FanDuel Research Podcasts

Rain is threatening to impact some key pieces on Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate. Which games are at risk, and how does it alter our approach to FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the riskier games, which players in dry games stand out, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

A loaded 14-game slate offers plenty of top-tier pitching options, but which one should you prioritize tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio 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.

Despite just five games, Thursday's slate brings several top-shelf pitchers to choose from. 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.

With four road-course races in the books for 2022, we know which drivers are most likely to compete at Watkins Glen. Who stands out in each FanDuel salary tier for Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key takeaways from previous road courses, drivers who have popped in each tier, and optimal strategies for the race.

UFC stays on the road this weekend with a pay-per-view from Salt Lake City, Utah. 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.

Wednesday night's daily fantasy baseball slate forces us to choose between Max Scherzer and Carlos Rodon as our top arm on FanDuel. Which ace should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of Scherzer and Rodon, which pitcher we should prefer by contest type, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

The penultimate event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs is at a new course for the PGA Tour at Wilmington Country Club's South Course. What do we need to know about the course before filling out daily fantasy golf lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to the course, the impact of a no-cut event, and the top golfers in each salary tier.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a whopping 13 games. Which pitchers and stacks separate from the plentiful options? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his top three options in each category and other routes to consider on FanDuel.

​Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate has  Shohei Ohtani ​ at pitcher, and he has been the top option pretty much every slate all summer. Can someone finally knock him off that top rung on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing concerns around Ohtani's length, two pitchers who don't have the same concern, and the top stacks of the night. (UPDATE: Anthony Santander reporte...

America's Finest City will play host to Saturday's card, and between the finishing rate we've seen with live crowds this year and some shaky favorites, it could be a wild one. 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 m...

Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond will be a big deviation from recent races. How does that alter our approach to building quality FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies, which data we should emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

With 13 games on Friday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, we've understandably got a healthy number of aces. Which of them should we prioritize on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the studs, an under-salaried pitcher in a plus spot, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate locks at 1:05 pm Eastern. With limited time to jam in research, who stands out on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one arm that separates from the pack, another clear number two option, and which offenses you should look to stack.

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features two Cy Young contenders and not much else at pitcher. How should we handle Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down both pitchers and their matchups, discusses in which contest type each is preferred, and discusses the top offenses to stack on the main slate.

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs get underway at TPC Southwind this week for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. What quirks does the course hold, and how should the playoff standings impact our process? Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more to help narrow down the best FanDuel daily fantasy golf plays of the week.

Tuesday's main daily fantasy baseball slate features a whopping 14 games and a handful of pitchers with massive upside. How should we rank those arms on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite of the stud pitchers, a lower-salaried arm with upside, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

Monday's seven-game slate has a blend of floor and upside at pitcher, though not many pitchers have both. How does that impact our decision-making for daily fantasy baseball? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher with the best range of outcomes, two others with a path to upside, and the top stacks of the night on FanDuel.

A bonafide light heavyweight contender will be born if Jamahal Hill continues his knockout streak against Thiago Santos, but the veteran likely won't go out quietly. 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 FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan is another race at a track featuring massive speeds. How does that alter our approach to daily fantasy NASCAR on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategy, key data to emphasize, and drivers who could pop in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

With 13 games on Friday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, we have gobs of options at our disposal. Which ones stand out most for both pitchers and stacks? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one ace who separates from the pack, other pitchers to consider, and three mighty fun stacks on FanDuel.

Thursday's slate features aces in difficult matchups and some potential viable value pitchers. Can we justify ranking them above the studs in daily fantasy? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which value plays move the needle, why we may want to rank them above the typical stalwarts, and where we can turn at hitter with our excess salary on FanDuel.

It's obvious that Shohei Ohtani is the top pitching option on Wednesday's main daily fantasy baseball slate. Which pitchers should we rank behind him, though? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how to handle Ohtani, which other pitchers have a path to upside, and the top stacking options for FanDuel lineups.

The PGA Tour wraps up its regular season this week with the Wyndham Championship. Which golfers stand out for DFS at Sedgefield Country Club? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the course, playoff implications, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday night once again features a handful of ace pitchers all in viable spots for daily fantasy baseball. Which one should sit atop our lists? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the top two studs, an under-salaried pitcher with tons of strikeout juice, and the top stacks on FanDuel's main slate.

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of pitchers capable of racking up double-digit strikeouts. How should we rank them for our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a surprise name at the top, three standout stacks, and a team that could provide low-salaried power in a good matchup.