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Alex Christenson
DFS Articles
MLB
DFS
PrizePicks for August 18
There’s a handful of sports that are being offered today, with the NBA and NHL playoffs now both underway while MLB continues to truck along. For this article, I will specifically be focusing on my favorite PrizePicks for NBA and MLB. After going 5/5 on the NBA picks Monday, let’s make sure our fortune carries […]
Joe Metz
NBA
DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 18
The second slate of playoff basketball is upon us Tuesday, and calling it star-studded would be a disservice. With the likes of James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo all in action on this slate, some tough choices are going to have to be made in terms of a building block […]
Joe Metz
NHL
DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 18
We are in the midst of the playoffs and we are focusing this article around a very important piece in hockey and NHL DFS. This important piece I’m speaking of is the goaltender. With each set of games, Chris Meaney, Russ Prentice, or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s […]
Javi Prellezo
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA Podcast Episode 7, August 18
FTN's Adam Pfeifer and Kyle Murray go through Tuesday's four-game playoff slate around the NBA, giving you the top plays and value picks for FanDuel and DraftKings. Players featured include Markelle Fultz (6:27), Giannis Antetokounmpo (12:04) and James Harden (27:20).
FTN Staff
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 18
The NBA playoffs are finally here, which means we’ll be seeing fewer planned rest days and anybody that can play through an injury is likely to do so. However, some guys are dealing with some serious issues, so we're going to do our best to keep you updated throughout the course of the postseason. This […]
Josh Lloyd
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for CS:GO (8/18)
There’s a six-game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) slate on Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m. ET. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds and my strategy around what I’m doing. I’m focusing on building the best lineups possible. If you haven’t had a chance, please, please read up on the Esports 101 article. Once again, […]
Javi Prellezo
NBA
DFS
NBA Showdown plays for Mavericks-Clippers
The NBA playoffs are finally here! Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months, we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals champion very soon. This article will cover my NBA Showdown plays for Monday. I rely heavily on matchups, pace or game, and minutes on the floor. This combination has been […]
David Jones
MLB
DFS
Riding the chalk: Monday’s MLB DFS plays
It’s time for another look at the daily MLB slate through the lends of the chalk – must-have plays, low owned pitchers and stacks. I’ll break down who I love, who I’m fading and who’s trending in my model. My roster construction is usually built around two three-man stacks and a two-player mini stack (my […]
Chris Rose
MLB
DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Monday (8/17)
What’s up everyone, welcome, or welcome back to, ahead of the count. This article is going to cover my thoughts on the slate, top to bottom. My goal is going to provide you with as much analysis, strategy and advice as possible on a daily basis to help you guys not only make winning lineups, but […]
Kyle Murray
Soccer
DFS
Top DFS plays for PSG/RB Leipzig
The Champions League is back after a long hiatus. as the original tournament was canceled back in March due to the COVID-19, but we are here in the semifinals, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and RB Leipzig (RBL) are left competing for the ultimate title of Champions League winners. These teams are looking to seal their spot in […]
Blake Hampton
MLB
DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Monday
With Major League Baseball back in (relatively) full swing, daily fantasy baseball comes along with it, and every day we’ll offer “The Change-Up,” a GPP-focused article for DFS on FanDuel and DraftKings. Baseball is a very high-variance sport, and most times you’ll find my plays to tend toward the contrarian, hence the article’s name. Going […]
David Jones
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MLB
DFS
Advanced Analytics Hitting Breakdown for Monday (8/17)
A big MLB slate for Monday means a lot of names to sort out for DFS. This article will cover hitter analysis for the main slate. The goal is to give you at least one target from the top tier, mid-tier and value tier at each position that has a +EV projectible outcome. Additionally, I […]
Andrew Cook
MLB
DFS
Prellezo’s picks (8/17): MLB DFS picks for Monday
There’s an 11-game MLB DFS slate Monday that starts at 7:05 p.m. ET. I plan on doing five lineups today and the below is the cheat sheet and focus for me. In case you missed it, I wrote a tournament primer and a deeper dive into MLB DFS. You can check both to understand what […]
Javi Prellezo
MLB
DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for August 18
MLB is back, but KBO is in the middle of a great season that is really heating up. Fans are now allowed in stadiums for games in limited capacity, which is great to see. I will continue to cover KBO during the week as long as DraftKings offers regular slates for us to play. DraftKings […]
DFS Chaser
PGA
DFS
2020 Northern Trust Golf Model
PGA analyst Skylar Hoke takes a look at the upcoming Northern Trust, and has released his model for FTN Golf subscibers to use for their research for the 2020 tournament. As you can see, there is a ton of data here that is used to help break down the slate at hand. Skylar provides his […]
Skylar Hoke
NHL
DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Monday, August 17
