X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Martinsville National Debt Relief 250 (11/2/24)

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES STOCK DFS PICKS

Justin Carter's DraftKings DFS lineup picks for the NASCAR Xfinity Series National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Read his daily fantasy NASCAR advice and Xfinity sleepers.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Martinsville on Saturday for the National Debt Relief 250. This is the final race of the Round of 8, with just eight drivers left in the race for the 2024 title.

Two—A.J. Allmendinger and Austin Hill—have wrapped up spots in the Championship 4. The other two spots are still up for grabs with Justin Allgaier, Cole Custer, Chandler Smith, Jesse Love, Sam Mayer, and Sammy Smith battling it out for the right to race for a title next weekend.

Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your DFS lineups, which is why I'll be breaking down the slates for the Xfinity Series. Let's look at some NASCAR Xfinity DFS lineup picks for the NASCAR Xfinity Series National Debt Relief 250 on DraftKings. Be sure to also check out our NASCAR Premium Tools for Xfinity Series, including our DFS Lineup Optimizer and powerful Research Station. This slate locks on 11/2/24 at 4:15 p.m. EDT.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code WIN! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

Xfinity DFS Preview - DraftKings

Be sure to also check out all of our other weekly NASCAR DFS articles and analyses to help you set your optimal DFS lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.

 

Top Plays

Aric Almirola ($11.0K)
Starts Ninth

Back in April, Aric Almirola dominated here, leading 148 of 251 laps on his way to the victory. After taking the lead on Lap 28, Almirola would pace the field for 38 laps before losing it, but would jump back in front on Lap 127 and would only briefly relinquish it from there.

That was one of two wins Almirola has in 12 starts this season. He has seven top 10s and an average finish of 10.4. Any time he jumps into a Joe Gibbs Racing car, he's a threat to win.

Chandler Smith ($10.5K)
Starts Third

The future is a mystery for Chandler Smith. Despite being one of eight drivers left in the playoffs and posting a pair of wins this season in this No. 81 car, Smith isn't under contract anywhere for 2025.

That should provide some extra motivation for Smith on Saturday as he goes for the win at Martinsville. Because that's basically what he has to do to guarantee a spot in the Championship 4. Getting past Allgaier and Custer on points will be tough for anyone, as those two have a large cushion.

But Smith is up for it. He was third here earlier this season and already has a short-track win this season, taking the checkered flag at Richmond.

Justin Allgaier ($10.3K)
Starts Fifth

Justin Allgaier is still hunting for his first Xfinity Series title. Can it come this season? The current points leader won this race in 2023 and has led laps in five consecutive Martinsville starts. In eight races here, he has five top fives.

 

Did you know RotoBaller has a Premium DFS NASCAR subscription?

Like what you're reading? You can show your support for Justin by using promo code CARTER when purchasing a NASCAR Premium Pass. You get 10% off and full access to all of our Premium NASCAR articles, DFS tools, and Lineup Optimizer!

 

Mid-Tier Options

Sam Mayer ($9.8K)
Starts 12th

This isn't a race that's ripe with place differential plays. The fastest cars all qualified relatively well, which makes Sam Mayer, who starts 12th, actually one of the better options if you're hunting for those few extra points. Mayer led 11 laps here earlier this season and finished second, which was his third top-five here in the Xfinity Series.

A.J. Allmendinger ($9.2K)
Starts 11th

Martinsville has been a weird track for A.J. Allmendinger. In the Cup Series, he has seven top 10s here, more than he has at any track other than Daytona and Watkins Glen. But he hasn't done nearly as well here in Xfinity, with just two top 10s in six starts. Still, he's proven in a higher series he can compete here.

Bubba Pollard ($8.0K)
Starts 17th

There's a little risk here as Bubba Pollard has just one Xfinity start under his belt, but the veteran short-track racer finished sixth after starting 37th at Richmond earlier in the season.

