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NBA Bets
Betting breakdown for the Monday NBA slate
The return of the NBA has been a mixed bag thus far, as we have seen a few primetime classics but also a couple of lopsided affairs. So far, the sharps have been lost with their picks, which definitely has a lot to do with the quality of play after a long layoff, but it’s […]
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FTN Staff
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NHL DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 3
Hockey officially made its return Saturday with the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round, and with it NHL DFS is back as well. With each set of games, Chris Meaney 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 […]
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Russell Prentice
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NFL Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Seattle Seahawks
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: Steve Largent’s Lovelies. Booms Russell Wilson, QB While he may not get the fanfare of some of the other elite […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
Different draft strategies for a best ball draft
With the football season getting even closer, different best ball operators are starting to release major tournaments. I touched on them briefly in my introductory piece to best ball, but these tournaments all have the same basic structure. They consist of many 12-team leagues, but you will compete against the entire field in some way […]
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Anthony Amico
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MLB DFS
KBO bullpen report for August 3
A pretty big edge in KBO is getting your hands on current and usable data. Most people in the industry know that KBO bullpens are much worse than your average MLB bullpens, but where to look for an edge is something that I have really focused on this season. It took a little bit of […]
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DFS Chaser
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MLB DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for August 4
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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NFL Bets
Diving deep on the Las Vegas Raiders coaching and approach
A crucial element to projecting players in fantasy 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 that […]
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Derek Brown
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MLB Bets
Prop Bet of the Day: Astros still atop the West
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 Anthony Amico. Prop: Houston Astros to win AL West (+100, FanDuel) The Astros have been one of the dominant teams in […]
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Anthony Amico
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NHL DFS
Prellezo’s picks: Best hockey DFS plays for August 3
Hello, hockey fans. We are back, and it’s an exciting time. My goal here is to take a deep dive in Monday’s five-game slate and go over my highest exposures and favorite stacks for the hockey slate. For those of you who don’t know, I’m originally from South Florida and I’m a huge Florida Panthers […]
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Javi Prellezo
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NFL Fantasy
First Down Blog: Don’t forget these No. 2 backs
Multiple times each week, Brad Evans, in this space, will ramble on about whatever random, likely tequila-influenced fantasy football/betting thoughts are coursing through his often-moronic mind. Today’s second topic: The fantasy value of some key No. 2 running backs around the league. The moment before your favorite band takes the stage a palpable buzz envelops […]
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Brad Evans
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (8/3)
There’s a two-game slate for League of Legends starting at 5 a.m. ET Monday. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds, as well as my strategy around what I’m doing for this slate. The building itself is especially important. If you haven’t had a chance, please, please read up on the Esports 101 […]
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Javi Prellezo
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PGA DFS
Breaking down TPC Harding Park for the PGA Championship
It has been a long wait, but we have finally arrived to the week of golf’s first major, the PGA Championship. Scheduled for May, the PGA Championship will still kick off major season at the original venue, TPC Harding Park, in San Francisco. Currently, according to the PGA Championship site, the course will play as […]
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Bryan DeCorte
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PGA Bets
Previewing TPC Harding Park for the PGA Championship
It has been a long wait, but we have finally arrived to the week of golf’s first major, the PGA Championship. Scheduled for May, the PGA Championship will still kick off major season at the original venue, TPC Harding Park, in San Francisco. Currently, according to the PGA Championship site, the course will play as […]
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FTN Staff
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NFL Bets
Daily Odds Boost check for Sunday, August 2
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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NHL DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Sunday, August 2
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. Yes, the NHL is back and we’re just hours away from the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round. There are five games on the schedule for Sunday with the action set to begin at noon ET. And along with that, it’s time to go bargain shopping for Sunday’s hockey DFS slate. […]
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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 2
Hockey officially made its return Saturday with the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round, and it brought with it the return of NHL DFS as well. We have another five games set for Sunday. With each set of games, Chris Meaney or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for […]
