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
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

LEC DFS Picks for 6/14/20 - FanDuel, DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Dan Palyo's League of Leagues (LoL) analysis and LEC DFS lineup picks for FanDuel, DraftKings on 6/14/20. He discusses the LEC LoL slates and his top targets.

Thanks for coming back for more of RotoBaller's continued coverage of League of Legends DFS for FanDuel and DraftKings. Hopefully, you've been following our coverage of the LPL, which started its summer split a week earlier and stick around for our coverage of the LCS as well. Today, I am focusing on Sunday's 5-game LEC slate that has contests available on both FanDuel and DraftKings.

We have seen a little of everything in the first two days of action this weekend including some big upsets, improved play from one former cellar-dweller, and the continued domination of league powerhouse. Today we have two big favorites and then three games that I think could potentially go either way.

This should be another fun slate and I would encourage you to keep playing light and focus more on GPP contests early in the split until we get a feel for some of these teams.  Today we'll be bringing on our top League of Legends advice, analysis, and picks, for all the LEC slates on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Follow me on twitter @ThunderDanDFS and definitely make sure you're following my LOL mentor and our RotoBaller lead ESports analyst @Mr_Malmanger, too!

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!

 

League of Legends DFS Basics

Since LEC contests are being offered on both FanDuel and DraftKings, it's important to note some pricing discrepancies from site to site, but the roster slots, scoring, and roster construction rules are almost entirely identical with the only exception being that FanDuel forces you to roster at least one player (or team slot) from a third team, while you can play only two teams among your seven roster slots on DraftKings.

  1. Once a match starts, anything can happen. Usually, the better teams are very consistent. Be sure to check the player pool carefully and try to craft a roster of players who have been playing recently or do not have listed backups. 
  2.  Stacking in LoL DFS lineups is paramount. 4-3 stacks are the order of the day (on DraftKings) with 3-3-1 or 4-2-1 are becoming more popular (and necessary on FanDuel) as people try to differentiate their lineups in these suddenly large-field GPPs.
  3. In LoL DFS, it is very important to focus on players from winning teams. Think in terms of baseball, one side of the matchup is like a pitcher and the other side the batter. This means there is a very negative correlation between teams in the same match. Players score by accumulating kills, which costs the other side points in deaths. Just like earned runs bring down your pitcher’s score.
  4. Along with this another mistake I see beginners making is trusting average scoring.  Players' scoring potential is only realized in games that are won. If player X averages 50 DKP, that likely comes from scoring 70 in a 2-0 win and 30 in an 0-2 defeat. What this means is that someone who looks like a value at $4800 suddenly might not end up being such a great point-per-dollar play.
  5. Finally, you're going to want to do your best you fill your captain slot with an ADC or MID.  Depending on which teams and players you decide to stack that might not be feasible. The order of preference for your captain slot is generally ADC, MID, JNG, TOP, SUP.  Some players in some positions may stand out above the others so consider stats like kill share before you make your final decision.

 

SK Gaming vs. MAD (-260): DFS Targets

The first game of the day is an intriguing matchup between a 2-0 (yes, you read that right) SK team and the 1-1 MAD Lions. It's pretty early to read too much into the success of SK, but it would also be foolish to totally discount them. When the books first listed this game on Friday, MAD was a -500 favorite and you can see how quickly bettors have adjusted to the improved play of SK. They have the best K/D ratio in the league through two games and were absolutely dominant against Schalke on Saturday, winning 11-1 and controlling the game from the outset. They have drawn first blood in both of their matches and won the first tower. Their aggressive early game has paid off so far and they'll have another tough test here against MAD.

MAD bounced back from their Friday loss to G2 by crushing exceL 20-4. They are definitely the more experienced team here and have an advantage in the top-lane and at jungler. Crownshot (best KDA of any ADC in the league so far) and ZaZee have been fantastic for SK, but they will have tough matchups with Humanoid and Carrzy. I think the most likely outcome is a MAD win here, but I won't rule out this scrappy team, either.

