FlurrySports shares DraftKings NASCAR DFS picks and lineup advice for the Great American Getaway 400 NASCAR race this weekend, including William Byron.
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Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 at the Tricky Triangle presents one of the trickier (yeah, that was intentional) DraftKings NASCAR DFS slates of the season. Pocono Raceway’s three distinct corners and single preferred racing groove make track position an outsized factor — a dynamic that shapes lineup construction from top to bottom this week.
From a overall strategy standpoint, Toyota remains the preferred manufacturer at every price tier given the dominance the Camry has shown throughout 2026. On the opposite end of the manufacturer spectrum, most of the Ford camp is difficult to trust at the moment.
Given that starting position carries more weight at Pocono than many other tracks on the schedule, drivers starting near the front get an added bump this week. Balancing lineups with a value plays who can gain spots during the race is key. While fuel mileage strategy could also come into play late, predicting exactly how that might unfold is nearly impossible.
Let’s break down of the top DraftKings NASCAR DFS picks and lineup targets for the Great American Getaway 400.
DraftKings NASCAR DFS Scoring Overview
Before diving into the picks, here’s a quick breakdown of the key DraftKings NASCAR DFS scoring categories for Sunday’s race:
- Finishing Position: The bulk of your score. First place earns 45 points, second earns 42, third earns 41, and so on from there.
- Place Differential: +1 point for every position gained from starting spot to finishing position, -1 for every position lost. Starting deep in the field and finishing strong is a legitimate path to a big score.
- Laps Led: +0.25 points per lap. Drivers who run at the front all day accumulate meaningful bonus points over a full race distance.
- Fastest Lap: +0.45 points. A nice bonus, but not a primary roster construction consideration.
Great American Getaway 400 NASCAR DFS Picks
Premium Plays ($10,000 and Above)
Denny Hamlin — $11,000 | Starting Position: 1st
Whether he’s starting on the pole or having to drive through the entire field as he has the last two weeks, Denny Hamlin is about as safe a play as there is in DraftKings NASCAR DFS right now. With seven career Pocono wins and no finish worse than second in the last three races here, the No. 11 is well worth paying up for.
Kyle Larson — $10,500 | Starting Position: 2nd
While he is winless at Pocono to date, Kyle Larson arguably should already have two recent wins here if not for a flat tire on the final lap in 2021 and late contact with Denny Hamlin a few years ago. Chevrolet seems to be quietly closing the gap on Toyota, and Hendrick Motorsports is leading that charge. Larson has been the most consistent Chevy in recent weeks.
Tyler Reddick — $10,300 | Starting Position: 16th
It’s not a surprise to see Tyler Reddick starting mid-pack this week after suffering his first DNF of the season at Michigan. The earlier one has to qualify, the worse they tend to fare. However, the poorer starting spot elevates Reddick’s DraftKings NASCAR DFS floor from a positions gained standpoint. He has two runner-ups and four top-10s in the last five races here.
Mid-Board Targets ($8,500 – $9,999)
Chase Briscoe — $9,900 | Starting Position: 5th
From a pricing standpoint, the defending Pocono race winner is practically a premium play this week. If one has the guts to bypass the top-end drivers entirely, he could fill in as a lineup anchor. The tendency of the No. 19 team to beat themselves this season is concerning, but the speed they have had on numerous occasions is undeniable. Briscoe should be in contention to win on Sunday.
William Byron — $9,500 | Starting Position: 9th
On the surface, William Byron may not look like an appealing DraftKings NASCAR DFS option this week. However, only one top-10 finish in the last five races here fails to tell the full story of how strong the No. 24 car has been at the Tricky Triangle. In the four Next Gen era races here, Byron ranks second in average running position and third in average driver rating.
Ty Gibbs — $8,900 | Starting Position: 4th
Ty Gibbs’ DraftKings NASCAR DFS price this week comes as a bit of a shocker. While it most likely relates to his lack of top-end finishes at Pocono, he is similar to Byron in that the end results fail to tell the full story. What’s more, the 2026 version of Gibbs is clearly improved overall. The opportunity to get a JGR Toyota in lineups as this price cannot be passed up.
Sleepers of the Week ($7,000 – $8,499)
Bubba Wallace — $8,000 | Starting Position: 38th
Readers of our NASCAR props column know full well where we stood on Bubba Wallace entering the weekend. Unfortunately, a qualifying crash has him relegated to the rear of the starting grid in a backup car. Props may be tougher to win now, but Wallace now has a tremendous opportunity to score extra DFS points with positions gained on track.
Erik Jones — $7,500 | Starting Position: 7th
Erik Jones is impossible to overlook in DraftKings NASCAR DFS this week based on his recent form. Fresh off a runner-up finish at Michigan, the No. 43 went out and qualified seventh for the Great American Getaway 400. While this does lead to a bit of concern that he could lose spots during the race, that’s hardly a given with how well he has been running and how difficult it can be to pass at Pocono.
Salary Savers ($6,999 and Below)
John Hunter Nemechek — $5,900 | Starting Position: 8th
The No. 42 car is the real proof that Legacy Motor Club is dialed in right now. Even after getting caught up in a wreck last week, John Hunter Nemechek still managed to claw back and finish 14th. He followed it up by qualifying eighth at Pocono. With how critical track position is here, a driver at less than $6k salary with a top-10 starting spot has to be worthy of serious consideration.
Cole Custer — $5,100 | Starting Position: 15th
Cole Custer quietly finished 16th at Charlotte, 21st at Nashville and 12th at Michigan over the last three weeks. Last year, he qualified fifth at Pocono but finished 22nd. Starting 15th, he almost certainly will not lose as many spots this time around. In fact, he could very well gain a couple. If not, a top-20 result is firmly on the table and would be more than adequate at his dirt cheap DraftKings NASCAR DFS salary.
