Author: Chase Holden

For the second time this year, I'm sitting at my house on Talladega weekend, and I do not like it. This is the race that I bring the Garage Guys Energy to year after year in the thick of the NASCAR Playoffs. Watching this race from a screen does have it's advantages though, so I'm staying positive and preparing for the 2021 season (please leave the earth Corona).

The YellaWood 500 should be wild, but in reality, the new package at superspeedways has shown us that it doesn't want to get silly. Drivers basically have to fight the force of asphalt god to make any action happen, and that can cause issues if a pretty clean race occurs at Talladega while playing the superspeedway DFS strategy.

What Drew and I discussed on the latest NASCAR DFS Preview Show was a new strategy to go along with the old one. I call it "The Mixture" (AKA Mix Shure), and it balances a normal race strategy with the "Front To Back" place differential plays that allowed us to cash in big over the years. The picks below are obviously my favorites (and I want you to play them), but please remember to play at least 10 lineups this weekend to have the best chance at bagging.

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Austin Dillon #3

(DraftKings $7,300 | FanDuel $8,000 | DK Sportsbook +3300)

Dillon has looked really good in the NASCAR Playoffs this season, and I feel like we will see him advance to the "Round of 8". He needs to get a win for my claim to be true, and with everything clicking in Dillon's garage, this could be the weekend he punches the ticket. Dillon hasn't been a superior driver at superspeedways over the years, but he has won the Daytona 500, and my gut tells me to roll with the 3 car this Sunday.

Joey Logano #22

(DraftKings $10,300 | FanDuel $11,600 | DK Sportsbook +1000)

Logano is arguably one of the best superspeedway races in the cup series, and almost always has a great run at this track. Joseph L has led 255 laps at Dega over the past three years, and has only one finish outside of the Top 10 since October of 2017 at this track. Logano will be starting in P8 on Sunday, and he will be a huge part of my "Mix Shure" strategy.

Ryan Blaney #12

(DraftKings $9,100 | FanDuel $12,000 | DK Sportsbook +1000)

Is the third time really a charm? Blaney starts from P14 on Sunday, and has won the past two races at Dega with blazing speed. Even though Blaney has had bad luck that pushed him out of the playoffs, he will still be competing for the chance to show his dominance with the four-peat.

Chase Elliott #9

(DraftKings $10,500 | FanDuel $11,800 | DK Sportsbook +1000)

Elliott is another big guy with the opportunity to win you some cash this weekend, and possibly a guaranteed appearance in the next round of the playoffs. Chase has a similar record to Logano at this track, and is no doubt the fan-favorite when present in the heart of Alabama. Look for Elliott to be hot early on starting in P10.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47

(DraftKings $8,800 | FanDuel $11,000)

Stenhouse Jr. is enjoying his birthday boi weekend (October 2nd) close to home, and as a previous winner at this track along with a Top 3 finish in April, Stenhouse Jr. is a must-play on the slate. We joke a-lot about Stenhouse Jr. being a "Wreck Master", but the reality is that he's only had an accident at this track twice since the start of his Cup Series career. Ricky is rolling off from P26 on Sunday, and can make up ground fast in that 47 JTG Chevy racing machine.

Bubba Wallace #43

(DraftKings $7,700 | FanDuel $6,600)

It's time for Bubba to lay it all on the line, and his opportunity to strike is now! Wallace is starting from P27 behind Stenhouse Jr. on Sunday, and should be able to draft off of him well to ride the lightning like a true show stopper. If all goes well, I have no doubt we could see a Top 5 for Richard Petty Motorsports this weekend.

Tyler Reddick #8

(DraftKings $7,900 | FanDuel $9,600)

Tyler "Red Dog" Reddick has a HOT starting position for Sunday, and will more than likely be a popular play starting P30. I don't think I've ever seen drivers with this good of equipment start this far back, so it will either be an absolute mess in their area, or the strategy will live on and we will all celebrate by taking a night out on the town.  Go for the gold with Tyler this weekend, because you bet he's gonna send it, but way cleaner this time around.

Corey LaJoie #32

(DraftKings $6,700 | FanDuel $5,500)

LaJoie is always my favorite punt play of the Superspeedway slates due to experience and his equipment being a little better than the immediate competition. "It's sort of like running your own race" is what LaJoie had to say to us the last time we had him on our show, but I feel like his worries are gone with rumors swirling about him securing a ride next season. Corey will start in P29 on Sunday, and if you haven't noticed, all four of my place differential plays are lumped together by starting position so get ready for a draft pack to take these guys to the top.

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Get ready for the lights, the excitement, and all the bad choices you never have to remember heading into Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend to kick off Round 2 of the NASCAR Playoffs. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but the truth is, we wanna bring it all home with big bags from DraftKings and FanDuel lineups this Sunday night. This is the race where I secured the tourneys last season, and I had to get out of the box to bring it home.

I want you to imagine you're sitting at a blackjack table at Caesar's Palace, and you get a wild hair. When you check your cards you realize you have 21, and then your opponent goes all in along with another (playing the bluff game). Little do they know you're about to do the same and leave them in the dust with your Garage Guys Energy (that's what we're going to do guys, but with race cars and not cards).

Moving away from the Sin City analogies, Kevin Harvick is on the pole for this one, and is shooting for his 10th win of the season. There aren't many cheap options worth a shot this week on the slate, so multiple lineups are even more important. I will say that I feel very confident that someone starting inside the Top 10 will win Sunday's race at LVMS.

