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FanDuel Sportsbook Review

Jason Mezrahi
written by Jason Mezrahi

FanDuel Sportsbook is an online sports betting platform that has become a popular choice for sports bettors in the United States. This FanDuel Sportsbook review will provide details on which states are legal and what the best current offers are. Founded in 2009, the platform offers a wide range of sports markets, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and more. It is available in multiple languages and offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to navigate and place bets.

One of the standout features of FanDuel Sportsbook is its mobile app. The app is available for iOS and Android devices and offers an excellent betting experience. Users can place bets, view odds, and watch live streams of sporting events all from their mobile device. The app also offers push notifications for scores, which makes it easy for users to keep track of their bets.

FanDuel Sportsbook also offers a range of promotions and bonuses. New users can take advantage of a welcome bonus, while existing users can benefit from ongoing promotions and offers. These promotions include cashback offers, free bets, and more.

The platform also offers excellent customer support, with multiple channels available, including live chat, email, and phone support. The customer support team is available 24/7 and is responsive and helpful.

Currently, FanDuel Sportsbook is legal and available in several states in the United States, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The company has plans to expand to other states as sports betting becomes legal and regulated in more states.

Overall, FanDuel Sportsbook is an excellent platform for sports betting, especially for those who prefer to use a mobile app. Its range of promotions and bonuses, user-friendly interface, and excellent customer support make it a top choice for sports bettors. As sports betting continues to grow in popularity in the United States, it is likely that FanDuel Sportsbook will continue to expand its presence in more states. To continue reading more sports betting articles and our favorite picks and strategies click here.

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NBA Ghost’s Gems for Play-In Tournament (Apr. 12)

Richard Masana
written by Richard Masana

On the second day of the NBA Play-In tournament, there are two intriguing matchups. The Eastern Conference side features two underachieving rosters. Meanwhile, the Western Conference side has two rosters set to contend in the near future.

Here is the NBA Playoff bracket with final seeding:

The fantasy sports landscape shifts drastically throughout the NBA Playoffs. Rotations are much more condensed, while teams are quick to shorten their bench. In both this article and the Opening Round Matchup Breakdown articles, there will be rotation notes, player breakdowns, analytical advantages, and key x-factors. The x-factor will not be the best player on the team, but rather, someone that will provide an edge in both fantasy sports and on the court in real time.

Be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Toronto Raptors (9) vs. Chicago Bulls (10)

Toronto Raptors (-5.5)

Introduction

Although they won an NBA Championship only a few seasons ago, this roster looks like it needs a massive overhaul. Scottie Barnes is a player to build a franchise around, and Pascal Siakam remains an All-NBA talent. However, the inconsistency of Fred VanVleet along with a combination of injuries and a short bench ruined the potential of a successful season for the Raptors.

Matchup

Despite an offense that thrives on switchability and getting to the rim, this matchup will be exploited on the perimeter. Outside of Alex Caruso, the Bulls do not have elite perimeter defenders. Yes, Patrick Beverley was added to the roster, but he is the furthest thing from an impact player when the cards are on the table. Moreover, the Bulls ranked 29th in the NBA in three-pointers allowed per game. This creates an excellent scenario for Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Gary Trent Jr. off the bench.

Rotation

Coach Nick Nurse plays his cards tight. As he always has, whether it is a regular season game in January or the NBA Play-In round. Look for Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and Scottie Barnes to garner all the minutes they can handle. Moreover, Jakob Poeltl will man the paint, while OG Anunoby flanks the wings. Elsewhere, Gary Trent Jr. will be the first guard off the bench, while Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher will pick up a few minutes in the frontcourt.

X-Factor

While Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam will lead the offense, no one is as important as Scottie Barnes. In the few minutes VanVleet takes off, Barnes will handle the rock. Moreover, his combination of scoring, playmaking, and rebounding makes him elite in all aspects of the game. Lastly, he has the most important defensive assignment of the night in guarding one of Zach Lavine or DeMar DeRozan at all times.

