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MLB betting – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/19)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings for Monday. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play As you can see on the model, there’s little separation […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
MLB DFS – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/19)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings for Monday. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play As you can see on the model, there’s little separation […]
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Alex Blickle
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The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (7/19)
Each day, we are going to try and give you a quick preview of today’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a peek. Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays betting breakdown Red Sox (+114), Blue Jays (-134)Total: 10.5 runsNick Pivetta (R) vs. Ross Stripling (R) Three things to know […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
MLB PrizePicks for July 19
Major League Baseball kicks the week off with a massive 13-game slate Monday, including a doubleheader between the Twins and White Sox, offering plenty of props to choose from on PrizePicks. Speaking of “PrizePicks” in general, it is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive into the […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (7/19)
Welcome to On the Bump, our MLB DFS pitching primer. This article aims to not only produce transparent picks for MLB DFS, but to teach my process of playing pitchers in MLB DFS. Each weekday, I will go through my entire process of selecting pitchers for the MLB DFS slate at hand. Some at first […]
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Chris Rose
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Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Sunday (7/18)
Welcome back to Ahead of the Count. This article is going to cover my thoughts on the slate, top to bottom. My goal is 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 learn, develop and dial in […]
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Matthew Davis
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On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (7/18)
Welcome to On the Bump, our MLB DFS pitching primer. This article aims to not only produce transparent picks for MLB DFS, but to teach my process of playing pitchers in MLB DFS. Each weekday, I will go through my entire process of selecting pitchers for the MLB DFS slate at hand. Some at first […]
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Chris Rose
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The Change-Up: GPP MLB DFS plays for Sunday (7/18)
The “Change-Up” article focuses on my personal MLB DFS plays for FanDuel and DraftKings. I will take you through my process of selecting pitchers and team stacks for Sunday’s MLB slate. I comb through every pitcher and hitter on the slate and list out my favorite GPP options below. Be sure to check out our MLB […]
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David Jones
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MLB Bets
MLB betting – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/18)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings tonight. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee BrewersZack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies On a slate with […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
MLB DFS – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/18)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings tonight. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee BrewersZack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies On a slate with […]
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Alex Blickle
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MLB Fantasy
Week 17 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in
The second half of the fantasy baseball season is underway, and we’re being served another top prospect. Last week, it was Vidal Bruján; this week, we have Jarren Duran. When it comes to bidding on these prospects, the range of bids is always wide, along with the results that follow. Tempering expectations is always wise […]
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Matthew Davis
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The Double Dip: Fantasy baseball 2-start pitchers for the week
We’re back again for this week’s fantasy baseball Double Dip — highlighting pitchers making two starts in a week. Some of the plays may be obvious — you don’t need a 1,000-word soliloquy highlighting why it’s a good idea to start Jacob deGrom twice. You just do it.  But volume is key, especially two-start-pitcher volume. […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Saturday (7/17)
Welcome back to Ahead of the Count. This article is going to cover my thoughts on the slate, top to bottom. My goal is 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 learn, develop and dial in […]
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Andrew Cook
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MLB Prop Tracker (July 17)
Each day at FTN, we will try and find some unique prop bets that we can play to gain an edge. Here’s a few that stick out on Friday’s slate. Frankie Montas Over 6.5 Strikeouts (+126, FanDuel) Look, Frankie Montas has certainly been a bit up-and-down this season. I get it. But there is one […]
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Matt Kupferle
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Must Javs (7/17): MLB DFS picks for Saturday
The second half of the Major League Baseball season has started, and MLB DFS is along for the ride. There’s a 10-game main slate Saturday that starts at 7:05 p.m. ET, and I plan on doing 3-5 lineups. Check out FTN’s MLB DFS optimizer, which has been an invaluable resource this season. We will also […]
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Javi Prellezo
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On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (7/17)
Welcome to On the Bump, our MLB DFS pitching primer. This article aims to not only produce transparent picks for MLB DFS, but to teach my process of playing pitchers in MLB DFS. Each weekday, I will go through my entire process of selecting pitchers for the MLB DFS slate at hand. Some at first […]
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Chris Rose
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MLB Prop Tracker (July 16)
