FanDuel Research Podcasts

MLB returns from its All-Star Break to a slate littered with potential rough weather. Which games are in danger, and which player should we target in the safer games? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the trouble spots, his favorite options in the games that are likely to play, and how he'd view players in those risky games if the weather were to clear up.

This week's Genesis Scottish Open includes a mixed field with a bunch of DP World Tour props. Which of them should we zero in on when building our daily fantasy golf lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing The Renaissance Club, which golfers enter with the best form after accounting for the tour they plan on, and their favorite options in each Fa...

Two belts will be handed out during International Fight Week in Las Vegas on Saturday. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 14 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.

With 12 games on the slate and several strong pitching options, how do we narrow down the choices tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stacks and which pitchers grade out best after accounting for the salaries tied to those stacks

A smaller six-game slate has a few interesting pitching options but very clear hitting stacks to target. Who are the top teams for tonight's slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stacks and which pitchers grade out best after accounting for the salaries tied to those stacks

The PGA Tour field takes a dip in quality this week with the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run, and the lack of stars means a wide-open field. How does that impact daily fantasy golf and golf betting strategy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks down the John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

An 11-game slate offers several viable pitching options along with plenty of stacking options. Which top teams should we focus on tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stacks and which pitchers grade out best after accounting for the salaries tied to those stacks.

A smaller six-game slate to start the week but is still loaded with top-tier pitching options. How should we rank these pitchers tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stacks and which pitchers grade out best after accounting for the salaries tied to those stacks.

Friday's slate features a good number of offenses in plus spots for stacking. Which of them should we prioritize on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stacks and which pitchers grade out best after accounting for the salaries tied to those stacks.

With just five games on Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, upside may be hard to find. Which pitchers and stacks should we turn to when searching for ceiling on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher who stands out from the pack, others to consider, and the top offenses to stack.

Wednesday's 13-game slate features a potential electric pitcher's duel in Pittsburgh. Which of the arms in that should we favor in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of Blake Snell versus Mitch Keller , a lower-salaried pitcher to consider, and the top stacks on the main slate.

After nearly a month of designated events, the PGA Tour is bringing a bit of a quieter field to this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic. Which golfers could take advantage of the absence of stars and post a big score on FanDuel this week? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing Detroit Golf Club, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on Fa...

Even with 15 games on Tuesday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, it's clear that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the top priority. How can we find the savings to jam in their lofty salaries? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing why the Dodgers are such big standouts, three pitchers with lower salaries and upside, and where we can spend down at hitter, as well, when trying to jam in...

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate is just six games, and weather is threatening to disrupt two of them. How can we navigate this while filling out FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which games are at risk, what to do with them should the games be played, and where else we can turn should those games be too risky for investment.

One of featherweight's rising top contenders draws his next step toward a title on Saturday. Will Ilia Topuria keep his undefeated record intact? Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 13 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate is lacking in high-strikeout pitching options. How does that alter the way we view the slate as a whole? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the night's action, discussing the impact of the pitching landscape, his top options after accounting for these factors, and which offenses he's looking to stack on FanDuel.

Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate comes with an early lock at 1:05 pm Eastern. Which pitchers and stacks should we prioritize within it on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the five-game offering, outlining his top options in each category (3:21) before giving a brief preview of the three-game after-hours slate (16:22).

Wednesday night's daily fantasy baseball slate may force us to buck convention a bit with stud pitchers who have been reliable all year suddenly giving us pause. Should we still turn to them, or should we look elsewhere for upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the top pitching options, why he's skeptical of some of the others, and which offenses we should look...

The Travelers Championship tees off Thursday and is another designated event following a major. Which golfers could stand out in such a loaded field? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what we know about TPC River Highlands, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate has plenty of high-upside pitching options. Which of them should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his top studs, a value play in a plus matchup, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

Friday's 14-game daily fantasy baseball slate is brimming with fun pitching and stacking options. Which of them should we build around on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite pitchers, a former stud who could rebound in a plus matchup, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

Thursday's MLB DFS slate is one of the tougher offerings at pitcher we've had this year. Which arms should we rank highest after considering their various red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the downsides of each arm, which ones he's highest on, and the top stacks of the night.

Wednesday's MLB DFS slate will be a tough one to navigate with so many high-salaried options in play. How can we get to those options while staying under the salary cap on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers to prioritize, the top stacks of the night, and where we can save a bit of salary to jam in more studs.

Golf's third major will tee off Thursday with the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Which golfers could tame the new course and grade out as top-end daily fantasy plays? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what we should know about the course, golfers entering with the best form, and their favorite options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday night's MLB DFS slate is a massive, 14-game offering with plentiful options at both pitcher and hitter. Where should we turn when looking for difference-making plays on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how we can save salary at pitcher without sacrificing upside, two mid-tier offenses that may be worth stacking, and value plays to consider in order to jam in...