FanDuel Research Podcasts

The top of Monday's pitching pool in MLB DFS is muddy at best. Which pitchers should we trust despite their red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stud pitchers, a juicy game for stacks at Coors Field, and other places to turn for hitters in order to save some salary.

The NASCAR Cup Series will run the road course at Indianapolis for the first time on Sunday in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard. What do we need to know about the course for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies for the race, the impact of the weekend's schedule, and which drivers stand out in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

With 14 games on Friday's main MLB DFS slate, it's no surprise we've got a handful of top-notch pitching options. Which ones should we prioritize? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two pitchers who stand out above the rest, a third benefiting from a plus matchup, and which offenses we should look to stack.

With games scattered throughout Thursday's MLB action, we have a pair of quality slates to play. Which pitchers and stacks stand out for the main and very-early-only offerings? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews both slates, discussing the top two pitchers and stacks from each. The very-early-only breakdown begins at the 13:50 mark in the episode.

With only two clear aces on the slate, how should we rank the mid-tier of pitchers? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

The final week of the PGA Tour's regular season is here with the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. The event historically has demanded low scoring to contend. Which golfers have the ability to rack up birdies and eagles this week? Will Webb Simpson ​ thrive again? Will Hideki Matsuyama​ and Louis Oosthuizen​ stay hot? Who is in the best overall form, and who has the right stats to h...

With four pitchers more than $9K, how should we rank them compared to the rest of the field? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

With an easy matchup at home, Joe Musgrove is shaping up to be the top pitching option on a small four-game slate. numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

With several pitchers over $9K, how should we rank them on a loaded 14-game slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

The UFC returns to a live crowd in Houston with a heavyweight interim title fight between "The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses the stark gap in volume and efficiency in the main event, prioritizing the few high-salaried options with upside, value plays, Austin's Fight of the Night,  and m...

A two-week hiatus for the Olympics is over, and NASCAR's top series returns with a road course event at Watkins Glen. Which drivers are the best picks for FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim breaks down all you need to know for the weekend at Watkins Glen International: how the track impacts strategy, overall DFS strategy adjustments for road courses, win picks, and a tier-by-tier breakdown of all...

With a smaller six-game slate tonight, Sonny Gray is positioned to be the top pitching option. Can you trust him in all formats? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

Max Scherzer is making his Dodgers debut but facing a tough Houston lineup. Is he still the top pitcher on tonight's slate? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

With the world's best women representing their countries this week and vying for the gold medal, who stands out above the pack at Kasumigaseki? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks down the course, the key stats, and the current form before analyzing picks from every salary range for FanDuel daily fantasy golf this week.

A WGC event means elite golfers in a no-cut, small-field format, so how does that affect the way we should build our FanDuel lineups? And which studs, then, separate from the rest of of the elite? numberFire's Brandon Gdula previews the event, breaks down TPC Southwind's most vital stats, and goes over everything else you need to know to prepare for the week.

A loaded 15-game slate offers several elite pitching options as well as Coors Field. How do the top pitchers rank tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

Monday's seven-game slate doesn't have the usual elite options at pitcher, but a few are still worth considering. numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

Friday's slate features a handful of mid-range pitchers with massive strikeout upside. Can they do enough to sway us out of using the studs? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which of the mid-range pitchers have the most upside, where they rank relative to the aces, and which stacks we should turn to given our increased salary flexibility.

Sean Strickland and Uriah Hall clash in a middleweight bout that headlines a 13-fight card filled with young, unproven fighters looking to shine. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses the unexpected rise of the main event favorite, an MVP candidate that brings heat to every fight, two UFC veterans in need of a quick finish, value plays,...

Even with just five games, Thursday's MLB DFS main slate presents plenty of high-quality stacks. What are those stacks, and which pitchers should we pair with them? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, outlining four stacks that stand out, a pitcher on the ascent, and two other arms to consider in favorable matchups.

Although there are a couple of aces on Wednesday night's MLB DFS slate, the number of elite options is limited. Can we find any value at pitcher, or are we forced to spend up if we want a big point total? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses the pitching landscape, outlining the two studs to prioritize and one value to consider before ranking the top stacks of the night.

The world's best golfers will compete for a gold medal this week in the Olympic Men's Golf Competition. Which golfers stand out from a DFS perspective? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what the course could play like, the competition's format, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

With 15 games on Tuesday's MLB DFS slate, we need pitchers and stacks with the upside to separate from the pack. Which options on Tuesday have said upside? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three pitchers with plenty of strikeout juice, three stacks in quality run-scoring environments, and low-salaried hitters with pop.

On paper, Shohei Ohtani appears to be the clear-cut top option at pitcher for MLB DFS on Monday. Does that theory hold up upon closer examination? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through Ohtani's outlook, outlines an alternative to consider, and discusses offenses to stack when trying to save salary for Ohtani.

Friday's slate features a handful of high-strikeout pitchers, but one pitcher does seem to stand out. Who is that pitcher, and which stacks should we pair with them? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his favorite ace to target, a couple alternatives with strikeout upside, and the top offenses to stack on the night.