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
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

CFP National Championship Game - DraftKings Showdown CFB DFS Lineup Picks 1/9/23

We have finally made it! After four glorious months of football and two months of rankings, it has all come down to one of the more compelling National Championship games of any era. Georgia looks to become the first team to repeat as champions since Alabama in 2011 and 2012. 

The defending champions are favored by 12.5 against TCU. I think that line is completely bogus. Supertoad looks like a team of destiny. This reminds me of the run Oklahoma went on in 2000. The miraculous comeback against A&M. Avoiding certain disasters against Oklahoma State. That reminds me a lot of TCU's games against Baylor and Oklahoma State this year. I'm laying the max on TCU. They might not win outright, but I will be shocked if they lose by double digits. That's right...that's seven max bets during bowl season. I went down in flames this year. No reason to chicken out now!

I will be providing you with daily college fantasy football picks DraftKings for the CFP National Championship game starting at 8 pm ET on January 9th, 2023. We're still going to go out with a win!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! 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!

 

College Football DFS Captain Plays

Max Duggan ($17,400)

Wow, that's a lot for Duggan, but he is such a key part of the TCU offense that he almost has to be this expensive. I do think TCU's team speed might be a problem for Georgia, but the bigger problem will be Duggan completing some deep passes in this game. Ohio State likely would be in this game if Marvin Harrison Jr. weren't hurt in that game. He lit up Georgia a few times before departing. Which TCU track star is going to track down the deep balls? I don't know for sure, but what I do know is that Duggan will throw them.

Kenny McIntosh ($12,900)

Yes, Duggan is out there dropping 30's, but McIntosh has 97.7 DraftKings points over the last four games of the season. He has made plays in the passing game and has scored five touchdowns in those four games. There's a good chance that McIntosh hits 20 here again, especially if TCU's ugly habit of falling behind early comes to fruition in this game. Supertoad brought it against Michigan, though. Either way, McIntosh is going to be heavily involved in the festivities.

 Other Captains: Quentin Johnston, Brock Bowers

 

College Football DFS Flex Plays

Quentin Johnston ($9,600)

Johnston had a big game against Michigan with 163 yards and a touchdown. If you're looking for the most likely candidate to make Georgia hurt in the back end, it's Johnston. He's fast with great hands and has stormed up draft boards everywhere. He's now projected as a first-round pick. I think Johnston goes out with a bang here.

Stetson Bennett ($11,200)

Bennett put up a lot of pedestrian numbers at times this year, but we learned all that we needed to know against Ohio State: if Georgia is involved in a battle, Bennett is going to be a huge part of the offense. He's not the dual threat that Duggan is, but he has a big arm and is accurate. The 36.12 DraftKings points against Ohio State was a season-best. It was also only the second game that Georgia didn't win by double digits.

Emari Demercado ($7,000)

Demercado put up some good numbers last year and had a huge game against Michigan in the semi-final when Kendre Miller went down. I like Miller a lot, but if he plays, he is likely going to be limited. For that reason, I'm comfortable riding Demercado regardless of Miller's status. He's a track star that is a threat to score anytime he's between the sidelines.

Other Flex Options: Kendre Miller, Brock Bowers

 

College Football DFS Value Plays

Daijun Edwards ($5,400)

Edwards has actually out-carried McIntosh over the last couple of games, but the work of McIntosh in the passing game (and his overall explosiveness) still sets him apart. Edwards is the guy in there getting tough yards, which he could be asked to do more of against a TCU defense that impressed against a dominant Michigan run game.

Jack Podlesny ($3,600)

There's no shame in using a kicker, especially when said kicker made 25 field goals in 30 tries this year. Georgia isn't afraid to kick field goals and they have been known to score some touchdowns as well. Podlesny's floor is likely around eight points. I like that for a value punt.

Other Value Plays: Taye Barber, Emani Bailey

Enjoy the National Championship!



