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Chris Meaney
Articles
MLB
DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for July 21
DraftKings is offering a five-game slate for the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) on Tuesday, July 21st, with lock set at 5:30 am ET. I am here to give you my top KBO DFS pitchers and some stacks to consider. Reminders: The biggest edge is waking up 30 minutes before lock and checking weather and starting […]
DFS Chaser
PGA
DFS
DFS preview for the British Masters
As great as it is to have the PGA Tour rolling along, I’ve been yearning for the Euro Tour’s full return. We’ve had a few Challenge Tour warm-up tournaments, but this week finally brings us a fully sanctioned event: the British Masters. This particular course, Close House, was last played in 2017, with the winner […]
Bryan DeCorte
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (7/21)
There’s a two-game slate for League of Legends on Tuesday, beginning at 5:00 am ET. 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 […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
Fantasy
The Rodney Dangerfield All-Stars: The 2020 All-Disrespect Team
Pads cracking, helmets smashing, coaches yelling – football season is about to return. For your team, Baby Got Dak, the dawn of a new season brings renewed optimism and another chance. Last year didn’t go exactly as planned. Dismantled by injuries and David Montgomery’s unbearable suckiness (Yes, it’s all my fault.), “Baby” was essentially the […]
Brad Evans
NHL
DFS
DFS preview of the NHL restart: Eastern Conference
Welcome to the new normal, at least for the extent of the 2020 NHL Playoffs. The NHL has canceled the remainder of the regular season and will commence with a 24-team playoff to determine the Stanley Cup Champion. The expanded playoff format is a new one for the league and due to concerns with COVID-19 […]
Russell Prentice
NHL
DFS
DFS preview of the NHL restart: Western Conference
Welcome to the new normal, at least for the extent of the 2020 NHL Playoffs. The NHL has canceled the remainder of the regular season and will commence with a 24-team playoff to determine the Stanley Cup Champion. The expanded playoff format is a new one for the league and due to concerns with COVID-19 […]
Russell Prentice
NFL
Fantasy
Biggest bust candidates at quarterback in fantasy football
The quarterback position is always loaded in fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean it is without disappointments. Three candidates stand out as avoids for the 2020 season. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans Tannehill is coming off a 2019 campaign where his career was revived in Tennessee. From Week 6 on last year, Tannehill was third in […]
Adam Pfeifer
PGA
DFS
Redkacheek’s guide to winning a golf DFS Milly Maker
The DraftKings Millionaire Maker contest is one of, if not the most highly prized and sought-after contests to win in all of DFS golf. The thrill of throwing down $20 in the hopes of walking away with seven figures is a dream for everyone playing DFS. The odds are extremely stacked against you and the […]
Drew Mathews
NFL
Bets
Daily Odds Boost check for Monday, July 20
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 boost bets can be one of the best ways to take advantage. Four days per week I’ll be highlighting some of the best odds boosts […]
Matt LaMarca
Soccer
DFS
DFS Showdown for Crystal Palace-Wolverhampton EPL game
Quick Note: One COVID-19 related implication for soccer is that the substitution allotment in every major league moves from three to five. Teams are allowed to use fresh legs more often due to the hiatus predictably taking players out of full fitness. Tread cautiously in player selection, as some players have more of a tendency […]
Tristan Hoh
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB-RB approach
The best part of fantasy football is obvious, right? It’s the fantasy football draft. No matter what, constructing your team is the best aspect of fantasy football, which is why we tend to take part is so many drafts each and every year. And while they aren’t your final builds, mock drafts are great exercises to […]
Adam Pfeifer
Soccer
DFS
DFS plays for the English Premier League’s 7/20 slate
The English Premier League (EPL) is back in action and FTN has you covered! For this two-match slate, which includes Sheffield United-Everton and Brighton-Newcastle, I’ll be offering a DFS catered approach to help pack your bankroll with profit. The two-game slate is a little different than the more common showdown matchups that have occurred lately. In […]
Blake Hampton
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NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: Pressing fantasy issues for the Jacksonville Jaguars
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) At a […]
Daniel Kelley
NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Kansas City Chiefs
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) Across the […]
Daniel Kelley
Soccer
Bets
Handicapping the EPL slate 7/20
The English Premier League (EPL) is back in action and FTN has you covered! For this two-match slate, which includes Sheffield United-Everton and Brighton-Newcastle, I’ll be offering a DFS catered approach to help pack your bankroll with profit. The two-game slate is a little different than the more common showdown matchups that have occurred lately. In […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Chargers