Each day at FTN, we will try and find some unique prop bets that we can play to gain an edge. Here’s a few that stick out on Friday’s slate. Kevin Gausman Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-105, BetMGM) I know I sound like a broken record, but the Cardinals are an absolutely horrific offense. They rank […]
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Matt Kupferle
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Ahead of the Count: MLB DFS plays for Friday (7/16)
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 learn, develop and dial […]
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Kyle Murray
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MLB betting – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/16)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings for Friday night. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play Andrew Heaney, Los Angeles Angels        On the slate, Andrew […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB DFS
MLB DFS – Pitchers to Play or Fade (7/16)
In this article, I’ll use the Strikeout Model to sift through the pitching options on DraftKings for Friday night. We’ll discuss the threshold probabilities and how they combine with projected ownership to allow us to consistently make +EV decisions at the starting pitcher position. Pitchers to play Andrew Heaney, Los Angeles Angels        On the slate, Andrew […]
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Alex Blickle
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MLB DFS
Must Javs (7/16): MLB DFS picks for Friday
Major League Baseball gets back to action after the All-Star break Friday, and MLB DFS is along for the ride. There’s a 14-game main slate Friday that starts at 7:05 p.m. ET, and I plan on doing 3-5 lineups. Check out FTN’s MLB DFS optimizer, which has been an invaluable resource this season. We will […]
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Javi Prellezo
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The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (7/16)
Each day, we are going to try and give you a quick preview of today’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a peek. Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees betting breakdown Red Sox (-110), Yankees (-110)Total: 9.5 runsEduardo Rodríguez (L) vs. Domingo Germán (R) Three things to know These two offenses could […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
StatHero MLB picks 7/16
Tired of striking out in MLB DFS against all the sharks? StatHero is the perfect place for you. Have total control by seeing the lineup you’re playing against immediately. Score more than the house and double your money. Enjoy a lot of flexibility without any position restrictions, just do your best to nail the MVP.  […]
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Mike Montgomery
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (7/16)
Welcome to On the Bump, our MLB DFS pitching primer. This article aims to not only produce transparent picks for MLB DFS, but to teach my process of playing pitchers in MLB DFS. Each weekday, I will go through my entire process of selecting pitchers for the MLB DFS slate at hand. Some at first […]
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Chris Rose
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MLB Bets
Tipico Tips: Betting on some MLB playoff runs
The All-Star Game marks the halfway point in the MLB season. It is also a good time for bettors to check in on their favorite teams and see where the odds are before the second half of the season starts. In the local New Jersey market for Tipico Sportsbook, that means it is time to check […]
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FTN Staff
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The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (7/15)
Slate PPD due to Yankees COVID protocols. Each day, we are going to try and give you a quick preview of today’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a peek. Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Red Sox (-110), Yankees (-110)Total: 9.5 runsEduardo Rodríguez (L) vs. Domingo Germán (R) […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
On The Bump – MLB DFS Pitching Primer (7/15)
(Slate cancelled due to Yankees COVID protocols) Welcome to On the Bump, our MLB DFS pitching primer. This article aims to not only produce transparent picks for MLB DFS, but to teach my process of playing pitchers in MLB DFS. Each weekday, I will go through my entire process of selecting pitchers for the MLB […]
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Chris Rose
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MLB Fantasy
Losing the win: Fixing the worst fantasy baseball stat
(The first part of this fantasy baseball article was originally published in February. See bottom for a full update and leaderboards.) This is it, people. In the paraphrased words of King Leonidas, today is the day we fight, today is the day the win dies. Buckle up and take this definitive stand with me against […]
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John Laghezza
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MLB DFS
MLB players to watch for in second half
This article will take a look at some MLB Fantasy and DFS hitters that could make a big impact in the second half of the season. With the season on pause during the All-Star break, it is a good opportunity to find some targets for the upcoming weeks to help us with our overall goal […]
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David Jones
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Buy or sell: Players to watch for in MLB second half
With players around Major League Baseball taking a much-needed break for the All-Star Game, it’s time for our eyes to look ahead to the second half of the MLB season. To that end, here are five players to watch for the rest of the season when trying to put together your bets. Buy Ryan McMahon […]
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Matt Kupferle
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NBA PrizePicks for July 14
The NBA Finals continue Wednesday night, and we’ve got a single-game DFS slate on tap. Even though the postseason is winding down, our friends over at PrizePicks still have us covered with tons of options on the board, both fantasy point and single stat offerings. Let’s get into it. For an in-depth look at the […]
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Zac Graham
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MLB futures picks for the second half of the season
With the second half of the MLB season just around the corner, let’s take a look at a few futures bets that could be tempting. Chicago White Sox to win the AL pennant (+325, BetMGM) Here is the crux of this issue – with Eloy Jiménez and Luis Robert coming back, and a monster top […]
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Matt Kupferle