FanDuel Research Podcasts

The UFC is back on Saturday night with an 11-fight card headlined by Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns. Which fighters stand out for UFC DFS on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to break down to slate, discussing how he sees Woodley versus Burns playing out, which fighters he's considering for his MVP slot, value fighters who could win, and more.

The NASCAR Cup Series is back in action on Wednesday for the Alsco Uniforms 500K at Charlotte, and it's a wildly different race than Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. How does that impact our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing the differences between the two races, how starting position should influence our view of a driver, and which drivers stand out in each sa...

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to run the Coca-Cola 600 -- its longest race of the year -- on Sunday. How does the length of the race impact our strategy for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines all we need to know before filling out lineups, including the implications of a 400-lap race, complications from the weekend's schedule, and the top drivers in each salary tier prior to qualifying.

Wednesday's NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500K at Darlington will feature a different race length and starting order procedure than Sunday's race. How does this alter our approach for daily fantasy? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, discussing the impact of a shorter race, why the qualifying order should heavily influence which drivers we use, and the top drivers in each salary tier once y...

The UFC's third card in eight days is on Saturday with 11 fights on the schedule. Which fighters should we target in UFC DFS? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to outline his thoughts on Walt Harris versus Alistair Overeem, how he's utilizing the MVP slot on FanDuel, and some lower-salaried fighters who could come through with a win.

The NASCAR Cup Series is making its return to the track this weekend with the Darlington 400. Which drivers should we target in our daily fantasy lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks it down, discussing the top drivers in each salary tier, how the long layoff should impact our strategy, and the implications of having no practice data to look at before the race.

UFC 249 is scheduled for this Saturday with a full 12-fight card. How does DFS scoring work for UFC, and which fighters should we target? numberFire's Austin Swaim and Jim Sannes break it all down as Swaim outlines scoring categories on FanDuel, some fighters who may be undervalued in betting markets, where to find UFC data, and his favorite fighters in each salary tier.

The 2020 NFL draft saw plenty of high-profile players land in spots where they'll be able to have an immediate impact in daily fantasy football. What are all the big takeaways we need to know? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it down, discussing the landing spots for the rookie running backs, what the target distributions could look like for rookie receivers, quarterbacks whose situ...

The League of Legends LEC and LCS finals will take place this weekend, starting with the semifinals on Saturday before the finals on Sunday. Which options stand out for daily fantasy both days? numberFire's Brandon Gdula, Tom Vecchio, and Jim Sannes break down how they're attacking Saturday's two-match slate before discussing the DFS implications of potential pairings on Sunday.

​Data plays a key role in player selection in MLB DFS. Which of the abundant numbers should we value most when doing our research? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses key metrics to lean on when selecting pitchers and hitters before running through which splits matter and how to properly utilize them.

Unlike other daily fantasy sports, baseball forces us to consider the venue in which the game is played while making lineups. How should park factors impact our decisions? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses how park factors alter the outlook of both pitchers and hitters before detailing the effects of weather on baseball and who benefits in which scenarios.

​The League of Legends LEC and LCS playoffs have three matches between Friday and Saturday, giving us a handful of DFS slates to play. Which options stand out for each? numberFire's Brandon Gdula, Tom Vecchio, and Jim Sannes break down all three matches and outline which plays they're targeting for the various slates. The Saturday analysis begins at the 16:00 mark in the podcast.

Paying up at pitcher in MLB DFS is tough because it lowers your ability to afford stud hitters and expensive stats. But in this episode, numberFire's Jim Sannes combs through the data from 2019 to show why stud pitchers are still the most desirable route, outlines potential exceptions to this, and more.

One of the keys to success in MLB DFS is stacking. What is stacking, and why is it so necessary? numberFire's Jim Sannes ​breaks down these topics both anecdotally and by looking at data from 2019 FanDuel lineups.

Round 1 of the losers' bracket for the League of Legends LCS playoffs takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday with a pair of series. Which options stand out for daily fantasy for both the single-series and combined slates? numberFire's Brandon Gdula, Tom Vecchio, and Jim Sannes preview both series and outline strategies and the top plays for your FanDuel DFS lineups. The Wednesday slate discussion be...

If you're looking to get into MLB DFS, what are some basics you should know first? numberFire's Jim Sannes provides an overview of the sport, discussing roster construction, the salary cap, scoring, and much more.​

With the League of Legends playoffs opening this weekend, we have three separate DFS slates we can play. Which options stand out in each? numberFire's Brandon Gdula, Tom Vecchio, and Jim Sannes break down the slates, discussing Friday's single-match slate in addition to the multi-match slates on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday slate breakdown begins at the 20:38 mark with the Sunday slate analys...

With plenty of NFL stars on the move via free agency and trades, what are the biggest implications for NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes run through the top-end moves and discuss what it means for 2020, including thoughts on Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Gurley to the Atlanta Falcons, DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals, and more.

Even with NFL DFS being tougher on the whole in 2019, the public still made mistakes and invested in players who failed to come through. What conditions led to busts most often? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the performance of popular options in daily fantasy football this past year and outlines when we should look to pivot to alternatives rather than following the crowd.

Perfect lineups in NFL DFS can give us a glimpse at how we should look to build our optimal tournament rosters. What can we learn by looking back at 2019's perfect lineups on FanDuel? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down all the data, discussing all the big takeaways and how we should alter our approach as we prepare for 2020 and beyond.

The XFL is past its halfway point as Week 6 approaches this weekend. Which players should we target for our XFL DFS roster? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it down, discussing all four games and which players stand out for both the Saturday- and Sunday-only slates. The Sunday-only portion of the podcast begins at the 33:22 mark.

With 325 laps scheduled for Sunday's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta, how should we alter our strategies for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes dissects that by looking at trends in recent races at 1.5-mile tracks before breaking down the top drivers in each salary tier prior to practice and qualifying.

Luka, Trae, Jokic? Which stud should you look to pay for tonight and what position brings the value? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.

With a boatload of money on the line, Rory McIlroy returns to TPC Sawgrass to defend his title in THE PLAYERS Championship. How should we handle McIlroy in PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down their thoughts on McIlroy, which other studs could push him for the win, their favorite plays in each salary tier, and much more.

LeBron and Luka are listed as questionable tonight. If they are out, does that make AD and Porzingis locks on this slate? The Daily Iso breaks down the slate going position by position to cover options at different price tiers.