple times this season already.
John Metchie IIIBAMAUF500015.4  
It seems like we’re saying this every week for Metchie, but he’s way too cheap as long as he’s priced in the 5k range. As the #2 wideout in Alabama’s offense, his DFS ceiling is always high as a threat to score multiple times or go for 100+ yards - and that’s even if DeVonta Smith has a good game as well. With how much the Tide is projected to score vs. Florida tonight - and in a more competitive game than usual - we can expect a higher floor for Metchie as well. He’s just way too cheap at 5k for a possible 4x return or better.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Josh WhyleCINCYTLSA430010.39  
Even in a low total game, the Cincinnati offense shouldn’t go too overlooked on this slate because there’s only four games and the Bearcats are one of the highest-scoring offenses in action. Although the offense is run-heavy, Whyle is one of Desmond Ridder’s favorite targets when they do go to the air - and his steady receiving volume makes him cash viable on this slate at a very affordable price. He’s also a top red zone target for Ridder - giving him some GPP upside as well in this conference title matchup where Cincy’s best players will have to show up.
Elijah HigginsSTANUCLA38007.63  
With how many studs we’d like to fit in on this slate, we need to find some cheap WRs for cash or GPP. In Stanford’s receiving corps, Simi Fehoko ($5500) is good in the mid-range for cash as the #1 receiver with both Connor Wedington and Michael Wilson out. Going even lower, though, we have Higgins and Brycen Tremayne ($3500) both emerging recently as cheap sources of DFS points. Higgins has five catches in back-to-back games and the Stanford injuries has allowed him to become the second-best target for QB Davis Mills alongside Fehoko. He’s cash viable in a game where the Cardinal will likely be throwing more to catch up to UCLA.
Tre'Shaun HarrisonORSTASU380014.1  
If you’re looking for cheap WRs to fill out a stud-dominated lineup, the Oregon State receiving corps is another place to look. The Beavers will be without Trevon Bradford, Champ Flemings and Kolby Taylor this week, so it leaves Tyjon Lindsay ($4400), Harrison and Zeriah Beason as the top pass-catchers - and all three are solid values. Lindsay is more proven and is coming off a two-TD game last week. Beason’s 13 receptions and 121 yards are now the most among Oregon State’s receivers. Then there’s Harrison, a transfer who made his season debut last week and was an instant impact with five catches for 61 yards as a clear top target for new OSU starting QB Chance Nolan. The coaching staff and recent reports have raved about Harrison’s potential - and he’ll get even more opportunities with all the injuries around him.

Also Consider:

  • Kyle Pitts - Florida ($7,500)
  • Simi Fehoko - Stanford ($5,500)
  • Kyle Philips - UCLA ($5,300)
  • Frank Darby - Arizona State ($5,100)
  • JuanCarlos Santana - Tulsa ($4,500)
  • Tyjon Lindsey - Oregon State ($4,400)
  • Brycen Tremayne - Stanford ($3,500)

Example Lineups
(These are examples of what is possible with the Playbook and not intended for plug and play)

DK Cash
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
QBMac JonesBAMAUF26.2$8,700
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RBDemetric FeltonUCLASTAN26.8$8,200
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RBCorey Taylor IITLSACINCY7.7$4,400
PivotDeaMonte TrayanumASUORST15.3$5,700
WRDeVonta SmithBAMAUF33.7$9,200
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WR ORSTASU14.1$3,800
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WRJohn Metchie IIIBAMAUF15.4$5,000
PivotElijah HigginsSTANUCLA7.6$3,800
FLEXJosh WhyleCINCYTLSA10.4$4,300
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S-FLEXChance NolanORSTASU11.4$6,200
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DK GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
QBKyle TraskUFBAMA34.3$8,000
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RBNajee HarrisBAMAUF30.3$8,500
PivotAustin JonesSTANUCLA25.3$7,900
RBRachaad WhiteASUORST23.8$6,500
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WRTyjon LindseyORSTASU8.1$4,400
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WRKadarius ToneyUFBAMA23.4$7,400
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WRBrycen TremayneSTANUCLA6.9$3,500
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FLEXJuanCarlos SantanaTLSACINCY12$4,500
PivotGreg DulcichUCLASTAN16$5,200
S-FLEXDavis MillsSTANUCLA22.1$7,100
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