NASCAR DraftKings and FanDuel Picks: Gander Outdoors 400
![NASCAR: LONG POND, PA - JUNE 01: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 1, 2018 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) NASCAR: LONG POND, PA - JUNE 01: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 1, 2018 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/2bece5a98254ea49c8db4a749b1a1ac70a1e62c3ff2eba1916992887e91dcbd3.jpg)
Welcome to our weekly NASCAR series that previews our top targets on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Each article will focus on analyzing the current races potential dominators and place differential drivers. The beauty of NASCAR is that unlike any other fantasy sport there are multiple ways and methods to construct a winning lineup.
With that being said there are two main ways to accumulate points in your DraftKings or FanDuel NASCAR picks besides picking straight winners. First there are dominators, these are drivers who are expected to rack up points by leading laps.
Secondly, there are place differential plays where drivers receive a +/- of points based on their finishing place compared to their qualifying position. DraftKings offers additional scoring for fast laps and FanDuel offers additional scoring for laps finished.
The Pocono Raceway has shown that a good balance of both of these plays is best when constructing a winning lineup. Some things to look out for before race time is past history at the racetrack.
With this particular race we have the earlier race from this June to analyze. You also want to monitor practice times and check for any drivers who have to move to the rear for post-qualification failures.
Unfortunately this week I am on vacation in beautiful Las Vegas so we will be providing just picks but look out for the full analysis to return next week. As always, follow and reach out to me on Twitter @SteveZimkouski or @GhostDFSpicks for the most up to date NASCAR and DFS news, now without further ado let’s get to the picks.
Dominators
Kevin Harvick – DraftKings: $11,200/FanDuel: $12,500
Qualifying Position: 1st
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 4th
Kyle Busch – DraftKings: $11,800/FanDuel: $12,500
Qualifying Position: 2nd
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 3rd
Place Differential Plays
Clint Bowyer – DraftKings: $9,100/FanDuel: $10,000
Qualifying Position: 21st
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 20th
Aric Almirola – DraftKings: $8,200/FanDuel: $9,700
Qualifying Position:19th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 7th
Ricky Stenhouse Jr – DraftKings: $7,600/FanDuel: $8,200
Qualifying Position: 30th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 14th
Alex Bowman – DraftKings: $6,900/FanDuel: $8,300
Qualifying Position: 20th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 27th
Value Picks
Paul Menard – DraftKings: $6,700/FanDuel: $8,100
Qualifying Position: 17th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 11th
William Byron – DraftKings: $6,600/FanDuel: $7,400
Qualifying Position: 6th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 18th
David Ragan – DraftKings: $5,700/FanDuel: $6,000
Qualifying Position: 29th
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June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 16th
Fades
Denny Hamlin – DraftKings: $10,000/FanDuel: $10,100
Qualifying Position: 7th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 35th
Joey Logano – DraftKings: $9,700/FanDuel: $10,500
Qualifying Position: 5th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 9th
Jamie McMurray – DraftKings: $8,000/FanDuel: $8,700
Qualifying Position: 10th
June 2018 Pocono 400 Finish: 15th
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