It’s always nice when an EPL DFS slate presents us with something different, and that is certainly the cast Tuesday. We have four games all at 1:00 pm ET, which is a nice departure from most EPL slates, which have three games spread across three different start times. We also have some players whose prices are drastically different across sites, which is rare. Pierre-Emerick Aubmeyang is awfully cheap on FanDuel, while Sam Johnstone is the cheapest keeper on DraftKings. Nick Pope, our favorite cheap keeper, is the most expensive keeper on FanDuel’s five-game slate. These quirks in the slate could present us with some opportunities to find value where we otherwise wouldn’t.

 

Goal Keepers
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Nick PopeBRNSHU49008.551413.88
This is as expensive as you will see the Burnley keeper, but I think I am willing to pay it, especially on DraftKings. Sheffield have scored the fewest goals in the league, and Burnley haven't conceded more than one goal in any home game this season.
Sam JohnstoneWBALEE42006.0899.60
I don't know why he is so cheap at home. Sam Allardyce has already made a mark on his new team, as demonstrated by West Brom holding Liverpool to just one goal Sunday. Leeds are third in the league in shots on target but eighth in goals scored. Johnstone is too cheap on DraftKings, and he's playable on FanDuel as well.
Aaron RamsdaleSHUBRN44004.3976.87
Burnley are tied with Sheffield for the fewest goals in the league, and you could do a lot worse than the cheapest keeper on the (FanDuel) slate in a really nice matchup.
Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Said BenrahmaWHUSOU60005.93137.69
He has three crosses in both of his starts this season, and Brighton have allowed 22 goals on the season. He is the most affordable way into West Ham's attack, and I might bet him at +300 to score a goal as well.
Jarrod BowenWHUSOU880012.231711.81
Bowen's run of seven consecutive games with at least 8.9 DK fantasy points came to an end Sunday thanks to only playing 45 minutes. He remains arguably the safest forward in the league on DK.
Rhian BrewsterSHUBRN44001.8483.37
Burnley are 15th in fantasy points allowed to forwards, and if there was ever a time for Brewster to finally begin living up to his promise, it is now.
Pierre-Emerick AubameyangARSBHA67008.832013.12
Arsenal's attack finally showed signs of life against Chelsea, and Aubameyang was playing better before he got hurt. He was on the bench Saturday but wasn't needed as Arsenal jumped out to an early lead. He is too cheap on DraftKings, but I don't entirely trust him for cash games.
Alireza JahanbakhshBHAARS48003.65114.17
He is expected to start with Adam Lallana likely out, and he has 7.7 DK fantasy points in both games he played at least 45 minutes. He is safer on DK, but he is a nice value on both sites.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Patrick BamfordLEEWBA910013.251822.28
Only Bruno Fernandes is averaging more FD fantasy points, and Bamford has at least 12.3 FD fantasy points in eight of his last 10 games. He's probably a better GPP play, but he's usable in cash lineups as well.
Midfielders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Bruno FernandesMUNWOL  2234.48
He is far and away the best player on the slate, especially if Marcus Rashford is out. He is averaging 12 more fantasy points any any other player on the slate, and even though he's the most expensive player, he still feels underpriced.
Robbie BradyBRNSHU47005.8119.70
Brady is averaging 2.83 crosses per start this season, and I would take the over on that total at home against Sheffield.Sheffield have the fewest touches in the league this season, and Burnley showed against Leeds on Sunday that they are capable of dominating weaker sides, even when a couple of terrible calls by an inexperienced referee rob them of three points. I think Brady should have plenty of chances to get forward against Sheffield.
Bukayo SakaARSBHA790010.941111.54
We're no longer getting him at a discount, but Saka has at least five crosses in five of his last six games, and he faces a Brighton side that have conceded the fifth-most goals in the league. His forward eligibility makes him perfect for DK cash lineups.
Ethan AmpaduSHUBRN37004.54910.82
He is averaging 7.0 DK fantasy points in his last three games, with eight crosses in that span. Sheffield should have more possession than normal, which makes Ampadu a pretty safe cash play.
James Ward-ProwseSOUWHU860014.561519.55
No player on the DK slate is averaging more fantasy points than Ward-Prowse, yet four players are more expensive. Ward-Prowse should be on penalties with Danny Ings out, which only adds to his value.
MidfieldersTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Dwight McNeilBRNSHU75009.73137.47
He has at least seven crosses in five of his last seven games, and Burnley figure to have the ball quite a bit against the team with the fewest touches in the league. He's still looking for his first attacking return of the season, and it could easily come against the worst team in the league.
Defenders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Charlie TaylorBRNSHU46007.441011.66
Taylor had a season-high seven crosses Sunday, and had a chance created for the second consecutive game. Taylor had more chances to get forward with Dwight McNeil out, and while Taylor should be safe on DK no matter what, he is an even better value if McNeil is out again.
Enda StevensSHUBRN43004.11010.58
Stevens played in the midfield Saturday against Everton, finishing with a shot, a chance created and five crosses. He is a nice cash play if he starts out wide again, especially against a Burnley side that rarely dominate posession.
Ben WhiteBHAARS30003.47119.17
He only had one cross Saturday, but he could get forward more at home against Arsenal. If he starts out wide for Tariq Lamptey again, White is a GPP play with some upside.
Hector BellerinARSBHA39005.76911.12
He only has three crosses total in his last two games, but I blame that on being up big against Chelsea and down a man against Burnley. He's still cheap for someone averaging three crosses per game in his last seven games.
Darnell FurlongWBALEE54009.231213.24
He has been up-and-down of late, but I thought he five crosses against Liverpool were encouraging. We could see even more in a nice home matchup against Leeds.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Vladimir CoufalWHUSOU590010.191416.03
He is averaging nine crosses and 2.3 chances created in his last three games, and he has another solid matchup Tuesday.
John EganSHUBRN25001.58810.34
He has double-digit FD fantasy points in nine of his last 10 games. Burnley's long ball style lends itself to a lot of clearances for opposing center backs, and Egan's floor is awfully high for his price.

