NHL Best Bets for Tuesday (11/19)
Kenneth Le
Articles
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
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NFL
Fantasy
100 Questions: The pressing fantasy issues for the Houston Texans
(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.) Listen, you […]
Daniel Kelley
PGA
DFS
Best DFS plays for the final round of The Memorial Tournament
Sunday is upon us and that means a Round 4 DFS showdown slate for the final round of the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament. Round 4 showdowns are different from previous showdown slates because finishing points do come into play. This provides an extra layer of strategy and changes projections quite a bit. This week will […]
Kyle Murray
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PGA
Bets
Prellezo’s picks: Best bets for Round 4 of The Memorial Tournament
There’s one more day left for this weekend’s dreaded Memorial Tournament for the PGA Tour. I say dreaded because this course has proven to be extremely difficult — though there are a few golfers who have been extremely consistent thus far. I’m here to break down my top bets for Round 4 and go through […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
Fantasy
Booms, Busts and Breakouts: Kansas City Chiefs
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 Defending Champs. Booms Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB Some guys have all the luck. Yes, I just quoted Rod Stewart, but […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (7/19)
There’s a four-game slate for League of Legends on Sunday, beginning at 4:00 am EST. 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 read up on the Esports 101 […]
Javi Prellezo
MLB
DFS
Javi Prellezo’s MLB DFS tournament primer
Hello, baseball fans! My focus for this article will be around my MLB daily fantasy strategy. This was the first sport I won big on, as well as the first sport I ever did for DFS, so I can assure you that it is near and dear to my heart. However, we are running into […]
Javi Prellezo
MLB
Bets
MLB Futures: Breaking down the American League
With the MLB regular season just a few days away, I’m already jacked up and in midseason form, ready for some live games. I’m so passionate about betting the futures market because it’s the most reliant on personal models to sniff out deals and inefficiencies. There isn’t a moment to waste getting our betting plan […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
This or that: Using ADP to make some big draft-day decisions (QB/RB)
When it comes to analyzing fantasy football ADP, evaluating the opportunity cost tied to each player relative to options later in the draft is crucial when getting the most bang for your buck with every selection. To have some fun and dig into opportunity cost, I wanted to go position by position to evaluate who […]
Joe Metz
MLB
DFS
How to stack a lineup in MLB DFS
If you are new to MLB DFS, or just need a reminder, you almost always “stack” two teams. A “stack” refers to using multiple players from the same team in an attempt to correlate and maximize your fantasy production. This means you want four hitters from two different teams to fill out your lineup. The […]
David Jones
Nascar
Bets
Prellezo’s Picks: Favorite bets for O’Reilly Auto Parts 500
How’s it going, NASCAR fans? We have a Sunday race upon us — the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 — after a successful All-Star race this past Wednesday. My plan here is to take a deep DFS dive into the long track in Texas. Given there is still no practice, I’m relying a ton on track […]
Javi Prellezo