Chicago Bulls (+5.5)

Introduction

Despite having a lot of money committed to their “Big 3”, Chicago had yet another disappointing season. Only Zach Lavine and DeMar DeRozan averaged over 20 points per game. Elsewhere only Patrick Williams (10.2 points per game) chipped in double digits per night. This team is not only severely limited on offense, but they are in one of the toughest matchups they could have possibly imagined in the NBA Play-In round.

Matchup

This is simply an awful matchup for the Bulls. Yes, the Raptors have underwhelmed this season after winning an NBA Championship only a few years ago. Gone is Kawhi Leonard, but the core of this team remains intact. Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby will wreck havoc on the defensive side of the ball, while the acquisition of Jakob Poeltl gives Toronto an interior presence they have lacked. It will be a low-scoring affair, and massive changes await the Bulls if they do not make it out of this game.

Rotation

Chicago can approach their rotation in a few ways heading into this game. The intelligent way to do would be offsetting Lavine, DeRozan, and Vucevic so that two of three are on the court at all times. Zach Lavine needs to lead the team in minutes if they want a shot at winning. Moreover, while he was inconsistent at times this season, Fred VanVleet needs to be guarded by Alex Caruso. Elsewhere, Patrick Williams is a good fit in this one, while Patrick Beverley will likely get more attention than Coby White, despite the former being useless on the offensive side of the ball. If Beverley gets more minutes than Caruso and White, there is no doubt that it will be the demise of the Bulls.

X-Factor

This issue for this Bulls offense is just how stout Toronto’s defense can be. When you have Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby guarding you, their wingspans allow them to contest nearly every shot successfully. However, Zach Lavine will have to be the key contributor tonight. Yes, DeMar DeRozan is the king of the midrange jumper. However, it is Lavine that will be able to not only create shots for others, but his own.

New Orleans Pelicans (9) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (10)

New Orleans Pelicans (-5.5)

Introduction

It was an underwhelming season for the Pelicans. After a torrid start to the year, where they went 18-8, the injury bug caught up to them. Zion Williamson was held to a mere 29 appearances, while Brandon Ingram made 45 of his own. However, this roster is well constructed and has potential. Ingram leads the offense, while a savvy veteran in CJ McCollum gives New Orleans stability in the backcourt. Flanked by two of the most underrated defenders in the NBA, the Pelicans look good heading into this matchup, if they can hold the young Thunder in check.

Matchup

An unsettling matchup looms for the Pelicans. While the Thunder’s defensive unit is far from elite, this is an offense that posted the fifth-most points per game in the NBA. On the offensive side of the ball, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum will carry the highest usage rates. However, do not overlook Jonas Valanciunas. Yes, his minutes are in question, depending on the matchup throughout the regular season. But in a one-and-done scenario, look for Valanciunas to dominate an OKC interior that ranked 22nd versus true centers and 28th in rebounding percentage.

Rotation

Considering the Pelicans roster is appropriately placed on the pricing grid tonight, there is not much interest in their bench. Additionally, this figures to be one of, if not the tightest rotations in the Play-In. Brandon Ingram will flank CJ McCollum in the backcourt. Meanwhile, the perimeter defensive duo of Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have a daunting task ahead of them. Jonas Valanciunas will man the paint and is in a terrific matchup, as alluded to above. Elsewhere, Josh Richardson and Naji Marshall will be the first to come off the bench, as will Larry Nance Jr., should he be healthy enough. If not, look for one of Jaxson Hayes or Willy Hernangomez to pick up a few minutes.

