The first big DGW of the season is upon us, giving fantasy managers the opportunity to double dip on points in Round 13. We can expect to see some inflated scores this round – even with inevitable squad rotation, injuries and suspension risks looming.
To navigate the chaos, MLS Fantasy Expert Reid Connelly, aka MLS Fantasy Boss, will be answering your questions to help set your side up for success. The fun kicks off with matches at 7:30pm ET on Wednesday, so let’s dive right in and look at the top plays and values this week.
MLS Fantasy Expert Takeover: Join Reid Connelly aka MLS Fantasy Boss of MLSFI on X at 6pm ET on Wednesday to talk all things MLS Fantasy ahead of Round 13.
Teams NOT on a DGW: DAL, LAFC, NE, SKC
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano has kept a clean sheet in all three of his home appearances this season, boosting his fantasy appeal with a surging FC Cincinnati playing twice at TQL Stadium this week. He’s one of six goalkeepers who could play twice at home in Round 13, and given the Orange & Blue’s form combined with their matchups, he’s the top option this week if you can afford to spend up at the position.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Roman Celentano | CIN | vs. ATL, vs. STL | $9.0 |
2. Brad Stuver | ATX | vs. HOU, vs. SKC | $8.0 |
3. Zac MacMath | RSL | vs. SEA, vs. COL | $7.9 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Joe Willis | NSH | vs. TOR, vs. ATL | $6.0 |
Defenders
Kai Wagner logged a serviceable six points in Round 12 through a cluster of bonus points from key passes and crosses. The Union will look to right the ship after a shock home loss to Orlando, and good matchups with New York City FC and the New England Revolution should see Wagner continue to thrive as one of Philadelphia’s top attacking threats.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Kai Wagner | PHI | vs. NYC, at NE | $9.2 |
2. Miles Robinson | CIN | vs. ATL, vs. STL | $8.1 |
3. Justen Glad | RSL | vs. SEA, vs. COL | $8.7 |
4. Jon Gallagher | ATX | vs. HOU, vs. SKC | $8.3 |
5. Brooks Lennon | ATL | at CIN, at NSH | $9.4 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Walker Zimmerman | NSH | vs. TOR, vs. ATL | $5.9 |
2. Julian Gressel | MIA | at ORL, vs. DC | $5.6 |
Midfielders
Luciano Acosta continued his run of MVP form in FC Cincinnati’s Hell is Real win over Columbus on Saturday. The crafty midfielder has found the net in four consecutive outings, topping double-digit fantasy points in three of those.
Buyer Beware: It’s worth noting Acosta is one yellow card away from suspension. There’s a dusting of other high-profile players who come with the risk of only playing one match this DGW, including forward Cristian Arango.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Luciano Acosta | CIN | vs. ATL, vs. STL | $14.0 |
2. Riqui Puig | LA | at MIN, at CLT | $13.4 |
3. Hany Mukhtar | NSH | vs. TOR, vs. ATL | $10.1 |
4. Cristian Espinoza | SJ | at POR, vs. ORL | $12.3 |
5. Evander | POR | vs. SJ, at MIN | $12.0 |
6. Thiago Almada | ATL | at CIN, at NSH | $12.8 |
7. Dániel Gazdag | PHI | vs. NYC, at NE | $10.4 |
8. Robin Lod | MIN | vs. LA, vs. POR | $11.4 |
9. Sebastián Driussi | ATX | vs. HOU, vs. SKC | $8.7 |
10. Andrés Gómez | RSL | vs. SEA, vs. COL | $10.3 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Bryce Duke | MTL | vs. CLB, at TOR | $5.5 |
2. Omir Fernandez | COL | vs. VAN, at RSL | $4.5 |
3. João Paulo | SEA | at RSL, vs. VAN | $7.0 |
Forwards
Lionel Messi was kept off the scoresheet for the first time this season in Round 12’s win at Montréal, but with two opportunities to get back among the goals this week we’re going right back to the well. It was announced after training on Tuesday that Messi played through a knee knock in Montréal over the weekend, so it’s very possible that his minutes are monitored given Miami’s congested schedule. Be sure to confirm the MVP frontrunner’s status ahead of Miami’s first match on Wednesday to determine if a limited GOAT is worth the risk on a double-game week.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Lionel Messi | MIA | at ORL, vs. DC | $14.0 |
2. Cristian Arango | RSL | vs. SEA, vs. COL | $13.7 |
3. Luis Suárez | MIA | at ORL, vs. DC | $13.6 |
4. Christian Benteke | DC | vs. RBNY, at MIA | $12.5 |
5. Cucho Hernández | COL | at MTL, at CHI | $10.8 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Luis Muriel | ORL | vs. MIA, at SJ | $6.5 |
2. Tani Oluwaseyi | MIN | vs. LA, vs. POR | $6.8 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Lionel Messi | MIA | at ORL, vs. DC | $14.0 |
2. Luciano Acosta | CIN | vs. ATL, vs. STL | $14.0 |
3. Cristian Arango | RSL | vs. SEA, vs. COL | $13.7 |
