Covering the Spread

Which NFL win total bets stand out for the 2025 season? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes do a snake draft of their favorite bets this year, picking six bets each at FanDuel Sportsbook. They run through their picks and why they lean that direction to see who will come out on top by the end of the year.

Golf's third major is set to tee off Thursday at Oakmont Country Club. Which bets stand out for the 2025 U.S. Open at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Oakmont, which golfers they think are the best bets to win, and other spots where they see value.

The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown pits Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in a rematch against Preakness winner Journalism. Which horse should we expect to come out on top in the 2025 Belmon Stakes? FanDuel Racing's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing keys to Saratoga Race Course, his handicap of Journalism and Sovereignty, and his favorite bets for Saturday's race.

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the NBA Finals as massive favorites to defeat the Indiana Pacers. What do the Pacers need to do to make the series competitive? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the series, discussing her view of the matchup, which series-level bets she likes, and where she sees value for Game 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Motorsports Christmas is this Sunday with the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Coca-Cola 600 all on the schedule. Where can we find betting value in Indy and Charlotte? The Action Network's Dr. Nick Giffen joins Jim Sannes to break down those two races, identifying his favorite bets for the Indy 500, whether Kyle Larson has a shot to win from the middle of the pack, and his read on the NASCAR Cup Series in Charlotte.

With no Sovereignty at the 2025 Preakness Stakes, Journalism is once again the heavy favorite on the morning line. Can we back Journalism at that number, or is the best value elsewhere? FanDuel TV's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing the keys to Pimlico Race Course, her handicap of Journalism, and other horses she likes both in the Preakness but also in other races this weekend.

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are all +700 or shorter to win this week's PGA Championship at FanDuel Sportsbook. Can we find any value in the favorites, or should we look elsewhere on the board? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their read on the favorites, which outrights they like most, and other bets where they see value for Quail Hollow.

This weekend's UFC 315 features a pair of main events, headlined by Belal Muhammad versus Jack Della Maddalena. Which bets stand out there and across the rest of the card? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of the headliner, how he's betting Valentina Shevchenko against Manon Fiorot, and which other moneylines and props he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

With a month of action now in the books, what are the biggest takeaways from the 2025 MLB season? Rob Friedman -- Pitching Ninja -- joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss his key takeaways, biggest surprises, and favorite Cy Young bets entering May at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Before Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the fillies hit the turf Friday for the Kentucky Oaks. Which horses should we consider backing at Churchill Downs? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to discuss keys to betting the Oaks, her read on Good Cheer as a prohibitive favorite, and her favorite bets for the race.

The field is set, and the post draw has been competed for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Which horses stand out for Saturday's race? FanDuel Racing's Christina Blacker joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing her horse-racing process, her view of the favorite in Journalism, and which horse she thinks is the best bet.

With real information finally starting to leak around tonight's NFL Draft, which bets stand out based on FanDuel Sportsbook's current odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the key mock drafts and discusses his read on Jaxson Dart's landing spot, what the Raiders could do with the sixth overall pick, and how many running backs we could see drafted in the first round.

We've had a deluge of NFL Draft news to open Monday morning. Where can we find betting value in markets as they stand now at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to discuss his read on the draft, outlining which team he thinks will draft Shedeur Sanders, which players could be values to go in the first round, and his favorite bets as of now.

With the NBA Play-In Tournament wrapping up Friday, almost the entire playoff picture is set. Which futures should we snag before Saturday's games? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview both the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, laying out her favorite futures before discussing her favorite bets for Saturday's opening games.

With The Masters now just a couple of days away, betting markets are all set at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which bets stand out for this year's rendition? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing keys to Augusta National, which outrights they like, and their other favorite bets of the week.

The final four teams for the Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments are now set. Which bets stand out for the semifinals at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his read on all four games and whether there are any last-minute futures he wants to snag.

With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, which bets stand out across all of the action? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing a moneyline, total, strikeout prop, and home run prop he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The National Championship picture has been shaken up for the Women's College Basketball Tournament after JuJu Watkins' season-ending knee injury. How should we view USC and the rest of the field after this devastating blow? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing his view of USC, which futures he's eyeing at FanDuel Sportsbook, and other Round of 16 bets he likes.

The Round of 16 in the Men's College Basketball Tournament brings some supremely fun matchups. Where can we find betting value both there and in the futures market? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on each region's games and which futures stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Friday's Men's College Basketball Tournament slate features another 16 first-round games. Which bets stand out across the day at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Reserach's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his favorite bets for each region plus which first-round women's bets he likes, as well.

The 2025 Women's College Basketball Tournament features a handful of teams at the top that figure to control the bracket. Which of them should we pick to win it all within our pools? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break down the bracket, discussing his read on those top teams, strategies for your pools, and his read on each regional.

The first round of the 2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament tips off on Thursday. Which bets and player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on each region and which bets he likes for the day.

The bracket is set for the 2025 Men's College Basketball Tournament. Which picks stand out, and what should we keep in mind as we try to win our pools? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas join Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing general bracket strategy, their favorite picks to win the National Championship, upsets, and more.

With the first week of NFL free agency wrapping up, most of the key names have found new homes. Which teams have seen their stock rise or fall the most? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs in, discussing his view of the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans, how he'd view the Pittsburgh Steelers if they were to sign Aaron Rodgers, and his favorite futures bet at FanDuel Sportsbook.

