FanDuel Research Podcasts

Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate features a bunch of quality pitchers in tough matchups. Which options should we trust despite the opposing teams? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the top three arms after considering the context and which offenses stand out best from a stacking perspective.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate features a bunch of high-salaried hitters in plus spots. Which pitchers allow us to use those hitters without sacrificing upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a mid-salaried and a low-salaried pitcher with strikeout potential, which of the stud hitters we should prioritize, and a few stacks we can turn to for increased salary flexibility.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin Sunday in Darlington, and the postseason does alter our approach to NASCAR DFS. How should we account for this new wrinkle? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing playoff implications, optimal roster construction, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

With 14 games on Friday's MLB DFS slate, we need high-upside plays that can separate from the pack. Which options check that box on the main slate? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it down, discussing three pitchers with strikeout upside, quality offenses facing struggling pitchers, and some one-offs to target in the pursuit of homers.

With Saturday's card originally scheduled to take place in London but relocated to Las Vegas, there is plenty of British flair throughout this weekend's bouts. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses a concerning lack of volume for one main event fighter, two clear top options at MVP, the debut of "Mini McGregor", value plays, Austin's Fi...

Thursday's five-game main MLB DFS slate is lacking in top-end pitching, forcing us to dig deep if we want to find palatable options. Which pitchers stand out after we account for their red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines two pitchers with a path to a bigger game, why we may want to be wary of two higher-salaried pitchers, and one game that may brim with offense.

Wednesday's slate features Max Scherzer and Gerrit Cole at the top of the pitching pool, and both are pitching lights out right now. Should we find the salary to jam them in, or can we find upside elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses his ranking of Scherzer versus Cole, searches for viable pitching elsewhere, and pinpoints low-salaried hitters we can use to make the massive salaries on Sch...

With the TOUR Championship being the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, we get a unique format that dramatically alters our daily fantasy golf approach. Which golfers stand out once we account for the format? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing that unique format, golfers who could go low at East Lake Golf Club, and the top golfers in each salary tier on Fan...

Tuesday's main slate provides a half dozen pitchers capable of generating a bunch of strikeouts. How should we rank them for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the arms, the top stacks, and lower-salaried hitters we can utilize to make the salaries on the aces more affordable.

The top pitcher on Monday night's MLB DFS slate seems to depend on the game type you're playing and your risk tolerance. Who should we rank highest depending on the circumstances? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses one pitcher to prioritize for cash games and one for tournaments, why that differentiation exists, and where we can find upside at hitter on the main slate.

Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona is the NASCAR Cup Series' regular-season finale. What do we need to know before filling out DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines optimal strategies for a pack race, ranks the top drivers in each salary tier, and discusses which drivers he wants to be higher on than the public.

Friday's MLB DFS slate is loaded with high-salaried players in great spots, but we can't get to all of them. How should we prioritize the studs, and where can we find value? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing an under-salaried ace pitcher, low-salaried routes for getting exposure to good teams, and some one-offs who can provide salary relief elsewhere.

UFC's latest season of their reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter concludes this Saturday on a card that is capped by featherweights Edson Barboza and Giga Chikadze. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses a significant lean in volume and experience in the main event, which Ultimate Fighter participants are worth their salary given they h...

It's clear that Max Scherzer is the most talented fully healthy pitcher on Thursday's MLB DFS slate, but he has a tough matchup with the San Diego Padres. Should we ride with Scherzer or turn elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Scherzer's outlook, some alternative pitching options, and the top stacks of the main slate.

Round two of the FedEx Cup Playoffs is set to tee off Thursday with the BMW Championship. Which golfers stand out for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing a new course in Caves Valley Golf Club, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Wednesday's main slate sports a half dozen aces, all of whom are viable for MLB DFS. How should we rank these studs? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the pitchers, which offenses we should look to stack, and where we can find salary savings at hitter to make the aces more affordable.

Tuesday's slate features a variety of ways to attack it, via viable options in each salary tier for both pitchers and stacks. What's the optimal blend between the two? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the top pitchers and stacks and how you can make your preferred build work.

A smaller six-game slate on Monday features one clear ace and one clear offense to stack, how can we look to be different in tournaments? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing his view of the top-tier pitchers, how to handle Chris Sale in his second start back, and the top stacks of the night.

This weekend's Fight Night card at the Apex facility in Las Vegas concludes with a ranked middleweight duel between Kelvin Gastelum and Jared Cannonier. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses the strategy behind a close main event for DFS, prioritizing floor at MVP this weekend given the close nature of many fights on the card, the ranke...

Friday's MLB DFS slate features a handful of starters capable of racking up strikeouts. Which of those aces should we rank highest? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the top-tier pitchers, how to handle Chris Sale in his second start back, and the top stacks of the night.

The NASCAR Cup Series goes back to an oval Sunday for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan. How does that alter our approach for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies, which data to emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Thursday brings us a four-game main MLB DFS slate and a five-game early-only slate. Which pitchers and stacks should we target for each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews both offerings, outlining the top two pitchers and two stacks for each. The early-only slate breakdown begins at the 12:02 mark of the episode.

Wednesday's slate features a handful of high-strikeout pitchers in the stud tier. Who should sit atop our list for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the aces, a pitcher to avoid despite a quality matchup, and some offenses to stack even in poor park factors.

The PGA Tour tees of the FedEx Cup Playoffs with this week's NORTHERN TRUST. Which golfers should we target in PGA DFS for a loaded field? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing how to handle the studs, optimal roster construction, and their favorite options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate contains viable pitchers in each salary tier. How should we rank them after accounting for all the variables? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite pitchers in each range, who stands out relative to salary, and the top offenses to stack on the main slate.