las vegas cup

Since I'm in the playoffs and trying to win a couple of fantasy NASCAR leagues, I can't give away all the strategy here. If you have something specific you'd like my thoughts on, you can DM me on Twitter @dfsnascarguy and I'll do my best to respond privately.

These are the cash game plays I'd build around --

• Kyle Larson - Real hard to pass on him at a fair price with the potential to lead 100 laps or more starting from the pole. The earlier Vegas race, Kansas and Charlotte are the best comps for this week and Larson led 100+ laps and scored 98+ DK points in all three of those races.
• Chase Elliott/Kyle Busch - Both good options to possibly pair with Larson. Elliott has been really fast the last three times out at Las Vegas but had crazy problems that crushed him. Busch has been his best in the 550 HP package this year with four straight Top 5 finishes.
• There are a number of guys in the $8k-$10k range that have a lot of potential, but could be too risky for cash games. Martin Truex, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Brad Keselowski and Alex Bowman all could win or lead a bunch of laps and blow open this slate. 
• Chris Buescher - Simply put, this is his best type of track. At our three top comps this season, he's finished 14th (Vegas 1), 8th (Kansas) and 8th (Charlotte). As safe and solid as they come with a fair price and 25th starting spot.
• Daniel Suarez, Ryan Newman and Cole Custer are also guys in that price range that could work.
• None of the true punts is any good. Alfredo is usable because of his cheaper salary and the number of really slow cars behind him. His worst finish in the six 1.5 mile track races this year is 27th. Not exciting, but if the salary savings gets you something you like, you can go for it.

Bets

• Austin Dillon +115 Kurt Busch
• Chris Beuscher +115 Aric Almirola