FanDuel Research Podcasts

Despite having 13 games on the MLB DFS main slate, one pitcher stands out as being in a tier of his own. Who is that pitcher, and how should we handle him? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing a no-brainer top pitching option, two lower-salaried alternatives, and hitters we can target to make the stud pitcher's salary more affordable.

A title-fight elimination bout between athletic heavyweights Ciryl Gane and Alexander "Drago" Volkov headlines a 13-fight card with plenty of UFC veterans. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses the small advantages one main even fighter possesses, two MVP options looking to rebound in easier matchups than 2020 served them, a UFC fighter...

Although Thursday's MLB DFS slate has some high-quality pitchers, the depth at the position is thin. How does this alter our approach? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers grade out best, a lower-salaried arm trending up, and some high-powered offenses in good matchups for stacking.

A handful of high-strikeout pitchers are set to take the mound Wednesday, giving us decent options for MLB DFS. Which hurler should we rank highest? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing one arm who stands above the rest, two lower-salaried options on the rise, and three stacks we can utilize regardless of where we go at pitcher.

TPC River Highlands isn't a long course, but the field for the Travelers Championship features some of the sport's longest hitters. How does that impact their outlook and our roster construction for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing which stats we should emphasize for this week, how we should build rosters considering the presence of the stars, and th...

Tuesday's main MLB DFS slate features some of the biggest pitching names in the sport, several of whom are in top-tier matchups. How should we rank them after considering that and their salaries? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the studs pitchers, a lower-salaried pitcher with strikeout upside, and the top stacks of the night.

Monday's MLB DFS slate features a pitchers' duel ​in San Diego between Yu Darvish​ and Julio Urias​. Who should we rank higher for our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how he's viewing Darvish v. Urias, another pitcher with a path to a big game, and two offenses that stand out above the rest for stacking.

A youthful, 12-fight UFC card is headlined with a pick 'em main event between Dan "50K" Ige and "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim gives his lean in the razor-thin main event, discusses the scoring potential of each of his five MVP candidates this weekend, identifies a great fight to stack in Austin's Fight...

The NASCAR Cup Series will race at Nashville Superspeedway for the first time this weekend, and it's the first time any series has been there since 2011. What do we need to know about the track before setting DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing Nashville's unique characteristics, which data we should emphasize when trying to predict who will be fast, and optimal rost...

Due to recent downticks in form for several pitchers, Friday's main MLB DFS slate lacks a clear-cut top pitching option. Who should we land on after considering all the factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers may be on a downward trajectory, which stand out from the crowd tonight, and which stacks we should pair them with on FanDuel.

Shohei Ohtani's DFS outlook has been muddy all year thanks to pitch counts, injuries, and occasional walk issues. Can we finally strip down the concerns and put him atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Ohtani's appeal, two lower-salaried pitchers who stand out, and four top-notch stacks on the main slate.

Four superstar ace pitchers are set to start Wednesday night, putting us in a spot where we have to rank them from an MLB DFS perspective. Who should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the aces, which hitters we should target in order to afford the aces' salaries, and more.

Tuesday's pitching slate features exclusively pitchers who have at least one red flag, whether it's their pitch count, matchup, or park factor. How should we rank the pitchers after accounting for their downsides? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the pitcher with the fewest red flags, which options are acceptable despite the concerns, and two offenses in a peachy spot for sta...

Jon Rahm enters this week's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines as the heavy betting favorite despite a loaded field. How should we handle Rahm, and who else could push him for the crown? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event from a DFS perspective, discussing their views on Rahm, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

If you want upside out of your pitcher Monday night in MLB DFS, you'll have to take on some risk. Which of the high-strikeout options in a tough situation should we favor? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing a separate favorite option for cash games versus tournaments, the top hitters to target, and an offense with a high implied total of which we should be skeptical.

Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race in Texas is a unique format that requires some alterations to our process for daily fantasy. What are those tweaks, and who stands out as a result? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, outlining the format, discussing which data matters more for this race than others, and ranking his favorite drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Friday's MLB DFS slate is littered with aces, including Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Brandon Woodruff. Who should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stud pitchers, a second-tier ace with upside and a plus matchup, and which offenses we can stack in order to splurge at pitcher.

For the fourth time in UFC history, this weekend's Pay-Per-View event features three five-round fights in Phoenix. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses trends at MVP on fight cards with three five-round fights, force ranks the six fighters inside them, weighs the options in a loaded value tier, previews Austin's Fight of the Night, and...

Thursday's MLB DFS main slate is just six games and lacks depth at both pitcher and stacks. Where do we go outside of the obvious options? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing what those obvious options are, how we should fill out rosters to account for the lack of depth, and the top alternatives in each category.

With questions swirling around Gerrit Cole after his most recent outing, there are no definitive top options at pitcher on Wednesday's MLB DFS slate. How should we handle Cole, and which alternatives can we consider? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of Cole, two other pitchers with strikeout upside, and a trio of offenses primed to put up a big run total.

The PGA Tour heads to the brand new Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina for this week's Palmetto Championship. Which golfers should we build around for PGA DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula previews the event, analyzes the field, breaks down the new course, and gives picks at each salary tier on FanDuel.

​There are five pitchers over $10K tonight and no Coors Field. The Solo Shot ranks those pitchers before discussing which offenses to pair with them. The Solo Shot takes a look at the pitching and hitting options available tonight and which teams you should stack. numberFire's Tom Vecchio takes a look at the entire slate and which teams can help make your lineups different. 

​With a small three-game slate, how should you attack the pitching and hitting options tonight? The Solo Shot takes a look at the pitching and hitting options available tonight and which teams you should stack. numberFire's Tom Vecchio takes a look at the entire slate and which teams can help make your lineups different. 

A trio of aces headlines the slate that also features Coors Field. The Solo Shot ranks those pitchers before discussing which offenses to pair with them or the hitters at Coors Field. numberFire's Tom Vecchio takes a look at the entire slate and which stacks we can target to make the high-end pitching salaries more affordable.

UFC's card this weekend is stacked after the holiday break, and the headline features ranked heavyweights Jairzinho Rosenstruik and Augusto Sakai looking to rebound off losses. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim re-evaluates both main event participants following their setbacks in previous spotlights, force ranks several elite high-salaried op...