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2024 NCAA Tournament Final Four Betting Breakdown
And then there were four.  The 2024 NCAA Tournament heads to Arizona this week with four teams competing for the National Championship. Our two penultimate matchups feature No. 1 Connecticut vs. No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 11 NC State. Which teams will advance to Monday night’s championship battle? Who should FTN […]
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FTN Staff
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NBA Bets
NBA Best Bets of the Day (4/1)
Welcome to Hoops with Noops! There are just two more weeks of NBA basketball, as most teams have 10 or fewer games left to play. The standings are finally starting to take shape, but there are still a few tight races left to run.   Monday’s slate offers us a bit of a rough slate […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
The Sweet Spot: MLB Fantasy Picks Today for DFS (4/1)
My MLB articles are not going to be like most you can find around the industry. Our projection system and GPP Scores allow me to focus entirely on game theory, correlation, and other strategy tidbits instead of the type of matchup analysis and research you find in most MLB articles. Let’s talk a bit about […]
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Alex Blickle
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NHL DFS
NHL DFS Strategy and Core Plays for April 1
There are eight games on the NHL DFS main slate Monday, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET. I ranked my favorite line stacks and a few value plays below, as well as contrarian plays to consider in tournaments.  Before we get after it, the team here at FTN Daily featuring Kenneth Le, Griffin […]
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Chris Meaney
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MLB Fantasy
Whitestone’s Waiver Watch: NFBC Main Event (4/1)
It’s a brand new baseball season, and for fantasy managers it’s time to see what type of stats result from those draft plans. For those playing in fantasy baseball’s premier contest, the NFBC Main Event, it’s also the start of a long six-month grind.   In the Main Event this year, there are 57 15-team […]
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Todd Whitestone
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MLB Bets
Best MLB Bets Today – Free (Monday 4/1)
We have 14 games on the MLB slate for Monday, so there’s plenty of acting to be had around the diamond. Below you’ll see a list of my favorite MLB picks and MLB props.  The odds change pretty quickly in the MLB, so take advantage of our Prop Shop for the best possible odds and check […]
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Chris Meaney
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NBA DFS
5 Stats to Know: NBA DFS April 1
Monday night’s six-game NBA DFS slate might not have the most sizzle to it, but the last two games of the night have major playoff implications. Even the games that may not have playoff teams involved have some fun fantasy spots to target.    1. The Celtics could be a lot more appealing if Jaylen […]
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Adam Strangis
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NFL Fantasy
Jeremy Popielarz’ 2024 NFL Mock Draft
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching. As we go, increasing rumors and pro days sculpt our opinions on all the top names in the draft and unmuddy the waters. We have already seen plenty of teams begin to set themselves up to make a push for one of the top-tier quarterbacks, while others will have […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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NFL Fantasy
Sleeper WRs for Fantasy Football in 2024
Here at FTN, we continue to prepare for the 2024 season by analyzing the different sleepers and busts heading into the 2024 season. So far, we have broken down the quarterback sleepers and busts as well as the running back sleepers and busts. Next up are the wide receivers.   Below, you’ll find a list […]
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Dan Fornek
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NHL Fantasy
Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Rankings (3/31)
Welcome to the Week 26 Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire article here at FTN Fantasy. In head-to-head formats, this is either your semifinal matchup or it’s championship week of your fantasy hockey playoffs. For those playing in roto leagues, there are only 18 days left in the regular season. Below you’ll see some of the best […]
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Chris Meaney
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MLB Fantasy
Drops & Disasters: Fantasy Baseball Roster Moves (3/31)
This is the inaugural article on drops and disasters. Because this is the first big FAAB weekend, there will be a lot of attention on potential pickups and bids, and rightfully so. For every FAAB string, however, there also must be a drop, and this is where fantasy managers need to be careful. In my introductory […]
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Mike Mager
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CBB DFS
NCAA Tournament DFS Picks and Strategy for Sunday (3/31)
One half of the Final Four is set, with UConn taking on Alabama. The other half will be determined today with two very intriguing matchups. As always, I will be highlighting the top options for each game while providing you with a core to build around in all formats. Don’t forget to check out the […]
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Walter Waddell
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MLB DFS
The Sweet Spot: MLB Fantasy Picks Today for DFS (3/31)
The first Sunday of the season might be the most challenging pitching slate of the year so far. We’ve had standouts on virtually every slate, but I’m not sure that’s the case on Sunday, even though there are plenty of pitchers to consider. That also means we should have plenty of offenses to choose from, […]
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Adam Strangis
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MLB Fantasy
Trust the Gut: Fantasy Baseball FAAB Guide (Week 2)
Sunday Update Let’s get right down to the nitty gritty – y’all want to talk closers. Here are my thoughts: Kevin Ginkel (ARI) Three punchouts in a non-save opp today for Ginkel. Paul Sewald is out for at least three weeks and he might not have a job to come back to. I do think […]
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Vlad Sedler
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CBB DFS
NCAA Tournament DFS Picks and Strategy for Saturday (3/30)
We are officially into the Elite Eight after some surprising Sweet 16 results in which Marquette, Houston and North Carolina were eliminated. My soul is crushed over Jamal Shead’s injury that clearly cost Houston, but that’s part of the game unfortunately.    Now we move onto tonight’s two-game slate that features a juggernaut in UConn […]
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Walter Waddell
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NHL DFS
NHL DFS Strategy and Core Plays for March 30
There are 10 games on the NHL DFS main slate Saturday with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET. I ranked my favorite line stacks and a few value plays below, as well as contrarian plays to consider in tournaments.   Before we get after it, the team here at FTN Daily featuring Kenneth Le, […]
