FanDuel Research Podcasts

With the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs in full swing, the 12 remaining championship drivers will start at the front of the pack for Sunday's YellaWood 500 in Talladega. How does this alter our default NASCAR DFS strategy for superspeedways? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, detailing optimal strategies and roster construction and discussing the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Week 4's main NFL DFS slate features a number of potential shootouts. How should we rank the shootouts for game-stacking, and which players stand out most within them? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing which potential shootouts they're prioritizing, their favorite game stacks, and the top plays at each position on FanDuel.

A group of three golfers seem to stand out relative to the rest of the field for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship. How does that alter our roster construction for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the field, discussing how they're ranking those three golfers, whether they should prioritize those three over more balanced rosters, and where they can find value in...

Whose stock is up and down across the NFL after Week 3? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game thus far, outlining key injuries, which players saw their roles shift, and how we should value those players going forward in NFL DFS.

The NASCAR Cup Series begins the second round of the playoffs in Las Vegas with the South Point 400. What do we need to know before filling out NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, outlining optimal roster construction, which data we should use to evaluate drivers, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

With the playoffs just around the corner, seeding implications could drive motivations for various teams. How does that impact our player selection process in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews Friday's main slate, discussing which pitchers have enough on the line to get a full pitch count and which offenses we should stack alongside them.

Week 3's NFL DFS main slate features two potential shootouts and some intriguing lower-salaried options at running back. Which plays stand out once we blend it all together? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing how they're looking to stack the two shootouts, whether the lower-salaried backs have the upside to warrant consideration, and their favorite players at e...

Thursday's main MLB DFS slate includes a pair of young aces in intriguing spots. Which should we favor, and which stacks can we target in order to afford their salaries? numberFire's JIm Sannes previews the main slate, discussing the appeal of those pitchers, a lower-salaried option with a path to upside, and the top offenses to target on the night.

Fight Island is back this weekend for UFC's latest pay-per-view card, this time with two title fights at both middleweight and light heavyweight. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down both five-round title fights in detail, how those fights impact MVP strategy on FanDuel, bizarre mismatches with some heavy favorites, and familiar...

Wednesday night's slate features Kyle Hendricks and Kenta Maeda in dream matchups. Who should we favor in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which of the two aces we should prioritize, a third pitcher worth targeting in tournaments, and where we can find some value in our stacks to make Maeda's and Hendricks' salaries easier to afford.

The PGA Tour sends an interesting field down to the Dominican Republic for this week's Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship. Which golfers could emerge from the pack and be quality DFS plays? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing which of the studs are worth trusting, which lesser-known golfers could perform well, and their favorite plays in each salary ti...

Tuesday's MLB DFS main slate is lacking in star power at pitcher but does feature a couple young arms who have been upping their strikeouts of late. Should we buy into the small samples or turn elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing which of those younger pitchers he's prioritizing, a lower-salaried pitcher who can rack up strikeouts in a hurry, and the top stacks of the...

The injury bug bit hard in Week 2, putting several high-profile players in limbo. What's the fallout of those injuries in NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game, discussing the implications of the injuries for Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, and Davante Adams before outlining some players whose roles may be on the rise entering Week 3.

Jacob deGrom returns to the hill Monday night after leaving his most recent start early due to injury. Should we trust deGrom in our MLB DFS lineups or look elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing how we should handle deGrom, which alternatives we have at pitcher, and the top stacks of the night.

The NASCAR Cup Series wraps up the first round of the playoffs Saturday night with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in Bristol. What do we need to know before filling out our NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the race, discussing what type of roster construction we should look to deploy, how the playoffs may impact the race, and which drivers stand out in each salary tier on FanDuel...

Friday's MLB DFS slate features a juicy stacking option with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. How can we find the salary to jam them into our lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the main slate, discussing mid- and low-salaried pitchers who fit the context of the slate and other value stacks you can pair with the Dodgers to give yourself increased flexibility.

Week 2 provides us with abundant quality options for both running backs and game stacks. How should we rank the top options for each? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the NFL DFS main slate, outlining which of the viable running backs they're prioritizing, which games they're most eager to stack, and their favorite options at each position on FanDuel.

Bad blood is the theme of a giant, 14-fight card on tap this Saturday in Las Vegas, with no love lost in the main event between longtime rival welterweights Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down how a narrative can have a sizable impact on the main event in terms of fantasy potential, a disrespected UFC vet...

Thursday's MLB DFS main slate features both Shane Bieber and a game at Coors Field. Which of the high-salaried options should we favor? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing whether Bieber or Coors should be higher on our list, some alternative options at pitcher, and a team we can stack when we need lower-salaried hitters.

With four legitimate ace pitchers set to toe the rubber Wednesday, who should we prioritize in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing how we should rank the studs, a lower-salaried alternative at pitcher, and where we can find value stacks in order to get up to the aces.

The U.S. Open is finally here after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the best golfers in the world set to tee off at Winged Foot Golf Club on Thursday. Who stands out for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the field, discussing roster construction, strategies, and their favorite plays of the week on FanDuel.

With both Yu Darvish and a game at Coors Field on Tuesday's MLB DFS slate, we've got to decide how we're prioritizing the studs. But is there a way to fit both into the same lineup? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the main slate, discussing why Darvish is worth the burden, which hitters can get us access to Coors Field without a hefty salary, and which offenses we can target to give ourselves mor...

With Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season mostly in the books, what are all the big takeaways for daily fantasy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap each game, detailing what we learned about the roles of various players, whose stock is on the rise based on their usage, and some players who should be on our radar as we start to look forward to Week 2.

Monday's MLB DFS slate features just three games, leaving us short on options, but there still seems to be a logical path to follow. Which players should we target in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, ranking all six pitchers and discussing how willing we should be to use them as pitchers or stack the hitters facing them.

Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race in Richmond is another long race, featuring 400 laps. How does this alter our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the race, discussing optimal roster construction, which data we should emphasize when picking drivers, and the top options in each salary tier on FanDuel.