Week 11 NFL Moneyline Underdogs
Mike Randle
Articles
MMA
DFS
UFC 251: Masvidal-Usman DraftKings breakdown
The UFC is headed to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this week for UFC 251. This fight card is easily the best of the year and arguably the strongest card in UFC history from top to bottom. We have three title fights on the line, and the main event is the highly anticipated Kamaru Usman versus Jorge Masvidal […]
Jon Kelly
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down each NFL coaching staff
Derek Brown and Anthony Amico are doing breaking down each NFL coaching to help you in your best ball drafts, follow along with the whole series here: Buffalo Bills – 7/7/2020 Miami Dolphins – 7/8/2020 New England Patriots – 7/9/2020 New York Jets – 7/14/2020 Baltimore Ravens – 7/15/2020 Cincinnati Bengals – 7/16/2020 Cleveland Browns – 7/17/2020 Pittsburgh Steelers – 7/20/2020 Houston […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Breaking down the Buffalo Bills 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
Fantasy
6 players to sell in dynasty fantasy football
Purging your dynasty roster of fantasy football options you no longer want is no easy task, but as each owner in your league will have different goals, you can usually find a suitable trade partner. These are the primary reasons why people make trades in dynasty: Win-now: Acquire a top-tier player that will put your […]
Tyler Loechner
Nascar
Bets
Betting 101: The basics of betting on NASCAR
NASCAR was one of our first sporting events back from the pandemic shutdown, and that meant a sharp increase in interest in NASCAR betting. For all those diving into the game, today I’m offering a NASCAR betting tutorial and how to win some big money. When focusing on what I do with betting, I focus […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
Fantasy
How to adjust for point-per-first-down scoring in fantasy
Many fantasy football players have heard of leagues that use point-per-first down scoring, but few players have been part of leagues that incorporate the scoring option. With the biggest such league (the 10th annual Scott Fish Bowl — SFBX) getting going as we speak, FTN wanted to give you a rundown of what the system […]
Russell Prentice
NHL
Bets
Betting 101: The basics of betting on hockey
Looking at getting into betting on the NHL? Today, I’m offering up some basics and tips I have picked up over the years to help you out. Like any bet, there is risk involved and no system or process is going to guarantee success, but with some of these tips and research that you can […]
Russell Prentice
PGA
Bets
Betting 101: The basics of betting on golf
Wading into the world of golf betting can be daunting. You can pull up almost any book that offers golf and there seems to be hundreds of options and that can get overwhelming. The goal today is to skim the surface of where to begin and what may be the best type of golf wagering […]
FTN Staff
MLB
Fantasy
National League designated hitter, Part 2: The most impacted hitters
Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game sprint for the 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. I broke down what baseball’s move to […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
Fantasy
NFL Live Stream Preview
FTNFantasy will provide top-tier analysis for your fantasy football drafts. From sleepers to draft strategy, FTNFantasy has you covered on exclusive live streams.
FTN Staff
Tennis
Bets
Betting 101: The basics of betting on tennis
Welcome to Tennis Betting 101. Here, we’ll discuss some key factors when it comes to placing wagers in tennis, in addition to types of betting options available within the sport. Keep in mind, tennis is the only sport in which the best of the best can play against the worst of the worst in a […]
Josh Gross
Soccer
Bets
Soccer Betting 101: How to profit
Assuming most of you are American, betting on soccer can look tricky at times. The reason for this is the possibility of the match ending in a draw (tie). In America, there’s a winner, a loser. – no in-between. The prospect of a draw puts soccer [betting] in a class of its own. I want to […]
Tristan Hoh
NFL
Fantasy
Zig when they zag: How to go zero-WR and load up on RBs in best ball
Best call drafts are in full swing, but unlike season-long fantasy football leagues, the draft isn’t just the most important thing — it’s the only thing. With no creative license once the final pick is in, you need to enter the draft with a strategy and stick to it. This article will look at the […]
Tyler Loechner
NBA
Bets
Betting 101: What to look for when betting on NBA
Interested in getting involved in betting on the NBA? Here’s a breakdown of some of the key things I look for when betting on hoops. No single recommendation is guaranteed a 100% success rate by any means, but I find that by paying attention to the small details, that most overlook, I have a competitive […]
David Jones
MLB
Bets
Betting 101: The basics of baseball prop betting
Like all sports, there are a number of ways to bet on baseball presents. Some of the most popular ways are betting on the moneyline, the over/under game total or the runline. When a sportsbook releases these numbers, a ton of factors and research goes into them to put out odds they feel will generate […]
FTN Staff
MLB
DFS
Tips for getting started in KBO DFS
It’s seven o’clock on Saturday morning and I am sipping my coffee watching a baseball game being played on the other side of the world. I have a substantial amount of money on the over in the Korean Baseball Organization gake between the NC Dinos and the Doosan Bears. It’s 3-3 in the top of the […]
DFS Chaser
NBA
DFS
The benefits of stacking in NBA DFS
Welcome back to the NBA season, and related, welcome back to daily fantasy basketball. Let’s take a moment to focus on lineup construction for NBA DFS. One of the most important points we need to make is stacking. There is a focus on a few key points: Look at the Las Vegas totals. Look at […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