X-Factor

No one will be as crucial for the Pelicans in this game as Herbert Jones. Yes, he has many limitations on offense. Not only did he averaged a mere 9.8 points per game on a horrific 14.5% usage rate, but his shot is incredibly inconsistent. However, Jones is a candidate for an All-NBA defense team this year and has been tremendous when guarding primary ball handlers. Thus, with a matchup against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the horizon, he will be in for a ton of minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder (+5.5)

Introduction

While most had the Thunder set for the NBA draft lottery, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had other plans. Not only did the Canadian break out this season, but he finished fourth in league scoring. Moreover, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams were terrific this year. Giddey came through on multiple occasions, averaging 16.6/7.9/6.2 on 48.2% shooting. Additionally, had it not been for Paolo Banchero, Williams would be the favorite for Rookie of the Year. JDub had a terrific run after the All-Star break and finished fourth in rookie scoring.

Matchup

Despite the loss of Zion Williamson, the Pelicans have a stout defensive unit. Not only did they rank 6th in the NBA in defensive rating, but they also allowed the ninth-fewest points per game. However, the backcourt of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey will give the Pelicans all they can handle. The Pelicans have two terrific perimeter defenders and this one will come down to who can outduel the other.

Rotation

Four players will seemingly not leave the court for the Thunder tonight. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, and Lu Dort figure to play the most minutes. Moreover, the duo of Jaylin Williams and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will man the paint. Elsewhere, Isaiah Joe will be the first guard off the bench. Lastly, their minutes aren’t guaranteed, but Dario Saric, Tre Mann, and Lindy Waters III are darkhorse candidates, depending on the flow of the game.

X-Factor

The role that Lu Dort will have to play in this game cannot go overlooked. Yes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will lead the offense. Moreover, Josh Giddey will be a force on both ends of the court. But it is Dort that will have to step up in a big way. The 3-and-D wing has a perfect game for the NBA Playoffs. He is an excellent defender and can hit the three well. In a matchup versus Brandon Ingram, Dort will have to excel on both ends of the court.

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NBA Ghost’s Gems for Play-In Tournament (Apr. 11)

DFSGhost
written by DFSGhost

With the NBA season concluded, it’s time for the best part of the season. The Play-In tournament was introduced three seasons ago and has been a great addition to the existing format. In a one-and-done scenario for some, every second of these games is crucial.

Here is the NBA Playoff bracket with final seeding:

The fantasy sports landscape shifts drastically throughout the NBA Playoffs. Rotations are much more condensed, while teams are quick to shorten their bench. In both this article and the Opening Round Matchup Breakdown articles, there will be rotation notes, player breakdowns, analytical advantages, and key x-factors. The x-factor will not be the best player on the team, but rather, someone that will provide an edge in both fantasy sports and on the court in real time.

Be sure to use our proprietary NBA projections and cheat sheet to build your lineups as the news rolls in. Moreover, join the conversation in the Win Daily Discord to get the insight you need from both subscribers and staff.

Miami Heat (7) vs. Atlanta Hawks (8)

Miami Heat (-5.5)

Introduction

Despite their shortcomings on offense, Miami has one of the best defensive units in the NBA Playoffs. A one-two punch of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo on the perimeter and in the paint, respectively, is one of the best combinations in the league. However, the Heat will need to find a way to produce offensively. No player averaged more than 11.5 points per game outside of Butler, Adebayo, and Tyler Herro. Additionally, Miami had the lowest scoring offense in the league this year with 109.5 points per game.

Matchup

On paper and in real time, these two teams are complete opposites. Miami had the worst scoring offense in the league, while only being ranked 25th in offensive rating and 29th in pace. However, the Hawks posted over 118 points per game, ranking them third in the league. They also were 7th in offensive rating and 6th in pace.

Rotation

The Heat will only go as far as Butler, Adebayo, and Herro take them. On a two-game NBA slate, raw points are king. Thus, Butler and Herro make for the most intriguing options on this roster. Elsewhere, look for Max Strus, Kyle Lowry, Kevin Love, and Caleb Martin to see decent run. Other candidates, would be Victor Oladipo, Gabe Vincent, and Cody Zeller, but don’t count on it.

