Joe Metz's Articles

And just like that, we’ve come down to the very last regular-season slate of a crazy 2020 NBA season. With the wild race for the play-in game in the Western Conference behind us, we’re left with a four-game slate Friday where not a single team has anything significant to play for. Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto […]

With only a few more days of seeding games (three, to be exact), rotations around the NBA — and therefore, NBA DFS action — continue to get harder and harder to predict. Luckily, we have a manageable four-game slate on tap for Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m. ET. Additionally, because of the late lock compared […]

If Monday wasn’t the wildest NBA slate of the season, then I don’t know what was. On top of an early lock, we had late scratches up until 30 minutes prior to lock, causing the whole world to scramble for value. This also affected Monday’s PrizePicks, with the updates being posted in the FTN Discord. […]

We have one week left of seeding games in the NBA before the playoffs start next week and at the same time, the MLB continues to push through their abbreviated season, making for a full slate of PrizePicks for both sports. Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on […]

As we officially move into the NBA’s last week of seeding games in the bubble, we are starting to see the ripple effect of teams who have clinched their seed, as the number of players resting should continue to grow over the course of the week. That means our DFS strategy has to be very […]

      Adam Pfeifer and Joe Metz run through the 5-game NBA DFS slate for Monday, August 10, highlighting the top values and value options at each position. Players highlighted include Chris Paul (6:25), Boban Marjanovic (15:13) and T.J. Warren (32:36).

We’re only eight days away from the return of playoff basketball, as there are still a handful of teams with seeding and play-in potential on the line. There are seven games on tap Sunday around the association, with the 12:30 p.m. ET game because the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder kicking the day off. […]

      Adam Pfeifer and Joe Metz run through the five-game NBA DFS slate for Friday, August 7, highlighting the best plays to build around on DraftKings and FanDuel. Players highlighted include De'Aaron Fox (16:20), Joel Embiid (22:37) and Fred VanVleet (40:45)

  Adam Pfeifer and Joe Metz go game by game highlighting the best cash and GPP plays for Wednesday's six-game NBA DFS slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. Players featured include: Brandon Clarke (9:20), Joel Embiid (18:11), Nikola Jokic (28:33) and Jayson Tatum (57:42).

Bubble basketball carries on as things start to heat up as we approach the play-in games for the eighth seed in the west, while the MLB is still standing amid the coronavirus outbreaks. With two separate sports on tap for PrizePicks Tuesday, there’s a lot of money to be made. Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it is […]

The opening weekend of NBA bubble basketball is behind us and the MLB continues to play ball as we’ve recovered some sense of normalcy, at least for now. With both leagues up and running, that gives us a bigger pool of options for Monday’s slate, which I’ll be covering for PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it […]

Following up on of my article from Saturday where I highlighted quarterbacks and running backs who are priced at a massive discount right now, there are another handful of wide receivers and tight ends in the same boat. Whether these players had their 2020 draft stocks take a hit after an injury-riddled 2019 or they […]

With the first weekend of bubble basketball coming to a close, it seems as though the NBA has figured it out. Just one day after all of the overs hit on the NBA slate (Friday), T.J. Warren set the league ablaze with his 53-point outburst against the 76ers Saturday night, confirming just how crazy the […]

August is here, which means that draft season is officially upon us. While the coronavirus pandemic may not allow us to gather with our friends, toss a few back and trash talk, that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the best time of the fantasy season. While many have been mock drafting for months, now […]

As inclement weather and the coronavirus pandemic continue to alter MLB slates, the only change on Tuesday’s PrizePicks slate is the inclusion of both Indians vs White Sox games, as the two will play a doubleheader. Speaking of “PrizePicks,” it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. The […]

Opening week has come and gone in the MLB and we turn our attention to the second week of baseball without a single undefeated team in the league, while the Marlins and Orioles are tied for the best record, proving that 2020 can indeed get weirder. My focus for this article will be around a […]

Piggy-backing off of the Saturday's article regarding players who have seen a dramatic spike in their ADP over the last month, it’s just as important to highlight those that have been plummeting down draft boards. Taking it one step further, this article may feel a bit redundant compared to yesterday’s, but the reasoning is simple. If a […]

As we approach the end of July, the fantasy football draft season continues to heat up and players’ average draft positions are trending up and down based on coach speak, social media buzz or just about any other bit of information released. Looking at month-to-month trends in terms of ADP can be extremely beneficial, as […]

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: […]

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 […]

There are two sides of every coin in fantasy football drafts. As I stated in Saturday’s piece surrounding players being drafted higher than the position they finished last season, it’s also important to note the opposite — players going way later than their finishing position in 2019. This can obviously be caused by a variety […]

As fantasy football mock draft season begins to gain steam, trends regarding players’ individual ADP becomes more important as we progress through the summer. To help analyze how and why players’ ADPs are trending in one direction or the other, I am going to be publishing two ADP articles per week. On Saturdays, I’ll be […]

A newer fantasy football format gaining loads of steam over the last few seasons, best ball is not a format to approach the same way as a season-long format. Because you do not have the ability to manage rosters on a week-to-week basis, ceiling potential is crucial to logging the highest-scoring possible lineup each week. […]

Identifying trends in terms of ADP is vital in putting together a winning fantasy baseball team, but when it comes to a situation as MLB finds itself in, it carries much more weight. With a shortened 60-game season and a universal DH, many players will see their stocks shoot up or plummet. A lot of […]

With baseball officially back and players already reporting for spring training (or summer camp), the process of finding your fantasy baseball edge for the unique 60-game season begins. Whether it be a 162-game season or a 60, sleepers are always a means to get yourself an edge on the competition. Given the unique circumstances we […]

When it comes to constructing a season-long roster or putting together a DFS lineup, there may not be a sport that requires a more analytical approach than baseball. When researching for a given slate, numerous advanced stats are used to reinforce why to target a player or why to fade them. That said, it’s important […]

When it comes to day-of news regarding a DFS slate, there may not be a more tilting and impactful sport than daily fantasy basketball. Between waiting on starting lineups to be announced, minutes restrictions, rotation changes, and late scratches, how each of these news updates affects your day-to-day research methods and lineup construction can be […]

The real value in fantasy football mock drafting is throwing yourself into as many as possible for as long as possible. Seeing ADP trends and evolving draft strategies and popular value picks can give you a leg up by the time you are actually drafting. One good way to do just that is by gathering […]