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Chris Meaney
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NFL Fantasy
2 RBs Age 30+ to Still Target in Best Ball 2024
It’s well known that as running backs near (or pass) age 30, they are beyond their prime for fantasy football. But there are still RBs worth chasing as they approach this dreaded age. Here are two “old” RBs to target in best ball in 2024.   I initially wanted to do this article as RBs […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NBA DFS
5 Stats to Know: NBA DFS March 30
Saturday presents a small three-game slate that is once again headlined by injuries. Damian Lillard will be sidelined for Milwaukee, while the Memphis Grizzlies are depleted, which will present some potential value.   1. Khris Middleton’s usage rate climbs by 8.3% with Damian Lillard off the floor Since coming back from injury, Khris Middleton has […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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CBB Bets
Best College Basketball Bets Today (Saturday 3/30)
And then there were eight!  The 2024 NCAA Tournament is down to just eight teams, with four fantastic Elite Eight matchups scheduled over the weekend. The first two games on Saturday feature a close point spread with Alabama a 3.5-point favorite over Clemson, and a larger difference between the freight train UConn Huskies and Illinois. […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
The Sweet Spot: MLB Fantasy Picks Today for DFS (3/30)
It’s the first Saturday of the season, and we have a split slate of afternoon games and evening games with tons of strategy involved. Let’s get right into it because every team in the majors is in action, so we have no time to waste.   We shouldn’t be making lineups without consulting the tools, […]
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Adam Strangis
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CBB Bets
Best College Basketball Bets Today (Sunday 3/31)
The 2024 College Basketball NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and we have some fascinating Elite Eight matchups. There haven’t been a  lot of upsets this year, but that sets up for some powerhouse matchups from here on out. Below is my favorite bet for Sunday’s Elite Eight matchups. Let’s have some fun.   Purdue […]
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FTN Staff
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NBA Bets
NBA Best Bets of the Day (3/29)
Welcome to Hoops with Noops! After just two games Thursday night, the NBA is back with a vengeance Friday. There are 12 games, several with big implications for the postseason. The Mavericks, Suns and Kings all play and are in a tight race to get the 6 seed and final guaranteed playoff spot in the […]
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FTN Staff
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CBB DFS
NCAA Tournament DFS Picks and Strategy for Friday (3/29)
It was a wild first half of the Sweet 16, as two powerhouses were eliminated in North Carolina and Iowa State. There will surely be more NCAA Tournament chaos Friday, with several intriguing matchups on tap. As always, I will be highlighting the top DFS options in each matchup while also providing you a core […]
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Walter Waddell
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CBB Bets
Best College Basketball Bets Today (Friday 3/29)
The 2024 NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and we have some fascinating Sweet 16 matchups. There haven’t been a lot of upsets this year, but that sets up for some powerhouse matchups as the tournament progresses. Below is my favorite bet of Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups.    Tennessee vs. Creighton (Creighton +3, DraftKings Sportsbook) […]
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FTN Staff
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NBA DFS
5 Stats to Know: NBA DFS March 29
Friday features a jam-packed 10-game DFS slate in the NBA, full of matchups between playoff teams or some of the worst defensive squads in the league. We should be able to find a ton of appealing targets, so let’s get cooking.    1. 14 of Marvin Bagley’s 25 minutes against the Nets came after Richaun […]
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Adam Strangis
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MLB DFS
The Sweet Spot: MLB Fantasy Picks Today for DFS (3/29)
We got opening day of the MLB season out of our system, but do not want to lose an ounce of enthusiasm as we take on this Friday slate (which is still Opening Day for many teams!).   We are going to cover Friday’s main DFS slate here – if you are into the two-game […]
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Jake Kucheck
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MLB Fantasy
Drops & Disasters: Fantasy Baseball Roster Moves (3/29)
Fantasy baseball drafting season has concluded. With the start of meaningful MLB games, important considerations that have occupied an outsized portion of our collective consciousness – positional ranks, tiers and targets, sleepers and busts, and ADPs and AAVs – are fading into the deepest recesses of our minds. Now, the real grind begins.    We […]
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Mike Mager
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NBA DFS
5 Stats to Know: NBA DFS March 28
With it being MLB Opening Day, there are only two games in the NBA world Thursday. The Pelicans are easily the most intriguing team on the DFS slate, as they remain without Brandon Ingram, though the Hawks could be pretty shorthanded again, too.   1. CJ McCollum has a 29% usage rate over the last […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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CBB Bets
Best College Basketball Bets Today (Thursday 3/28)
Thursday brings us four incredible Sweet 16 matchups. The first two games feature big point spreads, with Arizona favored by 7.5 over Clemson and Connecticut favored by 12 over San Diego State. The night games are closer, with North Carolina favored by 4.5 over Alabama and Iowa State favored by just 1.5 over Illinois.  Let’s […]
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FTN Staff
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CBB DFS
NCAA Tournament DFS Picks and Strategy for Thursday (3/28)
We had some CBI and NIT action to keep us busy this week, but now it’s time for the Sweet 16! Some may be disappointed by the lack of buzzer beaters or Cinderellas in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been great. The NC State Wolfpack are a […]
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Walter Waddell
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NBA Bets
NBA Best Bets of the Day (3/28)
Welcome to Hoops with Noops! It’s just a two-game slate on what is sadly, not a TNT Thursday, but just a regular Thursday of NBA action. As you may have already figured out, TNT would rather continue its coverage of this “March Madness” I’ve heard about so much.   I hope everyone’s sanity remains intact […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB Bets
Best MLB Bets Today – Free (Thursday 3/28)
The dust has settled, and the skies are clear. The return of America’s pastime is once again upon us! We have reached the Opening Day of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. With that said it is my pleasure to welcome you to the first edition of “FTN Best Bets” of the MLB season!    […]
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FTN Staff