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Russell Prentice
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/2)
It’s time again to take a look at the day’s pitching slate around MLB through a DFS lens. Anytime you see Aaron Civale atop the price board, you know it’s going to be a weird slate. There are only seven games on DraftKings’ main slate and just six on FanDuel, with Jon Lester atop the […]
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Chris Meaney
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MLB Fantasy
Week 3 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
Week 2 of FAAB around Major League Baseball was wild, with 50% bids or higher being thrown at relievers projected to be a team’s new closer. 40-plus% bids were placed on Brady Singer, while Kiké Hernandez was the most wanted available hitter with bids in the 25% range and above. This week on the fantasy […]
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Matthew Davis
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NFL Fantasy
ADP check: Steep fantasy football discounts at WR and TE
Following up on of my article from Saturday where I highlighted quarterbacks and running backs who are priced at a massive discount right now, there are another handful of wide receivers and tight ends in the same boat. Whether these players had their 2020 draft stocks take a hit after an injury-riddled 2019 or they […]
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Joe Metz
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NBA Bets
Betting breakdown for Sunday’s six-game NBA slate
The return of the NBA has been a mixed bag thus far, as we have seen a few primetime classics but also a couple of lopsided affairs. So far, the sharps have been lost with their picks, which definitely has a lot to do with the quality of play after a long layoff, but it’s […]
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FTN Staff
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NBA DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 2
With the first weekend of bubble basketball coming to a close, it seems as though the NBA has figured it out. Just one day after all of the overs hit on the NBA slate (Friday), T.J. Warren set the league ablaze with his 53-point outburst against the 76ers Saturday night, confirming just how crazy the […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB DFS
Advanced Bats: DFS hitter plays for Sunday, August 2
As we begin to 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 […]
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Josh Gross
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NBA DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 2
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. Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets Tipping off our Sunday slate is what some in chat Saturday night have already dubbed the “Toilet Bowl,” and I can’t say I disagree from […]
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Zac Graham
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NBA Bets
FTN NBA injury report for August 2
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. Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets Tipping off our Sunday slate is what some in chat Saturday night have already dubbed the “Toilet Bowl,” and I can’t say I disagree from […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Saturday
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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NFL Fantasy
Jeff Ratcliffe’s 2020 Fantasy Football Projections
FTN's own Jeff Ratcliffe has been one of the more accurate fantasy football analysts for the last decade, and he provides his exclusive fantasy football projections for the 2020 NFL season. Jeff ranks 577 players across all positions with the following information: Rank Position Rank Projected Fantasy Points Auction Value Individual Stat Projections and more! […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Nascar DFS
Key DFS plays for NASCAR’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
The NASCAR Cup Series has its latest event this weekend in the form of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at the Magic Mile in New Hampshire. For those playing NASCAR DFS, I’m offering up some of my favorite picks and plays for the race. Check the bottom for a full look at my DFS exposures […]
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Jeremy Green
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NFL Fantasy
Fantasy Faceoff: Nick Chubb vs. Joe Mixon
Each week, Brad Evans and Jeff Ratcliffe step into the octagon to exchange blows over some of the biggest draft-day dilemmas this fantasy football season. Today's Fantasy Faceoff topic: Nick Chubb or Nick Chubb? … Ready. Set. FIGHT! In favor of Joe Mixon (Jeff Ratcliffe) A lot of fantasy football drafters don’t like Mixon, and […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NFL Fantasy
2020 Fantasy Football Tiers – Tight end
Tight end tiers are an important weapon in your fantasy football arsenal. Instead of the rigid approach of fantasy football rankings, tiers allow you more flexibility on draft day, which is key to dominating your opponents. With a tier-based approach, you can see how each player stacks up at his respective position. Tight end is […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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MLB DFS
Advanced Bats: DFS hitter plays for Saturday, August 1
As we begin to 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 […]
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Josh Gross
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MLB DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Saturday
The return of Major League Baseball means the return of baseball DFS, and that’s just exciting for everyone. Today, I will be filling in for Kyle Murray, but this piece will follow a similar format. This article is going to cover my thoughts on the slate, top to bottom. My goal is going to provide […]
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Matt Kupferle