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The serious part of the NBA In-Season Tournament started off with a bang Monday night with a thrilling game between the Celtics and Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton formally announced his stardom in the NBA, and the late game gave us a glimpse into how good the Pelicans could be when they are healthy. Hopefully, we get […]

The knockout stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament kicks off Monday with the Boston Celtics taking on the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans facing the Sacramento Kings. It’s still unclear how hard the teams will go to win these games, but I don’t believe we’ll see the starters play anything less than normal […]

The surging Packers host the Kansas City Chiefs, and this is a primetime game that all football fans should be excited about. It’s the first time Patrick Mahomes has been in Lambeau Field, and both teams have playoff aspirations, which is all we can ask for. Let’s talk about the game as a whole. For […]

We’re dealing with plenty of injuries across the NFL once again and now that we have bye weeks on top of it, the challenge for some managers is very real. There are teams that can offer some value that we wouldn’t have expected at the start of the year, so let’s get to it.  (This […]

We have a very full 10-game NBA DFS slate Saturday, as the NBA is off Sunday. Nearly every team is in action at some point Saturday, so we’re going to have some choices to make. There are likely to be some big names missing, just as there was last night so let’s dive into some […]

We’ve got a wild six-game NBA DFS slate in front of us Friday, as Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama and Devin Booker have already been ruled out. There are also still players listed as questionable that would change the slate as well, so let’s get into it. Just remember, it’s always going to be extremely important […]

There are only six games on Friday’s NBA DFS slate, but we have some heavyweight matchups, including Boston hosting Philadelphia and a clash between the Suns and Nuggets in the late game. We also get some big names with questionable tags that could change the slate before lock.    1. The Wizards are second in […]

Thursday’s nine-game NBA DFS slate is one of the largest of the season, and there are some very fun matchups. We do have a game that has a total of nearly 250 points so surely, some of the more popular players will come from Atlanta and San Antonio.    1. Mitchell Robinson is averaging 1.4 […]

We only have 10 games for the Week 13 NFL main DFS slate this week, but there are some very fun contests on the docket. We also have one of the best matchups that we’ve seen all season long, but we will certainly have to pay for it. Let’s start breaking it all down and […]

We have a seven-game NBA DFS slate in front of us Wednesday, and it’s going to be a challenging one — as of the afternoon, there is not a ton of value to be had. It looks like it needs to be a balanced build tonight which may not be most fun, but forcing in […]

There are only five games in the NBA Tuesday, but there are some fun spots for DFS, not to mention a late-night hammer that is loaded with stars. That late-night game is going to present a challenge since it’s locking 90 minutes after every other game on the slate and there are some question marks […]

Monday’s five-game NBA DFS slate does have some challenges involved because the biggest news of the slate is the status of Nikola Jokic. He’s being listed as questionable but it’s the last game of the night and the pivot options if he’s ruled out late are not ideal. Just remember, it’s always going to be […]

There are only five games in the NBA Monday, but there are some fun spots for fantasy and DFS, not to mention a late-night hammer that is loaded with stars. That late-night game is going to present a challenge since it’s locking 90 minutes after every other game on the slate and there are some […]

The NBA has a pretty fun day on tap with a seven-game main slate, but it does have a lot of question marks as of right now. We also have to look at the spreads because the best game environments also carry some blowout risk.   Just remember, it’s always going to be extremely important […]

The Baltimore Ravens will attempt to continue their march to the top of the AFC this week in Los Angeles against the Chargers in an important game for both teams. The Kansas City loss against the Eagles last week was a blow for them, and now the Ravens can pounce with the Chargers running out […]

Saturday night brings us just four games on the main slate, but there is a clear target of the four since the Atlanta Hawks face off against the Washington Wizards. That total is climbing toward 250 points while no other game has crossed 235 points as of yet.    1. Clint Capela is averaging 16.0 […]

There may not be the most overwhelming number of injuries to track heading into Sunday and Monday, but there are some that are important. With four games of Week 12 already played, managers have a better idea of what they will need to win their matchups this week.    Saturday Update Darius Slayton, New York […]

