FanDuel Research Podcasts

Saturday's UFC card at Fight Island is a robust 15 fights, giving us plentiful options for daily fantasy. Which fighters are the best picks for UFC DFS on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down the impact of the extra fights on strategy, the huge main event at middleweight, and which of the heavy favorites are worth paying for in DFS.

Opening day is finally here, and it comes with a two-game slate. Which pitchers and stacks should we turn to for the slim offering? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down both games, outlining thoughts on each pitcher, in which contests you should utilize or stack against them, and the top hitters for the night on FanDuel.​

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to a familiar track type Thursday in Kansas for the Super Start Batteries 400. Which drivers should we expect to excel in NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the field, discussing his favorite drivers in each salary tier in addition to outlining optimal strategies and roster constructions for the race.

The 3M Open field isn't star-studded, but Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, Tommy Fleetwood, and Paul Casey are teeing it up at TPC Twin Cities. numberFire's Brandon Gdula analyzes the course, field, and key stats to emphasize for this week so that we can find the best FanDuel plays.

Sunday's O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 in Texas is 500 miles and 334 laps long. How does this impact our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the takeaways from the race length, what optimal roster construction will look like on Sunday, and which data we should emphasize when selecting our drivers on FanDuel.

The PGA Tour is back in Muirfield Village for the second consecutive event, but this time, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are all in the field. Who should we target in PGA DFS for The Memorial Tournament? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, detailing how much stock they're putting in last week's results, their view of Woods after his long layoff, and t...

The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Bristol on Wednesday for its annual All-Star Race, and it comes with a unique format. How does that impact the way we fill out lineups for daily fantasy NASCAR? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the event, discussing how many lap-leaders we need per lineup, how a smaller field alters our strategies, and some drivers to monitor in each salary tier.

The starting order for Sunday's Quaker State 400 in Kentucky has been set, giving us all the info we need to fill out NASCAR DFS lineups. Which drivers should we target on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines the optimal strategies for the race, which data we should lean on when selecting drivers, and the top drivers in each salary tier.

UFC's first event on Fight Island is this weekend, and we've got a 12-fight card on tap. Which fighters stand out for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break down the card's five-round fights and their DFS implications, where we can find some value on the slate, and the top fighters in each salary tier.

​Muirfield Village is set to host back-to-back PGA Tour events, the first being this week's Workday Charity Open. Which golfers stand out for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, discussing which studs they're prioritizing, how they're looking to build their rosters, and the top plays in each salary tier on FanDuel.

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Indianapolis is another one that doesn't feature many laps. How should this impact our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400, discussing optimal strategies for the race, which data to lean on when selecting drivers, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

With a weakened field heading to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Bryson DeChambeau and Webb Simpson are the heavy favorites and the highest-salaried golfers on FanDuel. How should we handle those two in daily fantasy golf? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their views on DeChambeau and Simpson, the values they're targeting in order to afford the studs, roster con...

With the NASCAR Cup Series set to run a double-header at Pocono this weekend, what do we need to know about each race for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes runs through optimal strategies for both races, how things will change from Saturday to Sunday, and which drivers stand out in each salary tier.

With 11 fights scheduled for Saturday's UFC card, which fighters stand out for DFS? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the card, discussing how he sees Dustin Poirier versus Dan Hooker playing out, other studs he's targeting on FanDuel, and where we can find low-salaried fighters who could earn a win bonus.

Another star-studded field is headed to TPC River Highlands for this weekend's Travelers Championship. Which golfers can emerge from the pack and post big scores for daily fantasy? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing which types of golfers tend to excel at the course, whose recent form we should buy into, and their favorite golfers in each salary tier.

With the starting order set for Sunday's GEICO 500 in Talladega, which drivers should we target in our daily fantasy NASCAR lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing how setting the starting order by points impacts our strategy, the importance of stacking teams and manufacturers, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The UFC has a 12-card fight lined up for Saturday, headlined by Curtis Blaydes versus Alexander Volkov. Which fighters stand out for UFC DFS? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the card, discussing how he's viewing the match between Blaydes and Volkov, how the card's lack of finishers impacts roster construction, and his favorite fighters in each salary tier on F...

The PGA Tour is gearing up for its second post-COVID-19 event this weekend with the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links. What should we know about the course before filling out daily fantasy golf lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing which archetype of golfer tends to stand out in Hilton Head, ideal roster construction, and the top golfers in each sal...

The English Premier League is set to return Wednesday from its COVID-19 layoff. If you're looking to get into EPL DFS for the first time, what do you need to know first? numberFire's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to break down the keys to filling out a lineup, including roster construction, how scoring works, whether you should stack players on the same team, and more.

The NASCAR Cup Series is going to Homestead Sunday for the Dixie Vodka 400, the first time the track has hosted a non-season-finale ​since 2001. What should we know before we fill out our daily fantasy lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing how we should handle our studs, the ideal starting range for a value play, the top drivers in each salary tier, and more.

The starting order is set, giving us all the information we'll need to fill out NASCAR DFS lineups for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville. numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing optimal strategies for the race, roster construction, the impact of starting position, and the top drivers in each salary tier.

The PGA Tour ends its COVID-19 layoff this week at Colonial Country Club with the Charles Schwab Challenge. What do we need to know before we fill out PGA DFS lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it down, discussing stats to emphasize for the course, the impact of the long layoff, and which golfers stand out in each salary tier.

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta will be 325 laps and features the same lineup-setting procedures as last weekend in Bristol. How do those two things impact our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down roster construction for the race, which data we should lean on when selecting drivers, and which drivers stand out in each salary tier on FanDuel...

Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer are headlining Saturday's UFC 250, and Nunes is a massive favorite. Does this make her a lock for UFC DFS lineups? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down the card, outlining his thoughts on Nunes, other studs who could get early wins, value plays to help you afford those studs, and his favorite fighters in each salary tier.

Sunday's Supermarket Heroes 500 in Bristol will be 500 laps, tied for the most in a race all season. How does that alter our approach in NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it down, discussing optimal roster construction for the race, the impact of qualifying, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.