MMA DFS Expert Survey: UFC Fight Night - Moicano vs. Duncan
Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on MMA DFS contests on DraftKings for UFC Fight Night – Moicano vs. Duncan. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious who Billy Ward has as his favorite value play? Or perhaps you’re wondering who Moneyball16 has as his top fighter for tournaments? Find out below!
MMA DFS Picks: DraftKings Expert Survey for UFC Fight Night – Moicano vs. Duncan
Who is your favorite fighter to spend up for in cash games?
Moneyball16: Yakhyaev
Bward586: Yakhyaev
LiamPicksFights: Yakhyaev
Which fight are you most likely to avoid and why?
Moneyball16: Delano / Ruchala – Combined, these fighters have 1 UFC fight and 1 Contender Series fight, so we don’t have a ton of information on them. However, from what I have found, there isn’t a reason to think it’s going to be an especially high-scoring fight. First of all, it is pretty likely to go to a decision at -118. Also, the price points for these fighters just aren’t great. Delano is surrounded by high-upside fighters, while if you can just find a little more salary, you can find underdogs with considerably higher win odds than Ruchala.
Bward586: Gatto / Barbosa – All three women’s fights are pretty weak DFS options, but at least there is a case that one (or both) of Ricci or Jandiroba can land takedowns, while Pereira, in theory, is a high-volume striker. We do not get either of those upside cases in Gatto / Barbosa, which is equally unlikely to end inside the distance.
LiamPicksFights: I do not like the idea of stacking this main event. Either guy can finish or be finished early. I think you need to pick a side in this main event, as both guys are proven scorers in their wins. Moicano is my preferred option. I think he is more likely to finish early (front-loaded win condition), he offers salary relief ($7,400), and he has scored 95 or more points in each of his last 8 UFC wins. Duncan’s upside is his 15% leverage to the field (35% projected ownership compared to 50%).
What is your hot take for this event?
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About the Author
Justin Bailey (aka jbails26) is the Lead Editor for RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs. He’s been playing DFS since 2013 and specializes in small-field NFL and PGA contests (but still dabbles in MME). Justin qualified for the DraftKings Fantasy Golf World Championship in 2023. Follow Justin on X – @justinbailey32