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 Pistons are hosting the Wizards on Thursday, which is the final preseason game for both of these teams. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit is favored by 6.5 points and this contest carries a total of 231.5 points. Pistons vs. Wizards prediction, preview The Pistons made the playoffs for the first time in six years last […]
October 16, 2025
The 76ers are hopeful that star center Joel Embiid can play in the team’s regular season opener against the Celtics on Wednesday, Oct. 22, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Meanwhile, Paul George (knee) is not expected to play. Embiid played in 19 games last season due to ongoing issues with his knee and was lackluster by […]
October 16, 2025
Bryan Armetta shares his preview, prediction and pick for Wednesday's preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics.
October 16, 2025
Tony Pollard ($5,400) handled a true workhorse role with Tyjae Spears ($4,900) on IR for the first four games of the season, but with Spears now back in the picture, things have begun to change for this backfield. Spears has been active the last two weeks and, after logging 25.4% of the snaps in his […]
October 16, 2025
Higgins ($10,000 for Showdown) has had a lackluster start to his season, averaging just 8.7 FPTS per game, making him the No.47 scoring wide receiver for fantasy football. That being said, Higgins’ modest production has mostly been a product of poor quarterback play for the Bengals with Joe Burrow (toe) sidelined. Higgins showed some signs […]
October 16, 2025
Alex Hunter analyzes the fantasy value of Bengals RB Chase Brown for Thursday's Week 7 matchup between the Bengals and Steelers.
October 16, 2025
After missing the last three games for the Commanders with a quad injury, Terry McLaurin ($5,800) is expected to practice this week, per Washington head coach Dan Quinn. If things go well in practice, McLaurin will have a strong chance to return this Sunday, when the Commanders visit the Cowboys for an NFC East matchup. […]
October 15, 2025
Hubbard ($5,800) has missed the past two games with a calf injury, but the back returned to practice Wednesday—per Panthers.com’s Darin Gannt—which bodes well for Hubbard’s chances of playing this Sunday vs. the Jets. With Hubbard inactive the past two weeks, Dowdle ($6,800) has been simply incredible as the Panthers’ lead back and many are […]
October 15, 2025
CeeDee Lamb ($7,500) has been sidelined for the last three games, but the Cowboys “have a chance” to get the star wideout back this Sunday vs. the Commanders, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Lamb is leading Dallas with a 28.2% target share this season, so his return certainly would affect the Cowboys’ passing game. With […]
October 15, 2025
Reports came out this past Sunday morning that Bam Knight ($5,300) was going to start ahead of Michael Carter ($4,800) for the Cardinals’ Week 6 matchup vs. the Colts. That wasn’t eventually the case; however, while Knight didn’t draw the start, he did end up seeing slightly more work and having a better fantasy performance […]
October 15, 2025
After missing one game with a knee injury, Jaylen Warren ($8,400 for Showdown) resumed his duties as the Steelers’ top back in this past Sunday’s win over the Browns. While logging 52.5% of the snaps, the veteran rushed 11 times – which was 47.8% of the running back carries for Pittsburgh – for 52 yards […]
October 15, 2025