Walter Waddell's Articles

We have college hoops all day long Saturday, which is a glorious thing as it gives us plenty of opportunities to add to our bankrolls. Pricing is once again tragic on DraftKings so avoiding landmines becomes even more crucial than usual. However, we need to be careful not to tinker too much or overthink completely. […]

Thursday night ended up being a lower-scoring college basketball DFS slate, which is something we will see more of as pricing tightens. This led to a profitable night for us, and I was able to land a mania ticket with a score of 189 points. It certainly reminds me of the old days of CBB […]

The college basketball DFS grind continues, and we have an eight-game slate on tap Thursday that features a plethora of upper-tier squads. Picking the right pay ups will be crucial, so we will do our best to avoid the landmines. In this breakdown, I will list the Vegas odds, KenPom score and team tempo rankings […]

It’s Super Tuesday! We have Mania qualifiers in the lobby and a pair of $10k to first tournaments as well. There is a major opportunity to add to our bankrolls tonight and continue this nice heater. Make sure to check out the CBB SuperShow prior to lock to get our detailed thoughts on each game! […]

With Super Tuesday on the horizon, huge prize pools and big contests are finally available. But first, we have a small two-game slate tonight featuring a team that has been dealing with serious Covid issues. As usual, we will have to track the news and probably keep our exposure to American restricted to starters only. […]

Tonight is the culmination of a profitable season, and I’m looking forward to going out with a bang. I can’t wait for next season, but first we have one last shot to add to our bankroll through the CFP championship game showdown. The title game is a battle between the top two teams in the […]

The college basketball grind is heating up and we end the weekend with a fantastic six-game slate. This will be an all-day slate so we will have to be strategic with how we use our PMR and be ready to make crucial swaps based on how the daily news shakes out. In this breakdown, I […]

We have an 11-game college basketball DFS slate ahead of us Saturday after the Michigan State/Michigan game was postponed due to COVID-19. Let’s take a look at the best plays of the slate. In this breakdown, I will list the Vegas odds, KenPom score and team tempo rankings for all four games. In addition to […]

We are into the thick of college basketball conference play now, and it’s obviously a grind. We will continue to stay on top of cancellation news and player scratches while using the Discord to talk strategy. This is one of the more beneficial aspects of being an FTN member and we frequently see our members […]

In this breakdown, I will list the Vegas odds, KenPom score and team tempo rankings for all 12 games. With this being an 12-game slate, we are likely to see some possible cancellations or player scratches so make sure you’re checking in with the Discord prior to each game lock. I am going to try […]

We started the college basketball week off right with some monster scores, and I’m proud of everyone for reading the DFS slate correctly and making the right calls after both Oregon schools canceled their games. Most of us pushed past 300 Monday, which is pure insanity and approaching NBA-level scores. There are some pricing errors, […]

A profitable college football DFS season is winding down, but we still have two showdown slates left, so moneymaking opportunities aren’t over yet. The College Football Playoff title game looms, but first, we have a battle between the LSU Tigers and the Kansas State Wildcats in the Texas Bowl. LSU has a total of 45 […]

We emerged profitable in DFS after a week of COVID-19 cancellations and player scratches around college basketball. We aren’t quite in the clear just yet, so if you plan on grinding with us this week, make sure you’re checking to confirm starters and other pertinent news. We have a five-game slate on tap for Monday […]

We have an all-day college basketball DFS slate on DratKings Saturday that is a whopping 12 games, and I have to tell you, I’m absolutely thrilled about it. I know that some people may not like the idea of grinding a slate all day long, but this will reward those who grind news and inevitably […]

This a bittersweet moment, but the final non-showdown DFS slate of the college football season is upon us. I’ve had a fantastic time grinding this year with you guys and am pleased that we have profited so much while also having a fun time doing it. This has been our best year yet and I […]

We typically get low to mid-major games on Fridays around college basketball DFS, but with COVID-19 ripping through the MAAC conference, most of those games were postponed. There aren’t any games past 2 p.m. ET, so we have an early lock time Friday. It’s just a three-game set, but something is better than nothing. It’s […]

