FanDuel Research Podcasts

The Week 16 main NFL DFS slate is lacking a healthy number of the offenses we generally build lineups around. Which other options could spring up and post a big point total? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which games they're looking to stack, the stand-out plays within them, and their favorite options at each position on FanDuel.

A loaded 13-game slate has stars and values at every position. Should you prioritize spending up for Luka Doncic or Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

The NBA Season is back! A two-game kicks-off the new season and there are plenty of stars to discuss. The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

Week 15 featured some massive quarterback outputs, including a couple of surprise performances. How should we view those quarterbacks and their offenses going forward? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it down, recapping each Week 15 game thus far, detailing all the big takeaways, and outlining whose stock is up or down heading into the final two games of the regular season.

A former title challenger meets an up-and-coming prospect as Geoff Neal faces Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson at welterweight in Saturday night's main event. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim previews the differences between Neal and other prospects "Wonderboy" has turned away, how to handle the inexperience and small samples in the MVP conv...

Week 15's main slate features a handful of mid-range running backs with paths to a big game. Which of those players should we prioritize when building NFL DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, ranking the mid-tier backs, discussing which games they want to stack, and outlining their favorite plays at each position on FanDuel.

Week 14 saw some mid-range running backs either return to previously productive roles or surge to new heights. How should we handle those running backs going forward in NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game thus far, detailing the outlooks for Jonathan Taylor, Miles Sanders, and Alvin Kamara while running through other players whose stock is on the rise entering Week 1...

For the first time in UFC history, a champion is defending their belt in back-to-back months as flyweight Deiveson Figueredo welcomes Brandon Moreno into the octagon on Saturday. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim breaks down how two distinct MVP options shape the lineup building strategy of the slate, two "buy-low" opportunities on fighte...

Week 14's main NFL DFS slate features 13 games, giving us plenty of options at each position. Which players will give us the upside necessary to post a big score? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing which games they're looking to stack, which of the studs they're prioritizing, and where we can find low-salaried players who will help us roster more of the star...

Several players put up point totals in Week 13 that will force us to reevaluate their range of outcomes for NFL DFS. What does this mean for those players going forward? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game thus far, discussing whose floors and ceilings need to be shifted, which players got impactful role changes, and which situations we'll want to target in Week 14 and beyond...

Jack Hermansson has finally found a dance partner as Marvin Vettori answered the call to be Hermansson's last-minute stand in for a ranked middleweight bout. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim previews potential daily fantasy scoring outcomes in a close main event, the impact of a card with so many submission artists, and finding floor vol...

The Week 13 main NFL DFS slate features a pair of desirable high-salaried running backs but is lacking in quality options elsewhere. How can we navigate this and fill out lineups with upside? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their ranking of the backs, a different back who appears heavily under-salaried, and their favorite plays at each position on FanDuel.

Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka are the favorites heading into this week's Mayakoba Golf Classic, the final PGA Tour event of 2020. How should we handle Thomas and Koepka, and which value plays can we target in order to afford their salaries? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and JIm Sannes break down the slate, discussing how hard they're going at the two studs, a must-use low-salaried play in cash game...

After some monster outings across the NFL in Week 12, how should our perception of players change for daily fantasy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, talking about the new roles for Antonio Gibson, Austin Ekeler, and Alvin Kamara, where Tyreek Hill ranks among all receivers in DFS, and how we should view all these players for Week 13 and beyond.

​The Week 12 main NFL DFS slate includes three games brimming with shootout potential and some high-salaried studs we'll want on our rosters. Which players do we need to prioritize? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing which games they're most eager to stack, how much Dalvin Cook​ we can afford at a salary of $11,000, and where we can find the value necessary...

Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis bring 29 combined knockouts into a heavyweight main event on Saturday that seems sure to be full of chaos. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim explains why one main event fighter in UFC daily fantasy is similar to Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, how to handle the plethora of small sample siz...

Thanksgiving brings a three-game NFL DFS slate that lacks sure-fire studs across the board. Which players should we lean on when building lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down all three games, discussing which of the high-salaried options we should prioritize, where we can find some value, and which players stand out at each position on FanDuel.

Week 11 gave us fresh information on players transitioning into new roles. What does that mean for their NFL DFS outlook for Week 12 and beyond? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, recapping each Week 11 game thus far and outlining how we should view players for daily fantasy football going forward.

Week 11's main NFL DFS slate is overflowing with good running backs but lacking in desirable quarterbacks. How does that impact our roster-building process? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing which of the running backs they're prioritizing, which quarterbacks actually have a path to a ceiling game, and their favorite plays at each position.

Both the men's and women's UFC flyweight titles are on the line at UFC 255 Saturday night on Pay-Per-View. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down how to roster the dominant champions at the top of the salary pool, which contrarian studs and value options to pair with them, and how personal oddities behind  Austin's Fight of  the Ni...

Webb Simpson is a heavy betting favorite heading into this week's RSM Classic. How should we handle Simpson at the top of the player pool for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what they're doing with Simpson in cash games and tournaments, which other studs are worthy of exposure, and the lower-salaried golfers they want on their rosters to make Simpso...

Week 10 didn't feature many fantasy points, but it did feature some impactful role changes for exciting players. How should we handle those players going forward in NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing D'Andre Swift's new role, who else got a usage change this past week, and what it all means for Week 11 and beyond.

Week 10 features a handful of potential shootouts and spots where we could find value at running back. How do we stack those games, and which of the backs is actually trustworthy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the NFL DFS main slate, discussing their favorite games to stack, whether they're willing to use the low-salaried backs, and their favorite plays at each position on FanD...

The Masters Tournament is set to finally tee off this week after being postponed to November due to COVID-19. Who could snag the green jacket, and which golfers stand out for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview Augusta, discussing their favorite studs, roster construction for the event, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Week 9 featured big games from some of fantasy football's biggest stars. How does that impact their stock going forward, and who else stood out across the NFL? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game thus far, outlining all the key usages, snap rates, and injuries to know while discussing how we should view players in DFS for Week 10 and beyond.