4 FanDuel Premier League Studs to Target for Matchweek 1
Goalie -- Asmir Begovic, Bournemouth
Salary: $5,500
Bournemouth are a comfy favorite (-109) at home against Cardiff City, a newly-promoted side. That makes Begovic awfully appealing, especially in the new scoring format, which drastically impacts keepers.
| Stat | Old Format | New Format |
|---|---|---|
| Goalie Goal Against | -1.0 | -2.5 |
| Goalie Saved Penalty | 6.0 | N/A |
| Goalie Win Bonus | N/A | 7.0 |
The days of targeting keepers who were in line to see a barrage of shots are kind of a thing of the past. While saves are still 3 points per stop, goalies can now get 7 points for a win in addition to the customary 10 points for a clean sheet. So a goalie who gets a clean sheet victory could score 17 points even without making a save.
This is a game-changer, and it makes goalies on winning teams vitally important. Begovic profiles as a winning keeper, and on a slate without much in the way of big favorites, we can feel good about targeting him.
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