Triple-Doubles and Double-Doubles

Most people who play daily fantasy sports have accounts on both FanDuel and DraftKings, which are the two most popular websites for fantasy sports. What some people don't consider when they play on both sites, is the difference in scoring between the two. In this article, we will be focusing on one particular difference in daily fantasy basketball on FanDuel and DraftKings. That difference is the double-double bonus and the triple-double bonus. These bonuses only exist on Draftkings.

A double-double is a fairly easy statistic for a good player to achieve. To achieve a double-double stat, a player must get at least 10 on two of the 5 basic statistics in basketball, namely points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. To get a triple-double, a player needs 10 on three of these basic stats. This bonus rewards a player with an additional 1.5 fantasy points. Fantasy basketball analysis will show you that a triple-double is much more difficult to achieve than a double-double and it takes a certain kind of player to do it. Guys like Russell Westbrook and Giannis Antetokounmpo achieve this feat all the time, and it is worth considering when debating whether to choose them on DraftKings or not.

The triple-double bonus is worth 3 additional fantasy points. At that point, the player has earned you 4.5 points in bonuses that he will not get you on FanDuel. If a player like Giannis or Russell is cheaper on DraftKings than FanDuel, he is probably a good pick considering that these guys turn the ball over more which costs you more on FanDuel, and they possess the upside to achieve the 4.5 bonus points on DraftKings. These points just contribute to someone having a huge game. They often go unappreciated because anyone who has a triple-double already had a big fantasy night. The 4.5 points are always looked to be insignificant when compared to the total output of that player. However, if you were to add 4.5 points to somebody else, all of a sudden it matters.

Consider those points to be important when you are evaluating the upside of a guy who is versatile enough to achieve a triple-double, and value that player slightly more on DraftKings if you are building a team that is aimed to take down a big tournament on DraftKings. Many people don't consider these bonuses when making their NBA fantasy lineup, but they absolutely should if they are playing a tournament and hoping to achieve the highest possible score. To win a big league, every point counts, and 4.5 should not be overlooked.