Projected Ownership Analysis: FanDuel Democratic Debate
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During a time when sports are listed (O) on the injury report with illness and our government is under fire for various reasons, the private sector is delivering the goods when it comes to innovation and serving the public interest. That’s right: They’ve created a new way for us to bet.
Tonight, our friends at FanDuel have created a free-to-enter contest in which we can wager our best guesses on the verbiage most frequently used by the Democratic Presidential candidates during their televised debate. The salary cap format game looks to be well designed and should be a lot of fun. They have segmented some phrases to individual candidates, while others can accumulate points if either candidate uses the terminology. Let’s thank FanDuel for delivering us from the sudden boredom that comes with social distancing by participating in this event.
You probably thought nobody was sick enough to spend time projecting ownership for a free-to-enter contest in which two old men will argue alone in a room while quarantined from society. Well ladies and gentlemen: Think again. Below, you’ll find my projected ownership for tonight’s debate. I backtested it against the last century’s worth of Democratic…nah, just kidding…I am fully guessing. Enjoy!
Democratic Debate Projected Ownership: Biden vs. Sanders
My Favorite Plays
Either Says Medicare – $32: Spending all the way up for “Trump” or “Coronavirus” puts you in a tough spot salary-wise. Naturally, most of the field is going to want a piece of these two phrases. This will create a ton of similar roster constructions starting in this manner. I can see using a strategy in which you stack “eithers” and pray the candidates use alternatives like “This administration” instead of “Trump.” It’s a risky move, but it could pay off big time in terms of leverage at this level of ownership.
Either Says Europe – $18: There are so many contexts in which Europe can be mentioned, and you’re getting both candidates at a decent price. Considering the potential correlation with “Travel Ban”, this could be a very affordable stacking situation.
Biden Says Trump – $45: Biden isn’t worried about Bernie at this point. He won’t be wasting his time attacking his opponent on stage. He knows the math is in his favor to win the nomination, and he’ll be out there going full throttle at his opponent in the 2020 election. Expect Biden to go hard at Trump, and I personally think this is good chalk if you opt for a pay-up strategy in your MVP slot.
My Favorite Fades
Biden Says Malarkey – $1: Not even Biden is old school enough to want to sound this ancient in the middle of a public health crisis. His advisors have long since cautioned him on his appeal to young voters, and Malarkey will be miles from his vernacular this evening.
Bernie Says Trump – $45: In the same way that Biden will be all over Trump, Bernie figures to be more inclined to spend time talking about Biden. There is no doubt he’ll be mentioning Trump’s name, but I have heard him refer to “this administration” numerous times in prior debates and not single out the President himself by name. Pay up elsewhere.