FanDuel Research Podcasts

Monday features a pair of underwhelming slates with just three games on the early-only and two on the main. How should we view each pitcher across both slates? numberFire's Jim Sannes touches on all 10 pitchers and discusses how he views them and the opposing batters for MLB DFS. The main-slate breakdown begins at the 9:05 mark in the episode.

The NASCAR Cup Series begins the second round of its playoffs in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas. How does this alter our approach for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal roster construction for the race, which data to emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Friday's MLB DFS slate features some big matchups with playoff spots on the line mixed with potentially high-scoring offenses. Which of the high-salaried assets should we prioritize? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a fun pitcher's duel in Boston, workload concerns around a divisional winner, and the top stacks of the night.

Title fights return on Saturday night with a pair at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses the dominant champion positioned as a slam-dunk favorite, the competitive main event, an "Austin's Fight of the Night" with travel issues, attacking this weekend's value section, and more.

Week 3's main NFL DFS slate features a handful of potential shootouts, all of which look ripe for the stacking. How should we tackle them within our lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their view of those shootouts, other games that could pop, and the top options at each position on FanDuel.

Thursday brings a five-game early-only slate along with a four-game main slate. Which pitchers and stacks stand out for each in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slates, discussing the top two pitchers and two stacks to target for each. The early-only slate breakdown begins at the 11:33 mark of the episode.

Wednesday's slate is brimming with high-quality stacking options. Which offenses should we prioritize for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the top stacks, a pitcher who stands above the rest, and two lower-salaried arms returning from injury who could be worth considering.

How does the United States-friendly setup at Whistling Straits impact the Ryder Cup for daily fantasy golf purposes? And what does history say about how we can approach team matches with regards to the underdog European side? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more ahead of the 2021 Ryder Cup.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate features a bunch of quality pitchers who have at least one major drawback. How should we rank the pitchers after considering the red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite pitchers after considering the pros and cons, one offense that stands above the rest, and a group of powerful hitters who may go overlooked on an 11-game slate.

Week 2 featured a handful of quarterback injuries but also some mid-range receivers with massive workloads. What does this all mean for NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap the weekend, discussing the impact of the quarterback injuries, how we should view the emerging receivers, and which other players shaw their roles shift the past week.

Robbie Ray faces a Tampa Bay Rays team he dismantled last week to the tune of 13 strikeouts across 7 innings. Do we ride Ray in the rematch or deviate elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Ray versus the Rays, a high-strikeout alternative at pitcher, and which offenses can help us save enough salary to jam in Ray's lofty tag.

Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol is 500 laps, tying the most we'll have in a race all year. How does that alter our approach to daily fantasy NASCAR? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies on FanDuel, which races to emphasize for driver selection, and the top options in each salary tier.

The UFC returns in earnest on Saturday with a packed, 15-fight card headlined by light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses concerning peripheral metrics with one of the main event participants, the distinct tiers for MVP candidates this weekend, Austin's Fight of the Night, the best value pla...

With 15 games on Friday's main MLB DFS slate, we need players with upside to separate from the pack. Which options check that box? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three pitchers with massive strikeout ceilings, offenses facing homer-prone pitchers, and some one-offs to consider when rounding out your lineups.

Week 2's NFL DFS slate gives us the chance to exploit under-salaried players based on the roles they played in Week 1. Which players should we target based on that plus their game environments? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which running backs belong in our core, which games we should look to stack, and key data to emphasize when deciding which players to...

Thursday brings us a four-game main slate and a three-game early-only slate. Which pitchers and stacks stand out on each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews both slates, dissecting the top two pitchers and top two stacks for the offerings. To skip to the early-only slate discussion, go to the 11:13 mark in the episode.

Although Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate doesn't have any top-tier aces, it still has options we can feel good about in each salary tier. Which of those pitchers should we build around? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, outlining his top three pitchers, a handful of offenses we should look to stack, and where we can turn to for value at hitter.

The PGA Tour is back and headed to Silverado Resort and Spa's North Course. The field itself features new names but also some studs such as Jon Rahm ​, Webb Simpson​, and Hideki Matsuyama​. How should we be handling Rahm as the world's best golfer in a weak field? Which stats matter? What about the incoming Korn Ferry Tour golfers?  numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more.

Gerrit Cole is starting Tuesday after sustaining a hamstring injury in his most recent outing. Should we trust Cole despite the injury or turn elsewhere in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Cole's outlook, three alternatives at pitcher, and the top stacking options of the night.

Week 1's daily fantasy football slate featured the emergence of several new featured running backs. What's their outlook going forward for NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap the week, discussing those new featured backs, impressive debuts for rookie wide receivers, impactful injuries, and more.

Monday's MLB DFS slate is lacking in top-tier stacking options. Which ones stand out most relative to the pack? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three stacks he's comfortable utilizing, a super salary-saver to consider, and the top three pitching options of the night.

Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 400 in Richmond has a similar setup to last week in Darlington. What does that mean for our NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing the overlap in strategy between this week and last, which data we should emphasize with driver selection, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Despite having 13 games on Friday's MLB DFS main slate, the options at pitcher are still thin. Where should we turn, and how hard should we go at the desirable options? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing one pitcher to build around, a couple others to consider, and which lower-salaried hitters will help us afford the ace pitcher's lofty tag.

Week 1 always presents a unique challenge for NFL DFS as we have to balance new roles with preseason injuries and unknown gameplans. Which players stand out after we consider all of these factors? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the main slate, discussing overall DFS process, what to look for in low-salaried running backs, bookmaker info, and the top players at each position o...

Thursday's main MLB DFS slate features just four games, leaving us thin for both pitchers and stacks. Which options should we prioritize in each category after weighing all the factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three pitchers with a path to a decent game, a stand-out stack, and his view of every pitcher taking the mound.