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MLB Fantasy
Sinking Your Battleship: The Riskiest Fantasy Baseball Picks By Round (Round 1)
Every fantasy baseball season, there are draft picks made that inevitably don’t return a profit from where they are being selected in drafts. Each draft spot should be looked at as an acquisition cost. Returning a profit with your pick(s) while being able to avoid disastrous picks is crucial to contending. Drafting multiple players with […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB Fantasy
Kup’s Closers: Fantasy Baseball Closer Strategy for 2022 (AL West)
It’s the 2022 MLB season. Hopefully, Rob Manfred and crew are back and in business soon. Please talk to each other, MLB. Each week, we are going to start this series by analyzing each division’s bullpens – and a deep dive is what we hope for. It’s easy enough to find out who we think […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
NBA PrizePicks January 19
After only two games on the Tuesday NBA slate, we’re back with a full Wednesday slate in the NBA and a ton of PrizePicks to choose from. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive into the ins and outs of everything PrizePicks, FTN’s Tyler Loechner […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Kolten Wong vs. Josh Rojas
Every fantasy baseball season, there are players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player drafted significantly earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. All of which […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB DFS
JockMKT Promo Code – Use FTN for a $50 Deposit Match
DFS is one of the most popular ways to play fantasy games, and new and unique ways to play DFS continue to crop up across the industry. One of the most fun and unique ways to play daily fantasy sports is Jock MKT. Have you tried JockMKT yet? It’s a new way to play DFS, […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB Fantasy
NFBC DC Strategies — Middle Infielders in 2022
In this preseason series, I will be identifying and reviewing option beyond the first 450 picks (per ADP) for late-round values in NFBC Draft Champions leagues. This week, we attack the middle infielder position.  As I’ve done in previous editions of this piece, I’ll start with a few notes on middle infielders from top-10 overall […]
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Broc Miller
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Yasmani Grandal vs. Tyler Stephenson
Every fantasy baseball season, there are players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player drafted significantly earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. All of which […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB DFS
NBA PrizePicks January 17
With the Martin Luther King holiday here, we have a full day of NBA basketball with every single team in action at some point Monday. This makes for a slate ripe with options on PrizePicks. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive into the ins […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball ADP Market Report (1/15)
This weekly fantasy baseball column will be a summary of recent average draft position risers and fallers. A review of the most prominent ADP movers based on completed drafts on NFBC. For the January columns, I will be referencing NFBC Draft Championship results. These are 15-round, 50-round draft-and-hold leagues (no in-season FAAB). Though we are […]
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Vlad Sedler
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Sandy Alcantara vs. Max Fried
Every fantasy baseball season, there are players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player drafted significantly earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. All of which […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB DFS
NFL PrizePicks for Wild Card Weekend
With the new playoff format in the NFL, we’re graced with six total Wild Card games for Wild Card weekend. With so many playoff games to sift through, PrizePicks has a loaded NFL board. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive into the ins and […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Fantasy Baseball Draft Conundrums
Every fantasy baseball season, there are players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player drafted significantly earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. All of which […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB DFS
Best PrizePicks Promos
Taking over and under wagering to a new level, PrizePicks offers users a fun and easy way to engage in sporting events from the comfort of their homes. To learn more about PrizePicks, FTN’s Tyler Loechner wrote a comprehensive App Review. PrizePicks Promotions Below is a list of current promotions that PrizePicks is running (last […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB DFS
NBA PrizePicks for January 12
Wednesdays typically provide the largest NBA slates of the week and this slate is no different, providing us with nine games to sift through for PrizePIcks. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive into the ins and outs of everything PrizePicks, FTN’s Tyler Loechner wrote […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
Kup’s Closers: Fantasy Baseball Closer Strategy for 2022 (AL Central)
It’s the 2022 MLB season. Hopefully, Rob Manfred and crew are back and in business soon. Please talk to each other, MLB. Each week, we are going to start this series by analyzing each division’s bullpens – and a deep dive is what we hope for. It’s easy enough to find out who we think […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB Fantasy
NFBC DC Strategies — Corner Infielders in 2022
In this preseason series, I will be identifying and reviewing the top 450 picks (per ADP) for late-round values that I’ll be targeting in Draft Champions (DC) leagues on NFBC. In this series, I’ll be looking at the corner infielder position.  Further breaking down the top-10 finishers from the 2021 DC overall shows six of […]
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Broc Miller
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Fantasy Baseball Draft Conundrums
Each and every fantasy baseball season, there are baseball players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player selected much earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players who grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022: Identifying Draft Market Inefficiencies
When it comes to fantasy baseball drafts, nothing is more important than correctly identifying, targeting and getting the players we believe to be underpriced while identifying and avoiding those who appear to be overpriced. The goal is to spot the inefficiencies on both sides of the value spectrum and adjust our personal draft rankings, positional […]