Sure, that was in a JR Motorsports car and this Sam Hunt Racing car isn't quite as fast, but equipment doesn't matter much at a place like Martinsville.

And while Pollard only has one Xfinity start, he does have late-model experience at this track, including a fifth in a 2019 race that featured drivers like Josh Berry and Timothy Peters.

 

Value Options

Ryan Sieg ($7.8K)
Starts 38th

There's one clear place differential play in this race. If you want to be different and fade him, go ahead. But Ryan Sieg's 38th-place starting spot makes him an obvious play and sometimes you've got to play the obvious guy. Sieg has nine top 10s and an average finish of 14.4 this season.

Parker Kligerman ($7.6K)
Starts 18th

Parker Kligerman's full-time career is winding down and he'll look to close it on a strong note. He has 14 top 10s this season with an average finish of 11.9. Kligerman was 10th in this race last year and 12th here earlier in the season.

Jeremy Clements ($6.3K)
Starts 29th

Jeremy Clements has taken a step back this season. His average finish of 23.1 is his lowest since 2013. But he also has a pair of top 10s at Martinsville in his career, finishing ninth here in 2021 and 10th in 2022. There's place differential upside with Clements starting way back in 29th.

Carson Ware ($4.9K)
Starts 33rd

Looking for a dirt-cheap play? You could consider Carson Ware. Sure, he's in a fairly slow Emerling-Gase car, but he's finished in the top 30 in both of his starts this season. If things get chaotic, Ware could gain you 5-10 place differential points for under $5K, which isn't awful since it gives you a lot of flexibility.

NASCAR DFS News and Driver Outlooks

More Fantasy NASCAR Analysis



The Keys to Weekly NASCAR Success

NASCAR is back, and it's time for you to win more with RotoBaller!
Our NASCAR Premium Package for DFS and betting features several heavy hitters and proven winners.

Jordan McAbee anchors the team with his exclusive NASCAR DFS and betting picks, DFS projections and algorithm-predicted finishing order! Jordan had a 60+ unit betting profit in 2024 NASCAR, and a 25% average annual profit since 2018. He won the FSWA Racing Writer Of The Year award in 2023, and has been nominated for DFS Writer Of The Year in 2024.

Five-time NASCAR Racing Writer of the Year finalist and fantasy industry legend Scott "The King" Engel is also in the crew, bringing you his weekly strategies and lineup picks. Set your winning DFS lineups with our award-winning team. He has been nominated once again in 2024 for this award.

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Dalton Kincaid

Role Not Expected to Grow?
Quinshon Judkins

Zero Chance Quinshon Judkins Plays Against Bengals?
Najee Harris

Says He's Expecting to Play Against Chiefs
Adolis García

Adolis Garcia Departs Monday with Quad Injury
Franz Wagner

Collects Double-Double in Blowout Win
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Achieves Rare Numbers at EuroBasket
Nikola Vučević

Nikola Vucevic Dominates Against Sweden
Stefon Diggs

Expected to Suit Up in Week 1
Kristaps Porzingis

Finding Form at EuroBasket
Nikola Jović

Nikola Jovic Suffers Minor Injury at EuroBasket
DJ Moore

Bears Experimenting with DJ Moore in Backfield
Rome Odunze

Could Move All Around the Offense
Carolina Panthers

Dave Canales Comfortable With Panthers' Young Receivers
Quinshon Judkins

Not Considering NCAA Return
Dallas Goedert

Healthy for Week 1
Marvin Mims Jr.

Returns to Practice Monday
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Carted Off Monday With Knee Injury
Jason Adam

Diagnosed With Ruptured Left Quadriceps Tendon
Victor Wembanyama

Looking "Quite Stellar"
Fernando Tatis Jr.

