FanDuel Research Podcasts

Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 will be the second road-course race of the season for the NASCAR Cup Series. What do we need to know before filling out lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal roster construction for a road course, key data to emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's MLB DFS main slate features all 30 teams. Where can we find pitchers and stacks capable of difference-making upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, outlining the three pitchers sitting in his top tier, three offenses in plus matchups we should look to stack, and other options to consider in your FanDuel lineups.

Even with Shohei Ohtani on the bump, Gerrit Cole is the obvious top arm for Thursday night's MLB DFS slate. Should we ride with consensus and use Cole or pivot elsewhere in tournaments? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Cole's outlook, optimal ways to handle him by contest type, and which offenses we can stack to gain the salary flexibility we need to lock in Cole.

Wednesday night's main MLB DFS slate features several pitchers capable of generating upside and a handful of quality stacks. Which of those solid options can separate from the pack? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his top three pitchers and top three stacks for the night on FanDuel.

A top-heavy field heads to this week's RBC Canadian Open. How does that alter our approach to PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes discuss this week's field, where the tier drops occur, what we need to know about the course, and their favorite options in each salary range on FanDuel.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate features a handful of pitchers capable of generating upside. Which one should we trust most in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing his two favorite studs, a value play worth considering, and the top offenses to stack.

Monday's main MLB DFS slate has a bunch of shaky options at pitcher. Which arms should we trust after considering all the key factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses his three favorite pitchers of the night before discussing the top stacks of the main slate.

Saturday's heavyweight main event pits the efficiency and pace of Alexander Volkov against the one-shot power of Jairzinho Rosenstruik. 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 NASCAR Cup Series will race at World Wide Technology Raceway for the first time on Sunday in the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway. What do we need to know about the track before filling out NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses the track's characteristics, which tracks on the Cup Series schedule are most similar to Gateway, and which drivers in each FanDuel tier should be best pos...

Friday's MLB DFS slate is littered with ace pitchers. How should we rank them for our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, outlining his top three stud arms, two other value plays to consider, and which hitters we should turn to when looking for salary flexibility to jam in the elite pitchers.

Thursday's daily fantasy baseball slate is lacking pitchers with massive strikeout upside. How does that alter the way we view some of the options who are out there? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing an elite pitcher who gets a boost on a low-strikeout slate, one pitcher who can get strikeouts but has struggled with hard contact, and the top stacking options of the night.

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a handful of left-handed aces with big strikeout upside. How should we rank them for our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the outlooks for Robbie Ray, Nestor Cortes, and Tarik Skubal in addition to the top stacks of the night.

The PGA Tour returns to Muirfield Village for this week's Memorial Tournament, bringing a solid field along with it. Which golfers should we prioritize in PGA DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing takeaways from past events at Muirfield, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel for the week.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate has a scattering of high-strikeout pitchers, some of whom are in tough matchups. How should we rank them after accounting for that? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his top three pitchers of the night, how to handle Coors Field in poor weather, and the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 is NASCAR's longest race of the year and features a whopping 400 laps. How does that alter our approach to NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing the implications of the race length, how we should look to build our rosters, and drivers who stand out on FanDuel in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's MLB DFS slate features an obvious top option at pitcher, but it may be too obvious. Should we swallow the chalk or deviate to another option? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitcher should see an inflated roster rate, alternatives if you want to pivot in tournaments, and the top offenses to stack of the night.

Thursday's MLB DFS slate features a healthy number of pitchers capable of generating strikeout upside. Which of those options should sit at the top of our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of Shohei Ohtani, pitchers who could push him for the top spot, and which offenses we should stack on FanDuel.

Wednesday's main MLB DFS slate is lacking in high-upside pitchers and features some questionable weather situations. Which options stand out after we consider all the key factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have the ability to generate strikeouts, three offenses in quality matchups, and other options to consider should weather trim down the slate.

​The PGA Tour wraps up its Texas swing with this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Which golfers should we build around within our DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing golfers with plus history at Colonial Country Club, a couple under-salaried mid-range and value plays, and much more.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate has a handful of high-upside pitchers in the $10,000 range on FanDuel. Could a guy with a slightly lower salary push them for the top pitching slot? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing an ace he believes to be under-salaried, which arm he's turning to for cash games, and key stacks to build around.

Monday's MLB DFS slate includes a couple of ace-tier pitches but then a big drop-off after them. How should we handle those two, and does anybody else stand out? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler, a value play with upside despite poor results, and the top stacks of the night.

Holly Holm is best known for her knockout of Ronda Rousey back in 2016, but the women's MMA pioneer returns on Saturday with a chance for her best performance yet against Ketlen Vieira. 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 Nig...

The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race is a unique format with unique challenges for daily fantasy NASCAR. What do we need to know before we fill out lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main event, discussing the format, how that alters our approach to DFS, and which drivers he's eyeing in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's main MLB DFS slate features 12 games, giving us plenty of options for both pitchers and stacks. Which players should we build around on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, detailing two ace pitchers who separate from the pack, a value pitcher on the rise, and which offenses we should look to stack.

Thursday brings a three-game main slate and a five-game early-only slate, which locks at 12:35 pm Eastern. Which pitchers and stacks should we build around for both slates? The Solo Shot previews Thursday's MLB DFS action, outlining the key options for each offering. The early-only slate analysis begins at the 10:15 mark in the podcast.