FanDuel Research Podcasts

A title eliminator at bantamweight finally goes down on Saturday after Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw's matchup in May was cancelled. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses a significant concern with the main event favorite, two alternate MVP options when looking outside of the featured bout, value plays, Austin's Fight of the Night, an...

For the first time this week, Thursday's MLB DFS slate brings us a handful of quality pitchers from which to choose. Which of those arms should we prioritize? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the hurlers, a low-salaried stack with power, and two high-salaried stacks to spend excess money.

Unlike the past two slates, Wednesday's MLB DFS offering gives us multiple palatable options at pitcher. Which of those options should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the pitchers, a lower-salaried arm with strikeout upside, and ways we can stack the Toronto Blue Jays without going over the allotted salary cap.

Dustin Johnson enters this week's 3M Open as the heavy betting favorite and easily the highest-salaried golfer on the board. How should we handle him in PGA DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing Johnson's outlook, alternatives at the top of the salary pool, and the top options in each additional salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate once again lacks clarity at pitcher. Which options stand out most once we account for their imperfections? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing separate arms he's ranking highest for cash games versus tournaments, ideal hitting weather in an offense-friendly park, and which other stacks stand out on the main slate.

Monday's MLB DFS slate lacks a no-brainer option at pitcher, forcing us to accept deficiencies somewhere. Whose imperfections are we best able to overlook? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three pitchers with a path to a ceiling game, one contest where both offenses are worth stacking, and two high-salaried stacks to consider when saving money at pitcher.

With several strong pitching options tonight, how should we rank them and how do we tackle Coors Field tonight? numberFire's Tom Vecchio previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have a path to a big game, which stacks we should build around, and some one-off hitters to consider.

This weekend's UFC Vegas 31 card isn't as stacked as the UFC 264 card from last week, but it is shaping up as a much more interesting daily fantasy slate. The main event features heavy favorite Islam Makhachev over Thiago Moises. numberFire's Austin Swaim covers his favorite daily fantasy plays across all salaries, gives his favorite picks for fast finishes, and much, much more.

The NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday goes to New Hampshire, its first race at a short, flat track since April. Which drivers should we boost up for this track type? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, talking optimal strategies for NASCAR DFS, which races we should emphasize with driver selection, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The Open Championship returns after a one-year hiatus with Royal St. George's hosting for the first time since 2011. Which golfers stand out fo PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the layout of the course, golfers with quality form against tough fields, and which golfers we should target in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The NASCAR Cup Series is making its second stop in Atlanta this year for Sunday's Quaker State 400. What do we need to know before filling out our NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies, which data we should lean on when selecting our drivers, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

None of the pitchers on Friday's MLB DFS slate would qualify as being safe options. Which ones have the upside we need to justify them despite their red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have a path to a big game, which stacks we should build around, and some one-off hitters to consider.

UFC's biggest star returns in a must-win situation as Conor McGregor attempts to avenge his January loss to Dustin Poirier. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses why the January outcome for McGregor may have been worse than even the result would indicate, a familiar friend in a slam dunk spot at MVP, potential fast finishers for Saturda...

Thursday's MLB DFS slate features a pitching duel in San Diego between Yu Darvish and Max Scherzer. Who should sit higher on our list, and can anybody else push them for the top spot? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Darvish v. Scherzer, a lower-salaried pitcher with a lofty ceiling, and value hitters to target when splurging for an ace.

Wednesday's MLB DFS slate is thin on pitching options after Zack Wheeler. How should that influence our view of Wheeler, and can we find any alternatives? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Wheeler's outlook, two lower-salaried pitchers with a path to a quality game, and two likely overlooked stacks that can help you save salary for Wheeler lineups.

The PGA Tour heads to TPC Deere Run this week for the John Deere Classic, an event where birdies should be abundant. Which golfers are best poised to take advantage of the course? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing TPC Deere Run's unique traits, which golfers should benefit from them, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The pitching landscape after Jacob deGrom on Tuesday's MLB DFS slate is muddy without a sure-fire second option. Who grades out best after considering the key factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing two lower-salaried arms to consider, the top stacks of the night, and which value hitters we can target to make deGrom's salary more affordable.

The NASCAR Cup Series will race at Road America for the first time since 1956, meaning there will be practice and qualifying prior to this weekend's Jockey Made in America 250. What do we need to know about the schedule and the track for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the weekend, discussing how the schedule breaks down, the impact of a shorter race, and the top drivers in each salar...

With Coors Field on the menu and the Houston Astros in a plus spot, we have incentive to search for value at pitcher Friday night in MLB DFS. Which lower-salaried arms bring both upside and some semblance of a floor? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three value arms we should consider, how we should rank the high-salaried stacks, and teams we can turn to when looking for valu...

Jacob deGrom headlines Thursday's MLB DFS main slate but hasn't looked like his full self recently. Should that push us off deGrom, or is he still the top option of the night? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing deGrom's relative downtick, how we should handle him in DFS, and where we should turn at pitcher if deGrom's concerns are too large.

Wednesday's slate features several pitchers capable of big games who are in desirable matchups. How should we rank them for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the stud pitchers, two high-powered offenses in good spots, and value hitters we can target to jam in the high-salaried pieces we want.

Bryson DeChambeau enters the Rocket Mortgage Classic as the heavy favorite following his victory at the Detroit Golf Club last year. Can DeChambeau repeat, and how should we handle him in PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their view of DeChambeau, others who could give him a run for the top spot, and which value plays they're targeting in order to aff...

Despite having 15 games on Tuesday's main MLB DFS slate, there are clear priorities at both pitcher and hitter. What are those priorities, and how can we jam in both the top options together? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have the upside to emerge from the crowd, a stack worthy of its high salaries, and value hitters to target to make the stack more affordab...

Monday's main MLB DFS slate is thin on pitching but overflowing with quality stacking options. Which players should we prioritize for each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which two pitchers are worth consideration, a high-salaried stack worth targeting, and which value hitters we can target in order to fit in both the high-salaried stack and a dependable pitcher.

With the NASCAR Cup Series running a double-header this week in Pocono, what do we need to know before filling out DFS lineups for each race? The Heat Check outlines optimal strategy for both the Pocono Organics CBD 325 and the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 before giving a tier-by-tier breakdown of the top drivers on FanDuel for Saturday's race. The Sunday strategy discussion begins at the 6:17...