Covering the Spread

Week 5 in the NFL forces us to decide how to value teams who are missing star wide receivers. How can we properly account for that within our bets? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to discuss his process there before previewing Week 5's biggest games and laying out his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro5:12 Accounting for Wide Receiver Injuries13:07 Buccaneers at Seahawks Preview17:05 Patriots at Bills Preview22:20 Chiefs at Jaguars Preview28:00 Best NFL Week 5 Bets

Week 6's college football slate features a ranked matchup between Vanderbilt and Alabama and a key test for Miami as they face Florida State. Which bets stand out within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his read on those key games and his favorite bets of the week.0:00 Intro4:08 College Football National Championship Odds6:15 Vanderbilt at Alabama Preview9:53 Texas at Florida Preview15:01 Miami at Florida State Preview18:20 College Football Week 6 Best Bets

NFL Week 5 presents several key injury question marks that leave things up in the air. Where can we find betting value in the market beyond those games? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his model's spread and total predictions for each game and which bets he likes most at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro 2:59 NFL Week 5 Spread and Total Predictions

We get another Monday Night Football doubleheader tonight as the Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Which bets stand out for each game? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and total for each before digging into his favorite props at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro2:55 Jets at Dolphins Preview7:58 Bengals at Broncos Preview

NFL Week 4 features a handful of backup running backs shifting into larger roles. Can we find any value in their prop markets at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break down his thoughts, discussing his process for projecting new roles, his favorite yardage and touchdown bets, and a same game parlay he likes.0:00 Intro4:25 Projecting Backup Running Backs7:35 Early-Season Wide Receiver Data11:11 Best Yardage Prop Bets15:40 Best Touchdown Bets18:35 Best Same Game Parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook

NFL Week 4 will put several hot-starting teams up against key tests. Should we buy into the surprises or fade them in tough matchups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing his read on key games and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro4:00 Building a Player-Level Model12:00 Eagles at Buccaneers Preview16:30 Colts at Rams Preview20:55 Ravens at Chiefs Preview28:50 NFL Week 4 Best Bets

The Week 5 college football slate is filled with massive games in both the SEC and Big Ten. Where can we find betting value in those matchups at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate, discussing his view of Oregon at Penn State, Alabama at Georgia, and his favorite bets of the week.0:00 Intro4:17 Best Heisman Bets7:30 LSU at Ole Miss Preview12:00 Alabama at Georgia Preview16:00 Oregon at Penn State Preview20:00 Favorite College Football Week 5 Bets

Week 4 in the NFL presents some teams on hot starts getting true tests. How should we view the spread and totals in those games and others? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the week, discussing his model's read on the spread and total for all 16 games and laying out some early-week bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Monday Night Football in Week 3 comes with a massive total as the Baltimore Ravens host the Detroit Lions. Where can we find value in he prop market for his one at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and total and some props he's eyeing for the game.0:00 Intro3:36 Lions at Ravens Spread and Total Prediction4:50 Touchdown Scorer Odds5:59 Jahmyr Gibbs Player Props8:52 Zay Flowers Player Props11:01 Isaac TeSlaa Player Props13:25 Same Game Parlay for Lions at Ravens

There are still plentiful question marks in the player prop market as we enter NFL Week 3. Where can we find inefficiencies thanks to those question marks? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview Week 3, discussing her read on key situations, yardage props she likes, and her favorite touchdown bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro4:13 Early Regression Numbers6:08 Handling Backup Quarterbacks8:23 Top NFL Week 3 Player Props13:21 NFL Week 3 Touchdown Bets17:00 Favorite Same Game Parlay for NFL Week 3

Week 3 in the NFL will put some of the season's hottest teams up against big tests. Can they keep rolling, or will we finally see some regression? FanDuel's Minty Bets joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate's biggest games, laying out her favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro4:00 Biggest Upgrades7:08 Rams at Eagles Preview9:59 Broncos at Chargers Preview13:00 Cardinals at 49ers Preview16:39 Best NFL Week 3 Bets

