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Nascar Bets
GoBowling 235 betting preview
The weekend, the NASCAR Cup series heads to the Daytona for the GoBowling 235. But we aren’t on the main track for this race. For NASCAR betting purposes, I also use the roval at Charlotte along with the road courses at Watkins Glen and Sonoma for a larger sample size Of course, the betting research […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/16)
There are eight MLB games on the Sunday main DFS slate on DraftKings and 10 on the main over at FanDuel, with both slates beginning at 1 p.m. ET. I suppose FanDuel had to include the Texas/Colorado game at Coors Field so I can get a little nuts with Jon Gray. If you thought Saturday’s […]
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Chris Meaney
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MLB DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Sunday
With Major League Baseball back in (relatively) full swing, daily fantasy baseball comes along with it, and every day we’ll offer “The Change-Up,” a GPP-focused article for DFS on FanDuel and DraftKings. Baseball is a very high-variance sport, and most times you’ll find my plays to tend toward the contrarian, hence the article’s name. Going […]
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Chris Rose
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NHL DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 16
The NHL Playoffs are back hot and heavy; with each set of games, Chris Meaney, Javi Prellezo or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for your DFS choice at goalie to get a win, it’s not what you should focus on while doing your analysis. It’s not […]
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Russell Prentice
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL, Aug. 16
We have a two-game League of Legends event starting at 5 a.m. ET Sunday morning. As always, we’re here to break down the best DFS plays on the slate. First, some basics. Stacking in LoL DFS is very important. The best stacking method in DraftKings is 4-3 stacks, with 4-2-1 another option if you want […]
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FTN Staff
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Nascar DFS
Go Bowling 235 DFS breakdown
It is an exciting weekend for NASCAR’s Cup Series as the drivers take to a track that the Cup Series has never run. I will be ranking my top drivers in each salary tier for each week’s race to help you construct that GPP-winning lineup. For this week’s race, I have six guys in the […]
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Tim Watts
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/15)
There are seven games on the main MLB slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel Saturday with first pitch scheduled at 7:07 p.m. ET. There aren’t a lot of elite arms to choose from on this slate and with all the runs in baseball of late, maybe it’s time to load up on bats while considering […]
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Chris Meaney
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL, Aug. 15-16
There’s a two-game League of Legends slate starting at 4 p.m. ET Saturday on DraftKings, and that means we’re back with a look at the weekend slate’s DFS action. The games: DIG vs. TSM (TSM -413), 4 p.m. ET Saturday 100 vs. EG (EG -105), 4 p.m. ET Sunday As of this writing, we don’t […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
Advanced Bats: DFS hitter plays for Saturday, August 15
As we grind our way through this MLB season, some of the more interesting keys to building your player pool includes taking a look at the advanced statistical side of the game. Advanced stats give you a more in-depth, accurate look into how players are truly performing, and can indicate whether players are actually underperforming, […]
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Josh Gross
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Soccer DFS
Top DFS plays for Manchester City/Lyon
The Champions League is back after a long hiatus. The original tournament was canceled back in March due to the COVID-19, but we are back in the quarterfinals, where Manchester City and Lyon left are competing for the ultimate title of Champions League winners. These teams are looking to seal their spot in the semifinals, […]
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Blake Hampton
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NHL DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Saturday, August 15
There are four more Stanley Cup Playoff games on the ice Saturday with the FanDuel main DFS slate beginning at noon ET, as they’ll include Game 3 between the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. The main slate at DraftKings begins at 3 p.m. ET with the Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes. So if you’re a […]
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Chris Meaney
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NFL Fantasy
Late-round running backs to target in fantasy
Playing a position littered with injuries on a yearly basis, late-round running backs often aren’t sexy names, but getting them right can often be the difference between winning and losing your football league. Whether you are going with a zero-RB approach or trying to add depth to your team, I am looking for the same […]
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Eliot Crist
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NHL DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 15
The NHL Playoffs are back hot and heavy; with each set of games, Chris Meaney, Javi Prellezo or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for your DFS choice at goalie to get a win, it’s not what you should focus on while doing your analysis. It’s not […]
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Russell Prentice
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NBA DFS
WNBA DFS picks for Saturday, August 15
We are now a few weeks into the WNBA season, and as the league settles into its “wobble,” there has been some really excellent play in the WNBA world. There have been some key storylines to watch so far, and believe it or not the season is already a quarter of the way completed. Each […]
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Josh Gross
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NHL DFS
Best hockey DFS stacks and plays for August 15
Saturday has four Game 3s on the NHL docket with a pair of series nodded at one game apiece — we here at FTNDaily want to keep the excitement level high and continue to provide you with an informational edge for the games starting at noon ET. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins — Noon ET […]
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Russell Prentice
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NBA DFS
NBA Showdown plays for Rockets-76ers
The NBA regular season is finally winding down. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months, we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals champion very soon. This article will cover my NBA Showdown plays for the day. I rely heavily on matchups, pace or game and minutes on the floor. This combination […]
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David Jones
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MLB DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Friday (8/14)