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Vlad Sedler
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MLB Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Fantasy Baseball Draft Conundrums
Every fantasy baseball season, there are players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit (r$) than a player drafted significantly earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This weekly segment will try to identify players that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection while having a lower ADP. All of which […]
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Matthew Davis
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MLB Fantasy
Kup’s Closers: Fantasy Baseball Closer Strategy for 2022 (AL East)
It’s 2022, and that means we’re getting close to another MLB season. Hopefully, Rob Manfred and crew are back and in business soon. Please talk to each other, MLB. Each week, we are going to start this series by analyzing each division’s bullpens – and a deep dive is what we hope for. It’s easy […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB DFS
NBA PrizePicks for January 5
The NBA roars on with another massive 11-game DFS slate Wednesday and this is a different one, as Kyrie Irving will suit up for the Nets for the first time this season. Is he worth targeting on PrizePicks? That remains to be seen. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
NFBC DC Strategies — Catchers in 2022
In this preseason series, I will be identifying and reviewing the top 450 picks (per ADP) for late-round values that to target in Draft Champions leagues on NFBC. In this first series, I’ll be looking at the catcher position.  Catchers from the Top-10 Teams in 2021 First, let’s get our bearings. In reviewing 2021’s top-10 […]
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Broc Miller
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MLB DFS
NFL Monday Night Football PrizePicks for January 3
With Monday Night Football being a rather “blah” game with no playoff implications, PrizePicks offers a great way to maintain some skin in the game with DFS, particularly if you took a loss in your fantasy football championship. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way to parlay picks based on expected fantasy point production. To dive […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB DFS
College Football PrizePicks for December 30
College football’s bowl season really kicks into high gear this week, with Thursday offering the Peach Bowl as the highlight and several other big games as well. Below, we’re taking a look at some of Thursday’s top college football DFS plays on PrizePicks. How to Play College Football PrizePicks If you’re new to PrizePicks in […]
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Jake Kucheck
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MLB DFS
NBA PrizePicks for December 29
The NBA schedule continues to truck along despite continuous positive COVID-19 tests and replacement players galore. Wednesday is no different, as we have a massive slate full of replacement players and a game at risk of postponement. Because of the ambiguity, the PriizePicks has been a bit slower to react, creating softer lines. “PrizePicks” is […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB DFS
NFL Monday Night Football PrizePicks for December 27
Week 16 of the NFL concludes with a Monday night tilt between the Dolphins and Saints, with the latter team is deploying its fourth-string quarterback, Ian Book. With the verdict out on what his prospects may be, the PrizePicks board is a bit more difficult to break down Monday. “PrizePicks” is a creative new way […]
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Joe Metz
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MLB Fantasy
Welcome to FTN’s 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide
Welcome to FTN’s 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide! I am beyond ecstatic to have you aboard on this journey through the early part of the fantasy baseball offseason. The goal of our Draft Guide is to whet your appetite with sharp analysis from some of the industry’s most talented writers while also peppering you with […]
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Vlad Sedler
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022 Preview: Same Faces, New Places
The MLB free agency period only lasted a couple of weeks, but we saw some big names switch jerseys and a lot of cash get tossed around the diamond.  We also have a few more high-profile players available for the taking, including Freddie Freeman, CarlosCorrea and Trevor Story. We’ll be sure to update you when […]
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Chris Meaney
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022 Preview: Relievers and Save Strategies
When Vlad reached out to me in September about writing an article for this year’s draft guide, my instant reaction was “yes.” I wanted to write something about closers. I’m actually relatively new to fantasy baseball. I started playing in 2017 and closers have always been my weakness. In order to compensate for this weakness, […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022 Preview: Researching Starting Pitchers — Men in Black
Research is something every fantasy baseball player does in the offseason. Some do it casually while others spend thousands of hours finding every nook and cranny there is. The amount of research one does certainly helps but researching in the right areas is most pertinent. This is where I come in, your host for the […]
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FTN Staff
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022 Preview: Injury Trends in Fantasy Baseball
Any fantasy baseball player worth his or her chops subscribes to the theory that, in season-long fantasy baseball, there are many elements that contribute to fantasy success. Nailing our drafts is a crucial component of success; the waiver wire and its weekly grind is also a large component of what we do with constructed rosters […]
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Matt Kupferle
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MLB Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball 2022 Preview: Bucketing Late-Round Hitters for Profit
It’s a fairly common occurrence for us in baseball drafts. On the clock in the 25th round of a 30-round draft and a bit of anxiety seeps in as you try deciding which player to select. You were more confident heading into the draft with all the prep, but these last few rounds have been grueling […]
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Vlad Sedler