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Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.

Latest articles from Alex Hunter

Fantasy Basketball Picks Today: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for October 23

Fantasy Basketball Picks Today: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Targets, Values for October 23

For the first full slate of the NBA season, Wednesday delivers a 10-game slate for DFS players to attack. DraftKings continues to offer huge contests for DFS players and below, I break down some of my favorite options at each position. Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $500K Zone Special [$100K to 1st] […]

October 22, 2024

Is Zion Williamson going to play Wednesday vs. the Bulls?

Is Zion Williamson going to play Wednesday vs. the Bulls?

UPDATE: Both Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray are officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game vs. the Bulls. Zion Williamson ($8,100) missed Tuesday’s practice with an illness ahead of Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Bulls and Pelicans’ HC Willie Green told the media that Williamson will be a game-time decision for the contest. Dejounte Murray […]

October 22, 2024

Tyler Goodson is the Colts handcuff to roster in fantasy football

Tyler Goodson is the Colts handcuff to roster in fantasy football

Goodson ($5,500) has overtaken the ineffective Trey Sermon ($5,300) as the Colts’ primary back behind Jonathan Taylor ($7,500; ankle). With the back missing his third straight game in Week 7, Goodson saw a season-high 14 carries, compared to only eight for Sermon. Furthermore, Goodson out-carried Sermon 3-1 in the red zone. Overall, Goodson handled 63.6% […]

October 22, 2024

Bet Tyrese Maxey’s point prop with Joel Embiid and Paul George out vs. the Bucks

Bet Tyrese Maxey’s point prop with Joel Embiid and Paul George out vs. the Bucks

The 76ers are already dealing with the injury bug and their season hasn’t even started yet. For their season opener Wednesday vs. the Bucks, both Joel Embiid (injury management) and Paul George (knee) have been ruled out, leaving Tyrese Maxey in a featured role. Given he has yet to make his 76ers’ debut, we don’t […]

October 22, 2024

Fantasy Golf Value Picks: Top DraftKings PGA TOUR DFS Bargain Plays for the Zozo Championship

Fantasy Golf Value Picks: Top DraftKings PGA TOUR DFS Bargain Plays for the Zozo Championship

The PGA TOUR travels to Japan this week for the Zozo Championship. Located in Chiba, the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club (par 70, 7,079 yards, bentgrass greens) is the site of this event, which has hosted four of the five Zozo Championships since the tournament debuted in 2019. That lone outlier was in 2020 when […]

October 21, 2024

What’s going on with Tank Dell in fantasy football?

What’s going on with Tank Dell in fantasy football?

Texans WR Tank Dell ($6,300) was a major disappointment in Week 7, failing to catch all of his four targets vs. the Packers despite potential for a heavy workload with Nico Collins (hamstring) inactive again for Houston. While this was a huge letdown, there is plenty of reason to still believe in Dell. Prior to […]

October 21, 2024

Will Tua Tagovailoa play in NFL Week 8?

Will Tua Tagovailoa play in NFL Week 8?

After missing four straight games with a concussion, Tagovailoa ($6,100) is nearing a return. The Dolphins have designated the quarterback to return from injured reserve and while Tagovailoa still needs to pass through concussion protocol, he is “tracking” to return Sunday vs. the Cardinals, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miami’s offense has fallen off a cliff […]

October 21, 2024

Is Nick Chubb still a viable fantasy asset for the Browns?

Is Nick Chubb still a viable fantasy asset for the Browns?

While the Browns lost their fifth game in a row in Week 7, Chubb made his anticipated return after going down with a serious knee injury in Week 2 of last season. As a rusher, the back rushed 11 times for 22 yards and a touchdown. As a receiver, Chubb caught one of his three […]

October 21, 2024

What happened to Deshaun Watson? Live injury updates for NFL Week 7

What happened to Deshaun Watson? Live injury updates for NFL Week 7

UPDATE: When Speaking to the media Monday, HC Kevin Stefanski said they are still gathering information on QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s ($4,700) finger and that he could miss Week 8 vs. the Ravens. If that is the case, Jameis Winston ($5,200) would be the next man up with Watson done for the year. Winston played 13 […]

October 20, 2024

NFL Week 7 Start or Sit: Michael Wilson

NFL Week 7 Start or Sit: Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson ($7,600 for Showdown) was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury, but the wideout has avoided the Cardinals’ injury report and will play Monday night vs. the Chargers. Wilson has cemented himself as Arizona’s No. 2 receiver this season and he has scored double-digit FPTS in three of his last four […]

October 20, 2024

If Dionate Johnson sits in Week 7, is Xavier Legette worth starting?

If Dionate Johnson sits in Week 7, is Xavier Legette worth starting?

Diontae Johnson ($6,600; ankle) played through a questionable tag last week, but prior to that game, he was able to get limited practice sessions in for both Wednesday and Thursday. This week, Johnson has yet to practice as of Thursday, putting the receiver in serious jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. Johnson […]

October 17, 2024