Fantasy
5 rookies worth targeting in dynasty fantasy football
The weeks and months that follow the NFL draft before NFL camps kickoff is prime trading season in dynasty. The layover between these two points in time can change perception in some ways on a player. Coach speak can quell excitement, and occasionally time has a way of stifling the hype. Before player’s lace the cleats back up […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football rankings: Top 150 for PPR leagues in 2020
Fantasy football season is here. To get you set up for your 2020 fantasy football drafts, I put together a set of top-150 fantasy football rankings for PPR scoring. Want to go deeper than 150? We have you covered. Our 2020 fantasy football rankings page has over 500 players ranked along with rankings for each […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
MLB
Fantasy
National League designated hitter, Part 1: Impact on pitchers
Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. If you play season-long fantasy baseball, and you are diving back into […]
Matt Kupferle
NFL
Bets
Picks
While we develop cutting edge tech for tracking all of our sharps betting picks here is the next best thing! We created a centralized hub so that you can find all the picks, all the sports, in one location. NBA Betting Picks MLB Betting Picks PGA Betting Picks MMA Betting Picks NFL […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Fantasy football mock drafts: When to target QBs in a superflex
Drafting in fantasy football is like any other muscle or skill. To flex and impress, time and reps are required. Mock drafting is essential, especially in newer or more niche formats. The ability to explore and dive into various strategies and witness the outcome is imperative. Even in slow draft formats, “freaking out” while on […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics
Fantasy football has changed in many ways since its inception, but one of the key differences between fantasy players today, and those who played the game 20 years ago, is the adoption of advanced metrics. There are tons of football analytics used by your opponents, and it is important to understand what these terms mean […]
FTN Staff
NFL
Fantasy
Guide To Football Analytics Part 2
In the first portion of this football analytics breakdown, I gave you the list of terms I felt was most vital for you to know if you’re looking to engage with the fantasy community about the game we all love. In part two, the focus is going to shift to the usefulness of the statistics, […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
How to handle kicker and defense in best ball
Championship rosters in best ball fantasy football leagues are not littered only with the glitz and glam of early-round studs and breakout smash picks. Late-round diamond mining is a must as well. The search for small edges, especially in overall roster construction, is imperative. As the field sharpens, these tiny legs up are vital to […]
Derek Brown
MMA
DFS
A primer for MMA DFS
MMA DFS is perhaps the most fun sport to play in the daily fantasy industry. The “sweat” of watching your fighter land a knockout blow is unmatched in terms of the entertainment value and the adrenaline rush that it provides. But more importantly, the barrier of entry in playing MMA DFS is much smaller than […]
Jon Kelly
NFL
Fantasy
Best ball-specific draft strategies to try in football
Best ball draft season for fantasy football is back. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the format or are new to the game, it's always a good idea to take inventory of your own approach and make sure you are doing everything you can to improve your chances of ending the season with a […]
Noah Ruddell
NFL
Fantasy
Stack ideas for 2020 best ball football
Best ball is the fastest-growing niche in fantasy football, and that means playing without a defined strategy becomes more and more unwise. In general, these leagues pay out the top 20% at most. Due to the top-heavy nature of these tournaments, shooting for first provides the greatest return on investment. As such, a few key […]
Matthew Gajewski
NFL
Fantasy
The added fantasy value of a rushing quarterback
It’s second and three from around midfield. Lamar Jackson fakes a handoff, bounces to the left and sees daylight. After cutting back inside, Jackson gets to the 30-yard line, sees two Cincinnati Bengal defenders converge on him and spins away from both, forcing them to collide. A few seconds later, it’s 47 yards to the house, […]
Adam Pfeifer
NFL
Fantasy
How to adjust for tight end premium fantasy formats
As fantasy football has grown in popularity over the years, the diversity of league formats and scoring has increased as well. There are different strokes for all types of fantasy football folks these days. Today I want to focus on two of those in particular: Best ball, and within that game, tight end premium scoring. […]
Derek Brown
NFL
Fantasy
Late-round QBs to target in best ball
You can’t prioritize every position in your fantasy football draft. Something has to come behind the others. Popularized by J.J. Zachariason, and growing in usage every year, the late-round quarterback strategy is one that most experts are now on board with as the predominant way to select signal-callers in fantasy football. The last two years […]
Anthony Amico
NFL
Fantasy
Late-round RBs to target in best ball
Arguably fantasy football’s most important position, running backs continue dominate scoring across leagues. While landing Christian McCaffrey and the workhorse backs at the top of drafts creates a clear edge, finding late-round gems also provides an advantage in fantasy leagues. Looking specifically at best ball leagues, owners generally end their drafts with between four and […]
Matthew Gajewski