FanDuel Research Podcasts

On Wednesday's eight-game daily fantasy baseball slate, Corbin Burnes is the lone true ace, but he's in a tough matchup. Should we ride with Burnes or pivot elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Burnes' outlook, optimal alternatives when you decide to pivot, and which offenses we should stack within our FanDuel lineups.

​With the PGA Tour starting a new season, it's time to delve back into daily fantasy golf. This week's field features some familiar names but also a lot of Korn Ferry Tour graduates. How can we adapt to the newcomers? Which stats matter at Silverado? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more. ​

Tuesday night's daily fantasy baseball slate brings us Jacob deGrom in a high-strikeout matchup. Does this make him an absolute must-play? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how to handle deGrom, what to do at pitcher when you don't use him, and which offenses we can stack with deGrom's lofty salary in mind.

Week 1 saw some massive games from top-flight wide receivers but also some key injuries. What are the key takeaways for daily fantasy football heading into Week 2? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap the opening week, discussing receivers in new places, running-back usages of note, and the impact of injuries to some key players.

With Spencer Strider on a strikeout rampage entering his solid matchup on Monday, we'll have to differentiate behind him using our offenses. 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.

The second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs is Sunday in Kansas. Which drivers should we expect to compete in the Hollywood Casino 400? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key takeaways for NASCAR DFS from other races at 1.5-mile tracks, which data to emphasize, and drivers who stand out in each FanDuel tier prior to practice and qualifying.

With weigh-in tumult, UFC 279 was turned on its head Friday, and three new matchups were born. 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 contains 12 games, but it's lacking in elite pitching options. Which of the arms on the mound should we trust in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two pitchers who separate from the pack, one we may want to shy away from, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

Week 1 of the 2022 daily fantasy football season is finally here. Which players should we build our lineups around on FanDuel? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing key strategy points for NFL DFS, which games we should look to stack, and the top plays at each position for the main slate.

A small three-game slate has two top-tier pitchers to choose from, but does one stand above the other? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing the top three pitchers of the night, why their respective offenses are in a great spot for stacking, and other one-off hitters to consider.

Even though there are just six games on Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate, there are still quality options across the board. Which pitchers and stacks should we build our FanDuel lineups around? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the top three pitchers of the night, why their respective offenses are in a great spot for stacking, and other one-off hitters to consider.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features some aces in precarious situations, whether it be due to weather or park factor. Which options stand out after accounting for those circumstances? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two aces who are in plus spots, how to handle Coors Field, and the top stacks elsewhere on the main slate.

UFC has been making the most of 2022 by traveling the globe. It's reached a long-awaited return to Paris, and France's most accomplished fighter headlines the main event. 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 m...

The NASCAR Cup Series opens its playoffs Sunday night in Darlington with the Cook Out Southern 500. What should we know before we fill out our DFS lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing the impact of the race's length, key data to emphasize, and drivers who stand out in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a bunch of high-upside pitching options. Which of them should sit atop our list on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two studs he loves who are facing each other, an under-salaried arm with big strikeout upside, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

Thursday on FanDuel brings a three-game main slate and a four-game early-only slate. Which pitchers and stacks should we build around for each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the top two pitchers and stacks for both offerings. The early-only slate discussion begins at the 10:07 mark in the podcast.

Wednesday night's daily fantasy baseball slate features both Jacob deGrom and Gerrit Cole. Which of the two options should we prioritize on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of both pitchers, a lower-salaried arm with upside, and offenses we can target with an eye toward spending up at pitcher.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features 12 games and plenty of enticing pitchers. Which ones should sit atop our list on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing an ace in a plus spot, an under-salaried pitcher who is surging, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

Despite having just six games, Monday's main daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of quality options, both at pitcher and stacks. Which of those options should we put atop our lists? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stud pitchers, one lower-salaried pitcher who gets a boost due to his matchup, and the top stacks of the night on FanDuel.

A loaded 14-game slate offers plenty of elite pitchers but which one stands ahead of the rest? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his favorite stacks, which stud pitchers stand out most, and whether we should consider any value arms for our pitching slot.

A marquee pair of pitchers headlines Thursday's six-game slate, but the challenging aspect will be finding stacks to pair with them. 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.

The NASCAR Cup Series closes out its regular season Saturday night at Daytona. What do we need to know about the race before filling out FanDuel lineups for the Coke Zero Sugar 400? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing playoff implications, optimal strategies for a pack race, and drivers in each salary tier who have excelled on this track type in the past.

Wednesday night's main daily fantasy baseball slate is filled to the brim with quality offenses to stack. Which of those options should we build around? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite stacks, which stud pitchers stand out most, and whether we should consider any value arms for our pitching slot.

The PGA's TOUR Championship brings with it a massive check and a unique format. How should that alter our approach to daily fantasy golf? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing that unique format, which golfers benefit from it, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday's slate is a whopping 14 games and features plenty of quality options. Which players should we build around for our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the aces, top offenses to stack, and other one-off hitters to consider.