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Denny Hamlin #11

(DraftKings $11,000 | FanDuel $13,300 | DK SportsBook +750 - 1U)

Hamlin doesn't have the sexiest record at this track by any means, but it feels like we're due for a Denny Dash after a forgettable last few weeks for the FedEx 'Yota. One thing you can't deny is that this year has been unlike any other we've have seen in our lifetime, and it's woken up the beast in Denny. His record at Homestead-Miami and Kentucky had been crappy before this year, and he walked away with wins at both, so it's very possible we could see him contend on Sunday.

Joey Logano #22

(DraftKings $10,300 | FanDuel $12,800 | DK SportsBook +650 - 1.5U)

Logano has been triggering Kyle Busch fans for the last week after what was considered a block while Busch was racing Harvick for the win. While many are still thinking about that, I've moved on to bigger and better things (like the fact he's running his race winning car from this track earlier in the year). I'm expecting to see that "Joseph L" energy unleashed at this track Sunday night to punch his ticket to the third round of the NASCAR Playoffs with the win.

Ryan Blaney #12

(DraftKings $9,100 | FanDuel $11,500 | DK SportsBook +1000 - .5U WildBoi)

Blaney has been arguably the most unlucky driver over the second half of the NASCAR season, but that all may come to an end now that there is nothing left to worry about. Blaney rolls off from P15 on Sunday night, and still has a fast ass Team Penske Ford Mustang. Look for Blaney to work his way into the Top 10 quickly, and possibly finish inside the Top 5 in Sin City.

Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $11,700 | FanDuel $13,500 | DK SportsBook +450 - 1U)

Harvick is the "Pole Boi" for what feels like the bizillionth time this season due to the new qualifying order, but I don't expect him to unleash hellfire and brimstone as soon as the race starts. Harvick is by no means going to slack up while on the verge of setting a NASCAR record of 10 wins in a single season, so he'll be in this one for the long haul. Don't expect Harvick to be the race dominator this time, but possibly sit back to pull off a sneaky win similar to his last run at Darlington.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47

(DraftKings $7,800 | FanDuel $7,000)

Stenhouse Jr. recently shaved his mullet off, and it made me so upset that I almost didn't write about him until I saw that he was starting P33. Earlier in the season, Ricky went beast mode at this track, and finished the race in P3 after starting P26. With no stress, and a lighter head of hair, Stenhouse Jr. should be fast and furious in the Kroger Camaro (and the chalkiest chalk of the season).

William Byron #24

(DraftKings $9,400 | FanDuel $8,800)

Willy B has had an entire week to dry his tears after being forced out of the NASCAR Playoffs by a driver who's never seen a Cup Series Top 15 (talk about a big oof). Starting P28, Byron should go straight to Zoom Town when Barney slings the green flag, and be another huge place differential play. Chef Boi recommends this play more on FanDuel this week for his price.

Corey LaJoie #32

(DraftKings $5,500 | FanDuel $4,000)

Every slate has a punt play, and LaJoie is usually mine. LaJoie starts from P31 on Sunday night, and is the best choice in his price range due to previous race records. Corey has had two Top 20 finishes at this track in his career, so this is the track to let it all ride on "Corey LaClutch".

Tyler Reddick #8

(DraftKings $6,900 | FanDuel $7,800)

Tyler "Red Dog" Reddick has been pretty quiet as of late, but I'm looking for his luck to change after a trip to Sin City. Reddick started P25 in this year's Pennzoil 400 at this track, and ended up moving to a P18 finish. Red Dog rolls off P14 Sunday night, and could be that lower owned driver who is the final piece to your tourney bagging puzzles.

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Chase Holden's DFS picks at Martinsville and Texas were tops in the industry, and Chase was a 2019 FSWA finalist for NASCAR Writer Of The Year! Two-time Racing Writer of the Year finalist and fantasy industry legend Scott "The King" Engel is also in the crew.

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The hottest night race of the season is finally here as NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race. I've seen tons of videos on Twitter over the weekend, and I'm low-key depressed that I couldn't attend this one myself. There is a lot on the line for this race as well with the first round of the NASCAR Playoffs coming to a close, so we should be in for some entertaining racing.

Currently, Matt DiBenedetto, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, and Cole Custer are on the hot seat, and it's going to take a lot of hustling for one of these guys to secure a dub. Each driver has the ability to make it happen, but of course, some have better odds than others. For more info on the NASCAR Playoffs, check out this video of AC Slater from Saved By The Bell hitting Bocce Ball in the yard (dumb af).

Brad Keselowski will kick things off on Saturday night from the pole position, and should be a big play for led laps on DraftKings. The Bristol pole-sitter averages 95 laps led, and even though Brad has what it takes, he will be followed by teammate Joey Logano who is hungry for action in a COVID-Era winless season (if you arent following that, he won two races before Rona invaded America). Remember, we have seen races at this track this year, so with the recent data, we have a better chance to get these bags!

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Brad Keselowski #2

(DraftKings $11,200 | FanDuel $13,200 | DK SportsBook +650 )

Slam Brad K's SZN is back (even though Miller Lite left the sport like cowards) after a dominating performance in Richmond. As I said in the opening paragraphs, the Bristol Pole Sitter averages 95 laps led at this track. Keselowski is more than capable of accomplishing this, and could even pull the sneak attack and get the win.