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Weekly DFS Analysis

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Tari Eason28 mins ago

Doubtful Against Denver
Collin Sexton1 hour ago

Resting On Wednesday
Keyonte George1 hour ago

Might Return To Action On Wednesday
John Collins1 hour ago

Remains Sidelined Wednesday
Lauri Markkanen1 hour ago

Out On Wednesday
Jordan Clarkson2 hours ago

Remains Out Wednesday
Dorian Finney-Smith2 hours ago

Considered Doubtful For Wednesday's Action
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.2 hours ago

Given Contract Extension Deadline
Anthony Davis2 hours ago

Probable To Face Heat
LeBron James2 hours ago

Probable Wednesday
Leevi Merilainen3 hours ago

Wins Third-Straight Contest On Tuesday
David Pastrnak3 hours ago

Busy In Tuesday's Victory
Kyle Connor3 hours ago

Scores Natural Hat Trick In Victory
Cole Caufield3 hours ago

Tallies Pair Of Points On Tuesday
Ryan McDonagh3 hours ago

Exits Tuesday's Contest Early
Thomas Chabot3 hours ago

Exits Early On Tuesday
Bam Adebayo12 hours ago

Could Miss Another Game On Wednesday
Joel Embiid12 hours ago

"Day-To-Day"
PGA12 hours ago

J.T. Poston A Volatile Player With Upside At American Express
Dereck Lively II12 hours ago

Won't Return Against Denver
Justin Thomas12 hours ago

Fits The AmEx Layouts Like A Glove
J.J. Spaun13 hours ago

Carrying Plenty Of Momentum Into American Express
Cameron Johnson14 hours ago

Upgraded To Available On Tuesday
Ben Simmons14 hours ago

To Play On Tuesday
Aaron Gordon14 hours ago

Good To Go Versus Dallas
D'Angelo Russell14 hours ago

Available On Tuesday
Nikola Jokic14 hours ago

Officially Cleared To Suit Up On Tuesday
Nicolas Claxton14 hours ago

Ruled Out For Tuesday
Goga Bitadze14 hours ago

Questionable Against Milwaukee
Kyrie Irving14 hours ago

Upgraded To Available
Jeremy Sochan14 hours ago

Out Again On Wednesday
Alex Bregman15 hours ago

Cubs Having Contract Conversations With Alex Bregman
Patrick Mahomes16 hours ago

Practices In Full On Tuesday
Isiah Pacheco16 hours ago

Practices In Full On Tuesday
Troy Terry17 hours ago

Returns To Action Tuesday
John Marino17 hours ago

Set For Utah Debut On Tuesday
Jack Eichel17 hours ago

Expected To Return To Vegas Lineup Tuesday
Charlie McAvoy17 hours ago

Lands On Injured Reserve
Taylor Moore17 hours ago

Struggles Continue Ahead Of American Express
Chris Kreider17 hours ago

Poised To Return Tuesday
Michael Bunting17 hours ago

Back For Penguins Tuesday
Evgeni Malkin17 hours ago

On Track To Return Tuesday
Emil Heineman17 hours ago

To Miss 3-4 Weeks After Being Hit By Car
David Montgomery18 hours ago

Practicing In Full
Tom Kim19 hours ago

Looking To Bounce Back At American Express
Diontae Johnson20 hours ago

Cut Loose By Texans
Wyndham Clark21 hours ago

Looking To Keep Momentum Going At La Quinta
PGA22 hours ago

Sungjae Im Is A Hot Commodity At The American Express
Christiaan Bezuidenhout22 hours ago

Makes 2025 Debut At PGA West
Harry Hall22 hours ago

In Great Form Ahead Of American Express
Eric Cole22 hours ago

Seeking First Tour Victory At American Express
Tony Finau22 hours ago

Eyeing Victory At American Express
Ben Griffin22 hours ago

Looks To Stay Hot At La Quinta
Billy Horschel22 hours ago

A Fade Candidate At American Express
Kurt Kitayama22 hours ago

In Solid Form Ahead Of American Express
Keith Mitchell22 hours ago

Tough To Trust At American Express
Patrick Rodgers22 hours ago

A Player To Fade At The American Express
PGA22 hours ago

Ben Silverman A Risky Option At PGA West
Nick Taylor22 hours ago

Aims For Back-To-Back Victories At American Express
Cameron Young22 hours ago

A Golfer To Watch At American Express
Brian Harman22 hours ago

Leaking Oil As He Heads To PGA West
PGA22 hours ago

Nico Echavarria An Intriguing Play Again This Week At PGA West
Luis Arraez1 day ago

