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.
DraftKings Strategy:
1. You can Stack the Main Event:
• You can play both fighters from the main event. This generally ensures at least 100 DraftKings points, often more.
2. Maximize Value Plays:
• Add the best value plays with the highest floors around your main event stack. Look for fighters with high reliability and consistent scoring.
3. Prioritize High-Owned Fighters:
• The best plays are usually the highest-owned. In cash contests, playing high-owned fighters helps mitigate risk. If a popular fighter underperforms, a significant portion of the field is also affected, keeping you competitive.
FanDuel Strategy:
1. Avoid Main Event Stack:
• Due to FanDuel’s pricing structure, stacking the main event is less optimal. Instead, focus on maximizing the number of favorites.
2. Identify Mispriced Fighters:
• Look for fighters whose odds have improved since pricing was released. Fighters whose odds have moved from +200 to +110 offer great value.
General Tips:
• Focus on Fighters with High Floors: Look for fighters with consistent scoring rather than those with high potential but high variability.
• Monitor Line Movement: Identify mispriced fighters based on betting odds changes. Fighters with improved odds since pricing was released provide excellent value.
• Avoid Risky Fighters: Steer clear of fighters with a high chance of losing or those who are highly volatile.
By following these strategies, you can build a safe, high-floor lineup that gives you the best chance to cash in your contests.