 

Example Lineups

*As always, the lineups below are examples of lineups you can make using the players in the Playbook and are not for plug and play.

 

DK Cash  DK GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
FBukayo SakaARSBHA10.94$7,900  FPierre-Emerick AubameyangARSBHA8.83$6,700
FJarrod BowenWHUSOU12.23$8,800  FAlireza JahanbakhshBHAARS3.65$4,800
MEthan AmpaduSHUBUR4.54$3,700  MJames Ward-ProwseSOUWHU14.56$8,600
MJames Ward-ProwseSOUWHU14.56$8,600  MDwight McNeilBURSHU9.73$7,500
DCharlie TaylorBURSHU7.44$4,600  DVladimir CoufalWHUSOU10.19$5,900
DEnda StevensSHUBUR4.1$4,300  DEnda StevensSHUBUR4.1$4,300
GKSam JohnstoneWBALEE6.08$4,200  GKSam JohnstoneWBALEE6.08$4,200
UtilDwight McNeilBURSHU9.73$7,500  UtilJack HarrisonLEEWBA13.03$8,000
    Total$49,600      Total$50,000
              
DK Pivot Cash  DK Pivot GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F     1 F     
F     1 F     
MRobbie BradyBURSHU5.8$4,7001 MTheo WalcottSOUWHU9.36$6,600
M     1 M     
D     1 D     
D     1 D     
GK     1 GK     
UtilAshley WestwoodBURSHU9.25$6,8001 UtilPatrick BamfordLEEWBA13.25$9,100
    Total$11,500      Total$15,700
              
FD Cash  FD GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/MBruno FernandesMUNWOL34.48$22  F/MAlireza JahanbakhshBHAARS4.17$11
F/MPatrick BamfordLEEWBA22.28$18  F/MPatrick BamfordLEEWBA22.28$18
F/MJames Ward-ProwseSOUWHU19.55$15  F/MPedro NetoWOLMUN16.82$17
F/MDaniel PodenceWOLMUN13.50$16  F/MAnthony MartialMUNWOL11.75$19
DJohn EganSHUBRN10.34$8  DVladimir CoufalWHUSOU16.03$14
DVladimir CoufalWHUSOU16.03$14  DLuke AylingLEEWBA13.80$14
GKAaron RamsdaleSHUBRN6.87$7  GKAaron RamsdaleSHUBRN6.87$7
    Total$100      Total$100
              
FD Pivot Cash  FD Pivot GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/M     1 F/M     
F/M     1 F/M     
F/M     1 F/M     
F/M     1 F/MSebastien HallerWHUSOU11.02$19
D     1 D     
DFabian BalbuenaWHUSOU15.23$111 DAlex TellesMUNWOL15.48$14
GKSam JohnstoneWBALEE9.60$91 GK     
    Total$20      Total$33