X-Factor

As alluded to earlier, this section is reserved for a player that is set to be an unknown difference-maker. In this game, Jimmy Butler will be the best player on the court. However, there is a good chance that Tyler Herro leads the team in scoring. If the Hawks play this one properly, they would have Hunter on Butler, Murray on Herro, and Young on Strus or Lowry. However, the Hawks have been reluctant to do so this season, meaning whoever lands on an individual matchup versus Trae Young will be crucial to a win.

Atlanta Hawks (+5.5)

Introduction

In an awkward position with a lot of money and term committed to multiple players, the Hawks stumbled into the Play-In tournament this season. Atlanta is still a key piece or two away from being true contenders, but they have a legitimate shot at winning this game due to their offensive firepower. In a year where offenses were taken to new heights, it was Atlanta who scored the third-most points per game, posting the seventh-best offensive rating amongst all teams.

Matchup

On paper, this is a horrendous matchup for the Hawks’ main contributors. Trae Young will certainly lead the offense, but Miami has the best perimeter defense in the NBA this season. Moreover, they ranked first against true primary ball handlers. Where Miami could be exploited is on the deep ball; the Heat ranked 28th in the league this season to three-point shooters, giving up 13.1 makes per game.

Rotation

Trae Young and Dejounte Murray lead a star-studded backcourt, surrounded by quality role players. De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, and Clint Capela likely round out the starting unit in this one. Meanwhile, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, and Onyeka Okongwu round out what can certainly be one of, if not the tightest rotation in the Play-In round.

X-Factor

As alluded to earlier, this section is reserved for a player that is set to be an unknown difference-maker. In this game, De’Andre Hunter will be the most crucial contributor not named Trae Young or Dejounte Murray. While both John Collins and Clint Capela have their hands full with Bam Adebayo guarding the paint, it is Hunter that will benefit from a Heat defensive unit known to switch Jimmy Butler onto primary ball handlers. Being one of the most promising 3-and-D wings in the NBA since coming out of Virginia, Hunter will be relied upon on both ends of the court.

Los Angeles Lakers (7) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8)

Los Angeles Lakers (-7.5)

Introduction

Despite a season of turmoil, the Lakers turned things around to get into the Play-In tournament. This team has one of the best duos in the NBA, alongside quality role players whom were acquired at the trade deadline. The highlight of the season has to be the emergence of Austin Reaves, who will play a crucial role in the Lakers’ playoff run.

Matchup

In the absence of Rudy Gobert, no player has a better matchup than Anthony Davis. Moreover, LeBron James figures to dominate against a Minnesota team that struggled to guard primary ball handlers all season long. With Minnesota playing at a fast pace with like Los Angeles does, only with far worse defense, this one plays right into the Lakers’ hands.

Rotation

This Lakers rotation is surprisingly deep thanks to an overhaul at the trade deadline. Alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves will play prominent minutes. Moreover, Jarred Vanderbilt and his defensive ability will earn him significant run. Rounding out the rotation, when necessary, are Dennis Schroder (when healthy), Malik Beasley, and Tory Brown Jr. There is potential for Rui Hachimura and/or Wenyen Gabriel to see some time if the Lakers make a Playoff run, but their minutes will be scarce.

X-Factor

As alluded to earlier, this section is reserved for a player that is set to be a difference-maker without being the consensus top talent on his team. In this game, the duo of D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves will be relied upon to take advantage of a poor Minnesota perimeter defense. On the season, Minnesota ranked 25th in the NBA versus primary ball handlers, which bodes well for LeBron James, but Reaves and Russell have enticing matchups versus Mike Conley, Taurean Prince, and Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves (+7.5)

Introduction

The Minnesota overhaul was a disaster. Rudy Gobert was acquired in the offseason for far too many assets, and it simply has not worked out. This offense is stagnant, relying on Anthony Edwards in isolation far too often. Meanwhile, the defensive unit has been mediocre at best. In a matchup versus a streaking Lakers team, the Timberwolves will be lucky to be in this game at the start of the fourth quarter.

