NASCAR DraftKings and FanDuel Picks: Gander Outdoors 400

NASCAR: LONG POND, PA – JULY 28: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, poses with the Busch Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) /

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

NASCAR: LONG POND, PA – JULY 28: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas 30 Years of the VF1 Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 28, 2018 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) /

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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