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DraftKings – Tuesday Player Picks

Groups C and D come to a conclusion this evening, with DraftKings managers afforded eight teams to assemble their squads from.

As witnessed with the France and England starting XIs over the past two evenings, the line-ups carry an air of unpredictability in the third round of fixtures and staying alert to any alterations prior to kick-off is key to success.

Crucially, DraftKings allows us to take in the teamsheets before each match, adjusting our eight-man squads accordingly in order to seek out some last-minute bargains.

Germany may be top of Group C but Joachim Lowe could be reluctant to mix it up as he looks to cement that spot at the summit.

Sitting above Poland only on goal difference after a goalless draw last time out, the World Champions face a stubborn Northern Ireland that roll up on the back of a shock 2-0 win over Ukraine. Michael O’Neill’s men boast a significant threat from dead-ball situations and scored more goals than any side from set-pieces in qualifying.

Top scorers on the road to Euro 2016, Poland will be looking to take advantage of Mykhaylo Fomenko’s whipping boys, though a second-placed finish would still hand them a favourable clash with Switzerland in the next round.

Spain are already through to the last 16 on the back of successive wins but need to avoid defeat to Croatia in order to finish top of Group D. Bearing in mind that the runners-up face the winners of Group E – which is likely to Italy – Ante Cacic’s side will be keen to go on the offensive.

Turkey and Czech Republic do battle in the other 8pm kick-off. Both sides sat in the top three for shots conceded inside the box over the first two rounds of fixtures, suggesting that goals could be on the menu.

Here’s our selection of DraftKings targets that could prove key to their nations’ prospects over the upcoming four fixtures.

Burak Yilmaz – Turkey – $5000
A must-win match against Czech Republic affords Turkey’s talisman the opportunity to open his account for the tournament. Top scorer for his country in qualifying, the fit-again Yilmaz’ eye for goal could make the difference as Fatih Terim’s men look to scramble off the Group D basement in the early 5pm kick-offs.

David Silva – Spain – $8100
Although he’s yet to play a part in any of Spain’s four goals, the playmaker boasts some impressive underlying numbers. Top for crosses and second when it comes to chances created for Vicente del Bosque’s side, Silva’s five attempts on goal has been bettered only by Alvaro Morata as he faces a Croatia backline still reeling from the weekend capitulation against Czech Republic.

Kamil Grosicki – Poland – $6200
A key player for Poland in qualifying, the left winger produced more crosses than any team-mate and was second only to Robert Lewandowski for both shots inside the opposition box and attempts on target. Handed a first start last time out after recovering from a minor injury, Grosicki will be looking to torment an unconvincing Ukraine defence that’s been breached twice in both their opening fixtures.

Julian Draxler – Germany – $6600
At a price of $6600, the winger affords DraftKings managers a relatively budget-friendly route into Joachim Lowe’s attack. Draxler has produced more successful crosses than any Germany player and sits second for attempts inside the box, underlining his threat ahead of the clash with Northern Ireland.

Jonas Hector – Germany – $4800
The Germany left-back has provided a constant threat down the flank for Joachim Lowe’s side. Only two defenders supplied more crosses than Hector’s 13 over the first two rounds of fixtures, a tally bettered by Toni Kroos for the World Champions. With Northern Ireland set to sit back and soak up the pressure, Hector should be allowed the space to raid forward and pose problems in the final third.

Artur Jedrzejczyk – Poland – $4200
The Poland defender looks a solid option for the utility spot in our eight-man squads. Up against a Ukraine attack that’s drawn blanks in their first two fixtures, Jedrzejczyk has delivered more crosses than fellow full-back Lukasz Piczszek and has also equalled his team-mate for interceptions.

DraftKings contests for Tuesday’s matches are now available, including a $3 entry “Striker” with a $10k prize pot. The deadline for today’s contests is 5pm UK time.

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928 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hehe.. Bottom.

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      #fail@facepalm.gif.co.uk/meh

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I don't trust that link.

  2. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Right start both Juanfran Alba and Nolly for payet's 1 point and Dzemaili's 3
    In the hope Nolly and/or Juanfran scores more than 3?