Chase Elliott #9

(DraftKings $10,700 | FanDuel $13,000 | DK SportsBook +600)

Elliott took down the All-Star Race earlier this season at Bristol, and came close in May until he and Joseph L decided to get flirty in the closing laps. Elliott won't have underglow to give him the added 5 MPH this go-round (If you dont get that joke you dont watch enough Garage Guys), but all jokes aside he is in a prime position to lead some laps starting P6. As long as Elliott can keep the sails straight, he will have every opportunity to land a Top 5 or better.

Kyle Busch #18

(DraftKings $10,400 | FanDuel $11,000 | DK SportsBook +550)

If we're at Bristol then I'm on my Busch'it no matter what year, date, or time it is. What really caught my attention this week is that the oddsmakers are finally believing that Kyle can get a win, setting him behind race favorite Denny Hamlin. Busch starts this race in P9, and is my favorite to get the win in the NASCAR Playoffs, and flip the script on 2020.

William Byron #24

(DraftKings $7,900 | FanDuel $8,800 | DK SportsBook +5000)

Byron is a long shot, but out of these four drivers on the hot seat, I feel that we are going to see a side of Willy B that will stick around for years to come. After his win at Daytona, you can see the fire in his eyes, and that's all a young driver needs with a seven-time champion Crew Cheif in Chad Knaus calling the shots. Byron should rack up some nice place differential starting in P15, and should finish inside the Top 10 with ease.

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Chris Buescher #17

(DraftKings $6,000 | FanDuel $6,000)

Buescher is a great value play this week at his mirrored pice of six thousand on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Buescher dropped four spots at the finish back in May, but with his experience, I'm betting we see a different side this time around. Chris starts in P23, and I trust him the most compared to the other drivers priced closely around him.

Bubba Wallace #43

(DraftKings $6,800 | FanDuel $6,600)

Round 2 with Bubba came at us fast after last week's underwhelming performance. I'm not one to shy away after a burn (and it was minor considering he moved up four spots), so when I see Wallace starting in P27 at this price at Bristol I'm going to bite. To add confidence in this pick, Bubba started May's Food City 500 in P36, and finished inside the Top 10.

Clint Bowyer #14

(DraftKings $8,400 | FanDuel $10,700)

Bowyer has been, and probably always will be a low-key natural at Bristol, and should continue his successful trend on Saturday night. Even though Bowyer isn't one of my favorites to win, there is no arguing that he is a proven Top 10 driver at the last great coliseum. Since 2015, Bowyer has only finished two races at this track outside of the Top 10 (P31 in 2016 & P19 in 2017).

John Hunter Nemechek #38

(DraftKings $6,400 | FanDuel $5,500)

John Hunter is another price play that was mentioned in this week's NASCAR DFS Preview Show. Not only that, but Bristol has been kind to Nemechek in his one Cup Series start and Xfinity career. With his P31 start, there isn't much downside, and could be a difference-maker in GPP contests.

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Chase Holden's DFS picks at Martinsville and Texas were tops in the industry, and Chase was a 2019 FSWA finalist for NASCAR Writer Of The Year! Two-time Racing Writer of the Year finalist and fantasy industry legend Scott "The King" Engel is also in the crew.

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If Richmond Raceway was a girl, she wouldn't own a dress, and her hair would always be a mess. That's lyrics from the 1999 hit song "Meet Virginia" by Train, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to write up something corny due to Richmond Virginia housing the corniest short track of our generation (according to NASCAR Twitter). I'm personally always excited for races under the lights so this take personally doesn't phase me, but regardless, shoutout to the homie Virginia (you know who you are).

Coming off of last Sunday's race in Darlington, Harvick sneak attacked his way into the round of 12 by stalking his prey from a distance until they wiped themselves out. This guy is arguably the slickest NASCAR driver of our generation, and is on pace to get his second championship this season. The only thing standing between Harvick and the trophy is Denny Hamlin, who happens to be "The Hometown Kid" this weekend.

Hamlin has a great record at this track, but like last week, I'm feeling weird about him. I'm not saying to fade Hamlin, but I feel like Harvick should take full control of this thing from the jump. There are also some other Joe Gibbs Racing guys I feel could out preform Hamlin points-wise in this race, and my "gut boi energy" is strong for this one.

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Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $11,300 | FanDuel $14,000 | DK SportsBook +400 )

Were back on Harvick for what feels like the millionth time this year, and you have to respect it. There's no need to get cute in the playoffs, and with Harvick on the pole at this track, we should expect to see a lot of laps led. This is another race where Harvick is the favorite, but he does have company.

Martin Truex Jr. #19

(DraftKings $10,900 | FanDuel $13,000 | DK SportsBook +400)

Truex Jr. hit em' with that flex last season with the clean sweep at Richmond, and after his last minute escapade at Darlington, he's ready to quench his thirst for victory. Truex Jr. starts in P14 on Saturday night, and is a prime candidate for positive place differential. Aside from the excellent DFS play he should shape out to be, his odds to win are identical to Harvick's.

Kyle Busch #18

(DraftKings $9,800 | FanDuel $11,700 | DK SportsBook +700)

I'm ready to "Busch It" real good Saturday night with Kyle at this price point. Chef BoiRDeen and I are pretty high on Rowdy in the playoffs, and I really feel that the come back is underway. With the recent runs Kyle has had, I expect him to be a factor in DFS lineups this weekend.

Matt DiBenedetto #21

(DraftKings $7,500 | FanDuel $8,800 | DK SportsBook +8000)

Matty D (AKA Debbie) is in a tight spot now that the NASCAR Playoffs are under way, and I dont expect him to lay over a die out. DiBenedetto starts P16 on Saturday night and his record at short tracks this season hasn't been too bad. Be sure to take advantage of the price on DraftKings.