Conference play cranks up with some fun games across the nation in Week 4. Which college football bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate's biggest games and outline his favorite bets of the week.0:00 Intro4:23 College Football Player Prop models7:57 Texas Tech at Utah Preview12:30 Auburn at Oklahoma Preview17:15 Illinois at Indiana Preview20:00 Best Week 4 College Football Bets

Week 3 in the NFL is littered with quarterback injuries and key question marks. Where can we find betting value in the early spreads and totals at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the week, discussing his model's read on all 16 games and laying out his favorite bets of the week.

Week 2 brings us a double-header on Monday Night Football as the Houston Texans host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Which bets stand out across both games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks down both games, discussing his read on the spreads and totals and his favorite props of the night.0:00 Intro3:02 Buccaneers at Texans Preview10:51 Chargers at Raiders Preview

After Week 1, we now have an idea of what each player's role will look like early in the season. Does that create any value in the player prop market for Week 2? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing which data he values from the opener, his favorite yardage and touchdown props, and a same game parlay he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.0:00 Intro4:10 Week 1 Data7:20 Surprising Usages10:02 Favorite Week 2 Yardage Props15:17 Week 2 Touchdown Bets18:00 Week 2 Same Game Parlay

As we head to Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, we have actual data to look at for each team. How do we make sure we aren't overreacting to what we saw in the opener? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to discuss that, laying out his process for deciphering Week 1, his read on key Week 2 games, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 3 in college football is highlighted by a high-profile SEC clash between Georgia and Tennessee and Notre Dame playing host to Texas A&M. Which bets stand out in those games and across the entire slate? Ben Stevens joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of those key games and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1 gave us key data on every team in the NFL. What does it mean for Week 2's betting lines? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the week, discussing his model's read on the spread and total for all 16 games and which bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1 wraps up on Monday Night Football as the Vikings take on the new-look Bears. Which bets stand out for this one at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and the total, which player props he likes, and his favorite same game parlay of the night.

With a full player prop menu up for NFL Week 1, where can we find the best value? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to break down her approach to Week 1, which fluid situations she's targeting, her favorite touchdown picks, and a same game parlay she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The NFL Week 1 slate has plentiful entertaining, high-impact games on it. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Minty Bets joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing her read on key games and her favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

After a wild opening slate, Week 2 in college football still features some intriguing games. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to discuss key Week 1 takeaways, his read on Saturday's biggest games, and other bets he likes across the nation's action.

We are officially in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. What should we expect from all 16 games on the schedule? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes through each of them, outlining his model's spread and total predictions and discussing which bets he'd be willing to make at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1's college football slate is loaded with elite matchups, including a matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns. Which bets stand out across all the action? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, laying out his read on them and where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook.

With FanDuel Futures Day on August 26th, it's time to prepare our betslips. Which futures bets stand out for the 2025 NFL season? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes brings on fellow writers Aidan Cotter, Annie Nader, and Austin Swaim to lay out their favorite futures this year at FanDuel Sportsbook before Jim discusses his favorite bet to win the Super Bowl, as well.

Week 0 of the college football season is finally here with five games on the docket. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his new college football player prop model, his read on the slate's biggest games, and his favorite bets of the week.

What goes into making a futures bet in the NFL? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss a process he uses to make power ratings, his interception prop model, a win total he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and much more.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the favorites as golf heads to the final men's major of the year, The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Can we bet either of them at their current odds, or does the value lie elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, discussing their views on the favorites, which win bets they like, and other betting values they see at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field includes some young, exciting stars who could put on a show. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing key trends from previous winners, his read on this year's contenders, and his favorite bets both to win and make the semifinals.

The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of Chicago this week for the Grant Park 165. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing three top-five bets he likes before outlining his model's view of all eight matchups for the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge.

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.