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We have a seven-game NBA DFS slate for Saturday, headlined by Luka Doncic taking on the Brooklyn Nets on ABC as the night-cap (8:30 p.m. ET). This is also a slate that carries a healthy mix of both star power at the top of the salary scale, as well as viable value due to health-and-safety […]

The end of the workweek is upon us and for many of us, so is payday, as we’ve reached the final weekday of the month. To make things even better, we have a nine-game DFS slate to close out the week, providing a nice opportunity to multiply our recent paychecks. As always, the game-by-game breakdown […]

Friday is finally here, and if you frequent FTN Bets, then you know what that means — another “One-Play Payday.” If you aren’t familiar, every Friday FTN Bets and I will bring you the “One-Play Payday” on Tipico Sportsbook — one play, whether it be a spread, total or moneyline, that stands out as a rock-solid […]

There are six total NBA games on tap for Thursday and lots of star power to consider on this slate. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as these should help you condense your player pool and build your […]

Wednesday, as always, presents us with a hefty nine-game NBA DFS slate with a ton of injury and health-and-safety protocol news that will surely impact lineup construction and ultimately, dictate the slate. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, […]

Wednesday provides us with nine more games of NBA action as the end of the first half of the season draws near, so we should have a healthy slate of options on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. The format […]

Wednesday presents us with another large NBA slate to add on to what’s already been a special week within the FTN community, as our very own Javi Prellezo shipped over $160,000 on DraftKings Tuesday, marking the third $100,000-plus win on the NBA season so far within FTN. While these game-by-game articles are free, the added value in […]

February 22nd provides us with a lighter NBA slate than we’re used to on a Monday, but six games is more than enough to take advantage on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. The format is simple. You pick two, […]

Unlike most Monday slates, the NBA DFS slate we have on February 22 is a rather light six-game slate that lacks truly attractive game environments. This could lead to a lower scoring slate and makes it even more important to accurately identify which studs to prioritize and which value plays appear safer than others. As always, […]

Sundays have a new focal point in the sports world with football in the rear-view mirror, as NBA and NBA DFS, in particular, have taken center stage with some respectably sized slates. This Sunday’s slate presents us with seven games to sift through. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that […]

The Saturday NBA DFS slate got a bit smaller with a pair of games postponed, but three of the remaining five games have implied totals north of 230 points, ensuring us of an action-packed Saturday. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players […]

The work week comes to a close with nine action-packed games on Friday’s NBA DFS slate and arguably the best birthday narrative DFSers could’ve asked for with Nikola Jokic turning 26. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players that stand out. This […]

Fridays represent a handful of advantages over other days of the week: The beginning of the weekend, bi-weekly paydays for most, and most importantly, large NBA slates. That’s why every Friday, FTN Bets and I will bring you the “One-Play Payday” on Tipico Sportsbook — one play, whether a spread, total or moneyline, that stands […]

Thursday presents us with the smallest NBA DFS slate we’ve had this season in terms of the “5 Stats” articles, as there are only three games to keep us entertained. Even so, there are a plethora of noteworthy stats to sort through. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped […]

There are 10 total games on tap around the NBA Wednesday, which means there’ll be a ton of fantasy production and totals to target on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. The format is simple. You pick two, three or […]

Wednesday presents us with our largest NBA DFS slate of the week so far, as we have 10 total games with a heap of injury news to break down. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players that stand out. This doesn’t, however, […]

If you’re stuck inside because of a nationwide snowstorm like me, Tuesday presents you with a perfect distraction with a seven-game NBA DFS slate.  The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as these should help you condense your player […]

We have seven total games around the NBA on Monday and a ton of enticing game environments, which could very-well inflate fantasy production. Because of this, it’s even more imperative than usual to target the PrizePicks totals early, as the lines have a high chance of shifting throughout the day. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, […]

While the seven-game Monday slate is not quite the size we’ve become accustomed to kicking off the work week, there are some massive totals and juicy game environments to target, so this slate certainly won’t be short on fireworks. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on […]

If there’s anything that screams Valentine’s Day, it’s tilting a nine-game NBA DFS slate with (or without) your significant other. With such a massive Sunday slate and a handful of injuries to monitor, it could be yet another hectic hour leading up to lock.  As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of […]

Saturday presents us with five total NBA games, four of which fall on the main DFS slate, which will be the focus of the “5 Stats” piece. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as these should help you […]

A balanced NBA DFS week comes to a close with a massive 11-game Friday DFS slate that presents us with a handful of ultra-thin rotations and another handful of massive totals. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players that stand out. This […]

Thursday presents us with our smallest NBA DFS slate of the week, as we have a rather quiet five-game slate on tap. Just like any other time we are gifted with a five-game slate, I will choose one stat from each game instead of multiple from one game, to hopefully shine a better light on […]

The NBA has come through clutch for DFS players, as unlike typical weeks where we switch off from large to small slates, we’ve had a level of balance lately, which continues Wednesday with a nine-game slate on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected […]

Following suit with what has been a rather balanced week in terms of NBA slates, Wednesday’s DFS slate presents us with nine total games and a handful of teams on the second leg of back-to-backs. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players […]

While Tuesdays typically present us with a light NBA DFS slate, this one almost mirrors the Monday slate, as we have seven NBA games on tap. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as these should help you condense […]

The biggest prop-bet day of the season is over and we can finally turn our undivided attention to NBA and the plethora of over/unders and fantasy point totals to target on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. The format is […]

With the Super Bowl behind us, all eyes in the sports world should (hopefully) turn their attention to the NBA, which presents us with an eight-game NBA DFS slate on Monday. As always, the game-by-game breakdown will provide a brief overview of each and every game on the slate, highlighting players that stand out. This […]

Sure, it may be Super Bowl Sunday, but we also have a five-game matinee NBA DFS slate ripe for the picking, operating as a perfect appetizer to a perfect entree Sunday. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as […]

With 11 total NBA games Saturday (nine on the main DFS slate in this write-up), a lot of these teams come in on the second leg of a back-to-back, while a lot of them are also playing the same team that they played in their last game, which makes the analysis a bit easier. As […]

The last slate of the workweek presents us with nine games to target and a massive amount of value in the mid-to-upper tier range on DraftKings. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA slate, as these should help you condense […]

With it being a five-game NBA DFS slate Thursday, it makes it easy to structure this article, as I can take one key fact that sticks out from every game on the slate. The format of this article is simple. I present five facts that jumped off the page while diving into the day’s NBA […]