What is the optimal UFC DFS lineup this week?
The optimal UFC lineup is the lineup with the most projected points that fits the salary cap: six fighters for $50,000 on DraftKings, and on FanDuel an MVP, who scores 1.5 times, and five fighters for $100. It holds at most one fighter of each bout, because only one of the two can win. DFS Studio does not publish a finished lineup for an open slate. Its free optimizer builds up to 20 lineups with your own choices.
Where do I build this week's UFC lineups for free?
- DraftKings UFC
- FanDuel UFC
- The UFC cheat sheet: the value plays, and each bout's odds with the fighters' salaries
The first two links open the free optimizer on the site's next MMA slate. Build up to 20 lineups with your own locks, excludes, and exposure caps, and download the file for the site. You need no account and no card.
The DraftKings UFC and FanDuel UFC pages keep the same address for each card. Each slate's own page has the top 10 fighters by projection and by value.
How does DFS Studio project a fighter?
From the betting odds of the bout: the fighter's chance to win, and the chance of each way the bout ends. A fighter who wins early scores the most, so a big favorite is often the top projection. The projection changes when the odds move.
Should I play one lineup?
Many entries share the fighters of the optimal lineup, so a win in a large tournament is split with them. Players build many lineups with a cap on each fighter and pick among them for the contest. DFS Studio builds lineups with your locks and your exposure caps, up to 20 free. A slate pass or the monthly plan builds up to 5,000 and fills your DraftKings or FanDuel entries file.
Updated November 14, 2026.