Fave SK Plays: Zazee, Crownshot

Fave MAD Plays: Orome, ShadoW, Humanoid, Carrzy

 

Rogue (-260) vs. FCS: DFS Targets

Rogue is 2-0 and coming off an impressive win over a Misfits team that I thought would be more competitive in that game. They've now outscored their opponents 25-2 in kills so far and they've dominated objectives while doing it. Meanwhile, Schalke looks totally lost and is reeling at 0-2 after a beatdown by SK. It's pretty easy to see these teams are already trending in very different directions and I look for that to continue today.

I've mentioned this before, but Rogue (like Origen) plays a more controlled macro game that is great for getting wins but not always great for fantasy stats. They are second only to Fnatic is dragon percentage and have struck first blood and won the first tower in both their games thus far. They did rack up 17 kills against Misfits, but I think they are much more likely to finish off teams with only 10-15 kills when they can and FCS seems very unlikely to engage with them in the early game if they don't have to based on what I have watched so far. I think Rogue wins pretty easily, but they may not score all that well.

Fave Rogue Plays: Inspired, Hans Sama, Larssen, TEAM SLOT

 

Origen (-200) vs. Misfits: DFS Targets

Which Misfits team are we going to see on Sunday? Will it be the team that led Fnatic for most of their game on Friday before losing or the one that got dominated by Rogue yesterday in every facet of the game? They are one team that it's really hard to get a feel for so far and I can't say with much confidence if I know if they are going to be anything more than a middle-of-the-road team again this split. Meanwhile, Origen did their best Jekyll and Hyde impression, too, as they got beat by SK on Friday and then pulled a massive upset of G2 yesterday (and tanked a lot of my lineups in the process).

If we look at the bigger sample size here and focus on last year (since Origen has the same five players back and Misfits only addition this offseason was ADC Kobbe - a solid one for sure), Origen has been the better team in pretty much every category and they've taken three of the last four matchups going back to last Summer split. I expect an Origen win here, but I like the Rogue game I am not all that excited for too many plays in this game outside of the team slot. Alphari is an elite play at TOP and is one of the best top-laners in the league. I don't mind him as a one-off, I just don't know if I can get behind a full Origen stack.

Fave Origen Plays: Alphari, Xerxe, TEAM SLOT

 

G2 (-750) vs. Vitality: DFS Targets

I'll keep these last two breakdowns pretty short and sweet. G2 lost to Origen on Saturday, but are huge favorites here today against the last-place team from Spring split, Vitality. They should dominate here and I would do everything I could to get as many of them in my lineups as I can. The problem is they are priced up, as usual, and you may have to settle for a 3-man stack or use some weirder, potentially sub-optimal stacks that don't have Perkz or Caps to get the others players in your lineup that you want. I have no doubt they bounce back and throttle Vitality and a 20+ kill game is very likely in my opinion.

Fave G2 Plays: Perkz, Caps, Mikyz, Jankos, Wunder

 

exceL vs. Fnatic (-650): DFS Targets 

Our final game here is an elite spot for this 2-0 Fnatic team and I fully expect them to be 3-0 and likely in sole control of first place by the end of the day. ExceL looks like they have taken a step back so far this split as they have been dominated 28-4 in kills in their first two losses. Meanwhile, Fnatic has looked solid as usual as they notched another nice win against Vitality on Saturday. This one should get ugly and Fnatic should have a chance to compete with G2 for the most kills for a winning team on Sunday. Stack them up and squeeze them in however you can!

Fave Fnatic Plays: Rekkles, Selfmade, Nemesis, Hylassing, Bwipo

 

Summary

  1. Play the two big favorites, don't overthink this. G2 and Fnatic are pretty much stone-cold locks to win and both face teams that can score well against. You are going to have to get creative with lineups, but just do it.
  2. I like the MAD/SK game for GPPs and I wouldn't blame you for getting some exposure to both sides of it.
  3. I think Origen and Rogue bully their way to wins, but I am not confident that they can score on the level of G2 and Fnatic.