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Chris Buescher #17

(DraftKings $5,900 | FanDuel $6,200)

Buescher has been somewhat quiet this season, but you could argue that he's just moving in silence. When you look into the stats, Buescher doesn't have a great record at Richmond, but he's done decent at short tracks this season when starting deeper in the field. With his starting position of P25 combined with his price, he is the best value when looking to top off your lineups for Saturday.

Bubba Wallace #43

(DraftKings $7,100 | FanDuel $6,000)

Bubba has been the hot story this past week with his decision not to return to RPM in 2021. Based on this move, It tells me that he most likely already knows where he is headed next season, but we aren't playing him based on the narrative of racing for a ride. Wallace starts in P30 on Saturday, and this creates huge potential for positive place differential (especially at a short track).

Ryan Newman #6

(DraftKings $7,000 | FanDuel $8,000)

Newman did us right last week in Darlington, so after finding out his starting position of 21st, I had to double down. In the last two races at Richmond, Newman finished both of them inside the Top 10. To put it in simple terms, dont sleep on the Oscar Meyer man this weekend.

John Hunter Nemechek #38

(DraftKings $6,500 | FanDuel $5,000)

Nemechek started the 2020 restart off with a bang, but has been on the decline ever since. This Saturday he starts P31 and is another option for a value play based on his stats at short tracks, and price. Off the racetrack, Nemechek recently found out that he is going to be a dad, and I'm hoping that feel good energy will push him forward in life and on the track this weekend.

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Chase Holden's DFS picks at Martinsville and Texas were tops in the industry, and Chase was a 2019 FSWA finalist for NASCAR Writer Of The Year! Two-time Racing Writer of the Year finalist and fantasy industry legend Scott "The King" Engel is also in the crew.

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It's a big throwback energy weekend in Darlington, and the NASCAR Playoffs are finally here. The Lady In Black is the perfect track to kick the 16 drivers who made the playoffs into shape due to its challenging turns, and unique egg shape. All in all, the 2020 season thus far has been unique due to changes brought by COVID-19, but things are finally starting to feel somewhat normal with more fans attending races.

The Southern 500 is a huge tradition unlike any other, and has become the race where the drivers throw it back to honor past drivers and paint schemes that built the sport. Not many have been able to consistently run perfectly at this track like others, which is why it's earned the nickname "Too Tough To Tame". This Sunday night we'll see some of the coolest cars, and hopefully some incredible racing after what we saw on Saturday during the Xfinity race.

Looking into the DFS side of things, this race should be a little easier to read due to two post-COVID-19 break races on the books. The two hoss honcho's of NASCAR (Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick) are at the top of the board in terms of price, followed by Chase Elliott who is on the pole. These three drivers each have the best opportunity to get the victory this Sunday night, but as history has shown us, anything can happen at this crown jewel.

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Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $10,900 | FanDuel $14,200 | DK SportsBook +285 )

Harvick starts from P8 on Sunday night, and since 2013, he's been one of the best drivers at this track. It's not like it's rocket science to start Harvick on any given week in your DFS lineups, but I can't just not write about him for this one. Look for Harvick to do Harvick things Sunday night, and put that sexy Busch throwback up into the Top 5 faster than the speed of light.

Chase Elliott #9

(DraftKings $10,600 | FanDuel $11,700 | DK SportsBook +800)

I've been talking about Elliott all week long, and I haven't had any second thoughts with my pick to win the race. Elliott doesn't have the best record at Darlington, but in the previous two races, he looked damn good (especially before turned by Kyle Busch after leading 28 laps with a possible win in his sights). I look to see Elliott and Hamlin duke it out hard, but Elliott to come away as the led laps leader.

Kyle Busch #18

(DraftKings $10,000 | FanDuel $11,000 | DK SportsBook +1100)

I promise I'm not crazy (well sometimes) putting Rowdy Busch in my article this week, but I really think this is where we see him flip the switch. Busch has had some of the worst luck in his entire career this season, and even with that being a possibility, I'm not going to rule him out. Kyle starts in P15 on Sunday night, and should work his way up through the pack to deliver some good points production.

Erik Jones #20

(DraftKings $9,600 | FanDuel $10,500 | DK SportsBook +2000)

That Jones boy is ready to roll at one of his best statistical tracks in the Cup Series. It's wild how good Jones is at The Lady In Black, and for an added cherry on top, he'll be starting from the rear in P30. Jones has never finished outside the Top 10 at Darlington, so don't be a fool and count him out while still searching for a ride in 2021.

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Ryan Preece #37

(DraftKings $5,900 | FanDuel $5,000)

Preece is a solid value player this Sunday night starting from P35. I wish there was more good news to share about his skills at this track, but the one thing we know is that JTG Daugherty has some decently fast Chevy Camaro's, so we shouldn't worry about him scooting into the Top 30 slowly. Preece should be excellent in cash games this weekend.

Ty Dillon #13

(DraftKings $6,000 | FanDuel $4,500)

Geico Dillon got some tough news over the weekend, and will no longer be Geico Dillon after this season. With Germaine Racing leaving the sport, Ty is now in a make or break situation if he wants a driving seat with a new team next season. Luckily, Dillon has shown he's no stranger to the Top 15 at this track, and should be another great place differential play starting from P25.

Ryan Newman #6

(DraftKings $7,200 | FanDuel $7,500)

Newman is another spicy play this Sunday starting in P31. In his career, Newman has been a victim of The Lady In Black just as much as a beneficiary. Even though I don't see Ryan getting a Top 10, I do see him helping us cash in on DFS sites.

