XN Sports is introducing a new daily fantasy site called Victiv, which has one of the best features in all of daily fantasy, in addition to a sleek design, and a few ways to play daily fantasy basketball.
Victiv has what is called a substitution position, which you can learn more about on the site. Essentially, it’s one extra position for under $5,000 (does not affect your salary cap) where you can select a bench player. This player will come in handy, as it replaces anyone in your lineup that scores less than the substitute. Think of it as a free mulligan, and an option to take a risk on a player.
For example, if you like a specific player one night but he is a game-time decision, put him into your lineups. The substitute can be his backup, or another player that you think could have an excellent night, and if your player does not play, no worries. In addition, this adds another level of strategy. On Victiv, the minimum price for a player is a lot lower than on other sites. You can afford to take risks with these cheap players, because if this player does not have an excellent game, your substitute can pick up the slack. Be sure to take advantage of this, and try Victiv today.
After you have signed up, be sure to take on Victron. This is Victiv’s computer, and if you beat it, you can win cash prizes. This is yet another way to play daily fantasy basketball.
On Victiv, you are given $50,000 in cap space to play a lineup composed of two guards, three forwards, a center, and two flex positions. As aforementioned, the substitute does not count against your cap. The scoring is as follows (taken directly from Victiv’s website):
– Point +1
– Rebound +1.25
– Assist +1.25
– Steal +2
– Block +2
– Turnover -0.5
How can we beat Victron, other players and win real money? First, sign up for Victiv here.
Second, take a look at XN Sports’ suggested plays and lineup for Victiv for tonight’s slate:
Guard
Rodney Stuckey $4,700
Stuckey has been the primary option on offense for the Pacers in the last three games, and his price hasn’t caught up to his value yet, so take advantage. In his last three games, Stuckey is averaging 16 points, four rebounds, and three assists per game in addition to a steal per contest, while turning the ball over at a low rate of under two per game. That comes out to an average of 24.75 fantasy points per game, which is good for over five times his salary on Victiv. Tonight, the Pacers will face the Magic who have allowed over 100 points per game this season, and are in the bottom in terms of defending the shooting guard.
Forward
Serge Ibaka $7,200
Ibaka has reached value in each of his last four games, and has taken over 15 shots in each of those contests. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook could return tonight, but Ibaka’s value remains the same. At his price, good value is anything over 36 fantasy points, which he has averaged well over in his last four contests. The Thunder will face the Knicks tonight, who are 24th in the NBA in rebounding percentage and have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards this season.
Center
Jordan Hill $7,700
Hill is expensive on Victiv tonight, but could be worth every penny. The Timberwolves and Lakers are the bottom two in points allowed per game, and both average well over 80 shots per game. Vegas has the over/under set at 214.5, which is among the highest this season, and team averages would signify the over. Hill is a way to get a piece of the scoring, and possible rebounding overload in that game. The Timberwolves are 17th in rebound rate this season, and Hill has notched a double-double in all but three of his last 10 games. Hill would need around 37.5 fantasy points to reach value, which he can attain with the matchup and pace of tonight’s game.
Lineup
G – Nick Young $4,900
G – Rodney Stuckey $4,700
F – Donatas Motiejunas $4,500
F – Andrew Wiggins $5,300
F – Serge Ibaka $7,200
C – Jordan Hill $7,700
FLEX – Corey Brewer $5,100
FLEX – Chris Paul $10,500
SUB – Marreese Speights
