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NBA DFS
NBA DFS top targets for Tuesday, Aug. 11
What are top targets? Top targets are the strongest plays at each selected position for DFS on a given day. In this article I will go position by position highlighting who the best plays are on every NBA daily fantasy slate. Each position will vary by a price tier. Top tier are the most expensive […]
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Stefano Vaccarino
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy football position primer: RBs for 2020
All this week, we’re running position primers to help you get the lay of the land as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. What changed at the position this offseason? What are some long-term trends at the position? Up next: RBs. Check out our QB position primer. The big RB changes in […]
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Tyler Loechner
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NBA DFS
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 11
The NBA is in full swing. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals Champion. This article will cover my NBA GPP plays for the day. I rely heavily on match ups, pace or game and minutes on the floor. This combination has […]
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David Jones
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PGA DFS
DFS preview of the European Tour’s Celtic Classic
The golf loop around Great Britain continues for the European Tour with a stop in City of Newport, Wales. The Celtic Classic will be played at The Celtic Manor Resort on the Twenty Ten Course, famously created to host the 2010 Ryder Cup (which Europe won 14.5-13.5). The venue is a unique setup; it has […]
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Bryan DeCorte
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy flames: The sleeper RBs for 2020
Every year, some follically challenged scribe lists his favorite underpriced names he believes are destined to torch the competition. Some readers inevitably categorize them as “sleepers,” an overused, misrepresented and poorly defined blanket term in the virtual game. No, consider these fiery individuals “undervalued,” players outside of common starting requirements in 12-team leagues (e.g. RB1-RB24) […]
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Brad Evans
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NFL Fantasy
5 tips to nail your fantasy football draft day
Fantasy football draft strategy doesn’t need to be complex. The goal on draft day is pretty simple: to out-draft your opponents and put together the best team possible. While there’s certainly a lot to think about in a fantasy draft, there are a few key things to keep in mind as we head into the […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Soccer DFS
DFS Showdown for Portland-Orlando City MLS is Back Tournament game
Even with major domestic seasons finished up, there’s plenty of soccer action available, and this one comes with the MLS is Back Tournament’s Final in Orlando between Portland and Orlando City. It should be an interesting puzzle for both sides, as Portland are slight underdogs yet grade out with some key tactical advantages over Orlando. […]
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Tristan Hoh
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NBA DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 11
Paying attention to news is always crucial to NBA DFS success, but it has been especially important lately. Several teams have seeds locked in and are limiting their stars’ minutes as a result. We have a seven-game slate Tuesday and the overarching theme is projecting minutes. Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic (ORL-6, 226) Brooklyn is […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NBA DFS
FTN NBA Podcast Episode 4, August 11
  FTN's Adam Pfeifer and Stefano Vaccarino run through the Tuesday NBA slate, breaking down injury news, top plays and values. Players include Rudy Gay (26:45), Jaylen Brown (37:21) and Lonzo Ball (51:00).
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FTN Staff
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NHL DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 11
Hockey is definitely back now, with the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs getting started Tuesday. And with it, we have a four-game slate of NHL DFS as well. With each set of games, Chris Meaney, Russ Prentice, or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for […]
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Javi Prellezo
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NHL Bets
Betting breakdown of the NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoffs
You want upsets? You got upets! Wow, what a shocking turn of events as the Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff preview features a few unexpected teams and the league isn't wasting any time as the offical playoffs begin on Tuesday (check out my Western Conference preview). The Montreal Canadiens took care of the Pittsburgh Penguins in four […]
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Chris Meaney
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NHL DFS
Previewing the Western Conference NHL playoffs for DFS
The Qualifying Round is over, and we are now into the official playoffs with 16 teams remaining. Even though there were upsets abound on both sides of the bracket, that is what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs so special. Anybody can win. Javi Prellezo broke down the Eastern Conference first round while I will highlight the […]
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Russell Prentice
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NHL DFS
Previewing the Eastern Conference NHL playoffs for DFS
Hello, hockey fans! We are back and it is an exciting time. For those of you that don’t know, I’m originally from South Florida and I’m a huge Florida Panthers fan. Hockey is my favorite sport, even though Floridians generally have no idea what the cold feels like. Unfortunately, the Panthers were unable to get […]
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Javi Prellezo
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NHL Bets
Betting breakdown of the NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoffs
Now that the Qualifying Round is over we can go back to the more traditional playoff look. Eight teams locked into the Western Conference Stanley Cup playoffs, best-of-seven, with the puck dropping on Tuesday. It was fun, though, wasn’t it? You couldn't have asked for a crazier week and that's why the NHL playoffs are […]