What’s up everyone, welcome, or welcome back to, "Ahead of the Count." This article is going to cover my thoughts on the slate, top to bottom. My goal is going to provide you with as much analysis, strategy, and advice as possible on a daily basis to help you guys not only make winning lineups, […]
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Kyle Murray
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MLB DFS
Riding the chalk: Friday’s MLB DFS plays
It’s time for another look at the daily MLB slate through the lends of the chalk – must-have plays, low owned pitchers and stacks. I’ll break down who I love, who I’m fading and who’s trending in my model. My roster construction is usually built around two three-man stacks and a two-player mini stack (my […]
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Chris Rose
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Esports DFS
Prellezo’s picks (8/15): Core plays and lineup construction for CS:GO
There’s a three-game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) slate on Saturday, at 7:00 a.m. ET. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds and my strategy around what I’m doing. I’m focusing on building the best lineups possible. If you haven’t had a chance, please, please read up on the Esports 101 article. Once again, […]
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Javi Prellezo
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (8/15)
We have a jam-packed League of Legends setup for Saturday, with two different slates upon us. There’s a two-game slate LCK slate beginning at 4 a.m. ET, and then a best-of-five playoff slate that gets going at 5 a.m. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds, as well as my strategy around what […]
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Javi Prellezo
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MLB DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Friday
With Major League Baseball back in (relatively) full swing, daily fantasy baseball comes along with it, and every day we’ll offer “The Change-Up,” a GPP-focused article for DFS on FanDuel and DraftKings. Baseball is a very high-variance sport, and most times you’ll find my plays to tend toward the contrarian, hence the article’s name. Going […]
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David Jones
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MLB DFS
Advanced Analytics Hitting Breakdown for Friday (8/14)
There’s a fairly full slate of baseball Friday, with 14 games for DFS players to track. This article will cover hitter analysis for the main slate. The goal is to give you at least one target from the top tier, mid-tier, and value tier at each position that has a +EV projectible outcome. Additionally, I […]
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Andrew Cook
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football keeper value chart
Fantasy football keeper leagues are a fun hybrid of the traditional redraft and dynasty formats where you get to carry over players from one season to the next. While these leagues come in all shapes and sizes, the decision on which player to keep can often be a tricky one. If you’re faced with fantasy […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football keeper rankings for 2020
Fantasy football keeper leagues are a fun hybrid of the traditional redraft and dynasty formats where you get to carry over players from one season to the next. While these leagues come in all shapes and sizes, the decision on which player to keep can often be a tricky one. If you’re faced with fantasy […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MLB DFS
PrizePicks for August 14
There are plenty of different sports to choose from today and this weekend on PrizePicks, and there’s a lot of money to be made. You can pick your choice of NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, MMA and LOL. As you’ll see below, I’ll be focusing on MLB and NHL with today’s picks.  Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it […]
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Chris Meaney
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NFL Fantasy
Running backs to target if you go WR early in fantasy football
The best fantasy football draft strategy is a flexible approach. Going into a draft with just one strategy in mind isn’t going to provide you with long-term success. In the early rounds, you really need to take what the board is giving you. Sometimes, that will mean a balanced roster in the early rounds where […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MLB DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for August 15
MLB is back, but KBO is in the middle of a great season that is really heating up! Fans are now allowed in stadiums for games in limited capacity, which is great to see! I will continue to cover KBO during the week, as long as DraftKings offers regular slates for us to play. DraftKings […]
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DFS Chaser
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NFL Fantasy
Brad Evans’ All-Mancrush Team for 2020 fantasy football
Muchas gracias, #TeamHuevos, for checking out the 2020 All-ManCrush Team. MASSIVE NEWS! Due to high demand, we’re extending our grand opening sale through the end of this weekend. Consider it a token of our gratitude for your interest and fandom. Check out our wide array of affordable pricing options. Get access to the slickest tools […]
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Brad Evans
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/14)
We’re back for the daily “On the Bump” column, looking at DFS pitching options on the Friday MLB slate. For those unfamiliar, this is the same "On The Bump" column that has existed previously, but the same format will prevail here at FTNDaily. Something that is held near and dear to me when it comes […]
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Matt Kupferle
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NBA DFS
NBA DFS Player Rater Report 8/14
It’s time again for our check-in on the NBA DFS Player Rater for the day. This article is going to vary day-by-day, as the slates and ratings changes, but overall, I am going to be breaking down some of the most interesting parts of the slate. I will discuss who is standing out as potentially […]
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Kyle Murray
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NBA DFS
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 14
The NBA bubble is winding down and the playoffs are about to start. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past six months, we will finally be rewarded with am NBA Finals Champion. This article will cover my NBA GPP plays for the day. I rely heavily on matchups, pace or game and minutes […]
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David Jones
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NFL Fantasy
Breaking down the New Orleans Saints coaching staff
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy football is determining their role and the context of the team on which they operate. In this divisional series, we will explore the inner workings of each team. These writeups are loaded with beautiful data visualizations (brought to you by Anthony Amico) that will expose the gears […]
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Derek Brown