Tyler Reddick #8

(DraftKings $7,000 | FanDuel $9,000)

Tyler "Red Dog" Reddick is a driver I'm incredibly excited about for Sunday night due to two factors. The first is his starting position (P24) combined with the skills he's shown us earlier in the season, and the second is his amazing throwback scheme inspired by Jeff Burton. Get Reddick in a good bit of lineups, and sit back for one hell of a show from NASCAR's most exciting rookie of 2020.

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It's been half a year (and feels like a damn century) since I've attended a NASCAR race in person, and with the playoffs approaching I had to get back. I'm writing this to you all from the passenger's seat of my wife's car while irritating her by blaring the No Ceilings mixtape that just dropped on Spotify (Waye just drops so much heat on this one). Just like the first song on "No Ceilings" I'm banking on our DFS lineups, and bets to Swag Surf all the way to the bank this Saturday night.

At the last superspeedway race this season (Talladega), the DFS strategy of leaving a ton of salary on the table and stacking the "Low Bois" failed us. The new package for superspeedway racing after the terrifying Ryan Newman crash in February resulted in fewer wrecks, but incredible racing. I expect a good bit of casual NASCAR DFS players to take note, but it's crucial we stay true to the strategy with this being the last chance for many to get into the playoffs.

Kevin Harvick will be starting from the pole this Saturday night, and is one driver I'll be staying away from in the majority of my lineups. It's easy to want to plug and play both him and Hamlin, but there is way better value deeper in the field. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted on what's happening at the track over the weekend via Twitter & Instagram.

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Denny Hamlin #11

(DraftKings $10,400 | FanDuel $11,700 | DK SportsBook +600 )

When Denny Hamlin rolls into Florida he automatically becomes "Denny Daytona". Hamlin has struggled at this race for the last few years, but with the way this year has been, you just can't afford to not throw him in some lineups. Denny starts P10 on Saturday night and is my favorite Top 10 play.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47

(DraftKings $8,300 | FanDuel $12,000 | DK SportsBook +2000)

Stenhouse Jr. starts P31 this Saturday night and I dont think you need any other reasons not to play him. Sure he's considered reckless, but It's looking like those days are slowly becoming a memory with his solid improvement as of late (Possibly due to Aaron & Danica breaking up). Another confidence booster for those playing Ricky is the fact that he had an absolute rocket ship of a car at the Daytona 500 this year (Get ready for round two boys and girls).

Bubba Wallace #43

(DraftKings $6,600 | FanDuel $7,000 | DK SportsBook +6600)

Wallace has become one of NASCAR's most-watched drivers this year in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, but on the track, he hasn't been able to seal the deal with a victory. Bubba has the opportunity to change that this weekend, and I'm feeling confident in the guy. Wallace has consistently had positive place differential during this race his entire career which makes him one to look for when constructing lineups.

Ryan Blaney #12

(DraftKings $10,000 | FanDuel $10,000 | DK SportsBook +1200)

I almost passed on Blaney in this spot for Chase Elliott this weekend, and while Elliott provides great place differential, Blaney is a guy that has shown speed like no other this season. Blaney has obviously had his fair share of bad luck, but his only win this season came at Dega with the package adjustments, and I think that's important to consider. Blaney could potentially lead a good bit of laps starting from P9.

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Corey LaJoie #32

(DraftKings $5,300 | FanDuel $6,000)

As I said in this week's NASCAR DFS Preview video, LaJoie is my all-time favorite superspeedway DFS play. The man has basically become a fixture for me at this point due to his ability to send it when the checkered flag flies. LaJoie only has one race in his Cup Series career where he didn't finish with positive place differential, and he's had two Top 10s in the most recent races in Daytona.

Ty Dillon #13

(DraftKings $6,100 | FanDuel $8,900)

(Geico) Dillon is another guy I like for place differential alongside LaJoie at superspeedways. Dillon will start P29 for this race, and as long as he doesn't get caught up in a wreck as he did at the 500, we should hopefully see him pull off at least a Top 15. Dillon finished this race P4 in last year's rainout.

Michael McDowell #34

(DraftKings $6,900 | FanDuel $9,800)

Put some respect on Mike Mac's name this week and fire up the McDowell in DFS! McDowell has no doubt become one of our favorite guys to talk about this season, and should deliver nice results this Saturday night. McDowell has been a consistent Top 15 finisher at this track as of late, and I expect nothing short of that starting from P26.

 John Hunter Nemechek #38

(DraftKings $6,800 | FanDuel $8,500)

Nemechek has been hot at the two superspeedway races we've seen in 2020, with a Top 10 and a Top 15. I expect Nemechek, and McDowell to both do well as long as they can dodge "The Big One" (gotta happen). Nemechek starts in P24 on Saturday night.

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We are officially at the end of NASCAR doubleheader season, and there's no way in hell we leave this weekend empty-handed. To ensure some extra luck, I'm bringing in one of the wildest (and probably only) musicians from Delaware, Mr. George Thorogood. "Bad To The Bone" is his hit song, and just like in the music video, I plan on us flicking a cigar at the end of the line for the win.

Denny Hamlin had an INCREDIBLE race on Saturday, winning all three stages and getting his first victory at The Monster Mile. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that he could pull it off, and he did it all with two of his teammates trailing behind him (Truex Jr, Kyle Busch). Not only was the race great to watch from a bettor, and DFS player's perspective, but as a fan of the sport, I genuinely enjoyed the race.