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Chris Meaney
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NBA DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 11
Welcome to the FTN injury report, where we give the info on the injuries that are going to impact the NBA on a daily basis. We are in the weird part of the season, so lineups and scratches are going to be all over the place, so make your lineups and place your bets accordingly. […]
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Josh Lloyd
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NBA Bets
FTN NBA injury report for August 11
Welcome to the FTN injury report, where we give the info on the injuries that are going to impact the NBA on a daily basis. We are in the weird part of the season, so lineups and scratches are going to be all over the place, so make your lineups and place your bets accordingly. […]
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FTN Staff
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for CS:GO (8/11)
There’s a three-game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) slate on Tuesday, at 10:00 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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NBA DFS
NBA Showdown plays for Lakers-Nuggets
The NBA finally back in full swing. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals champion. 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 has been successful […]
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David Jones
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MLB DFS
Riding the chalk: Monday’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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MLB DFS
Prellezo’s picks (8/10): MLB DFS picks for Monday
There’s a nine-game MLB DFS slate Monday that starts at 7:05 p.m. ET. We have some bad options for our DFS lineups, but we also have a ton of elite options. I plan on doing five lineups today and below is the cheat sheet and focus for me. In case you missed it, I wrote […]
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Javi Prellezo
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MLB DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Monday (8/10)
Baseball is finally here and I could not be happier! We are pumped about our MLB product at FTN this year, and we promise you it is only going to get better as the season goes on and we find our footing. As far as content coming from me, I will have my main slate […]
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Kyle Murray
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MLB DFS
Advanced Analytics Hitting Breakdown for Monday (8/10)
MLB has something close to a full slate Monday, which means we have plenty of DFS options to cover. 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, […]
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Andrew Cook
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MLB DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for August 11
Major League Baseball is back, but the Korean Baseball Organization 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 […]
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DFS Chaser
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MLB DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Monday
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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NFL Bets
Daily Odds Boost check for Monday, August 10
This is a great time to be a sports bettor. As sports betting becomes legal in more and more locations, the various sportsbooks are all vying for your business. Targeting daily odds boosts bets can be one of the best ways to take advantage. Four days a week, I’ll be highlighting some of the best […]
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Matt LaMarca
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NBA DFS
WNBA DFS picks for Monday, August 10
We are now a few weeks into the season, as the league settles into the “wobble,” and there’s been some really excellent play in the WNBA world. Some of the most interesting storylines include a healthy Seattle Storm roster, Chennedy Carter’s historic start to her rookie season, a major Sabrina Ionescu injury, and the depleted […]
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Josh Gross
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/10)
We’re back for the daily “On the Bump” column, looking at DFS pitching options on the Monday 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 to […]
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Matt Kupferle
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NBA DFS
NBA DFS Player Rater Report 8/10
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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NFL Bets
Prop Bet of the Day: Huge reception total for Adam Thielen
Looking to scratch an action itch? You bet we got you covered. Every day our ravenous bettors scour the web for their favorite player props to boost the bankroll. Today’s featured line comes from Eliot Crist. Adam Thielen OVER 84.5 receptions (1 unit) — FoxBet This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the […]
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Eliot Crist
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NBA DFS
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 10
The NBA bubble is winding down and it is almost finally time for the playoffs. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months, we will soon be rewarded with an NBA Finals Champion. This article will cover my NBA GPP plays for the day in DFS. I rely heavily on matchups, pace […]
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David Jones
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Washington Football Team
As the mercury rises and we inch closer to training camp opens, our resident fantasy football aficionados, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe, profile their favorite books, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: Daniel Snyder’s Fighting Former Epithets.  Booms Terry McLaurin, WR Largely an afterthought heading into last season, McLaurin exploded onto the […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MLB DFS
PrizePicks for August 10
We have one week left of seeding games in the NBA before the playoffs start next week and at the same time, the MLB continues to push through their abbreviated season, making for a full slate of PrizePicks for both sports. Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on […]
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Joe Metz