Sep 1 • Beginner DFS Fundamentals
Finding Value Plays in DFS
One of the most important skills in Daily Fantasy Sports is identifying value plays.
A value play is a player who is priced lower than their potential production. They may not always be the stars of your lineup, but they free up salary so you can afford those higher-priced studs.
Here are 3 things to look for when finding value:
1️⃣ Injury/Opportunity
- If a starter is out, the backup often steps into more usage without a price bump.
- Example: A backup RB starting in place of an injured starter at $4,500.
2️⃣ Matchup Exploitation
- Target players facing weak defenses (high pace in NBA, poor pass defense in NFL, etc.).
- Even role players can produce if the matchup tilts in their favor.
3️⃣ Recent Trends
- Sometimes pricing lags behind actual performance.
- Look for players whose minutes, targets, or touches are trending up but are still underpriced.
👉 Why this matters: Building winning lineups requires balancing expensive stars with affordable values. The sharper you get at spotting these underpriced plays, the more consistent your results will be.
🤔What’s your go-to method for spotting value plays when you first open the slate?
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Finding Value Plays in DFS
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