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Welcome to FTN Fantasy’s StatsHub
FTN unveils its revolutionary StatsHub.
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Mike Randle
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Welcome to the All New For the Numbers
It's an all new website for FTN Fantasy. Jeff Ratcliffe explains the new look.
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Jeff Ratcliffe
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Sleeper Promo Code: FTN for up to $500 on Sleeper Picks
The best Sleeper promo code is FTN for up to $500 deposit match on Sleeper Picks. This will explain how to use the Sleeper promo code, how to use Sleeper Picks and more.  Here is all you’ll need to know about one of the hottest pick’em style DFS games!   Sleeper Promo Code for Sleeper Picks To […]
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2024 Academy Awards Picks
With the NBA, PGA, NHL, and MMA all occupying our attention, one area outside of betting is overlooked this time of year — The Oscars.  Today, I’m predicting predicting all winners and highlights his favorite values ahead of Sunday’s 96th Academy Awards.    Oppenheimer leads all motion pictures with 13 nominations and has had a dominant awards season that should […]
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North Carolina Sports Betting
Is Sports Betting Legal in North Carolina? March 11, 2024, is the date targeted for sports betting online in the state of North Carolina. Multiple sportsbooks are lined up to get a license. North Carolina sports bettors have multiple options.    When can I bet in NC? You can now bet online in the state […]
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Dominate DFS Pick ‘Em Games By Understanding Correlation
The word “correlation” gets tossed around in the fantasy sports and DFS pick ‘em worlds ad nauseam, but do you truly understand what it means? If you had to stand at the front of class tomorrow and talk about what it means and all its manifestations in these games we love so much, could you? […]
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Alex Blickle
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Everything to Know About an FTN Bets Subscription
FTN Bets has everything you need if you want to become better at sports betting today. All of the tools, research and tips needed are available to you with an FTN Bets subscription. Let’s break down everything FTN Bets has to offer. FTN Bets Subscriptions You can get two tiers of subscriptions at FTN Bets: […]
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Kentucky Sports Betting
Kentucky, meet online sports betting. Online sports betting, meet Kentucky. As of September 2023, online sports betting is legal in the Bluegrass State, and KY residents and visitors alike can place legal bets without taking the drive over the state line to Indiana. Whether you’ve had this day marked on your calendar or are brand […]
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FTN Daily Podcasts
The FTN Podcast Network is a great resource to stay up to date on all the sports related news, story lines, and the impact they will have for fantasy and sports betting purposes. The FTN podcasts cover NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, CBB, PGA, CFB and touch on major events in the tennis, NASCAR, horse racing […]
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FTN Bets Podcasts
FTN Network hosts multiple podcasts for the sports betting enthusiast. They cover the major sports year-round, including NBA, MLB, NFL, PGA, CBB, CFB, NHL and will have special guests to break down major events in MMA, tennis, horse racing and soccer.    The podcasts cover topics relevant for sports bettors. What bets have the best […]
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FTN Fantasy Podcasts
The FTN Podcast Network is a great resource to stay up to date on all the sports related news, story lines, and the impact they will have for fantasy and sports betting purposes. The FTN podcasts cover NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, CBB, PGA, CFB and touch on major events in the tennis, NASCAR, horse racing […]
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Sorare Promo Code: The Ultimate Marriage of NFTs and Fantasy Sports for MLB, NBA and Soccer
Sorare is a groundbreaking sports fantasy game and marketplace that marries fantasy sports and NFTs through officially licensed digital player cards featuring players from NBA, MLB and over 300 global football (soccer) clubs. With Sorare, you can own, build, and manage teams by buying, selling, collecting, and trading digital player cards.   How to Play Sorare […]
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2023 Academy Awards Picks
With the NBA, PGA, NHL and MMA all occupying our attention, one area outside of sports is overlooked this time of year — The Oscars.    Below, I’m predicting all winners and highlights his favorite values ahead of Sunday’s 95th Academy Awards.  Everything Everywhere All at Once leads all motion pictures with 11 nominations and has had a dominant awards […]
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Check out These 5 Things on FTN Bets
People often ask me, “What is the best way to use FTNBets.com?” It’s a trick question, because there is no right answer. If you have never placed a bet before in your life, I would start with the Betting 101 section.    The majority of you probably found your way here while looking for some kind of […]
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How to Use the Same Game Parlay Tool from FTN Bets
In the sports betting world, same-game parlays have emerged as a tantalizing way to maximize potential winnings. But building an SGP can quickly become overwhelming and confusing, which is why FTN Bets built the Same Game Parlay Tool to help you win big parlays more often.   Our SGP tool uses live, up-to-date lines and […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Is A Point Spread?
