On FanDuel, which is a popular daily fantasy sports platform, you can create various types of lineups for different contests, including contests where you might want to avoid selecting players who are likely to hit home runs. However, there isn’t a direct setting or option to bet “no home runs” as you might be implying. Instead, you can strategically build your lineup to minimize the likelihood of home runs based on player statistics and game conditions. Here’s a general approach to take if you want to avoid home runs in your fantasy baseball lineup:
1. **Research Player Statistics**: Look at players’ recent performance statistics. Players who have a lower home run rate or are in a hitting slump might be less likely to hit home runs.
2. **Park Factors**: Consider the parks where the games are being played. Some parks are known for suppressing home runs (e.g., PETCO Park in San Diego). Players playing in these parks might be less likely to hit home runs.
3. **Pitching Matchups**: Examine the starting pitchers for the games. Pitchers who have a low home run rate allowed might reduce the chances of the hitters on your team hitting home runs.
4. **Weather Conditions**: Check the weather forecasts for the games. Windy or cold conditions can suppress home runs.
5. **Position Players**: Typically, you might want to avoid players who are known for their power and instead choose players who are more likely to get hits, steals, or play good defense.
6. **Lineup Construction**: When building your lineup, you can specifically choose players who are not known for their power. This might mean selecting players with a lower slugging percentage or ISO (Isolated Power).
7. **Contest Type**: Be aware that some contests may not be suitable for this strategy. For example, in a points league where home runs are heavily weighted, avoiding power hitters could put you at a significant disadvantage.
8. **DFS Tools and Models**: Use DFS tools and models that can help project player performance. Some models might allow you to filter or adjust settings to favor players less likely to hit home runs.
Remember that in daily fantasy sports, the goal is to accumulate points based on the scoring system provided by FanDuel. Since home runs are typically a significant source of points, a strategy to avoid them entirely might not be the most effective way to win. Instead, you might want to balance your lineup with players who have a mix of skills, including some power, to ensure you’re competitive across all categories.
If you are participating in a specific contest or pool with unique rules that involve betting on “no home runs,” you would need to check the specific contest rules and adjust your strategy accordingly. However, as of my knowledge cutoff in early 2023, FanDuel does not offer a direct “bet no home runs” option in their standard contests.