There are four more Stanley Cup Playoff games on the ice Monday, including the second-half of a back-to-back between the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks. That series has seen two straight over time games and a total of 19 goals in three games. It’s the series I would attack in DFS. I’ll never say […]
Chris Meaney
MLB
DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/17)
We’re back for the daily “On the Bump” column, looking at DFS pitching options on the Monday MLB slate. For those unfamiliar, this is the same "On The Bump" column that has existed previously, but the same format will prevail here at FTNDaily. Something that is held near and dear to me when it comes […]
Matt Kupferle
MLB
DFS
PrizePicks for August 17
There’s a handful of sports on the Monday schedule, with the NBA and NHL playoffs now both underway while MLB continues to truck along. For this article, I will specifically be focusing on my favorite PrizePicks for NBA and MLB. My focus for this article will be around a site called “PrizePicks,” a creative new […]
Joe Metz
NHL
DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 17
The NHL Playoffs are nearing the midpoint of the first round series; with each set of games, Chris Meaney, Javi Prellezo or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for your DFS choice at goalie to get a win, it’s not what you should focus on while doing […]
Russell Prentice
NBA
DFS
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 17
The NBA playoffs are here. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past six months, it appears we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals Champion. This article will cover my NBA GPP plays for DFS for the day. I rely heavily on matchups, pace or game and minutes on the floor. This […]
David Jones
NBA
DFS
NBA DFS Player Rater Report 8/17
It’s time again for our check-in on the NBA DFS Player Rater for the day. This article is going to vary day-by-day, as the slates and ratings changes, but overall, I am going to be breaking down some of the most interesting parts of the slate. I will discuss who is standing out as potentially […]
Kyle Murray
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 17
Welcome to the FTN injury report, where we give the info on the injuries that are going to impact the NBA on a daily basis. Now that the playoffs are starting, we’ll see fewer players sit out for regular maintenance, but the injuries that do cause absences are likely to be more significant. Toronto Raptors […]
Josh Lloyd
PGA
DFS
Breaking down TPC Boston for the Northern Trust
The PGA Tour will return to TPC Boston for the Northern Trust this week, the first tournament of the 2020 FedEx Cup Playoffs. TPC Boston has been the host of the Dell Technologies Championship, so it is not foreign to a majority of the field and we have plenty of historical stats to break down […]
Bryan DeCorte
NBA
DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 17
What’s the only thing better than playoff basketball? Playoff basketball all day long. We have a four-game main NBA slate starting at 1:30 p.m. Monday, giving DFS players more chances to win some money. Teams are going to have tighter rotations during the postseason, which should make our lives a bit easier. Utah Jazz vs […]
Adam Pfeifer
NHL
DFS
Best hockey DFS stacks and plays for August 17
Monday offers a big four-game slate of games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which means we have a full slate of NHL DFS action to consider. Every day of the hockey playoffs, we’re breaking down some of the top stacks and plays of the day for DFS. There are four games scheduled for Monday: Tampa […]
Javi Prellezo
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA Podcast Episode 6, August 17
FTN's Adam Pfeifer and Kyle Murray run through the four-game main slate for Monday's first-round playoff matchups around the NBA. Players discussed include Nikola Jokic (6:45), Jordan Clarkson (10:40) and Fred VanVleet (20:18).
FTN Staff
Esports
DFS
Prellezo’s Picks (8/17): Core plays and lineup construction for CSGO
There’s a four-game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive slate that starts at 9 a.m. ET Monday. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds and my strategy around what I’m doing. I’m focusing on building the best lineups possible. If you haven’t had a chance, please read up on the Esports 101 article. Once again, I’m […]
Javi Prellezo
NFL
DFS
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FTN Staff
MLB
DFS
Top stacks and pitchers for MLB DFS on Sunday
Stacking is a key strategy in MLB DFS, and with close to a full Sunday slate, honing in on the right stacks is important to having the best day in a GPP. Today I’m looking at some of my favorite stacks of the day, and at the end I’ll pick out some of my favorite […]
David Jones
NHL
DFS
Best hockey DFS stacks and plays for August 16
There are five NHL games scheduled for Sunday, including some high stakes and also some DFS intrigue. I'm avoiding the early two-game slate which includes the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, followed by the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars. I don't see much action in those two games as I like the under in […]
Chris Meaney
MLB
DFS
Advanced Bats: DFS hitter plays for Sunday, August 16
As we grind our way through this MLB season, some of the more interesting keys to building your player pool includes taking a look at the advanced statistical side of the game. Advanced stats give you a more in-depth, accurate look into how players are truly performing, and can indicate whether players are actually underperforming, […]
Josh Gross
NHL
DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Sunday, August 16
Sunday features five more NHL games on the ice and plenty of different DFS contests to choose from on DraftKings and FanDuel. There’s a two-game early contest on DraftKings that begins at noon ET with the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals, followed by the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames. The big money on DK, […]
Chris Meaney