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DFS NASCAR Advanced Stats for DraftKings, FanDuel: Geico 500 Lineup Picks

Our NASCAR “By the DFS Numbers” Race Previews feature a combination of statistical package highlights from Loop Data reports and the RotoBaller Cup Series Research Station. Loop Data, which are the advanced statistics that are electronically recorded by NASCAR to more accurately illustrate how drivers perform, are showcased here as very relevant indicators.

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Geico 500: By The DFS Numbers

Drivers are listed in order of preference for lineup usage based on their pricing tiers.  All Loop Data stats are dating back to 2020 at Talladega Superspeedway, covering the last four Cup series events unless otherwise noted. We use DraftKings prices as a basis, but most of what we recommend should also be applied to FanDuel lineup builds. Selected Research Station indicators are highlighted in italics.

Joey Logano: All-time Driver Rating of 89.2 is fourth among all active drivers. 6.7 percent Implied Odds to Win are second-best. Has finished in the top 2 in his last two races on superspeedways. Second-best Driver Rating Gained vs Similar Drivers in recent Talladega starts (12.4). Projected to lead the most laps (19).

Denny Hamlin: First in Laps Led (78). Starts on the pole and won from the pole in the second 2020 race at Talladega. Projected to lead the second-most laps (19).

Brad Keselowski: All-time Driver Rating of 89.7 is third among all active drivers. Projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points (44.55). Best Average Finish vs. Actual Position (6.8).

Ryan Blaney: Leads all active drivers in Driver Rating (95.4) at Talladega since 2020. All-time DR of 91.7 leads all active drivers.  Second in Laps Led (65). 7.4 Implied Odds to Win leads all drivers.

Ross Chastain: Projected to score the third-most Fantasy Points (44.30). Has finished in the top 4 in his last two Talladega starts.

Chase Elliott: Fourth in Driver Rating (92.7). Second in Green Flag Passes (1,346) and first in Quality Passes (passes of cars in the Top 15 while under green flag conditions, 981). Projected to score the most fantasy Points (48.55).

Kyle Busch: Third in Green Flag Passes (1,341) and second in Quality Passes (819).

Bubba Wallace: Sixth in Driver Rating (88.7). Leads in Fastest Laps Run (31) and Green Flag Passes (1,413)

Ricky Stenhouse Jr: Third in Fastest Laps Run (22). Fourth in Green Flag Passes (1,272). Projected to score the fourth-most Fantasy Points (43.45). Starts 27th and he is a very good Place Differential pick.

Highlighted projections and stats from the RotoBaller NASCAR Research Station.  

Alex Bowman: Projected to score the sixth-most Fantasy Points (40.55). Starts 33rd and he is a prime Place Differential pick.

Kevin Harvick: Third in Driver Rating (92.8). Third in Quality Passes (783)

Austin Dillon: First among Closers (5.3 average spots gained in the final 10 percent of Talladega races).

Erik Jones: Second in Driver Rating (93.2). Third in Laps Led (55). Projected to score the most points of any driver below $8000 (42.05). Jones is a top value play at $6700.

Michael McDowell: Second in Fastest Laps Run (27). Has finished third and eighth in his last two Talladega starts.

Aric Almirola: Fourth In Laps Led (52).

Daniel Suarez: Has finished in the Top 8 in three of his last five races on superspeedways.

Justin Haley: Projected to score the second-most Fantasy Points of any driver below $8000 (35.05). Haley is a terrific value play at $6400.

Todd Gilliland: Projected to score the third-most Fantasy Points of any driver below $8000 (35.05). Best Driver Rating Gained vs Similar Drivers in recent Talladega starts (34.4). Gilliland is the best value target below $6000 at $5200 and he is a rare recommendation in the “punt” range. Gilliland may be heavily rostered this week.

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