RotoBaller Testimonials

Readers of RotoBaller's eSports DFS articles have been
winning money on DraftKings and FanDuel regularly. Some of them are winning contests daily and bringing in some serious cheddar. Check one out below and lots more here!

Did you read a RotoBaller article and win too? Send us your screenshots on Twitter @RotoBaller and we'll add it to our winners Hall Of Fame!




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Paolo Banchero24 mins ago

Notches 32 Points In Game 2 Loss
Jaylen Brown29 mins ago

Posts 36-Point Double-Double Wednesday
Jalen Green36 mins ago

Erupts For 38 Points In Game 2 Victory
Brandin Podziemski43 mins ago

Limited To 14 Minutes Wednesday
NBA52 mins ago

Jimmy Butler Set For MRI Thursday
Chandler Simpson54 mins ago

Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games
Jacob Melton1 hour ago

Quiet Since Returning From Injured List
Lazaro Montes1 hour ago

Hits Home Run No. 5
Joel Díaz2 hours ago

Joel Diaz Continues Strong Start To High-A Season
Ryan Clifford2 hours ago

Goes Deep On Wednesday
Jaison Chourio2 hours ago

Hits First Home Run Of High-A Regular Season
Brady Singer6 hours ago

Earns Fourth Win In Quality Start
Corbin Carroll6 hours ago

Keeps Raking With Two More Homers
Carlos Rodón7 hours ago

Carlos Rodon Strong Again In Win Over Cleveland
Luke Keaschall7 hours ago

Shows Off Speed With Two Swipes
J.P. Crawford7 hours ago

Finally Hits First Home Run Of The Season
Teoscar Hernández7 hours ago

Teoscar Hernandez Busts Out Of Slump Wednesday
Andrew Heaney7 hours ago

Tosses Six Shutout Innings
Triston Casas7 hours ago

Launches Three-Run Homer
Jordan Lawlar7 hours ago

Records Another Multi-Hit Performance
Pete Crow-Armstrong8 hours ago

Homers, Steals Two Bases
Yanquiel Fernandez8 hours ago

With Another Multi-Homer Game
Reese Olson8 hours ago

Strikes Out Seven In Win
Jake Mangum8 hours ago

Exits Game With Groin Tightness
Ryan Pressly8 hours ago

Dealing With Knee Issues
George Kittle8 hours ago

Wants To Be Highest-Paid Tight End
Jac Caglianone8 hours ago

Stays Hot On Wednesday
Tyler Lockett8 hours ago

Joining The Titans
9 hours ago

Will Shedeur Sanders' Game Translate To The NFL?
Las Vegas Raiders9 hours ago

Raiders Could Go With Offensive Lineman At No. 6 Overall
NFL9 hours ago

Jaguars, Raiders Looking To Trade Up In First Round
New Orleans Saints9 hours ago

Saints Won't Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Trevor Penning
Nick Chubb9 hours ago

Not Interested In Retirement
George Pickens9 hours ago

Drawing Trade Interest
Rashee Rice9 hours ago

Taking Part In Offseason Program
10 hours ago

Concerns About Tetairoa McMillan's Lack Of Effort
Jahan Dotson10 hours ago

Eagles Decline Fifth-Year Option On Jahan Dotson
Brandin Podziemski12 hours ago

Upgraded To Available
Cam Davis12 hours ago

Looking For Better Fortunes At TPC Louisiana
Michael Porter Jr.12 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Minnesota Vikings12 hours ago

Vikings Waive NaJee Thompson, Trevor Reid
Adam Svensson12 hours ago

Making Third Apperence At Zurich Classic
Jake Fromm12 hours ago

Lions Release Jake Fromm
Seattle Seahawks13 hours ago

Cameron Young Let Go By Seattle
Detroit Lions13 hours ago

Detroit Makes Kerby Joseph The Highest-Paid Safety In League History
Davion Mitchell13 hours ago

