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Scott Engel uses Loop Data and RotoBaller's NASCAR DFS Research Station tool for DFS insights and analysis for DraftKings and FanDuel DFS lineup picks for the Daytona 500.
My weekly NASCAR “By the DFS Numbers” Race Previews include a combination of statistical markers from Loop Data reports and the RotoBaller NASCAR Cup Series Research Station. Loop Data, which are the advanced statistics that are electronically recorded by NASCAR to accurately illustrate how drivers truly perform, are featured as highly relevant indicators.
Loop Data stats are useful in DFS NASCAR in revealing which drivers have performed the best at certain tracks. They determine how a driver performs without the negative factors of crashes, car issues, and pit problems.
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Daytona 500 Loop Data And Research Station Overview
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Drivers are listed in order of preference for lineup usage based on their pricing tiers. All Loop Data stats cover the last four events at Daytona International Speedway unless otherwise noted. We use DraftKings prices as a basis, but most of what is recommended should also be applied to FanDuel lineup builds. Selected Research Station indicators are highlighted in italics.
Daytona 500: By The DFS Numbers
Kyle Busch: First in all-time Driver Rating (90.7). Leads in Green Flag Passes in the last four Daytona events (1,212). Third in Laps Led (46) and second in Quality Passes (passes of cars in the Top 15 while under Green Flag Conditions, 698). Has finished in the Top 7 in three of his last four superspeedway starts. Second-Best 23.2 Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers in the Next Gen car, which dates back to 2022. Busch starts 34th and is an obvious prime Place Differential play.
He's searching for his fourth Harley J. Earl Trophy.@dennyhamlin was fastest in #DAYTONA500 practice. pic.twitter.com/4VxmD6HNTg
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 16, 2024
Denny Hamlin: Leads all active drivers in top 5 finishes in the Daytona 500, with eight in 19 starts, and all-time laps led in the event (480). Hamlin’s 6.3% Implied Odds of winning the Daytona 500 are tied for second-best among all drivers.
Joey Logano: Second-best all-time Driver Rating (89.3). First in Driver Rating in the past four races at DIS (97.8). Logano’s 6.9% Implied Odds of winning the Daytona 500 are the best among all drivers.
Brad Keselowski: Fourth in Driver Rating in the past four races at DIS (84.9). First in Laps Led (115) and Green Flag Speed. Keselowski’s 6.3% Implied Odds of winning the Daytona 500 are tied for second-best among all drivers. Has finished in the Top 6 in four of his last five superspeedway starts.
Chase Elliott: Third in Green Flag Passes (1,119). Series-Best 20.2 Driver Rating Gained vs. Similar Drivers in the Next Gen car.
Christopher Bell: His 4.1% Implied Odds of winning the Daytona 500 and 25% odds of finishing in the Top 5 are the best among all drivers under $8500 on DraftKings.
RotoBaller Research Station highlighted stats for the Daytona 500.
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William Byron: He has finished in the Top 8 in his last four superspeedway starts.
Chris Buecher: Second in Driver Rating in the past four races at DIS (94.0). Second-Best 24.2 Fantasy Points Gained vs. Similar Drivers in the Next Gen car, which dates back to 2022.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr: First in Fastest Laps Run (26). Second-Fastest on Restarts. Third in Green Flag Passes (1,125). Series-Best 23.1 Driver Rating Gained vs. Similar Drivers in the Next Gen car.
Martin Truex Jr: Leads in Quality Passes (708). A quality PD option, as Truex starts from the 27th position.
Michael McDowell: His 23% Implied Odds of Finishing in the Top 5 are the best of any driver below $8000.
On this day in NASCAR history - Michael McDowell won the 2021 Daytona 500 pic.twitter.com/d0Y7PXWcjV
— Skewcar (@Skewcar) February 14, 2024
Austin Cindric: Third in all-time Driver Rating (89.1), and in the past four Daytona events (88.5). Has finished in the Top 12 in two of his last three superspeedway starts.
A.J. Allmendinger: Second in Driver Rating in the last four Xfinity Series races at Daytona (108.9).
Ty Gibbs: His 44% Implied Odds of Finishing in the Top 10 are second-best among drivers below $7500.
Jimmie Johnson: Third in Green Flag Speed. Second-Best Average Position vs. Actual Finish in the Next Gen Car (12.0).
Corey LaJoie: His 33% Implied Odds of Finishing in the Top 10 are the best of any driver below $7000. Has finished in the Top 10 in his last two superspeedway starts. He is a viable PD play, starting from the 29th position.
Chase Briscoe: Second in Laps Led (72).
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