DFS Thursday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 6 (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 are serious about winning showdown all season. I would recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you are 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: SEA -2.5
Total: 40.5
Team Totals: Seahawks (21.5), Broncos (19.0)
Game Outlook
Week 6 in the NFL kicks off on Thursday night when the defending Super Bowl champs travel to Denver to take on the Broncos as short favorites with the spread currently sitting at 2.5 in favor of Mike Macdonald’s club. The total has been bet down here from 41.5 to 40.5 as of this writing, so it’s possible we see a bit of a defensive battle here on a short week. Worth noting, the Broncos are only averaging 19.6 points per game (26th) while ranking 29th in plays per game. As a result of a lackluster offense and a strong defensive unit, their games are 4-1 to the under through five weeks.
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