Moves Into Starting Lineup Wednesday
Brandin Podziemski14 hours ago

Picks Up Questionable Tag
Al Horford14 hours ago

Starts Game 2
Michael Porter Jr.14 hours ago

Practices On Wednesday
Jayson Tatum14 hours ago

Out On Wednesday
Isaiah Stewart14 hours ago

May Miss Another Game Thursday
NYI14 hours ago

Cal Clutterbuck Announces Retirement
Pavel Zacha14 hours ago

Recovering From Small Procedure
Nikolaj Ehlers15 hours ago

To Miss At Least Two More Games
Miro Heiskanen15 hours ago

Still Out On Wednesday
John Klingberg15 hours ago

Enters Oilers Lineup For Game 2
Evander Kane15 hours ago

To Make Season Debut Wednesday Night
Gabriel Landeskog15 hours ago

Likely To Play In Game 3
Denver Broncos16 hours ago

Broncos Not Expected To Trade Up In Round 1
Houston Texans17 hours ago

Texans Trying To Move Up In Round 1 Of NFL Draft
Atlanta Falcons17 hours ago

James Pearce Jr., Mike Green Potential Top Targets For Falcons
Dallas Cowboys17 hours ago

Cowboys Could Add Wide Receiver Help With No. 12 Pick
New Orleans Saints17 hours ago

Saints Likely To Address Defense With No. 9 Pick?
17 hours ago

Rams Eyeing Trade Up For Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland?
Jaren Jackson Jr.22 hours ago

Posts Team-High 26 Points In Tuesday's Loss
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander23 hours ago

Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting
Max Greyserman23 hours ago

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Pascal Siakam23 hours ago

Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 2 Win
Giannis Antetokounmpo23 hours ago

Posts Big Double-Double In Game 2 Loss
Lee Hodges23 hours ago

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA23 hours ago

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Julius Randle23 hours ago

Leads Timberwolves In Scoring In Game 2
Gary Woodland23 hours ago

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Luka Dončić23 hours ago

Luka Doncic Nets 31 Points In Lakers Win
Max McGreevy23 hours ago

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard23 hours ago

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Jock Landale23 hours ago

Unavailable For Game 2
Sam Stevens23 hours ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Jae'Sean Tate23 hours ago

Remains Out Wednesday
Nicolai Hojgaard23 hours ago

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
John Tavares23 hours ago

Collects Two Points In Overtime Win
Christiaan Bezuidenhout23 hours ago

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Frederik Andersen24 hours ago

Posts 40th Postseason Win
Akshay Bhatia24 hours ago

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young24 hours ago

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Kirill Kaprizov24 hours ago

Leads Wild To Valuable Road Win
Matthew Tkachuk24 hours ago

Returns With Three-Point Performance
Erik Van Rooyen24 hours ago

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Anthony Cirelli24 hours ago

Suffers Undisclosed Injury Tuesday
Gabriel Vilardi24 hours ago

May Return To Jets Lineup Thursday
John Klingberg1 day ago

Ready To Return To Action
Evander Kane1 day ago

Could Be An Option For Game 2
Andrew Novak1 day ago

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin1 day ago

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore1 day ago

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark1 day ago

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama1 day ago

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa1 day ago

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Thomas Detry2 days ago

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
Derek Forbort2 days ago

Recovering From Surgery
Martin Fehérváry2 days ago

Martin Fehervary To Miss Postseason Following Knee Surgery
Luke Glendening2 days ago

Available For Start Of Playoffs
Mitchell Chaffee2 days ago

Available Tuesday
Cody Glass2 days ago

Good To Go Tuesday
Brenden Dillon2 days ago

Won't Play In Game 2
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF