FanDuel Research Podcasts

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to its third road-course event of 2021, this one with the starting order already set. How does that alter our approach for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, discussing how Sunday's race differs from (and is similar to) the road-course race two weeks ago, optimal strategies, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel...

On Thursday's MLB DFS main slate, it's clear that Yu Darvish and Lance Lynn are the top two options. Whom should we favor, and can any other pitchers push them for the top spot? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his thoughts on Darvish v. Lynn, a pitcher coming off the injured list with an intriguing outlook, and which stacks we can target to make the high-end pitching salarie...

After a superb debut, Alek Manoah checks in as the highest-salaried pitcher on Wednesday's MLB DFS main slate. Can we justify Manoah's salary and make him the top arm of the night? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Manoah's debut, his outlook going forward, alternatives at pitcher, and the top offenses to stack for the night.

The PGA Tour heads to Muirfield Village Golf Club for the third time in less than a year, though the course has undergone renovations since last year's trips. Do those renovations alter which golfers we should expect to excel? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the impact of the renovations, which skills matter more at Muirfield than other courses, and the top...

Although Tuesday's main slate features a handful of established aces, the mid-range at pitcher stands out as being attractive. Which names should we turn to there, and can they topple the big hurlers? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his view of the pitchers, a lower-salaried arm who's worth a look despite a tough matchup, and the top stacks of the night.

Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 is the longest of the season as the NASCAR Cup Series will run 400 laps at a 1.5-mile track. How does this alter our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal roster construction given all the laps, which data to lean on when selecting drivers, and the top options in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Friday's MLB DFS slate is littered with potential rain outs and pitchers with length concerns. Who stands out once we consider these factors? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have enough volume to produce upside, offenses that could break through despite poor conditions, and which games we need to monitor later on due to weather.

Due to double-headers and rain, Thursday's main slate has been trimmed to five games, and one seems likely to be postponed. Which of the remaining options stand out most for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which pitchers have the best blend of floor and upside, the top stacks of the night, and alternative options should rain impact any of the ideal plays for either...

With Trevor Bauer in a low-strikeout matchup, Tyler Glasnow appears to be the top-ranked pitcher on Wednesday's MLB DFS slate. Should Glasnow's recent struggles give us pause in deploying him? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the bumps in Glasnow's form, whether anybody else can challenge him for the top spot, and which stacks we should utilize when hunting for upside.

After an exciting PGA Championship, the PGA Tour heads back to Texas for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Which golfers should we target for PGA DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing the unique quirks of Colonial Country Club, which golfers benefit from the layout, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Although a half dozen aces are pitching Tuesday night, several of them are in difficult matchups. How does that make things stack up for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how we should rank the ace pitchers, an undervalued pitcher with strikeout upside, and offenses facing pitchers who are prone to the long ball.

Monday's MLB DFS slate is filled with second-tier starting pitchers who have upside but also carry red flags. Which of them should we feel most comfortable using in our lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the starters, the top stacks of the night, and an offense that has struggled all year that could wake up on Monday.

The NASCAR Cup Series makes its maiden voyage to Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, and it means we'll see both practice and qualifying this weekend. How does this alter our approach for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the weekend, discussing how the schedule impacts our lineup-building process, optimal strategies for a short race, and the drivers who stand out in each salary tier pri...

On Friday's MLB DFS slate, all the top-tier aces are in tough matchups. Which of them should we trust despite the tough spots? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the upsides of one of the aces, a lower-salaried arm in a much easier spot, and the top stacks of the night.

Coming off a wild pay-per-view card, the UFC returns to the Apex facility for a large card featuring a main event at bantamweight between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim analyzes the close five-round main event, features two heavyweights with incredibly short odds to end their fight in the first round, discusses...

With a pair of four-game slates on tap Thursday, which pitchers and stacks should we target for each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews both the early-only and main slates, outlining the top options at each position. The early-only slate breakdown begins at the 11:53 mark in the podcast.

Wednesday's MLB DFS main slate presents us with plenty of high-upside pitchers from which to choose. Which of the aces should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the studs, a lower-salaried pitcher undergoing a career resurgence, and where we can turn for upside within our stacks.

Golf's second major of 2021 is this weekend with the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Ocean Course. What should we expect as the course hosts its first event since 2012? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing which types of golfers should fare best at Kiawah, optimal roster construction for a loaded field, and the top plays in each salary tier on Fan...

Tuesday's MLB DFS main slate is a rare one featuring multiple low-salaried pitchers with the ability to post a big score. Who are those pitchers, and how aggressive should we be with them? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing the top value arms, an ace who is still worth his lofty salary, and which stacks stand out with our increased salary flexibility.

Monday's MLB DFS slate includes Gerrit Cole but also has a healthy number of alternatives with high strikeout upside. Should we go with Cole or take the discount elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing how we should view Cole, which others pitchers have the ability to match his ceiling, and where we can turn at hitter when trying to afford Cole's salary.

The NHL playoffs are here! We have a three-game slate on Monday with two clear home favorites but should you sack them? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

A 400-lap race on Sunday in Dover leads to a clear strategy for NASCAR DFS. How should we look to build rosters to account for the race length? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing roster construction, which races to emphasize when trying to identify who will run well, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel for the Drydene 400.

Star pitchers headline Friday's MLB DFS slate, and one of them checks in with a salary much lower than you'd expect with his talent. Who is that pitcher, and how should we handle him relative to the other aces? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the stud pitchers, where we can find upside without breaking the bank, and which stacks stand out most for pairing with...

With so many injuries on tonight's slate, is paying up for Russell Westbrook simply the best option? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

The storied lightweight championship is up for grabs this weekend between life-long mixed martial arts veterans Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira and "Iron" Michael Chandler. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim analyzes the unique matchup inside the main event, discusses a unique strategy at MVP this weekend with the layout of the rest of the card, b...