FanDuel Research Podcasts

After last week's trip across the pond, UFC is back stateside with two title fights capping a loaded card in Big D. 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.

With three road-course races in the books for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022, we should know what to expect this weekend in Indianapolis. What do those takeaways mean for our NASCAR DFS lineups in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key learnings from those previous three races, optimal roster construction, and drivers who stand out in each FanDue...

With 13 games on Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate, we'll need to find players with the upside to help us separate from the pack. Which pitchers and stacks have that ceiling on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two aces in elite matchups, another value arm in a plus spot, and which offenses we should stack.

With Shohei Ohtani set to start for the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, it's clear he's the top option for daily fantasy baseball. Can anybody hang close enough with him to serve as a viable pivot? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Ohtani's outlook, potential alternatives at the position, and offenses to stack with salaries we can afford in Ohtani lineups.

On Wednesday night, Max Scherzer faces the New York Yankees' potent lineup. Should we still put him at the top of our list for daily fantasy baseball? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing what to do with Scherzer, the top alternatives at pitcher, and offenses we should consider stacking on FanDuel.

The PGA Tour heads to Detroit Golf Club this week for its penultimate event of the regular season. Which golfers stand out for DFS in the Rocket Mortgage Classic? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their ranking of the top options, optimal roster construction, and low-salaried options that could pop on FanDuel.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features upside both at pitcher and with stacks. Which of the desirable options should we rank first in each category? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the ace pitchers, an under-salaried arm in a great matchup, and offenses we should prioritize within our FanDuel lineups.

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate is unique in that it's lacking in high-strikeout pitching options. How does this alter our approach to building lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing which pitchers benefit from the environment, a value arm with upside to consider, and the top stacks of the main slate.

Friday's return off the All-Star break features a handful of stud pitchers capable of huge games. Which of those aces should we build around for daily fantasy? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the top pitching options, whether there are any lower-salaried arms who can keep pace, and the top stacks of the night on FanDuel.

UFC's trip to London in March was such a smashing success that they've decided to run it back from the O2 Arena once again just a few months later. 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.

Sunday's M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 is a race with fewer laps at a track that requires massive speed. How does that impact our approach to NASCAR DFS lineups for Pocono? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key strategy elements, which data we should lean on, and drivers who stand out in each salary tier on FanDuel prior to practice and qualifying.

A top-heavy field heads to TPC Twin Cities for this week's 3M Open. How does that field composition alter our approach for daily fantasy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing roster construction, how they're handling the top three golfers, and which mid-tier and value options on FanDuel could pop.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a half dozen pitchers capable of generating big games. Which of those pitchers should we prioritize in tournaments? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitcher he would rank highest, the ranking of the alternatives, and where we should turn for stacking on FanDuel.

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire offers a big strategy deviation from how we've played things the past couple weeks. What are keys to filling out good FanDuel lineups for the Ambetter 301? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategy, the impact of the Next-Gen car on tracks similar to New Hampshire, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practic...

Thursday's daily fantasy baseball slate features high-upside options galore, both for pitchers and stacks. Which of the elite choices should we build around on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two stud pitchers going head-to-head, a low-salaried arm with new-found upside, and four different stacks all in delectable matchups.

Featherweight holds both can't-miss fights in Long Island this weekend, headlined by Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez dueling in 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 more.

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate is one where the optimal pitcher varies by contest type. Who is the cash-game target, and where else should we look for tournaments? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing his preferred pitchers for each contest type, two offenses that stand above the rest for stacking, and other hitters to consider.

It's clear that Gerrit Cole is the top pitcher on Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate, given his matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. Who should sit second behind him, though? numberFire's Jim Sannes lays out his rankings at pitcher for Tuesday's main slate, discusses whether they can touch Cole's upside, and outlines the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

Golf's final major of the year tees off Thursday at St. Andrews with The 150th Open Championship. Which golfers should we build around within our DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing intricacies of the course, which golfers enter in the best form, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

We saw Max Scherzer dominate in his first start off the IL, and he's back on the slate Monday but in a tough spot. Can anybody challenge Scherzer for the top pitching slot of the night? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Scherzer's matchup with the Atlanta Braves, other arms to consider, and which offenses you should look to stack on FanDuel.

The NASCAR Cup Series makes its second trip to the reconfigured Atlanta on Sunday. What can we learn for daily fantasy from the debut race? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks back at the spring race, outlines key takeaways, discusses what that means for the Quaker State 400, and runs through his favorite drivers in each FanDuel salary tier prior to qualifying.

The battle for supremacy of those in UFC with the forename "Rafael" will take place on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate features 14 games but still lacks sure-fire starting-pitching options. Which pitchers grade out best despite their blemishes? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher who separates from the pack, two others to consider even with key flaws, and which offenses we should build around on FanDuel.

With four elite pitching options tonight, who should you be prioritizing for your lineups? 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.

With several elite pitching options tonight, who should we prioritize for lineups? Which teams should we look to stack for offensive upside? 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.