There are only a few DFS slates left before the college football season officially ends, so we need to take advantage and pad our bankrolls while we still can. These last few slates include teams that truly have something to play for which will make our lineup construction significantly easier than it has been. In […]

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make it through a single day without a few game cancellations or player scratches, which makes tracking news in college basketball DFS an absolute must. The CBB DFS Discord has been on top of the news, which has kept us one step ahead of the competition. Just Wednesday, David Jones […]

College football’s bowl season has been a wild experience thus far with cancellations and opt-outs, but it has still been a profitable run. Our most valuable edge is staying on top of the news and reacting appropriately. We are now entering the part of bowl season where the games are mattering more, and the teams […]

The college football bowl season grind continues after a weird slate Tuesday in which we saw NC State-UCLA get canceled, which hurt because we were so high on that matchup. But in the age of COVID-19 sports, we have to stay vigilant with the news and be ready to make moves at all times. Be […]

We are back Tuesday with an actual multi-game college basketball DFS slate after a couple of days off. We were all set for a seven gamer, but unfortunately two of the games have been postponed due to COVID-19. The last few slates have seen the late games cancel out so strategically that is something to […]

We are in the thick of the college football bowl season now, and things have been dicey as expected. You have to stay vigilant when it comes to the news as opt-outs, late scratches and COVID-19 cancellations are running rampant. The coverage at FTN is top notch though and we stay on top of scratches […]

It’s Christmas Eve, and that means you’re likely spending time with family or celebrating the holidays. However, if you’re a degenerate grinder like me, you’re likely looking forward to some Christmas day college basketball DFS action. The Diamond Head Classic finals/consolation rounds are taking place Saturday, which means we have a four-game slate to sift […]

It’s Tuesday, and that means we have a larger college basketball DFS slate on tap. There will be plenty of leverage opportunities and overall edge with the DraftKings slate at 10 games while FanDuel has dropped a six-gamer. In this breakdown, I will list Vegas odds, KenPom score, and team tempo rankings for each game. […]

COVID-19 cancellations and postponements are running rampant around college basketball right now. so we have to stay extra vigilant with checking the news for DFS. We have a strong community that rarely misses any breaking news so make sure you’re popping into the Discord before each game lock. In this breakdown, I will list Vegas […]

The CBB DFS grind continues after a fantastic Saturday in which we hit on our value conviction plays. We have a three-game slate on tap with some nice spots to target, so let’s keep it moving. In this breakdown, I will list Vegas odds, KenPom score, and team tempo rankings for each game.  At the […]

With COVID-19 cancellations running rampant again around college basketball, we have to stay vigilant with the news and ensure games are actually being played. We have a solid eight-game DFS slate on DK for Saturday, but unfortunately they didn’t change the UNC-UCLA game to UNC-UK, so it would appear we are only going to be […]

Bowl season has officially arrived and we will be treated to a five-game slate on Saturday. Unfortunately, the game between WKU and Appalachian State starts early, so it’s been made into a showdown slate only. Tracking the news will be even more important than usual as late scratches as well as player opt-outs will be […]

After a solid low/mid major slate Thursday, we are back with a four-game set with teams most of you are accustomed to. Before we get started, allow me to remind you that our discord continues to be one of the most active in the industry. There was yet another late scratch Thursday and with just […]

Bowl season is upon us, and things kick off with a two-game slate Friday morning. Opt out news and late scratches are going to be crucial to your success, so if you plan to play, you’ll want to make sure you’re checking in with the CFB DFS Discord. In this breakdown, I will highlight my […]

Thursday brings with it an ultra-fun five-game college basketball DFS slate that features a lot of low-/mid-major squads that aren’t known by the majority of DFS players. In the past, we have smashed these types of slates and our collective knowledge will give us an edge over the rest of the field. In this breakdown, […]

It’s Tuesday, and we have a perfect-sized college basketball DFS slate on DraftKings — eight games. FanDuel has opted for just a three-game slate, but as usual, I will provide cores for both. A larger slate like this will offer us plenty of leverage opportunities, which is something I’m really excited about. In this breakdown, […]