I'm excited to watch more magic unfold on Sunday, and I think we may see a back to back win for Hamlin just like we did for Harvick at Michigan. Even though I expect this to happen, It won't stop me from using a few different combinations up in my lineups (and it shouldn't stop you either). I'm wishing you all nothing but success, and be sure to tweet me @GarageGuyChase when you hit the green lines!

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Denny Hamlin #11

(DraftKings $10,600 | FanDuel $13,000 | DK SportsBook +300 )

As I said in the opening, Hamlin finally conquered the Monster Mile on Saturday for the first time in his career, and he could pull it off again on Sunday. Hamlin was strong from the jump, and just as I predicted, he was the dominator of the race. Hamlin starts from P20 on Sunday.

Kurt Busch #1

(DraftKings $8,300 | FanDuel $10,300 | DK SportsBook +5000)

I'm finally back on my Busch'It, with Kurt Busch starting P28 on Sunday. Busch was taken out of the race on Saturday after getting hit by Erik Jones just minutes after the green flag waved. Busch has a decent record at this track, and should gain position early.

Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $11,700 | FanDuel $14,000 | DK SportsBook +450)

Harvick started the race off pretty strong, but couldn't seem to get that extra push he needed after having a pit issue. Even with Kyle Busch's impressive run, I can't pass up taking another stab at Harvick. He starts P17 on Sunday, and had an entire day of "practice" under his belt.

Martin Truex Jr. #19

(DraftKings $11,300 | FanDuel $13,500 | DK SportsBook +400)

Truex Jr. had an amazing run on Saturday, proving that he can actually finish higher than P3 after claiming the spot for so many races in a row. I honestly thought we were going to see him get the win on Saturday for a split second, but Hamlin has just had the better car this season. Starting in P19, I expect to see him jump to the front with the others who had strong runs yesterday, and take another shot at claiming his win.

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Ryan Preece #37

(DraftKings $5,600 | FanDuel $4,000)

Preece was one of my punt plays on Saturday along with a couple other I wrote about on Saturday, but struggled towards the end of the race. His teammate Ricky Stenhouse Jr. looked phenomenal, so all Preece needs to do is take what he learned on Saturday, and put his equipment to good use. Preece starts in P29 on Sunday and we'll hope to see him crack the Top 20.

Matt DiBenedetto #21

(DraftKings $6,800 | FanDuel $8,500)

Are you ready to risk it for the biscuit? DiBenedetto is starting on the pole this go-round, and could be the difference-maker in your tournament lineups. Chef BoiRDeen and I talked about what would need to happen if you rolled the dice on DiBenedetto this Sunday in the RotoBaller NASCAR DFS Preview Video, so be sure to check out the video for more analysis (Drew's Rankings are also a must-read for this race).

Tyler Reddick #8

(DraftKings $6,500 | FanDuel $7,800)

Reddick's price tag for Sunday's race is pretty solid. There are definitely some better options for place differential in his bracket, but I can't seem to get as excited about them. Reddick is in a prime position to make a move early, and he's hungry for that first Cup Series victory.

Alex Bowman #88

(DraftKings $8,600 | FanDuel $10,000)

Bowman was another prisoner of the wreck game on Saturday, which caused him to have a sub-par run. Bowman will be going to the backup car on Sunday, and it takes me back to a couple of years ago when he and Truex had to start from the rear and ended up finishing inside the Top 5. I'm looking to see him complete the "Bowman Bounceback" and secure a Top 10.

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The last NASCAR doubleheader is finally here, which means your highest chance of bagging a tourney on DraftKings and Fanduel is here! In the past two NASCAR doubleheader races, Chef BoiRdeen (Drew Deen), and our premium subscribers have struck it big in DFS, racking in over $10,000 in winnings total. This Saturday, NASCAR heads to Dover International Speedway for the Drydene 311 Part 1.

The new qualifying formula has absolutely stacked the Top 5 with drivers who have great records at Dover, so lineup construction will be a little tricky. Chase Elliott will be starting P1 on Saturday, and in years past he's been a force to be reckoned with at this track. Even after the dominant performance he had at the Daytona Road Course last Sunday, I don't expect to see another 12 second lead from him this week (he would basically be an astronaut).

Denny Hamlin will be starting behind Elliott in P2, followed by Martin Truex Jr. in P3. With these three guys in the front of the pack, it's easy to question who will be the early dominator. I'll be sure to sprinkle all three of these guys into my lineups on Saturday, but I'll be playing one of them a little heavier than the others.

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Denny Hamlin #11

(DraftKings $10,200 | FanDuel $13,000 | DK SportsBook +600 )

Hamlin has just been downright consistent, and amazing as of late. Now that we are headed to the Monster Mile, Hamlin could use his momentum to finally check this track off his list with a win. I'm fully expecting Hamlin to take the lead early, and become the dominator of this race.

 Alex Bowman #88

(DraftKings $8,500 | FanDuel $10,000 | DK SportsBook +2500)

Bowman will most likely be one of the lesser owned drivers on Saturday, which makes him a lot more intriguing to me when playing tournaments. Bowman has had a pretty forgettable season (maybe not as forgettable as Kyle Busch's), but with his improvements at this track in the past year, I'm confident that he can shock the world on Saturday with at least a Top 5. Bowman rolls out right behind Kevin Harvick in P11.

Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $11,400 | FanDuel $14,000 | DK SportsBook +400)

I had a conversation with avid NASCAR sports bettor Dale Tanhardt earlier today about if he thought Harvick could win this race. I'll let you wait to see his picks, but It's a hard yes for me. Harvick had a minor setback last week, but he's won at this track, and should put up some good place differential points starting from P10.

Martin Truex Jr. #19

(DraftKings $11,000 | FanDuel $13,500 | DK SportsBook +350)

Martin Truex Jr. has all the opportunity in the world to get a win this week starting from P3. Truex Jr. has shown that he can drive the wheels off a car at the Monster Mile, and still make it go to the finish. It was a tough call on deciding between Truex and Elliott this week, but I had to roll with the veteran who I feel is due for a win.

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Corey LaJoie #32

(DraftKings $5,000 | FanDuel $3,500)

We learned this week that LaJoie will not be returning to Go Fas Racing in 2021, and that kind of new tends to bring out the fire in drivers. With that news, and Lajoie being priced lower than Garrett Smithley and BJ McLeod, it was a no brainer to make him my favorite punt play on the board. LaJoie starts P29, and with him in your lineup, you can stack some greatness.

Matt DiBenedetto #21

(DraftKings $7,400 | FanDuel $8,500)

Matty D gets another green light from me this week, as we get ready for the NASCAR playoffs. DiBenedetto knows that the cutoff line is coming for him, and he couldn't have asked for a better track to get to work at for it. Dibenedetto finished in P7 at the last race at this track, and with the Penske upgrades, I see good things happening for him and your DFS lineups.

Austin Dillon #3

(DraftKings $8,700 | FanDuel $7,000)

I'm a little standoffish when it comes to playing Dillon on DraftKings this week, but on FanDuel he is just a no brainer. Dillon successfully put COVID in a chokehold, and is looking to gain as much position as possible early on from P32. Although his record may not be that astounding at this track, you can't deny the place differential opportunity.

John Hunter Nemechek #38

(DraftKings $6,500 | FanDuel $5,000)

Nemechek is another solid place differential play this Saturday starting in P31. I mentioned in the NASCAR DFS Preview Show that I also like Bubba Wallace around this price range, but after more research, Nemechek won the battle fair and square. In his last three Xfinity races at Dover, Nemechek posted three consecutive Top 10's (I will throw a social distance party if he does it in the Cup series so please hold me to it).

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We're back on road this weekend, and on the verge of witnessing history being made with the inaugural Go Bowling 235 at the Daytona Road Course. Until now, we have never seen a Cup Series race with this configuration, and the outcomes are truly limitless. Not only is this the first time these drivers have driven the course with this configuration, but they also won't be having any practice before engines fire on race day (other than simulators).

I knew we would be in for a tough one this weekend, but after a few nights of research, I finally feel like I have a grip on how this race should play out. This week it's super important to dial back your spending on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel (unless you're just a total NASCAR degenerate like myself) due to the lack of data we have. If you do go all in, you have to come in swinging like Floyd Mayweather, and have confidence in every step.

This race will consist of 65 laps, with the first stage ending at Lap 15, and the second at Lap 30. If this race turns out anything like Saturdays Xfinity race, we're in for a wild afternoon, so be sure to check out Chef Boi's Premium NASCAR Rankings after reading my picks. Get ready for some wild action this weekend, and let's turn it into BAGS!

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Martin Truex Jr. #19

(DraftKings $10,100 | FanDuel $14,000 | DK SportsBook +450 - 1 Unit)

Truex is a proven road course racer who is known to trust his instincts. He will be starting from P3 at the start of the race, and could easily give Denny Hamlin some trouble with Hamlin's not so impressive road course record. Look for Truex to bring the heat all race long.

Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $9,600 | FanDuel $12,500 | DK SportsBook +700 - 1 Unit)

It's Harvick's world right now and we're just living in it. Even though Harvick hasn't had a road course win since Sonoma in 2017, I'm fully confident that he has the speed to create some big separation early on, even with all the unknown factors. Take advantage of this price while you can, because I doubt it gets this low again for the rest of the season.

Clint Bowyer #14

(DraftKings $8,800 | FanDuel $10,000 | DK SportsBook +2200 - .5 Unit)

Bowyer hasn't had the prettiest season in 2020, but history has shown us he's not to bad at running the streets. Bowyer has put up two Top 5's at the Charlotte Roval, which is a good sign that this could be a positive race for him. He's my "Wild Boi Pick" for this weekend, so dont empty your wallet on him at the sportsbook, but put some respect on his road game.

Ryan Blaney #12

(DraftKings $11,000 | FanDuel $11,400 | DK SportsBook +900 - 1 Unit )

Blaney is the highest priced driver on the board, and has become a hell of a road course driver in the past few years. Since his inaugural Charlotte Roval win, Blaney has placed three straight Top 10's between Watkins Glen, Sonoma, and The Roval (two of them Top 5's). Blaney starts in P24 on Sunday, and should rack up some fantasy points, and maybe a win.

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James Davison #51

(DraftKings $5,200 | FanDuel $3,000)

You're probably asking yourself who is James Davison, and why have I never heard of him. Davison is an Australian driver who made his NASCAR Cup Series debut this year at the Pocono doubleheader with Rick Ware Racing. Davison is an established road guy, and with a starting position of P38, he's the best option if you're digging deep into the value barrel.

Alex Bowman #88

(DraftKings $8,200 | FanDuel $9,100)

Bowman has been quiet lately, and although I dont see him finishing this race inside the Top 5, he certainly should come close to it. Aside from his starting position of P27, he has shown flashes of skill at the past few road course races. Out of all the Hendrick drivers, I truly feel that Bowman will end up with the most DFS points out of the bunch.

