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.
The USA women’s basketball team claimed their eighth straight gold medal at the Olympics on Sunday, defeating France 67-66 in a game that was competitive to the final buzzer. After two clutch-made free throws by Marine Johannes with 3.5 seconds left, USA led by three points and in the final possession for France, Gabby Williams […]
August 11, 2024
While it wasn’t as easy as most of their matchups during the Olympics, the United States defeated Serbia 95-91 in the semi-finals Thursday. The United States trailed by as many 17 points, but railed back and won the fourth quarter 32-15, en route to this victory. On the DraftKings Sportsbook, the United States was a […]
August 8, 2024
Coming off their upset win over Canada in the quarterfinals, France defeated Germany 73-69 in the semi-finals of the Olympics on Thursday, punching their ticket to the gold medal game this Saturday. France was a five-point underdog on the DraftKings Sportsbook for their matchup with Germany, and DK Network’s Julian Edlow had France to cover […]
August 8, 2024
The Chicago White Sox are having a historically bad season and have decided they need a change. On Thursday morning, the team announced that they have dismissed Pedro Girfol from being the team’s general manager. After the White Sox finished fourth in the AL Central with a 61-101 record a year ago under Grifol, Chicago […]
August 8, 2024
The United States continued their dominant Olympic play in the quarterfinals, destroying Brazil 122-87. With this convincing win, the United States easily covered the pregame line of 27 points on the DraftKings Sportsbook. Devin Booker led the United States with 18 points – including 5-for-7 from beyond the arc – and Joel Embiid had one […]
August 6, 2024
Facing off in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, France upset Canada 82-73. Heading into this matchup, Canada was favorited by eight points and they were a -310 ML favorite on the DraftKings Sportsbook, while France carried +270 ML odds. France was led by Guerschon Yabusele, who finished with 22 points and five […]
August 6, 2024
Following a one-week hiatus due to the Olympics, the PGA TOUR season resumes this week with the Wyndham Championship. This event will be played at Sedgefield Country Club (par 70, 7,131 yards, Bermuda greens) in Greensboro, North Carolina, which has been the home of the Wyndham Championship since 2008. Lucas Glover won this tournament a […]
August 5, 2024
Arrighetti ($7,600; 31.3 FPTS) was one of the most popular plays for Sunday’s nine-game slate – rostered by 28.9% of the field in the $222K Bat Flip – and the pitcher lived up to the hype. In his six innings of action, Arrighetti struck out a season-high 12 batters and only allowed one run, which […]
August 4, 2024
Cabrera ($6,700; 28.25 FPTS) pitched a gem Sunday, striking out eight batters and only allowing three hits in his five scoreless innings of work. This outstanding start was a very positive sign for Cabrera and the Marlins, as a knee injury forced him to exit his last start early last Tuesday. Not only was Cabrera […]
August 4, 2024
Scheffler’s ($12,500; 134 FPTS) remarkable season continued at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition in Paris, with the top-ranked player in the world taking home the gold medal for the USA. Despite being four shots back of the lead heading into the final round, Scheffler stormed back Sunday and shot a course record 9-under 62 at […]
August 4, 2024
Representing the country of Japan, Hideki Matsuyama ($8,800; 65 FPTS) had a tremendous opening round at the Paris Olympics, carding an 8-under 63 at the Albatros course of Le Golf National, giving him a two-stroke lead. Matsuyama didn’t card a single bogey Thursday and five of his eight birdies came on the front nine. The […]
August 1, 2024