2023-04-25 17:34
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2023-04-25 17:07
St. Louis has lost five of its last seven games, but they've got a matchup that might play right into their strengths tonight. How else should we bet Tuesday's loaded slate? Read More
2023-04-25 15:50
The Blue Jays are in a smash spot at home versus Mike Clevinger. Which other offenses stand out in MLB DFS on Tuesday? Read More
2023-04-25 15:44
How high should we be on the stud golfers in this week's Mexico Open for PGA DFS? The Heat Check discusses that and outlines which values we can trust on FanDuel Read More
2023-04-25 15:38
Joe Ryan has plenty of fantasy upside with his strikeout potential tonight. Which other pitchers should you look to roster? Read More
2023-04-25 15:17
With Dejounte Murray suspended, other Hawks will have to step up to help Trae Young if Atlanta wants to stave off elimination in Game 5. Who should we prioritize on the three-game DFS slate? Read More
2023-04-25 14:26
When looking at peripheral data, the Wild have been in control of all three games Filip Gustavsson has started. He's the projected starter in Game 5, so should we back Minnesota tonight? Read More
2023-04-25 13:32
Spencer Strider wasn't able to quite finish his bid at a no-hitter, but the home crowd sure wasn't complaining about 8 scoreless innings and 13 strikeouts. Who joined him on the perfect DFS… Read More
2023-04-25 13:10
It's not often we see blowout potential across the board in the NBA playoffs, but we have that risk tonight. What should we do? Read More
2023-04-24 17:19
Matt Boyd and Colin Rea have struggled in 2023. Should we slam the over in Tigers-Brewers or should we look at the other side? Read More
2023-04-24 17:08
Which NBA player prop bets should interest you across Monday's two playoff games? Read More
2023-04-24 16:37
Spencer Strider may be handing out walks more often than we would like, but it's easy to like his massive 40.9% strikeout rate. Which other players should we consider tonight? Read More
2023-04-24 16:31
Hunter Renfroe and the Angels have an elite matchup for power. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-24 15:41
Arizona is a value stack that offers upside while helping you jam in Spencer Strider. Which other stacks make sense for Monday's slate? Read More
2023-04-24 15:17
At fair salaries on FanDuel, Jrue Holiday and Jimmy Butler should continue to go head-to-head in Game 4. Who else should we target on Monday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-24 14:38
Scoring trends have been a bit different between the Heat/Bucks series and the Lakers/Grizzlies series. Are the totals the best bets for Monday? Read More
2023-04-24 13:59
Given Alexander Georgiev's poor level of play for the Avalanche in this series, how should we bet their Game 4 tilt with Seattle on Monday? Read More
2023-04-24 13:09
Masataka Yoshida blew up for 51.4 FanDuel points on Sunday. Who else had a big day? Read More
2023-04-23 16:35
In a matchup versus an Oakland offense with a 23.1 K-rate, Rangers' Jacob deGrom is ranked as Sunday's top pitcher. Which other players rate well for Sunday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-23 14:23
At his lowest salary during 2023, Denver's Nikola Jokic is fourth overall in value with a 5.23 rating and a 57.1 fantasy projection. Who else is a top option for Sunday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-23 12:03
Rangers' Adolis Garcia produced 3 home runs and 95.0 FanDuel points versus Oakland on Saturday. Which other players made last night's perfect DFS list? Read More
2023-04-23 11:58
In his return from a hand injury, Grizzlies' Ja Morant recorded a slate-high 72.3 FanDuel points in Game 3. Who else was part of Saturday's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-22 18:27
The Rangers rank as a top stack on Saturday with a 5.28 expected total against Oakland's right-hander Shintaro Fujinami. Which other stacks and players are top options for tonight's main sla… Read More
2023-04-22 16:03
After a 5.4% salary decline, Philadelphia's James Harden rates as an optimal option with Joel Embiid sidelined. Which other players should be considered for Saturday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-22 14:56
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-22 13:23
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards continued his recent hot streak, accounting for 60.9 FanDuel points in Game 3. Which other players also scored high enough to make Friday's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-22 13:11
Arizona's Zac Gallen recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts and 64 FanDuel points on Friday. Who else was part of last night's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-21 20:06
Which NBA prop bets should you be on tonight at FanDuel Sportsbook? Read More
2023-04-21 18:39
Adolis Garcia has immense power and a great matchup for a home run. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-21 18:20
With their season effectively on the line, expect Anthony Edwards to take plenty of shots again tonight in Minnesota. Who else is worth a look on FanDuel's main slate? Read More
2023-04-21 17:07
Aaron Nola hasn't been at his best this season, but this could be a buy-low opportunity against the Rockies. Which other players should we consider tonight? Read More
2023-04-21 16:37
The Road to the Kentucky Derby has drawn to a close, and the Run for the Roses is coming up May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs Read More