Matchup

The highlight of this matchup will be the pace of play. Respectively, Los Angeles and Minnesota ranked 4th and 7th in the NBA this season. However, when the individual matchups are broken down, there is not much to like about the Timberwolves. Sure, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns will handle a ridiculous number of offensive looks, but lining up on LeBron James and Anthony Davis is no joke. Moreover, Minnesota will be forced to rely on role players who, themselves, are outmatched by the likes of D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Jarred Vanderbilt.

Rotation

Minnesota’s season was underwhelming after the acquisition of Rudy Gobert, and it was truthfully expected. In this game, expect to see as much Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns as you ever have. Moreover, Kyle Anderson and Taurean Prince will be forced into meaningful minutes. Since Jaylen Nowell missed five straight games to end the regular season, Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are the first guards off the bench. Filler minutes will be there for Austin Rivers and Nathan Knight, if necessary.

X-Factor

As alluded to earlier, this section is reserved for a player that is set to be an unknown difference-maker. In this game, the Timberwolves simply do not stand a chance if Towns does not have one of the best games of his career. With Rudy Gobert suspended and Naz Reid out for the season, Towns will have to stay out of foul trouble against Anthony Davis. This is not going to go well for Minneosta.

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NHL DFS Man Advantage for DraftKings and FanDuel (Apr. 10)

allenjesse24@yahoo.com
written by allenjesse24@yahoo.com

We have officially entered the final week of the NHL regular season. This week brings us a few big slates, starting with tonight, as we get 10 games to look at. It is important in this last week to keep an eye on news, as some teams may be sitting key players to rest them for the playoffs. Let’s find the best NHL DFS plays for DraftKings and FanDuel. Good luck!

Goalies

Philipp Grubauer – Seattle Kraken: Grubauer has not been on our list too often this season, as his numbers have been pretty inconsistent. However, as of late, he has been looking solid, and he gets a date with the Coyotes tonight. This is a safer, limited upside play that can be considered for cash games.

Jake Oettinger – Dallas Stars: Another cash consideration is Otter for the Stars, as they take on the Red Wings in Detroit tonight. The Stars have been very limiting on defense, and should be able to limit the already stagnant Detroit offense.

Igor Shesterkin – New York Rangers: This play is a bit riskier, as the Rangers take on Buffalo tonight on home ice. The Sabres have been generating chances over their last five, so this is a solid upside play. Igor should be able to handle the Sabres offense tonight.

Frederik Andersen – Carolina Hurricanes: The Canes head to Ottawa tonight to face the Sens, and Freddie has been playing well of late. There should be some upside here, as Carolina has limited chances, but Ottawa still shoots the puck quite a bit.

High Risk Goalie Pick – Mads Sogaard – Ottawa Senators: This one is very, very, very risky. Sogaard has some awful numbers over his last five games, and Carolina is a good team. However, Carolina has only been scoring 1.6 goals per game over their last five, and they shoot the puck a ton. This is a very interesting spot for Sogaard tonight that could come with some huge upside. If you do go here, don’t stack Carolina against him in the same lineup.

Others to Consider: Alex Lyon (FLA), Alex Stalock (CHI), Ilya Samsonov (TOR), Ilya Sorokin (NYI), Connor Hellebuyck (WPG)

Lines to Build Around

These NHL DFS lines are considered top plays for the night and can be considered the focal point of your builds. They will be listed by position in the following order: Center/Winger/Winger/Correlating Defenseman (if applicable).

Winnipeg Jets 1 – Pierre-Luc Dubois/Mark Scheifele/Kyle Connor/Josh Morrissey: This line is in a fantastic spot tonight and should be the play of the night. Keep an eye on the news though, because it is possible that Connor sits, and if he does, we have to see who slots in for him. If not, then this is the top play on the board tonight.

New York Rangers 1 – Mika Zibanejad/Chris Kreider/Patrick Kane/Adam Fox: The Rangers’ top line should see a good bit of the depth for the Sabres tonight in a very nice matchup. There should be plenty of chances to score tonight, and this is the line that we will want to play. You can also consider NYR3 to be different tonight, but they carry a lot more risk.