Betting 101: What is a Point Spread? We’ve already talked through opening lines and underdogs ,but what is a point spread regarding sports betting? In a handful of sports, like the NBA and NFL for example, the point spread is the primary way to bet a side, since the moneyline might be too juicy to wager […]
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2023 Academy Awards Betting Guide
With the NFL, NBA, PGA, NHL, MMA and EPL all occupying our attention, there’s one betting area outside of sports overlooked this time of year. Oscars season began Monday morning with nominations for the 95th Academy Awards. The selections brought the usual snubs and surprises, some of which we’ll discuss here.    Last year, Coda’s surprising late-season push for Best Picture […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Is Sharp Money?
Betting 101: What is Sharp Money? Sportsbooks and bookmakers in the gambling world do not respect all money equally. It all depends on who specifically is risking that money. Sharp money occurs when a respected bettor or betting group with a winning track record places a wager on an event. Money coming in from a […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Is An Opening Line?
Betting 101: What is an Opening Line?  The initial posting of a betting line is known as the opening line. Bookmakers open a line for wagers with lower limits (lower max bet) than you’ll see closer to game time.   It doesn’t take much to move a line shortly after it opens, given bookmakers aren’t […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Does ‘Off the Board’ Mean?
Betting 101: What Does Off the Board Mean? There are times when bookmakers will stop taking wagers on a particular side or event, removing the bet from the betting board, this is referred to as “Off the Board.” There are a few reasons bookmakers might take an event “OTB,” but more often than not it’s […]
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Ohio Sports Betting Offers and Sportsbooks 2023
The state of Ohio passed legislation in December 2021 to legalize online sports betting throughout Ohio. This bill, HB29, passed both chambers of the Ohio Legislature in December and was signed by the governor of Ohio.  As of January 1, 2023, online sports betting is legal on Ohio, and several sportsbooks were live from Day […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Is Live Betting?
Betting 101: What is Live Betting?  Live betting is when you place a bet on an event or game after it has already begun. Keeping an eye on the live market is a fun way to watch a game or a big event you’re interested in. It is important to know the pregame line history […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Is A ‘Hedge’?
Betting 101: What is Hedging Bets?  Hedging a bet is when you bet the opposite team or outcome of your original bet, to either limit your risk on a specific event/outcome, or guarantee yourself profit. To be able to hedge pregame (before the match begins), your initial bet must see significant market agreement and movement. […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Does ‘Handle’ Mean in Sports Betting?
What Does Handle Mean in Sports Betting? The handle is simply the total amount of money a sportsbook has accepted in bets on a game or period of time from bettors. This isn’t the book’s revenue on a given game or event, the handle represents the total dollar amount wagered.  Sportsbooks also release the specific […]
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Sports Betting 101: What Does -200 Mean in Sports Betting?
Betting 101: What does -200 mean in Sports Betting?  Seeing a line listed at -200 implies that the team/side is a decent-sized favorite. If you bet a line at -200, you will profit exactly half of what you risk on your wager. Meaning, if you risked $100 on a line listed at -200, then you’ll […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is an Edge in Sports Betting?
Betting 101: What is an Edge in Sports Betting?  An edge in sports betting is simply when a bettor has an advantage over the sportsbook or vice versa. The edge is simply the difference between the probability/price of an event happening and your actual or perceived probability. An exact edge, or perceived edge, can be […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is an Underdog?
Betting 101: What is an Underdog? When bookmakers set a spread between two teams, one team is expected to win (the favorite), while the other team is expected to lose (the underdog). The underdog will be listed at plus-money (example: +120) or plus-points on the spread (example: +2.5). Let’s say the Browns are underdogs against […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is a Closing Line?
What is a Closing Line? A bookmaker’s opening line is the bookmaker’s best estimation for the outcome of that specific event. Lines open at lower limits to help bookmakers get information with wagers, moving the number closer to true odds as they take more bets. As books get more money (information) from the market, they’ll […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is a Unit?
What Is a Unit in Sports Betting?  I’m sure you’ve heard the word “unit” thrown around when people talk about betting on sports. We already discussed what a bankroll is in sports betting, but what about a unit? A unit helps you determine the amount of money you’re going to risk on a wager. Since everyone’s […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is a Bankroll?
What Is a Sports Betting Bankroll?  A bankroll in sports betting is the amount of money you’re willing to lose before calling it quits or taking a break. It’s money you’ve specifically designated to bet on sports, risking only what you can afford to lose. If you deposit $100 into your favorite sportsbook, you shouldn’t be […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is a Backdoor Cover?
What Is a Backdoor Cover? I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Good teams win, great teams cover.” But what does it mean when bettors celebrate a backdoor cover? A backdoor cover applies specifically to underdogs covering the spread, implying they sneaked through the backdoor with a late score. More often than not, it occurs when […]
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Sports Betting 101: What is a Futures Bet?
What Is a Futures Bet?  A futures bet is a wager that won’t be decided in the short-term, it’s a bet that is placed well in advance of the final result. These bets could take weeks, months or even over a year for the event to be graded. Future bets can be made in all […]
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