2023-04-21 16:32
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-21 16:05
The Angels are going to see plenty of a Kansas City bullpen that has struggled this season. Which other stacks offer big-time upside? Read More
2023-04-21 16:04
There won't be weather involved with the retractable roof in Arizona, but why should we still expect a lower-scoring tilt between the Padres and Diamondbacks? Read More
2023-04-21 15:47
Shohei Ohtani has an elite matchup tonight with plenty of strikeout upside. Which other pitchers should you look to roster on Friday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-21 14:57
Ilya Sorokin and the Islanders hung tough during the first two games of their series in Raleigh, but they ultimately came up short in both. Can they get back into the mix with a win on Frida… Read More
2023-04-21 14:20
New York and Atlanta are shooting terribly to start the playoffs. Will that bounce back for them in Game 3s at home? Read More
2023-04-21 13:50
Curtis Blaydes returns to the UFC octagon in this weekend's main event. Which betting opportunities are the best ones on Saturday's card? How should we approach the DFS slate? Read More
2023-04-21 13:12
James Outman hit two homers with the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field on Thursday. Who else joined him in the perfect lineup? Read More
2023-04-21 12:44
JJ talks about this year's draft class, Allen Robinson, and more on this week's mailbag episode Read More
2023-04-20 17:38
Which NBA prop bets should interest you across Thursday's playoff games? Read More
2023-04-20 16:52
Kodai Senga leads the way on an iffy pitching slate. Which pitchers and stacks should we prioritize on tonight's smaller slate? Read More
2023-04-20 16:46
Jonathan Kuminga should be one of several Warriors tasked to help replace the suspended Draymond Green tonight. Who else should we consider on the three-game slate? Read More
2023-04-20 16:04
Patrick Wisdom and the Cubs have a juicy matchup for some home runs tonight. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-20 15:48
The Phillies boast the night's top implied total and could bust out against Ryan Feltner. Which other offenses are in a great spot on Thursday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-20 15:40
Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga will duel in the Bay Area on Thursday. When setting their ERAs aside, who is having the better season to this point? Read More
2023-04-20 15:40
Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga will duel in the Bay Area on Thursday. When setting their ERAs aside, who is having the better season to this point? Read More
2023-04-20 15:08
Vitek Vanecek was overwhelmed by the Rangers in Game 1. Should we expect that trend to continue on Thursday? Read More
2023-04-20 14:59
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-20 14:50
Two series have 2-0 scores. What do the recent trends and key injuries mean for the underdogs? Read More
2023-04-20 13:07
Tommy Edman was a single short of the cycle, scoring a whopping 57.1 FanDuel points. Who else was one the perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-19 19:44
Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost a heartbreaker in double overtime on Monday. Should we back them to respond on Wednesday? Read More
2023-04-19 18:42
After a monstrous stat line in Game 1, the Grizzlies might need even more from Jaren Jackson if Ja Morant ends up sitting on Wednesday. Who else should we target on FanDuel's three-game main… Read More
2023-04-19 18:33
Jamal Murray buried four triples in Game 1. Should you bet on him to have another big night from deep in tonight's Game 2? Read More
2023-04-19 15:43
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-19 15:32
It might be surprising to see Justin Steele at such a high salary, but he could be worth it on today's early main slate. Which other players should we consider building around? Read More
2023-04-19 15:14
Nathaniel Lowe has a solid matchup and great hitting weather for a homer. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-19 15:02
The Halos bested the Yankees last night. Will Mike Trout and company do it again tonight, and which other MLB bets make sense? Read More
2023-04-19 14:06
Three Game 2s are on deck for tonight, but injuries must be considered. What does it mean for Wednesday's games? Read More
2023-04-19 14:03
The Cardinals could do some serious damage today versus Madison Bumgarner. Which other lineups should you zero in on for Wednesday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-19 13:06
J.D. Martinez homered twice against the Mets on his way to the perfect lineup. Who else joined him? Read More
2023-04-18 18:45
Nick Lodolo and the Reds are a home underdog tonight, but that won't be the case in many more starts if his elite production continues. How else can we bet Tuesday's loaded slate? Read More
2023-04-18 18:29
Should you back Devin Booker to fill it up tonight with the Suns desperate for a win, and where else can you find value in the NBA props market, per our model? Read More
2023-04-18 17:28
The Pirates scored 14 runs last night at Coors Field, and they could be busy at the plate again tonight. Which other matchups stand out? Read More
2023-04-18 17:21
Spencer Strider has as much strikeout upside as any pitcher in baseball. Which other hurlers should you look to on Tuesday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-18 17:13
The Hawks missed a bunch of open shots in Game 1 on Sunday. How could that impact betting the rematch on Tuesday? Read More