Dallas Stars 1 – Roope Hintz/Joe Pavelski/Jason Robertson/Miro Heiskanen: The top line for the Stars has a date with the second line for the Red Wings tonight in a great matchup. Replace Pavelski with Benn in this look for a power play and different look.

High Risk Lines

These are NHL DFS plays that carry significantly more risk, but could pay off at low ownership. They will be listed by position in the following order: Center/Winger/Winger/Correlating Defenseman (if applicable).

Calgary Flames 2 – Mikael Backlund/Andrew Mangiapane/Jonathan Huberdeau: This second line for the Flames should see a bunch of the second line for the Preds in a plus matchup. The risk here is that Saros has been decent in net and could limit the upside of this line. However, Nashville has been bleeding chances over their last five, so there is still some reason to play these guys tonight.

Carolina Hurricanes Power Play – Sebastian Aho/Seth Jarvis/Martin Necas/Teuvo Teravainen/Brent Burns: This play is more about the fact that the top two lines are in good spots tonight, rather than the actual power play matchup. There should be plenty of opportunities for both top lines, and this approach gets you exposure to both.

Chicago Blackhawks 2 – Jonathan Toews/Jason Dickinson/Tyler Johnson: This line should see the third line for the Wild tonight in a very, very nice matchup. They are very risky, since it’s Chicago, but are worth a look in a deep GPP.

Dallas Stars 2 – Wyatt Johnston/Evgenii Dadonov/Jamie Benn: This line has a great matchup tonight as well against the top line for the Red Wings. They should come in significantly lower owned and are worth a shot as a value line.

NHL DFS Honorable Mentions: SEAPP, NSH2, TORPP, FLA2, LAKPP

Value Options – DraftKings

Consider these NHL DFS plays to help save you some salary in your lineups on DraftKings. Be sure to stack!

Center: Jesper Kotkaniemi ($3000) – Carolina Hurricanes

Wing: Jason Dickinson ($3200) – Chicago Blackhawks

Defense: Dante Fabbro ($3200) – Nashville Predators

Value Options – FanDuel

Consider these NHL DFS plays to help save you some salary in your lineups on FanDuel. Be sure to stack!

Center: Jason Dickinson ($4300) – Chicago Blackhawks

Wing: Evgenii Dadonov ($4200) – Dallas Stars

Defense: Dante Fabbro ($3800) – Nashville Predators

Cash Considerations – DraftKings and FanDuel

Center: Pierre-Luc Dubois – Winnipeg Jets

Wing: Jason Robertson – Dallas Stars

Defense: Adam Fox – New York Rangers

Goalie: Jake Oettinger – Dallas Stars

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NHL DFS Between the Benches for Draft Kings and FanDuel (Apr. 8)

Allan Fabrykant
written by Allan Fabrykant

Welcome to a special Saturday Night edition of the WinDaily NHL Between the Benches Article! Teams have just a few games left, as many are left jockeying for a Wild Card position. Especially in the east, where there is a big Final push in the Wild Card race (all four teams competing for the two spots will be in action tonight)! Tonight’s 4/8 NHL slate begins at 7:00 pm ET. Don’t forget to lock your lines and check the discord for any updates! Let’s get right into it!

4/8 NHL Stack Report

1. Seattle Kraken 1 (McCann-Beniers-Eberle)

— I truly cannot believe how good the Kraken have been compared to last season. They started hot and have ended hot enough to secure their first-ever playoff spot. Much of their success has been due in large part to the efforts of their top line, who have been ruthless over their latest winning streak. Each player on this line has at least three goals and three assists over their last five games. Truly an impressive feat, especially considering all three were shut out when they played against the Kings a few games back. Luckily for the Kraken, they’re not playing the Kings tonight. They’re playing the Chicago Blackhawks, a team whose only short-term future is the high draft pick they’ll be getting this offseason. The Blackhawks have been beyond bad on both sides of the puck, sitting in dead last for goals scored per game and 4th last for shots against per game (all their other stats are in the same neighbourhood). There is not much more that can be said about the positive prospects of this line tonight; they’re good players, they’ve been hot as of late, they’re affordable for DFS, and they’re up against a bad team. That checks all my boxes for a stellar line. Not to mention, all three top liners see power play time with McCann on the first unit and Eberle and Beniers on the second unit.