Scratched on Monday
Matthew Stafford

Expected to Start in Week 1
Edward Cabrera

Heading to Injured List With Elbow Sprain
Najee Harris

Cleared for Contact, Could Play in Week 1
Denny Hamlin

Ends Eventful Day at Darlington in Seventh Place
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Almost Earns a Top-Five Finish at Darlington
John Hunter Nemechek

has His Best 2025 Performance at Darlington
Ryan Blaney

Has An Underwhelming Performance At Darlington
Josh Berry

Crashes Early and Suffers A Playoff Setback at Darlington
Harry Ford

Called Up for Major-League Debut
Victor Scott II

Activated From Injured List
Fernando Tatis Jr.

Dealing With Hamstring Tightness, Expects to Play Monday
Giannis Antetokounmpo

"Staying in Milwaukee"
Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Agrees to a One-Year Contract with Milwaukee
Kyrie Irving

"Healing Up Great"
Dante Exum

Mavs Agree on a One-Year Deal
Jaylen Warren

Agrees to Two-Year Extension With Steelers
De'Von Achane

Practicing Monday, on Track to Play in Week 1
Quinshon Judkins

Could Report to Browns This Week
Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs, Trent McDuffie Not Expected to Finalize Extension
Chase Elliott

Under Playoff Pressure After 17th-Place Darlington Finish
Kyle Larson

Despite Hendrick Mediocrity, Kyle Larson Remains Pretty Safe in Playoffs
Alex Bowman

Opening-Lap Crash and Botched Pit Stop May Have Sunk Alex Bowman's Playoff Hopes
Erik Jones

Darlington Master Erik Jones Comes Up Short but Still Finishes Third
AJ Allmendinger

A.J. Allmendinger Impresses at Southern 500
Dameon Pierce

Ahead of Schedule, Ready for Season
Jordan Love

May Wear Thumb Brace During Season
Chicago Bears

Bears Head Coach Admits Offense Could Face Learning Curve
Matt Chapman

Leaves Early on Sunday, Expects to Play Monday
A.J. Brown

Says He'll Be Active For Season Opener
Luis Garcia

to Make Season Debut on Monday
Max Scherzer

Exits Due to Back Tightness
Taylor Ward

Exits Early After Collison
Braelon Allen

Says He Has a Lot Left to Prove
Sal Stewart

Reds Promoting Sal Stewart to Majors
Daniel Suarez

is A DFS Risk for Darlington Lineups?
Randy Rodríguez

Randy Rodriguez to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Noah Gragson

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Noah Gragson for Darlington?
Ty Dillon

is an Excellent Punt Option for Darlington DFS Lineups
Bogdan Bogdanović

Bogdan Bogdanovic to Miss the Rest of EuroBasket
Denny Hamlin

Picking Up Where He Left Off At Darlington
Kyle Larson

The Sky Is The Limit for Kyle Larson at Darlington
Ryan Blaney

a Strong DFS Play at Darlington This Weekend
Tyler Reddick

Shouldn't Be Overlooked at Darlington This Weekend
Alex Bowman

An Easy Place-Differential Play in DFS This Weekend
Ty Gibbs

Could Be Strong at Darlington This Weekend
Erik Jones

Has Best Darlington Qualifying Effort Since Last Win
Zane Smith

Hopeful For Another Solid Run At Darlington
Aroldis Chapman

Agrees to Contract Extension
Juan Soto

Homers Twice in Loss
Nick Kurtz

Avoids Serious Injury
MacKenzie Gore

Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Reaches 25-Homer, 25-Steal Milestone
Chris Sale

Activated on Saturday
Dansby Swanson

Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win
Dallas Mavericks

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Waived by the Mavs
Lauri Markkanen

Dominant in Win Over Great Britain
Nikola Jović

Nikola Jovic Leads Serbia to a Win
Nikola Jokić

Nikola Jokic Shines Versus Portugal
Jose Alvarado

"Good" After Recent Fall
Lauri Markkanen

Torches Sweden
Neemias Queta

Dominates in EuroBasket Opener
Kawhi Leonard

Clippers Not Allowing Kawhi Leonard to Play Back-to-Backs
Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks Looking to Trade Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Tyrese Haliburton

Expects to Return in 15 Months

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP