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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
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Nascar DFS
NASCAR DFS Advanced Stats Roadmap: Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
The weekend, the NASCAR Cup series heads to the Magic Mile in New Hampshire for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. New Hampshire is a one-mile flat track. For projections purposes, I also use Richmond and Phoenix as the most similar tracks along with Martinsville for a larger sample size. You can check these NASCAR DFS […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Nascar Bets
Best bets for NASCAR Foxwoods Resort Casino 301
The weekend, the NASCAR Cup series heads to the Magic Mile in New Hampshire for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. New Hampshire is a one-mile flat track. For NASCAR betting purposes, I also use Richmond and Phoenix as the most similar tracks along with Martinsville for a larger sample size. Of course, the betting research […]
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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NBA DFS
WNBA DFS picks for Saturday, August 1
It’s an unusual time in the world, but as we bounce back to some normalcy, all sports are returning at once. Ordinarily, WNBA’s regular season would be taking place in the NBA’s offseason, paving the way for the women to get the spotlight in the basketball world. Now, we’re going to see the WNBA’s season […]
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Josh Gross
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NBA DFS
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 1
With the NBA back in action, basketball DFS comes right along. Each day, the FTN team will be looking at some of the best daily fantasy plays of the day. Be sure to keep an eye on the news throughout the afternoon. The NBA schedule is now unique as there are games all day. DraftKings […]
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FTN Staff
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NHL DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 1
Hockey is officially set to return Saturday with the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round, and with it NHL DFS is back as well. With each set of games, Russ Prentice 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 […]
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Chris Meaney
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NBA Bets
Betting breakdown for Saturday’s NBA slate (8/1)
Back in March, the NBA made the difficult decision to pause the season. And in a period of time ruled by uncertainty, it was fair to wonder whether or not play would resume. Many called for a true shutdown, feeling it’d be best to just get things right for the following year. But commissioner Adam […]
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FTN Staff
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NHL DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Saturday, August 1
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 Saturday with the action set to begin at noon ET. And along with that, it’s time to go bargain shopping on our first hockey DFS […]
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Chris Meaney
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NFL Fantasy
ADP check: Steep fantasy football discounts at QB and RB
August is here, which means that draft season is officially upon us. While the coronavirus pandemic may not allow us to gather with our friends, toss a few back and trash talk, that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the best time of the fantasy season. While many have been mock drafting for months, now […]
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Joe Metz
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NBA DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 1
So far at least, it appears the NBA is doing it right. The return of the season Thursday and Friday has gone swimmingly and the product was honestly just as good as ever. We continue the basketball goodness with a five-game slate starting Saturday afternoon. Look for my game-by-game slate breakdowns every Saturday for the […]
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Adam Pfeifer
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NBA DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 1
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. Here’s a look at the five-game Saturday slate. Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat Sunday will be the last day we have teams playing their first game in the bubble. So […]
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Zac Graham
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NBA Bets
FTN NBA injury report for August 1
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. Here’s a look at the five-game Saturday slate. Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat Sunday will be the last day we have teams playing their first game in the bubble. So […]
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FTN Staff
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Esports DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (8/2)
There’s a five-game slate for League of Legends on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 a.m. 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 […]
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Javi Prellezo
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NBA DFS
NBA Showdown Breakdown: Rockets vs. Mavericks
The NBA restart is finally here. 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 and minutes on the floor. This combination has been successful for me […]
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David Jones
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MLB DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Friday
Baseball is finally here and I could not be happier! We are pumped about our MLB product this year, and we promise you it is only going to get better as the season goes on and we get our footing. As far as content coming from me, I will have my main slate preview article […]
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Kyle Murray