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Paul Bessire Gives You The Smart Plays For Your Fantasy Roster This Weekend

Paul Bessire is the inventor of the "predictalator" at the predictionmachine.com.

Paul joined Ed and Steve to tell you who to play this week in fantasy sports, and offer insight on what the Ravens may do on Sunday.

Steve asked Paul about his thoughts on the reports of potential insider trading between Fan Duel and Draft Kings employees. Paul believes this situation will ultimately lead to positive changes in sports gambling, "it was really for the most part terrible timing. I think what happened was that one employee accidentally leaked some information. There is a lot of value in trying to understand what percentage owned most of the players are. Ultimately though, the takeaway is going to be good for the industry. It could lead to the widespread legalization and regulation of sports gambling."

Ed asked Paul who he thinks are the best value players in Fan Duel this week. Paul noted that Aaron Rodgers and Le'Veon Bell head the list, "Aaron Rodgers is our best value and one of our best players this week. Le'Veon Bell as well is another star. A good value at tight end would be Antonio Gates who is returning from suspension, and then there's eagles wide receiver Jordan Mathews. Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and the New York Giants are our best value defenses this week."

Paul went on to discuss 50-50 contests and why people who are new to sports gambling should start with this type of game.

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