  3. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    One of these days some guy is going to get a major haul. It has to happe doesn't it?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      John O'Shea hattrick tomorrow v Italy?

      1. Your Man With The Hair
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Nah lad! Robbie Keane hattrick. And him only off the bench on the 60th minute.

    2. Backup Dancer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard hatty against Sweden

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      This time next year Rodders

    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I was thinking Gönül hatrick and clean sheet

  4. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go for daily 7 , any changes required ?

    1. Hector
    2. Alba
    3. Glik
    4. Iniesta
    5. Morata
    6. Mueller
    7. Lewandowski

    Loosing 7-2 to rival please help.

  5. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Final Decision!
    Captain Hector
    Stick with Rami 5
    ONLY Alaba tomorrow

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hector

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hector

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Ahh Now people are saying risk it!
        Not sure
        Any reasons behind it?

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          there is no logic in twisting to Hector. Stick.

        2. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          5 pts extra is nothing for a captain

          1. RustyBz
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            and 6 is amazing?

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              6 and his attacking threat. Roll the dice

              1. RustyBz
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                odds are not in favour

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You may as well stick with Rami as go for Hector imo. At least he has his clean sheet already

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        And a yc

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          But the clean sheet is in the bag.

    4. George James
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I personally think there is more chance of Northen Ireland scoring than hector getting assist/scoring along with CS.

      Stick

  6. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Milik or Müller captain?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Mil

  7. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If people are choosing Hector over Muller as captain, then surely I should just stick with Dier?

    Right?

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Correct. Makes no sense whatsoever to twist from a defender with 6 to another defender

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nope...they're choosing Hector as they don't own Muller!!

      1. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Some of them own Muller

        1. Krafty Werks
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Then i don't get it, i'm only risking Dier's clean sheet v either a Muller or KDB haul, i have Howedes and certainly not going defender (who already has cleanie) to defender!!

    3. Lynxy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not really. If you twist, you have a chance of a bigger hual. If you stick, your current pts stays the same.

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        How low is a chance of a bigger haul than 6 for a defender?

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Sounds like Croatian fan trouble predicted 🙁

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      have an upvote

      🙄

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Curse you.

  9. Your Man With The Hair
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    25 points ahead of 2nd place in cash mini-league who is captaining Muller tonight.
    Would you:
    a) copy him to protect lead
    b) captain Ozil (who he doesn't have)
    c) stick on current Dier captain

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'd copy

    2. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Copy

    3. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      cheers

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      copy

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'd stick on Dier.

  10. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I have KDB and Ronalafo tomorrow as backup, so who would you rather captain today between hector and ozil? Cheers in advance

    1. Your Man With The Hair
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil and it sounds like a defenders clean sheet wouldn't be enough to make you stick on him.

      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This is what i was thinking, but it's good to hear someone else concur. Cheers

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      ozil it is then, if you're going to twist on 6 anyway...

    3. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hector now!

  11. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Jakub "Kuba" Błaszczykowski on the bench for Poland. Do I sub him now for Witsel or let it roll and see what happens? I suppose I can just sub him later...

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Definitely wait of course

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      He comes and scores to put you in tears

    3. Lynxy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Wait. You'll never know if he can score coming in from the bench.

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all!

  12. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is it a certainty of a German clean as I want to risk Hector over Rami?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Too risky imo.

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks I'll stick!

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No, not a certainty. Why risk it for what'll likely only be 2 points gained?
      N.I. aren't the slouches they were written off as.

  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Would you go Muller or Lewa (C)?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lewa

      Wish I had him

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Muller

    3. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Muller to score

  14. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    what a joke.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

  15. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    You cant sub a plaer in after he has played?
    Surely not? 😀 🙂

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      player*

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Replace any player (unless they were sent off) with one from your bench whose team is yet to play

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers I have a dilema
        wheter to bench Nolito or Juanfran to keep Dzemaili's 3 points

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  17. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Not that it matters here, but I'm a new uncle today. My younger sister just had a healthy baby boy! Enjoying a pint in celebration atm.

    Good omen for the yanks against Messi and co tomorrow?! ps. we don't stand a chance.

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      fantastic! congrats to your sister and your family

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

  18. Fergietime
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I dont think Poland have had a touch yet