FanDuel Research Podcasts

With The Open Championship on deck, the PGA Tour heads to The Renaissance Club for the Genesis Scottish Open. With a star-studded field and major implications looming, numberFire's Brandon Gdula digs into the course and key stats as well as the recent trends to help us build our FanDuel PGA lineups.

While Tuesday's slate is devoid of top-shelf aces, there are some quality options to pair with top-notch stacks all across the country. 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 latest title defense for Israel Adesanya is Saturday night's headliner, but the co-main event should be the one to produce fireworks on Fourth of July weekend. 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 a pair of ace pitchers and a stackable game at Coors Field. Can we find a way to jam in all the desirable options? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which of the aces he's prioritizing, whether Coors Field is worth the salary-related headache, and offenses we can turn to when looking for value hitters.

The NASCAR Cup Series will run its third road-course race of the season on Sunday at Road America. What do we need to know before filling out FanDuel lineups for the Kwik Trip 250? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing key takeaways from Sonoma, differences between that race and this week's, and drivers he's eyeing in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate features just five games. Which pitchers and stacks should we build around within it? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher who stands above the rest, two others to consider, and a weather-impacted game that could be great for hitting.

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of pitchers capable of racking up strikeouts. Which one should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the top three studs, whether you can pair them with a high-salaried stack, and low-salaried hitters to target to get more flexibility elsewhere.

This week's John Deere Classic features a wonky field with no clear-cut studs at the top. How does that alter our approach to PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing intricacies of TPC Deere Run, which of the studs we should trust, and optimal roster construction for FanDuel lineups.

Tuesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a whopping 14 games with plenty of viable options for both pitchers and stacks. Which of those options have the upside to separate from the pack? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one stud to target for cash games and one for tournaments, how to handle the Los Angeles Dodgers off of Monday's disappointment, and value stacks to ta...

Monday's slate is lacking pitchers with big strikeout upside. How does that alter our approach to building linepus on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing one pitcher who actually does come with upside, two typical aces who have struggled of late, and which offenses we should look to stack.

Three of the sport's top wrestling prospects will be on display Saturday night at the Apex. 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.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville for the second time for Sunday's Ally 400. What can we learn from last year's debut in filling out our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines key takeaways from the 2021 race, discusses how the length of the race should impact roster construction, and pinpoints drivers who grade out well in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Even with 14 games on Friday's main daily fantasy baseball slate, there are limited no-brainer offenses to stack. How should that alter our approach? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, outlining his top three stacks, in which contest type some of those stacks are preferred, and the top pitching options on FanDuel for the night.

Thursday's main daily fantasy baseball slate locks at 12:10 pm Eastern, meaning we've got to find upside in a hurry. Which options have the best route to a ceiling? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his top three pitchers and stacks of the day. Sannes also provides a brief look at the three later games of the day beginning at the 15:07 mark in the podcast.

Wednesday's MLB DFS slate presents limited options at both pitcher and hitter, but the options it does present are pretty enticing. Which plays stand out relative to the slate? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing two pitchers who separate from the crowd, a couple of stacks with dinger upside, and how the composition of the slate alters contest selection on FanDuel.

The PGA Tour sends a top-heavy field to TPC River Highlands for this week's Travelers Championship. How does that impact our roster construction for FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the intricacies of the course, optimal approaches to building lineups, and the top golfers in each salary tier.

Tuesday's main MLB DFS slate features several quality pitchers in difficult circumstances. How much should we dock those pitchers for their opponents and park factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers are dealing with rough conditions, whether we should still put them near the top of our list, and the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

UFC's road tour makes a stop in Austin for Father's Day Weekend, and the best gift of all could be a wild featherweight main event. 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.

Friday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of aces capable of generating double-digit strikeouts. Which of those hurlers should we build around on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, ranking his top three studs, discussing other pitchers to consider, and outlining the top stacks of the main slate.

With just five games on Thursday's daily fantasy baseball slate, quality stacks are hard to come by. Which offenses can we actually trust when building lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two stacks that stand above the rest, two others worth consideration, and which pitchers have the best upside on FanDuel.

Wednesday's MLB DFS slate forces us to consider how much we care about matchups for pitchers. Should we ride with studs in tough spots or take the safer route elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two pitchers in difficult matchups who are worth the risk, an alternative arm for cash games, and the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

Tuesday's main MLB DFS slate is a big one with 14 games. Which pitchers and stacks have the upside to separate on such a large offering? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two pitchers who stand out above the rest, a windy game that could lead to a spike in offense, and other options to consider at both pitcher and hitter.

​The U.S. Open tees off Thursday at The Country Club at Brookline, which is hosting its first major since 1988. What do we need to know about the course before filling out our daily fantasy golf rosters? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview this year's U.S. Open, discussing the course, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Monday's MLB DFS slate presents a dilemma: do you trust the high-salaried, high-upside studs or roll with a pitcher coming off an injury but in a great matchup? numberFire's Jim Sannes attempts to answer that question, breaking down the aces at your disposal, expectations for Lance Lynn in his first start back, and which offenses we should look to stack on FanDuel.

Both the light heavyweight and women's flyweight belts will be on the line on Sunday morning in Singapore. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 11 bouts discussing the main event, key MVP options, value plays, "Austin's Fight of the Night", and much more.