2023-04-18 15:50
Cold shooting held Julius Randle back in Game 1, but his opportunity to score was there. Who else should we target on Tuesday's three-game slate? Read More
2023-04-18 15:18
Ryan Mountcastle and the Orioles have an elite matchup for power tonight. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-18 14:35
The Cubs are crushing left-handed pitchers and will see another one tonight. Which other offenses are in a great spot on Tuesday? Read More
2023-04-18 14:23
Connor Hellebuyck rallied the Jets into the playoffs. Can he propel Winnipeg to a Game 1 upset in Vegas, or will the Knights take care of business at home? Read More
2023-04-18 13:31
Cam Johnson caught fire on Monday night to get into the NBA DFS perfect lineup. Who else had a big night? Read More
2023-04-18 13:08
Patrick Wisdom was one of multiple Cubs to have a big night at the plate. Who joined him on the perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-18 13:07
JJ talks to Yahoo Sports' and Reception Perception's Matt Harmon about this year's wide receiver class Read More
2023-04-17 20:24
Which NBA prop bets should interest you from Monday's two playoff games? Read More
2023-04-17 18:52
Jacob deGrom and Corbin Burnes headline Monday's slate. Who should you side with between the two, and are any other pitchers worth a look? Read More
2023-04-17 17:14
The Rockies will be a chalk stack at Coors Field, but it's easy to like their matchup against Rich Hill. Which other teams could produce at the plate tonight? Read More
2023-04-17 17:10
Willy Adames has plenty of power and a great matchup for a homer tonight. Which other player props should you consider? Read More
2023-04-17 16:52
Oakland has the worst run differential in baseball, but some key arrows are pointing in their direction tonight. Which other wagers should be on Monday's card? Read More
2023-04-17 16:06
Domantas Sabonis was uncharacteristically cold from the field in Game 1 against the Warriors, but he's likely turn that around in Game 2. Who else should we consider on Monday's two-game sla… Read More
2023-04-17 14:43
The Braves can have a big day against Ryan Weathers. Which other offenses should you turn to on Monday's slate? Read More
2023-04-17 14:40
When counting total wins, the Bruins are the best team in NHL history, and Linus Ullmark is favored for this year's Vezina Trophy. Should we back them to cruise past Florida at home on Monda… Read More
2023-04-17 13:20
Gerrit Cole dominated the Twins with 10 strikeouts on his way to the perfect lineup. Who else joined him? Read More
2023-04-17 13:04
Despite a Game 1 win, the Kings are home underdogs against the Warriors. Is that the right angle to play in the nightcap? What about the 76ers and Nets? Read More
2023-04-16 17:59
At his highest salary against Minnesota, Denver's Nikola Jokic is numberFire's top option with 57.8 expected FanDuel points. Which other players should also be considered on Sunday? Read More
2023-04-16 15:47
The Guardians are Sunday's top projected offense with a 5.37 expected run total against left-hander Patrick Corbin. Which other teams and players rate well on Sunday? Read More
2023-04-16 13:20
Cincinnati's Wil Myers produced 4 hits and a slate-high 63.3 FanDuel points versus Philadelphia. Which other players made Saturday's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-16 13:04
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell accounted for a slate-high 66.0 FanDuel points on Saturday. Who else performed well enough to make last night's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-15 16:38
In a matchup against Oakland's Shintaro Fujinami, the Mets are Saturday's top stack with a 5.43 expected run total. Which other teams and players rate well for Saturday's main slate? Read More
2023-04-15 14:36
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-15 14:30
At his lowest salary this month, Golden State's Stephen Curry is ranked second overall with 47.9 expected FanDuel points. Who else rates as a top option on Saturday? Read More
2023-04-15 12:08
New York's Francisco Lindor was Friday's top hitter, accounting for 55.1 FanDuel points versus Oakland. Which other players also made last night's perfect DFS lineup? Read More
2023-04-15 12:02
Miami's Max Strus produced 40.2 FanDuel points to make last night's perfect DFS lineup. Who else was a top performer on Friday? Read More
2023-04-14 19:12
Stacking UFC fights isn't always a great strategy, but which two fights might be candidates for that level of offense this weekend? Read More
2023-04-14 18:45
According to numberFire Racing's projections, which horse racing bets stand out today? Read More
2023-04-14 17:57
Julio Rodriguez has all the power we could possibly want and also has a great matchup. Which other MLB props should interest you on Friday? Read More
2023-04-14 17:48
Marco Gonzales and Austin Gomber have struggled to start the year, so should we expect the Rockies and Mariners to plate some runs tonight? Read More
2023-04-14 17:30
On a slate with lots of hitting options, the Guardians stand out with one of the highest implied team totals. Which other teams are in plus matchups? Read More
2023-04-14 16:59
Which NBA prop bets should you be on tonight for the two play-in games? Read More
2023-04-14 15:44
Kodai Senga's hot start with the Mets could continue in a friendly matchup with Oakland on Friday. Which other arms should you consider on the main slate? Read More
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