We have an eight-game NBA DFS slate on tap for Friday, and we do have one piece of news that would be of serious importance. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable, and that’s a downgrade from the probable status he had Thursday. There is at least a chance he can sit and that would change […]

After a night off Thursday, the NBA returns with an eight-game DFS slate Friday, and we have more In-Season Tournament games. There are also teams like the Miami Heat still dealing with some question marks about who will play, so we’ll see what happens with them.    1. The Pacers cannot defend at all  Maybe […]

The New York Jets may want to go ahead and stop entertaining the idea of Aaron Rodgers coming back this year, because it doesn’t look like they’ll be in a playoff position. They got smoked by Buffalo last week, while the Dolphins went down to the wire with the Raiders. Let’s talk about the game […]

After a day full of football on Thanksgiving, we turn our attention to the Sunday Week 12 NFL main DFS slate, and some of these games are starting to carry massive playoff implications. The Jacksonville and Houston matchup could help decide the AFC South while Pittsburgh and their new offense face the Bengals. The late […]

The complexion of Wednesday’s NBA DFS slate is sure to change an awful lot before the first game locks, so keeping up with the news is extremely vital. It’s a delicate balance between reacting to things that are going to change and not going nuts for the “new news” just because it’s new. Let’s talk […]

The day before Thanksgiving is always a massive DFS slate for the NBA, because they take Thursday off, so we have a massive 14-game slate. The Magic, Cavaliers, Pacers, Raptors, 76ers, Suns, Jazz, Trail Blazers and Lakers all played Tuesday, so those teams could be the likeliest to pull any shenanigans. Let’s attempt to narrow […]

We have our traditional Thanksgiving Day NFL DFS slate that features three games, all in the NFC. Every game is a divisional matchup which should lead to some extra edge to each contest. Even better is the fact that all six teams are still alive, even though the Packers and Commanders are hanging by a […]

It’s not hard to figure out which game on Tuesday’s NBA slate is going to be the chalkiest, since the Hawks and Pacers have a total that is over 250 points. That’s far and away the highest of the DFS slate and most players involved are at a reasonable salary. It’s chalk we’re going to […]

There are five games Tuesday in the NBA, and if we’re going to see any teams putting in any extra effort for the In-Season Tournament, this could be a night it happens. Teams like the Suns need to win to have a shot to move on and the matchup between the Hawks and Pacers takes […]

We’ll need to be on our toes tonight because the Thunder played an overtime game on Saturday, so we could see some players rest on Sunday against the Trail Blazers. There are also two different slates, as FanDuel kept the Denver game on the main slate while DraftKings did not.  Just remember, it’s always going […]

It might seem crazy considering how the first four weeks went for Minnesota and Denver, but this game has playoff implications for both teams. The Vikings are currently the seventh seed in the NFC, while the Broncos are just a half game away from being tied for eighth in the AFC. Let’s talk about the […]

One of the best tools of the multitude of options at FTN is Aaron Schatz’ DVOA metric to identify the best pass and rush offenses facing funnel defenses. Using this tool can point to the best matchups on the board and we can attempt to leverage them for our fantasy lineups. Kevin will be back […]

We’ve got a five-game NBA DFS main slate for Saturday night, and there are some fun game environments. The crown jewel as far as the total is the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Milwaukee Bucks with a massive 246-point total, which is roughly 12 points higher than any other contest.    1. Dallas is eighth in […]

It would be great if we could get through one week without massive injury issues, but Week 11 has only played one game and flunked. We’ve seen major injuries with cascading effects for two offenses already, and the week hasn’t truly even started yet.  (Check at bottom for the original Monday injury report.)   Week […]

Friday’s 11-game NBA DFS slate is a pretty interesting one and could still change drastically. We have to wait to see if Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to play, since that is a large puzzle piece. Let’s lay out what we’re looking at for our lineups. Just remember, it’s always going to be extremely important to […]