FanDuel Research Podcasts

Wednesday's MLB DFS slate is one of the most loaded slates at pitcher across the entirety of 2022. Which of the aces should we prioritize on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, outlining his thoughts on each of the top arms, ranking them based on all key factors, and discussing which offenses we should look to stack.

For the second straight night, we've got an MLB DFS slate lacking in sure-fire options at pitcher. Which players give us the proper blend of floor and upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher to use despite a terrible matchup, another who grades out well in a frightening park, and the top stacking options of the night.

The second major of 2022 tees off on Thursday with the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club. What should we know about the course before setting our PGA DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the course, which golfers are in top form entering the week, and their top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate lacks any clear-cut, high-floor options at pitcher. Where should we turn, then, in the pursuit of upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his three favorite pitchers after accounting for salary plus which offenses he is looking to stack.

Fresh off losing his belt, Jan Blachowicz will have a tough test in highly-touted prospect Aleksander Rakic in this weekend's light heavyweight main event. 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.

Sunday's AdventHealth 400 in Kansas will be just the NASCAR Cup Series' second race at a 1.5-mile track this year. What can we learn from the first one in trying to build good FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks back at Las Vegas, outlines key takeaways, and discusses which drivers stand out in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's MLB DFS main slate is littered with high-upside pitchers. Which of those arms should we build around within our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the starters, one hurler who stands above the rest, and which offenses we should prioritize when stacking.

Thursday's main MLB DFS slate is short with just four games available. Which players stand out on the thin offering? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher who separates from the rest, two others to consider, and the top offenses to stack on FanDuel.

Wednesday's main MLB DFS slate features a high-profile pitching duel between Shohei Ohtani and Shane McClanahan. Which pitcher should we favor in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing Ohtani vs. McClanahan, whether any other pitchers are in their stratosphere, and the top offenses to stack.

This week's AT&T Byron Nelson is the PGA Tour's final tuneup before next week's PGA Championship, and it brings a loaded field. Which golfers should we target with stiff competition at TPC Craig Ranch? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the star-studded top end, which mid-range golfers stand out, and value plays to help us jam in more elite golfers on FanDuel.

Tuesday's 12-game daily fantasy baseball slate includes several standout pitchers who have gotten off to hot starts. Which of those options should we rank highest on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the pitchers, key offenses to prioritize, and hitters we can turn to when looking for dinger upside.

Monday's daily fantasy baseball slate brings a handful of pitchers capable of racking up double-digit strikeouts. Which of those arms should we prioritize on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the pitchers, the top offenses to stack on the slate, and some hitters with dinger upside in good parks for hitting.

Saturday's pay-per-view in Arizona could feature wild upsets with credentialed, efficient veterans sitting as underdogs. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim goes fight-by-fight through the 15 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 Darlington for this week's Goodyear 400, a track that presents some unique opportunities for daily fantasy. How can we navigate those to fill out high-upside lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing which data to emphasize, key strategies for DFS, and the top drivers in each FanDuel salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Rain is threatening to wipe out some of the key pitchers on Friday's MLB DFS slate. Which arms can we trust among those likely to actually play? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which games the rain will impact, which of those left standing we should prioritize, and the top stacks of the main slate.

Thursday's main MLB DFS slate features a handful of pitchers whose results haven't matched their peripherals to open the year. How should we account for that within our lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a pair of pitchers who have shown signs of hope despite their struggles, two arms primed to regress after hot starts, and other places to turn when looking for upside.

A seven-game slate has a clear top ace to pay up for but where should you look for some affordable stacks tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing two studs and a value play at pitcher, optimal stacks, and a powerful offense that may go overlooked.

The Wells Fargo Championship is a PGA Tour schedule mainstay, but we're faced with an uncommon course for the week. What does that mean for course history and the upcoming event? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks down the key stats at TPC Potomac, discusses the viability of heavy favorite Rory McIlroy ​, and  provides his favorite daily fantasy golf picks and bets for the week.

Coors Field is on the slate, and several of MLB's top aces are on the bump on Tuesday. Which path should we choose to 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 a clear set of top-tier pitchers to target tonight, which teams should you look to stack alongside them? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing two studs and a value play at pitcher, optimal stacks, and a powerful offense that may go overlooked.

Though Rob Font missed weight on Friday, the main event is still on. Will Font or Marlon "Chito" Vera prevail? 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.

A loaded 13-game slate that also has Coors Field gives us plenty of options across the board. Which are the top pitchers you should look to trust tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing two studs and a value play at pitcher, optimal stacks, and a powerful offense that may go overlooked.

The final day of the regular season is here but which teams have the motivation to keep playing and you should look to stack? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

Sunday's NASCAR race in Dover will be the first of its kind as a high-banked, non-drafting oval in the next-generation car. How should we approach it in daily fantasy? In this episode, numberFire's Austin Swaim breaks down this weekend's track configuration and practice format, identifies his core strategy for building lineups, and goes through his driver rankings for Sunday.

The final days of the regular season bring plenty of lineup changes for teams, who should you focus on stacking tonight? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.