In cash contests such as 50/50s, Double-Ups, and Head-to-Heads, the goal is to build a safe lineup with a high floor, ensuring you finish in the top half to double your entry fee. In MMA DFS, this means focusing on consistency and minimizing risk.
Stack the Main Event:
You can play both fighters from the main event. This strategy generally ensures at least 100 DraftKings points, often more, due to the high likelihood of a five-round fight producing significant scoring from both sides.
Maximize Value Plays:
Build around your main event stack with the best value fighters who have the highest floors. Look for fighters with reliable volume—takedowns, control time, or striking output—that provides steady points regardless of outcome.
Prioritize High-Owned Fighters:
In cash contests, ownership reflects safety. The best plays are usually the highest-owned. Playing popular fighters reduces risk—if a chalk fighter underperforms, a large portion of the field is equally affected, keeping you competitive.
Avoid Main Event Stack:
Due to FanDuel’s pricing structure, stacking both fighters from the main event is less optimal. Instead, focus on maximizing the number of favorites, as the scoring system rewards control and striking efficiency rather than cumulative volume.
Identify Mispriced Fighters:
Target fighters whose betting odds have improved since pricing was released. A fighter moving from +200 to +110 indicates a strong value opportunity that the salary may not yet reflect.
Focus on Fighters with High Floors:
Prioritize fighters with consistent output—steady striking volume, wrestling control, or reliable grappling—rather than those relying on early finishes or high-variance outcomes.
Monitor Line Movement:
Track odds changes throughout the week. Fighters whose odds have shifted favorably often signal hidden value before the field catches on.
Avoid Risky Fighters:
Steer clear of volatile fighters with a high chance of losing or those who rely heavily on one punch or submission to win. In cash contests, stability always outweighs upside.
By following these strategies, you can build a safe, high-floor lineup that consistently positions you to cash in your MMA DFS contests.
