Overview
Xfinity in Atlanta
Big 3 is gone, no cup guys in the race, giving plenty of extra dominator points to the rest of the field that hasn’t been there the last few seasons.
Top Tier: Over 10k
1.AJ Almendinger $11600 (Starting 30th): Huge PD upside. Was never that great here when he used to run cup, but this kaulig car is quite good and he’s got big potential to pair with cheaper guys. I like him in all formats and to get a top 10 finish. (ALL)
2.Brandon Jones $10000 (Starting 12th): He’s been very good this season, and I’d expect that to continue. With no Bell, Reddick, or custer and no cup guys, I’d expect him to improve on his 16 fastest laps from last season in this race. A good GPP play, I’d have some exposure for sure. (GPP)
3.Chase Briscoe $11200 (Starting 9th): He’s been great this season. He said himself he’s looking for 8-10 wins and if he wants to achieve that he’s going to need to build on his 2 wins so far this season. I’d only play him in GPP’s, but he’s got a chance to get a bunch of fastest laps and led laps later in the race (GPP)
Mid-High Tier: 8000-10k
1.Noah Gragson $9100 (Starting 1st): He’s on the pole and is looking to build on his win at Bristol. Passing is tough here and there have been few cautions. He’s got the number 1 pit stall and I’d look for him to lead 50+ laps here. (ALL)
2.Michael Annett $8700 (Starting 21st): Been good at 1.5 Mile tracks this season. Crashed in the first 10 laps at Bristol and he’s below the top 12 in points which helps for his upside in DFS because of him getting lower starting positions. He’s probably not going to lead any laps but a top 10 finish is pretty good value for him. (ALL)
3.Harrison Burton $9500 (Starting 5th): Like him as a GPP play. He’s got 5 top 5s in 7 races. Most people will go Gragson for good reason, but Burton has arguably been the most consistent driver this season. Give me him as a GPP pivot. Like him to lead some laps and finish top 5. (GPP)
FADE: Myatt Snider and Alex Labbe
Mid-Low Tier: 6500-8000
1.Anthony Alfredo $7900 (Starting 24th): Back in the RCR #21 car. Good PD play, like a top 15 finish. Not sure if I get here in cash but definitely in GPP. (ALL)
2.Tommy Joe Martins $7600 (Starting 33rd): Driving the same car as he has for weeks. Has had many issues with it but again, he’s one of my favs and is starting near last. Like him for cash and GPP. Solid PD potential, just have to hope he can put a whole race together. (ALL)
3.Joe Graf Jr. $6600 (Starting 27th): Quite frankly he sucks. Gray gaulding was amazing in this car last season and Graf Jr. has made it look very poor. However, he’s starting 27th and could finish top 20. I wont be playing him in cash unless I absolutely have to, he’s strictly a GPPplay for me. (GPP)
Value Tier: Below 6500
1.Timmy Hill $5600 (Starting 29th): He’s looked quite good and the 61 car has been pretty good this season. I’d expect around a 20th place finish and that’s good enough for 5600. Usable in all formats (ALL)
2.Garrett Smithley $5400 (Starting 22nd): He’s too cheap for the car he’s driving. The 07 car is a top 20 car and that was with Ray Black Jr. Smithley is a better driver than him and I’d look for a top 20 out of Smithley here too. (ALL)
3.Ronnie Bassett Jr. $4900 (Starting 32nd): The 36 car sucks but Bassett is starting 32nd and he helps fit other drivers. Not expect much from him but he’s more of a gpp play that you CAN play in cash if you want. (ALL)
4.Colby Howard $5500 (Starting 34th): He’s been much better than his finishing position since coming back racing. He’s gotten quite unlucky and the hope is that he turns it around and puts a whole race together here. Don’t think I’d touch in cash, but GPP definitely. (GPP)
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