FanDuel Research Podcasts

Week 4 saw some key running backs go down but also saw others get improvements to their role. How should we analyze all of this going forward for daily fantasy football? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap Week 4, discussing the Denver Broncos' backfield without Javonte Williams, which backs may get a usage bump in the near future, and Week 5 salaries on the FanDuel main slate.

Monday's slate is loaded with aces and top stacks that are still jockeying for playoff spots and seeding. How should we build MLB daily fantasy lineups? numberFire's Austin Swaim previews the slate by breaking down its top pitchers, best stacks, weather spots to watch, and two hitters he's eyeing for potential home runs.

Saturday's main event is a bizarre stylistic clash between a volume striker and submission specialist, and that makes it tricky to forecast. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 12 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.

Sunday's YellaWood 500 in Talladega will be the sixth pack race of 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series. How does it differ from the races in Daytona and Atlanta? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing why Talladega is unique, optimal strategies for FanDuel, and drivers who stand out in each salary tier prior to qualifying.

Friday night's daily fantasy baseball slate is littered with quality pitching. Which options should we put atop our list on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing his two favorite studs, a value play with upside, and lower-salaried hitters we can turn to when jamming in an ace pitcher.

Week 4's main daily fantasy football slate is thin on high-total games and has plenty of injury question marks. How can we properly navigate those two obstacles within our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which games they're willing to stack, how to handle players stepping into bigger roles, and their top priorities at each position.

A five-game slate offers three top-tier pitchers but how should we differentiate between them? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his view of the pitcher, other options who can contend with his upside, and the top offenses to stack.

On Wednesday night, one pitcher combines talent with a plus matchup and an elite environment for pitching. Which pitcher is that, and how should we handle them within our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the pitcher, other options who can contend with his upside, and the top offenses to stack.

The PGA Tour's one-week hiatus for the Presidents Cup brought a lot of fun and memorable moments, but we're back to the normal grind of the golf schedule. What challenges does the Country Club of Jackson pose for this week's field? Which stats are required to triumph? And who enters in the best form? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more.

Tuesday night brings both safety and upside at pitcher. Which option should sit atop our list on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing a pitcher with a blend of floor and ceiling, one with a tough matchup but elite upside, and the offenses we should build around for stacking.

Week 3 had some tough injuries across the NFL, and they're ones that will have a big impact on daily fantasy going forward. How should we view players shifting into new roles in Week 4 and beyond? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap Week 3, discussing those key injuries, outlooks for replacements, and Week 4 salaries on the FanDuel main slate.

Monday's schedule is one of the lightest for a full day all year. There are just four total games, and they're all on FanDuel's main slate. How should we build MLB daily fantasy lineups? numberFire's Austin Swaim previews the slate by breaking down its top pitchers, best stacks, weather spots to watch, and two hitters he's eyeing for potential home runs.

Sunday's Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 500 is a long race, featuring 334 laps at a 1.5-mile track. How does this alter our approach to building daily fantasy NASCAR lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing the impact of the race length, optimal strategies, and drivers who stand out in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Most of the high-end pitchers on Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate find themselves in difficult situations. Who should we prioritize on FanDuel after considering those circumstances? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite pitchers of the night, why he's lower on some others, and which offenses we should target for stacking.

Week 3's main daily fantasy football slate is littered with high-powered offenses and potential shootouts. Which players should we prioritize with so many delectable options? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which games are the most attractive for stacking, where they're finding value within them, and their favorite plays at each position on FanDuel.

An eight-game slate features a surprising amount of aces. How should we rank these top pitchers tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the ace pitchers, offenses to stack, and where we should turn for one-off hitters with upside.

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of pitchers capable of racking up strikeouts. Which of them should sit atop our lists on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the ace pitchers, offenses to stack, and where we should turn for one-off hitters with upside.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball pitching slate has big names but lacks a definitive top option. Which of the arms should sit stop our lists on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the pitchers, one he's lower on than usual, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

Week 2 featured wild comebacks, key role shifts, and unfortunate injuries. What are the big takeaways from all of it for daily fantasy football? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap Week 2, discussing whose DFS stock rose and whose fell before taking a quick look ahead to Week 3 salaries on the FanDuel main slate.

With both the Rockies and Giants scuffling entering their battle at Coors Field on Monday, there is more room to be different by stacking other games. How should we build MLB daily fantasy lineups? numberFire's Austin Swaim previews the slate by breaking down its top pitchers, best stacks, weather spots to watch, and two hitters he's eyeing for potential home runs.

​A bantamweight striking display should be on the menu in Saturday's main event between Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. 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.

The opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series' playoffs concludes Saturday night at Bristol with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. What do we need to know before filling out daily fantasy lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key strategies, data to emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate isn't one with stability at pitcher. It does, though, have options capable of putting up a big total. Can we trust them enough to play them on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two pitchers with desirable ceilings, an offense we should target as they face a bullpen game, and other stacks to consider on the main slate.

Week 2's daily fantasy football slate is one where we have some actionable data that may not be fully baked into FanDuel salaries and public sentiment. Which players should we be looking to roster before things get more efficient? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the Week 2 main slate, discussing players with voluminous roles in Week 1, which games we should be looking to stack, a...

A six-game slate offers a few pitchers to consider and several strong offenses worth stacking. numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his favorite stacks, which pitchers stand out most, and whether we should consider any value arms for our pitching slot.