Ideal Defensive Partner(s): Vince Dunn

2. Florida Panthers 2 (Luostarainen-Lundell-Tkachuk)

— Florida is one of the four teams mentioned at the beginning of the article who are currently jockeying for a wild card spot in the east, and given their strength of schedule of their last three games of the season, I think they are going to have to fight hard to secure one of the two available spots. Even more so considering how their offence has been firing as of late. The teams leading scorer Matthew Tkachuk and his linemates have been insanely productive throughout the Panthers’ recent five-game winning streak. Amongst themselves, they have eight goals and eight assists over their recent win streak. Tonight, they’ll be up against a recently eliminated Washington Capitals, who are certainly the easiest of their final three games. It’s also worth noting that the Panthers have been an offensive juggernaut this season, sitting first in shots on goal per game and fourth in the league in goals per game. Even if the Panthers don’t pull two points out of this game, I expect the second line to do some real damage on the scoresheet.


Ideal Defensive Partner(s): Brandon Montour

Honorable Mention(s): Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (Marner-Tavares-Nylander), Colorado Avalanche 1 (Rodrigues-MacKinnon-Rantanen), New York Rangers 2 (Panarin-Trocheck-Tarasenko)

4/8 NHL Goalie Tracker

Best (Goalies to Roster)

  1. Filip Gustavsson
  2. Ilya Samsonov
    Honorable Mention(s): Alex Lyon

Worst (Goalies to Target)

1. Alex Stalock
Honorable Mention(s): Carter Hart

4/8 NHL Wild Card Targets

Matt Boldy
– Boldy has been absolutely unstoppable as of late as the young forward sits third in his team in scoring, which was bolstered by his five goals, and two assists over his last five games. It will be interesting to see how the Wild’s lines shake up tonight, considering that the team’s leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov is set to return to the lineup tonight, but Boldy will be worth a look regardless, especially against the Blues, whose inconsistency struggles have seen them eliminated from playoff contention. One thing is for certain as the Wild prepare for the playoffs, I can see Boldy and Kaprizov finding an extra gear tonight.

Honorable Mention(s): Evan Rodrigues, Tyler Bertuzzi, Jack Hughes

Core Four: (ALWAYS BE STACKIN’)

Center – Matty Beniers

Winger – Vladimir Tarasenko

Defenseman – Justin Faulk (or Brandon Montour)

Goalie – Filip Gustafsson

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MLB DFS Aces & Stacks (Apr. 8)

Jared Contestabile
written by Jared Contestabile

The second Saturday of the MLB season is here, and we are ready to cash in to start off the weekend! There are two slates, one starting at 4:05 ET, and the other starting at 7:05 ET. The afternoon slate looks loaded with solid arms, while the night slate looks primed for offense. There are plenty of targets on both slates, so I’ll highlight some of my favorites from each!

MLB DFS Aces – Main

Jeffrey Springs vs Oakland Athletics

I’ll go ahead and say it. Jeffrey Springs is my favorite pitcher that doesn’t play for my Cincinnati Reds. Not only does he have a phenomenal name (my son is named Jeffrey), but this kid is tremendously talented. His dominance was on full display in his 2023 debut, as he no-hit the Tigers for 6 innings with TWELVE punchouts and just one walk.

There are two slates for Saturday, and Springs is on the slate that starts at 4:05 ET. He alone is a reason to play this slate. Oakland has an offense that may legitimately be worse than some AAA lineups. This is a match made in heaven.

This is no fluke either, as Springs posted a 9.68 K/9, 2.06 BB/9, and 3.29 xFIP. He is the real deal and an absolute lock for me on the afternoon slate.