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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Los Angeles Stepchildren. Booms Austin Ekeler, RB Melvin Gordon’s holdout opened the door for Ekeler at the start of […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NFL
Bets
Primer on closing line value for NFL betting: Part 2
In my initial primer on closing line value (CLV), I introduced exactly what CLV was, and how it could create an edge in NFL spread betting…if we could locate it in time. I’ve been spending some time digging through old betting lines with this in mind, hoping to dig up any clues and nuggets to […]
Anthony Amico
PGA
Bets
Previewing TPC Twin Cities for the 3M Open
As it was three weeks ago, the PGA Tour is making another stop at one of the newest courses in rotation, TPC Twin Cities. Although it has seen action on other tours, this will be the second visit in as many years for the 3M Open. We only have one year of strokes gained data […]
FTN Staff
PGA
DFS
Breaking down TPC Twin Cities for the 3M Open
As it was three weeks ago, the PGA Tour is making another stop at one of the newest courses in rotation, TPC Twin Cities. Although it has seen action on other tours, this will be the second visit in as many years for the 3M Open. We only have one year of strokes gained data […]
Bryan DeCorte
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NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: FTN Fantasy staff 0.5-PPR mock
A dozen members of the FTN Fantasy crew assembled over the last few weeks for a half-PPR mock draft. Starting lineups require 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, a K and DST. Our analysts rolled out many different draft strategies in this mock, which makes it one of the more intriguing […]
Tyler Loechner
NFL
Bets
Prop Bet of the Day: Don’t sleep on Deshaun Watson
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: Deshaun Watson NFL MVP (+2500, DraftKings) The NFL MVP looks like it could easily be a yearly back […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff
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 […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Bets
Diving deep on the Pittsburgh Steelers 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 […]
Derek Brown
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (7/20)
There’s a two-game slate for League of Legends beginning 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 […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
Bets
Daily Odds Boost check for Sunday, July 19
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 […]
Matt LaMarca
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Los Angeles Rams
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 booms, busts and breakouts for every NFL team. Today’s topic: The Dashing Sean McVays. Booms Robert Woods, WR After a group of hackers temporarily seized the Twitter accounts of Jeff […]
Brad Evans
Soccer
DFS
DFS Showdown for Sunday’s San Jose-Chicago MLS game
Quick Note: One COVID-19 related implication for soccer is that the substitution allotment in every major league moves from three to five. Teams are allowed to use fresh legs more often due to the hiatus predictably taking players out of full fitness. Tread cautiously in player selection, as some players have more of a tendency […]
Tristan Hoh
MLB
Fantasy
Week 1 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
MLB Opening Day is only a few days away with our first week of FAAB occurring Sunday evening. Week 1 of FAAB will impact your first week of play, July 23-26. This weekly article will help you trim the fat off your roster each week while finding cracks in the market. Churning and burning is […]
Matthew Davis
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Soccer
DFS
DFS Showdown Slate plays for Leicester City/Tottenham
Quick Note: One COVID-19 related implication for soccer is that the substitution allotment in every major league moves from three to five. Teams are allowed to use fresh legs more often due to the hiatus predictably taking players out of full fitness. Tread cautiously in player selection, as some players have more of a tendency […]
Blake Hampton
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NFL
Fantasy
This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (WR/TE)
Continuing the fantasy football theme from Saturday’s article, opportunity cost is vital when evaluating a player’s true value relative to their ADPs. After covering quarterbacks and running backs Saturday, let’s dive into pass-catchers today. ADPs are based on ESPN leagues using their default PPR scoring. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (ADP: 43.7) vs Marquise Brown (ADP: […]
Joe Metz
MLB
DFS
The most and least friendly parks to target in MLB DFS
The abbreviated 2020 MLB season is almost upon us, and with it baseball DFS will be back. It’s important to keep MLB park factors in the front of your mind when determining which hitters and pitchers to use for your DFS lineups. For example, if there is a 10-game slate, why would you take hitters […]
David Jones
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NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Indianapolis Colts
(You can’t answer a question if you don’t know what the question actually is. As we head toward the start of training camps after the weirdest offseason of our lives, FTN editor-in-chief Daniel Kelley asks — and attempts to answer — 3-4 fantasy-related questions about each team’s coming season. This is 100 Questions.) The Indianapolis […]
Daniel Kelley