With the new league year officially underway, most key NFL free agency dominoes have fallen. What are the biggest takeaways thus far? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing the Seattle Seahawks with Sam Darnold, whether Caleb Williams can bounce back behind a rebuilt offensive line, and much more.

With draft season now fully underway, how should we view incoming rookie quarterbacks Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and others? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into each quarterback, laying out his thoughts, what his model says about each player's college stats, and his read on initial draft betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Not only does the NFL Draft Scouting Combine get all the incoming rookies together, but it also produces tons of actionable information regarding pending free agents and potential trades. Which storylines should we monitor at this year's combine? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing potential trade destinations for Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford, where Aaron Rodgers could land, and futures she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

After Thursday's Duel races, the starting grid is now set for this year's Daytona 500. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Action Network's Dr. Nick Giffen joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing his process for betting Daytona, which outrights he likes, and other bets he thinks are worth considering.

In addition to all the typical prop bets, Super Bowl LIX brings us all the novelty and fun bets you could image. If we're looking to have some fun, which of them could stand out? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to discuss some more traditional bets she likes here before delving into the national anthem, halftime show, and Gatorade color markets available in select areas.

Super Bowl LIX presents us infinite markets for betting player props at FanDuel Sportsbook. Which ones stand out most as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng and FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton join Jim Sannes to break down the game, discussing their favorite player props, touchdown picks, novelty bets, and much more.

When crafting a same game parlay, it's important to build around an assumption and find legs that correlate well together. Which assumptions can we make about the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles, and which SGPs could we consider based on those? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes discusses three SGPs he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook and outlines his rationale behind each.

In a game as tight as Super Bowl LIX could be, individual matchups have the potential to swing who wins. Which matchups should we be monitoring for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to break down which matchups stand out most to him and bets he likes because of that at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Now that we're officially into Super Bowl week, it's time to start filling out our betslips. Beginning with traditional markets, where can we find value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says about the spread and total, his preferred routes for taking advantage of any edges, and other bets he likes for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The matchup for Super Bowl LIX is now set as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles. How should we view the opening spread and total for the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into what his model says, laying out its predictions for the contest and where he sees value in the traditional markets.

Both NFL Conference Championship Games have dynamic players tied to fun prop markets. Which player props stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to preview both the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games, laying out his top props and touchdown picks of the week.

The NFL Conference Championships are approaching with two exciting games just a couple days away. Which bets stand out in each at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing whether the Washington Commanders can pull off another upset against the Philadelphia Eagles and who will come out on top between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

Now that the matchups are set, where can we find betting value in the AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews both games, discussing which moneyline he likes as the Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles and his read on the next great duel between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

We've got tons of superstar players set to take the field in the NFL's Divisional Round. Which props stand out across the action at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing her favorite player props, which touchdown bets she likes, and an SGP worth considering.

The NFL's Divisional Round presents us with four intriguing matchups, headlined by the Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview all four games, laying out her read on each and her favorite bets of the week.

Which bets stand out for Monday's College Football National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and which player props he likes. Later, Feng previews the NFL's Divisional Round, outlining where he sees betting value there.

All four matchups for the NFL's Divisional Round are now set. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook when we dig into the initial betting odds? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, going through all four games and discussing where his model's spread and total predictions sit before outlining his favorite bets of the week.

NFL Wild Card Weekend wraps up Monday night as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams. Which bets stand out within that game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his model's read on the spread and the total, which player props he likes, and an SGP he thinks is worth consideration.

We've got six games scattered across NFL Wild Card Weekend, all with high-profile players attached. Which props stand out within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend's action, discussing his top player props, best touchdown picks, and favorite same game parlay of the slate.

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend slate comes with some fun matchups and potentially thrilling games. Which bets stand out within it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to preview the weekend, discussing her read on the opening round's biggest games and her best bets of the week.

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are nearly here with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish battling the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday before the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns Friday. Which bets stand out for each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview each game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and his favorite player props of the week.

With the matchups now set for the NFL's Wild Card Weekend, it's time to dig in. Where can we find initial value in the betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into all six games, laying out his model's spread and total predictions, and discussing which bets he likes most early in the week.

Motivation plays a key role in betting player props across NFL Week 18. Which props stand out once we weigh all the key factors? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 18, discussing her process in the final week, her favorite props for the Minnesota Vikings at the Detroit Lions, and other props and touchdown bets she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The NFL Week 18 slate is headlined by a banger matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Where can we find betting value there and elsewhere at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews that Vikings-Lions matchup, discusses two bets he likes there, and lays out other bets he likes across the final slate of the regular season.

The quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs is here. Which bets stand out across all four games? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview each game, laying out his read on the markets and which bets stand out to him at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Even with just two weeks left in the regular season, plenty of teams still have playoff hopes and seeding at stake entering Week 17. Which player props should we target after considering all the key factors? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing his favorite props on Saturday's slate, which yardage props he's targeting, and his favorite touchdown bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 17's NFL slate is headlined by a massive NFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Which bets stand out there and elsewhere across the slate? FanDuel TV's Meghan Payton joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing Meghan's view of Packers at Vikings, other key Week 17 matchups, and her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.