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Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 11
Hockey is definitely back now, with the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs getting started Tuesday. And with it, we have a four-game slate of NHL DFS as well. With each set of games, Chris Meaney, Russ Prentice, or I will break down the day’s goalie slate for DFS. While it’s obviously important for […]
Javi Prellezo
NHL
DFS
Previewing the Western Conference NHL playoffs for DFS
The Qualifying Round is over, and we are now into the official playoffs with 16 teams remaining. Even though there were upsets abound on both sides of the bracket, that is what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs so special. Anybody can win. Javi Prellezo broke down the Eastern Conference first round while I will highlight the […]
Russell Prentice
NHL
DFS
Previewing the Eastern Conference NHL playoffs for DFS
Hello, hockey fans! We are back and it is an exciting time. For those of you that don’t know, I’m originally from South Florida and I’m a huge Florida Panthers fan. Hockey is my favorite sport, even though Floridians generally have no idea what the cold feels like. Unfortunately, the Panthers were unable to get […]
Javi Prellezo
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 11
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. We are in the weird part of the season, so lineups and scratches are going to be all over the place, so make your lineups and place your bets accordingly. […]
Josh Lloyd
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for CS:GO (8/11)
There’s a three-game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) slate on Tuesday, at 10:00 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
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NBA
DFS
NBA Showdown plays for Lakers-Nuggets
The NBA finally back in full swing. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months we will finally be rewarded with an NBA Finals champion. This article will cover my NBA Showdown plays for the day. I rely heavily on matchups, pace or game, and minutes on the floor. This combination has been successful […]
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
Prellezo’s picks (8/10): MLB DFS picks for Monday
There’s a nine-game MLB DFS slate Monday that starts at 7:05 p.m. ET. We have some bad options for our DFS lineups, but we also have a ton of elite options. I plan on doing five lineups today and below is the cheat sheet and focus for me. In case you missed it, I wrote […]
Javi Prellezo
MLB
DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Monday (8/10)
Baseball is finally here and I could not be happier! We are pumped about our MLB product at FTN this year, and we promise you it is only going to get better as the season goes on and we find our footing. As far as content coming from me, I will have my main slate […]
Kyle Murray
MLB
DFS
Advanced Analytics Hitting Breakdown for Monday (8/10)
MLB has something close to a full slate Monday, which means we have plenty of DFS options to cover. 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, […]
Andrew Cook
MLB
DFS
KBO DFS: Previewing the slate for August 11
Major League Baseball is back, but the Korean Baseball Organization 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 […]
DFS Chaser
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
NBA
DFS
WNBA DFS picks for Monday, August 10
We are now a few weeks into the season, as the league settles into the “wobble,” and there’s been some really excellent play in the WNBA world. Some of the most interesting storylines include a healthy Seattle Storm roster, Chennedy Carter’s historic start to her rookie season, a major Sabrina Ionescu injury, and the depleted […]
Josh Gross
MLB
DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/10)
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 to […]
Matt Kupferle
NBA
DFS
NBA DFS Player Rater Report 8/10
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
Bank Shot: NBA GPP advice for August 10
The NBA bubble is winding down and it is almost finally time for the playoffs. Though there was plenty of doubt over the past few months, we will soon be rewarded with an NBA Finals Champion. This article will cover my NBA GPP plays for the day in DFS. I rely heavily on matchups, pace […]
David Jones
MLB
DFS
PrizePicks for August 10
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 […]
Joe Metz
NBA
DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 10
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 […]
Joe Metz
PGA
DFS
Breaking down Sedgefield CC for the Wyndham Championship
The PGA Tour is packing up in California after the weekend’s PGA Championship for a cross country trip to Greensboro, N.C., to play the Wyndham Championship, the final event before the start of the FedEx Cup Playoff. The Wyndham Championship has been played at Sedgefield CC since 2008. Sedgefield CC is about as average as […]
Bryan DeCorte
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 10
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. Here’s a look at the Monday slate. Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz The Mavericks, for all intents and purposes locked into the seventh seed, will be resting Luka Doncic, Kristaps […]
Josh Lloyd
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA Podcast Episode 3, August 9
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).
Joe Metz
MLB
DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (8/9)
Sunday’s main MLB DFS slate is an eight-game option — which is an awesome way to distinguish and separate ourselves on the pitching landscape. Every day in this space, we’ll break down the top pitching situations of the day for DFS to help you identify who to lock into your daily lineups for maximum profit. […]
Matt Kupferle
MLB
DFS
The Change-Up: Contrarian MLB DFS plays for Sunday
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 will 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 […]
Chris Rose
Nascar
DFS
NASCAR DFS Advanced Stats Roadmap: Consumers Energy 400
This weekend, the NASCAR Cup series heads to Michigan for the Consumers Energy 400. Michigan is a two-mile intermediate track, and we just had a race here Saturday. For projections purposes, I also use Kansas and Auto Club as the most similar tracks along with Chicagoland and Kentucky for a larger sample size. You can […]
Jeff Ratcliffe
NHL
DFS
Between the Pipes: NHL goalie plays for DFS August 9
The NHL playoffs and DFS Hockey are back hot and heavy; 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 your […]
Russell Prentice
NBA
DFS
NBA game-by-game DFS breakdown for August 9
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. […]
Joe Metz
NBA
DFS
FTN NBA injury report for August 9
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. Here’s a look at the Sunday slate. Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder If you thought Saturday was crazy with the amount of injury news we had to juggle throughout […]
Zac Graham
NHL
DFS
NHL DFS value plays for Sunday, August 9
There are three games on the NHL schedule Sunday, and the main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel starts at 12:30 p.m. ET. Desperation from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets should be extremely high, and they all have players who can take over a game. I expect that Sunday, so finding value […]
Javi Prellezo
Nascar
DFS
Prellezo’s picks: DFS plays for the Consumers Energy 400
NASCAR fans get a big weekend, with a Sunday race — the Consumers Energy 400 — right on the heels of Saturday’s Firekeepers Casino 400. Saturday was no surprise, as Kevin Harvick took the lead and dominated the majority of the race. Once he got the lead, he never let it go. Sunday’s race is […]
Javi Prellezo
NHL
DFS
Best hockey DFS stacks and plays for August 9
The 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifying Round wraps up Sunday night, and what a week it’s been. There’s been no shortage of upsets and there could be one more as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets will play the fifth and final game of their series, with the winner advancing to face the Tampa […]
Chris Meaney
PGA
DFS
Round 4 Showdown strategy for the PGA Championship
Final round showdowns in golf DFS always get a little trickier with the finishing points now included. That should go the same for this weekend’s PGA Championship. There are a lot of young golfers near the top of the leaderboard and it will be interesting to see how the react to the pressure of having […]
Bryan DeCorte
Esports
DFS
Core plays and lineup construction for LoL (8/9)
There’s a five-game slate for League of Legends on Sunday, beginning at 3:00 a.m. ET. I’ll also list my stack ranking and player pool for the LEC and LCS slates later on during the day. I’m here to break down my top DFS builds, as well as my strategy around what I’m doing for this […]
Javi Prellezo