Noah Syndergaard vs Arizona Diamondbacks

It may be too soon to say that “Thor” is back to his old ways, but he looked sharp in the opener. He allowed just four hits and a single earned run over six innings with a 6/0 K/BB against these same D-Backs. He is always an easy target for stolen bases, so don’t forget to grab some shares of Corbin Carroll, Jake McCarthy, and anyone who has legs and can get on base.

That said, Syndergaard had success against this lineup regardless last time out, and was efficient with just 78 pitches. This is a below average lineup and one that he can have plenty of success against once again. Let’s see if he can continue to trend upward on his strikeouts. He had just a 6.35 K/9 in 2022, although the rest of his peripheral stats were solid (2.07 BB/9, 0.94 BB/9, 4.28 xFIP).

Justin Steele vs Texas Rangers

Steele is a player I get excited to roster in DFS. The only thing that could get me away from rostering him would be to find out that the winds are headed out in Wrigley. That said, among pitchers on Saturday’s slate of games, Steele allowed the second-lowest HardHit% of everyone in 2022 (33.3).

He has elite upside, and the only issue he runs into is his command (3.78 BB/9 in 2022). That may not be an issue against Texas, as they rank 24th in MLB so far in 2023 with just a 6.9% walk rate as a team. He does a great job of keeping the ball in the park as well, allowing just 0.61 HR/9 in 2022. Texas has some big bats in its lineup, and he would have the platoon advantage against two of them (Corey Seager and Nate Lowe).

MLB DFS Stacks – Main

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Zach Davies

I feel like Zach Davies has been pitching forever, and I’m completely fine with it. Somehow he is just 30. He hands up home runs like those little pamphlets you get on the Vegas Strip. You know the ones I’m talking about. Nobody wants those, but everyone DOES want home runs in their lineups.

Enter the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Davies served up 1.44 HR/9 in 2022, and that was on the heels of a 1.52 mark in 2021. Another good thing to note is that he doesn’t miss bats (6.83 K/9), but he DOES miss the strike zone (3.48 and 4.56 BB/9 the last two seasons).

Now we get the likes of Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, JD Martinez, Will Smith, Max Muncy, Trayce Thompson against him. There should be ducks on the pond as long as Davies lasts in this one. Bombs away in Arizona.

New York Yankees vs Cole Irvin

Irvin actually had a decent season in 2022 with Oakland, but he is a contact lefty facing a very powerful Yankee lineup. That’s a recipe for disaster in my family cookbook. He served up a 1.24 HR/9 in 2022, including 20 HR to RHB. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are licking their chops awaiting their matchup with Irvin.

Don’t forget about the likes of Gleyber Torres, Orlando Cabrera, and the young superstar Anthony Volpe from the right side. Anthony Rizzo has hit lefties well in his career as well. The Bronx Bombers could have a big night on Saturday.

Los Angeles Angels vs Jose Berrios

The knock on Berries used to be that he couldn’t pitch on the road, but now it seems like he just can’t pitch well anywhere. He got knocked around in his first start, serving up eight earned runs on nine hits with a 7/2 K/BB. He had some poor batted ball luck, but I’m still not a believer.

The Angels will likely find many ways to disappoint in what may be the final year of the Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani duo, but I don’t think they will on Saturday.

Taylor Ward, Hunter Renfroe, and the hot-hitting Logan O’Hoppe jump off the page at me here as well. I’m down for a full stack here at what should be low ownership.

MLB DFS Summary

The afternoon slate looks like a blast, and I’m locking in Springs once again. I’ll be looking to fit as many Dodgers and Yankees into my lineups as well. Let’s make some cash! I will find myself some Coors exposure against Gomber in particular, we could see some fireworks out in Denver too!

Find the team in the Discord and let’s chat about some plays!

Good luck and hope to see you in the green.   

Check me out on Twitter @BigItaly42 and let me know who you are playing tonight! Always around to talk some MLB!

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