Padres Would Prefer To Hold Luis Arraez
Sam Reinhart1 day ago

Nets Two Goals In Loss
Noah Cates1 day ago

Strikes Twice On Monday
Yegor Sharangovich1 day ago

Tallies Goal, Assist On Monday
Jakob Pelletier1 day ago

Tallies Three Points In Victory
Connor McDavid1 day ago

Scores In Monday's Victory
Stuart Skinner1 day ago

Blanks Los Angeles
Tyler Higbee1 day ago

In Stable Condition At Hospital, Expected To Be OK
Los Angeles Rams1 day ago

Rams Defense Wreaks Havoc Monday
Chicago Bears2 days ago

Mike McCarthy Set For Meeting With Chicago
Dallas Cowboys2 days ago

Deion Sanders In Talks With Cowboys About Head-Coaching Vacancy
MLB2 days ago

Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Finalists For Roki Sasaki
Donovan Solano2 days ago

Inks One-Year Deal With Seattle
Vladislav Namestnikov2 days ago

Not Ready To Return On Tuesday
Jayden Reed2 days ago

Doesn't Need Shoulder Surgery
Zay Flowers2 days ago

Ravens In "We'll-See" Mode With Zay Flowers
Lamar Jackson2 days ago

Not Expected To Be Limited In Practice This Week
Justin Verlander2 days ago

Feeling Good
Las Vegas Raiders2 days ago

Raiders "Enamored" With Ben Johnson
Dallas Cowboys2 days ago

Mike McCarthy Out In Dallas
Jayden Reed2 days ago

Suffers Dislocated Shoulder
Philadelphia Eagles2 days ago

Nakobe Dean Done For Playoffs With Torn Patellar Tendon
Amanda Ribas2 days ago

Loses Second Fight In A Row
Mackenzie Dern2 days ago

Scores Submission Victory At UFC Vegas 101
Carlston Harris2 days ago

Gets TKO'd At UFC Vegas 101
Santiago Ponzinibbio2 days ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Saquon Barkley2 days ago

Anchors Eagles Offense Yet Again
Abdul Razak Alhassan2 days ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Vegas 101
Cesar Almeida2 days ago

Scores Knockout Victory
Robert Suarez2 days ago

Padres Have "Entertained" Trade Talks For Robert Suarez
Mike Evans2 days ago

Hauls In Touchdown Pass Against Washington
Terry McLaurin2 days ago

Scores In Wild-Card Victory
Josh Jacobs3 days ago

Notches 121 Total Yards, Keeps Touchdown Streak Intact In Loss
Uros Medic3 days ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Vegas 101
Punahele Soriano3 days ago

Gets A Knockout Win At UFC Vegas 101
Austin Bashi3 days ago

Suffers First Career Loss At UFC Vegas 101
Christian Rodriguez3 days ago

Pulls Off Upset At UFC Vegas 101
Chris Curtis3 days ago

Gets Finished At UFC Vegas 101
Roman Kopylov3 days ago

Scores Last-Second Knockout At UFC Vegas 101
Romeo Doubs3 days ago

Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs Questionable To Return
Cade Otton3 days ago

Active For Sunday Night
Bo Bichette3 days ago

Has "No Real Interest" In Re-Signing With Toronto
Yandy Díaz3 days ago

Yandy Diaz Not Expected To Be Traded
Sean Sullivan3 days ago

Invited To Spring Training
Sandy Alcantara4 days ago

Will Not Be Traded Before Opening Day
Jeff Hoffman5 days ago

Inks Three-Year Deal With Toronto
Amanda Ribas5 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Mackenzie Dern5 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Vegas 101
Zac Gallen5 days ago

Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration With Zac Gallen
Josh Jung5 days ago

Will Be Full-Go For Spring Training
Santiago Ponzinibbio5 days ago

Set For Co-Main Event
Carlston Harris5 days ago

Set For Welterweight Matchup
Pete Alonso5 days ago

No Deal Close Between Pete Alonso And The Mets
Abdul Razak Alhassan5 days ago

Returns To Action At UFC Vegas 101
Cesar Almeida5 days ago

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Uros Medic5 days ago

Opens Up UFC Vegas 101 Main Card
Punahele Soriano5 days ago

Remains At Welterweight At UFC Vegas 101
Christian Rodriguez5 days ago

Looks To Start Off 2025 On Right Note At UFC Vegas 101
Josh Naylor5 days ago

Diamondbacks Avoid Arbitration
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.5 days ago

Blue Jays Avoid Arbitration
Andrew Kittredge5 days ago

Inks One-Year Deal With Baltimore
Framber Valdez6 days ago

Astros Avoid Arbitration
Randy Arozarena6 days ago

Mariners Avoid Arbitration
Luis Arraez6 days ago

Padres Settle On $14 Million Deal

RANKINGS

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