DFS Monday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 17 (Fantasy Football)
Before we get into the specifics of this matchup and how to approach it for the DraftKings showdown slate, I want to point people back to a few pieces of evergreen content that I think are extremely valuable if you’re serious about winning showdown all season. I’d recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you’re new to showdown.
1. How to Win Showdown Contests: A detailed article looking at the data and strategy behind winning showdown lineups.
2. DFS Showdown Strategy Podcast: A thorough discussion on how to beat showdown, looking at the game theory and how to leverage the field.
DraftKings Sportsbook Lines
Spread: DET -3.5
Total: 50.5
Team Totals: Lions (27.0), 49ers (23.5)
Game Outlook
Fantasy Championship Week comes to a close on Monday night when the Lions travel to San Francisco for a matchup that features a healthy 50.5 point total with Detroit favored by 3.5. Now 16 weeks into the season, we’ve got a pretty clear identity for each team in terms of offensive play calling. The Lions on the season rank 23rd in PROE (-0.6%) while running a balanced offensive game plan that includes a 52% pass rate when games are within one score. Now on the road as a short favorite against a Niners team that ranks 24th in EPA per rush attempt and 28th in success rate against the run over the last six weeks, we should once again a balanced attack from Ben Johnson and the Lions.
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