FanDuel Research Podcasts

Friday's slate features both a game at Coors Field and desirable high-salaried pitchers. Which of the studs should we prioritize? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing who should sit atop our list, ways we can potentially get both Coors and an ace into our lineups, and a low-salaried pitcher with a path to upside.

The opening NFL DFS slate of 2020 is brimming with potential value options. Which of these values should we trust in our lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview Week 1's main slate, discussing how they're handling the value plays, which games they're looking to stack, and the top plays at each position on FanDuel.

With just six games on Thursday's main MLB DFS slate, pitching selections are a bit dicey with each pitcher holding at least one question mark. Who should we trust in our FanDuel lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the offering, ranking the top pitchers of the night and outlining several high-upside stacks to target.

Wednesday's slate features Yu Darvish, Clayton Kershaw, and Trevor Bauer all in favorable situations for racking up big point totals. Which of the aces should we favor in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing the ranking of those three studs, a lower-salaried pitcher with quality upside, and which offenses we should stack in order to afford the salaries of the aces.

The PGA Tour opens a new season with the Safeway Open in a field lacking in top-end studs. How does this impact our PGA DFS roster construction for the event? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the Safeway, discussing how they're accounting for the field strength, which golfers could emerge in a weakened field, and their favorite options in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Tuesday's MLB DFS slate features at least five pitchers who could realistically finish the night as the top-scoring arm on FanDuel. Which of those pitchers should we be most willing to trust? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, outlining the pros and cons of all five pitchers, ranking them for cash games and tournaments, and discussing which offenses we should stack in order to afford o...

Friday's MLB DFS main slate features a handful of ace pitchers in position to post big scores. Which of them should sit atop our list? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing how we should rank the studs, a value arm who can also rack up strikeouts, and which offenses we can stack in order to afford the pitcher of our choice.

LeBron, AD, Harden, and Antetokounmpo are the top stars on the slate, but who should you pay up for? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin on Sunday with the Cook Out Southern 500. What do we need to know before setting our NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies, which data we should value when building lineups, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

FanDuel has a pair of four-game slates lined up Thursday in MLB DFS. Which pitchers and stacks should we target for each? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down both the early-only and main slates, outlining the top two pitchers and stacks to target. To skip to the early-only slate analysis, jump to the 12:46 mark in the podcast.​

The UFC has another 10-fight card on tap this Saturday in Las Vegas with the main event between top-10 heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down which fighter to roster from the main event, the return of an infamous, brash, welterweight fighter, and value underdogs with power throughout...

Can the Flyers and the Canucks fight off elimination once more to force Game 7? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

After going down 0-2, can you trust the Raptors tonight in DFS? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

Wednesday's main MLB DFS slate features ace-level pitchers in difficult matchups. Who is best equipped to overcome that challenge and be a quality DFS play? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing which of the pitchers we should trust despite the matchups, an up-and-comer in a favorable spot, and the top stacks of the night.

How should you approach the Rockets vs Thunder Game 7? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

The PGA's TOUR Championship is a 30-golfer field where some golfers will begin the event under par due to their standing in the FedEx Cup playoffs. How does this impact decision-making for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing how each golfer's standing alters their appeal, the differences between the impact of this on cash games versus tournaments, and t...

Tuesday's slate is top-heavy at pitcher with only a few options truly standing out. How should this alter our approach to MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing which of those arms we should build around, alternatives to consider, and the top stacks of the night.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the top stack on the slate, but how can you afford their expensive salaries? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell face-off in Game 7. Should you roster them both tonight? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

Monday's main slate features five pitchers with viable paths to ceiling games. Which of them should sit atop our lists in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes lays out the pros and cons of each of the aces and ranks them based on contest type before discussing which stacks stand out most.

Can you look to the Bruins' top line for a stack as they try to fight off elimination? The Daily Deke breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

A two-game NBA slate is led by Harden and Antetokounmpo. Can you afford to play them both in the same lineup? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

The UFC has another card on tap this Saturday in Las Vegas with the main event at light heavyweight between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down which fighter to roster from the main event, a ranked clash at welterweight in "Austin's Fight of the Night", and a longshot underdog who checks plent...

Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona is the final race before the start of the playoffs. What do we need to know before filling out lineups for the Coke Zero Sugar 400? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the race, discussing why the playoffs should just reinforce our default strategy for this track type before outlining the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

With just six games on Thursday's main MLB DFS slate, where should we turn with our pitchers and stacks? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Max Scherzer's slow start to the season, other pitchers to consider, and the top offenses of the night.