Michael McDowell #34

(DraftKings $7,000 | FanDuel $6,500)

We're dusting off the bad juju from Michigan, and going back to Mike Mac this Sunday. McDowell has been known to rack the roads for quite some time now with seven Rolex 24 appearances in his career. Don't be surprised if we see a Top 15 from McDowell after the lights go out in Daytona.

Matt DiBenedetto #21

(DraftKings $7,800 | FanDuel $9,400)

Matty D is someone I had to really consider this week when looking for a solid mid-range priced driver this week. DiBenedetto starts from P9, and has put up two Top 15's at the Roval. The thing that gives me the most confidence is that DiBenedetto has been advancing from his starting position since the Roval at road courses, so I'm hoping to see that continue on Sunday.

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Chase Holden's DFS picks at Martinsville and Texas were tops in the industry, and Chase was a 2019 FSWA finalist for NASCAR Writer Of The Year! Two-time Racing Writer of the Year finalist and fantasy industry legend Scott "The King" Engel is also in the crew.

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My palms are sweaty, knees weak, and my arms are heavy as I write this article for all you NASCAR DFS heads out there.

Kevin Harvick came out on top on Saturday, and we learned a lot about whos rolling, and who's strolling. My biggest mistake from Saturday was putting so much faith in Joey Logano, and for that, I'm truly sorry fam (thank god for playing multiple lineups).

All great streaks must come to an end sometime, and now that we know the car is too loose, we won't make the same mistake twice.

Yesterday's Recap

Another major disappointment was JTG Daughtery driver (and certified wild nacho fry boi) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who was going to give us the gold, but disappeared after multiple restarts. Stenhouse Jr. had an incredible run early on working his way to the Top 15 after starting deep in the field. He will have another shot at making a big run on Sunday, but can we go through another massive heartbreak (probably)?

I also just wanted to take a moment to honor the incredible lyricist Marshall Mathers (Michigan Native) as we get ready for one more day of cup series racing at Michigan International Speedway. For those of you who ride with me each week, We had a decent DFS and sports betting day on Saturday, and we're coming back swinging for the fences for the Consumers Energy 400.

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Brad Keselowski #2

(DraftKings $10,500 | FanDuel $12,200 | DK SportsBook +800)

Kes looked damn good on Saturday's cup race riding the lightning all the way to a P2 finish. There may be a debate that with him starting P19, there's no way he can carry the same momentum, but I'm willing to bet that he can. The hunger for his first Michigan win is at an all-time high, and this may be the race that he pulls it off.

Denny Hamlin #11

(DraftKings $11,100 | FanDuel $13,500 | DK SportsBook +600)

"Denny and The Bets" has been hot for me this season (so hot that I may actually make a song called Denny and The Bets) so it's a no brainer I'm throwing the cheddar at him this Sunday. Aside from betting, he's going to be a solid DFS play starting P15, and should jump to the Top 5 quickly. Joe Gibbs Racing had a solid showing all around on Saturday, but if I'm rolling with one of their drivers it's gotta be him.

Chase Elliott #9

(DraftKings $9,600 | FanDuel $11,200 | DK SportsBook +1200)

I was so angry that Elliott chose to take the high lane on Saturday's last restart, but I bet he won't make that choice again given the opportunity. Elliott will be rolling off in P14 on Sunday, and has the best speed out of all the Hendrick drivers. I'm doubling down on him this Sunday at the sportsbook, and I see him as a solid DFS play who should stick in the Top 5 when it's all said and done.

Ryan Blaney #12

(DraftKings $9,900 | FanDuel $12,000 | DK SportsBook +800 )

Blaney did enough on Saturday to pique my interest and give him a spot on the card. I know the guy has had some closing issues this season, but after having a "practice run", I see no reason why he can't finally seal the deal. He starts in P17 on Sunday, and should be one of the speed stars early with the potential to lead laps.

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Kevin Harvick #4

(DraftKings $11,500 | FanDuel $14,000)

You're probably confused to see Harvick in the non-betting section of my article, but it's because his odds are trash (+250) compared to others I like. I honestly think he could win again, but I would only pull the trigger LIVE to save us (turn on my Twitter notifications @GarageGuyChase) if the ship was sinking. I dont think I need to explain why I think he's a good DFS play (it's self-explanatory).

Ryan Newman #6

(DraftKings $7,000 | FanDuel $7,200)

Newman is a driver I'm excited to play on this slate due to him starting in P28. The place differential power is strong in this one, and the recent record proves it. In his last three races starting behind P15, he's finished inside the Top 10. Make room for "Thicc Newman" this Sunday in your lineups.

Michael McDowell #34

(DraftKings $6,200 | FanDuel $5,500)

"Return of The Mac" season is back now that McDowell is back where he belongs in the starting lineup (deep in the field). McDowell will start from P29 on Sunday, and is at a solid value price. As long as he doesn't pick up any John Hunter Nemechek energy in the garage, he should leave you smiling post-race if you play him.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. #47

(DraftKings $7,300 | FanDuel $6,400)

I couldn't just not go back to Stenhouse Jr. after watching what he did on Sunday early in the race. I understand he burned us bad at the last minute, but I dont think it can happen twice (if it does I'll give you all something you won't want to miss on Monday's Garage Guys Fantasy Sports Podcast). He starts in P32 on Sunday, so go ahead and say this with me, "Ricky Will Prevail"!

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