Dan Johnson has been an editor, writer, and analyst for DraftKings and DraftKings Network since 2024. He’s previously held editorial posts at The Paris Review, Macmillan Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, ASSIGNMENT Magazine, and FantasySixPack. You can find his various editorial work & writing (sports-related and non-) at all of the above.
Lights on in College Park, and the tempo jumps immediately. Maryland enters with a live-armed freshman, a deep skill rotation, and a defense that creates chaos. Northern Illinois brings toughness, gap integrity, and a September spoiler résumé built on patience. The matchup still tilts toward speed, length, and depth across four quarters. Expect Maryland to […]
September 5, 2025
Friday night in Louisville, the energy inside L&N Stadium will feel like a test disguised as a showcase. James Madison arrives unbeaten, carrying Sun Belt credibility and a reputation for punching above its weight. The Dukes just throttled Weber State for 313 rushing yards and forced three interceptions, but stepping into an ACC venue against […]
September 5, 2025
The league drops us into São Paulo(! on September 5th, 2025, no less) with stakes already humming. Neutral field, bright lights, and a rivalry dripping with baggage. Kansas City has owned seven straight, yet the Chargers’ Harbaugh era is itching for a statement. Weather sits friendly, so execution decides everything, not gusts or drizzle. That […]
September 4, 2025
Amari Cooper’s much-anticipated reunion with the Raiders proved short-lived. The veteran wideout signed a one-year deal in late August to return to the franchise that drafted him, bringing a decade of experience and over 10,000 career receiving yards back to Las Vegas. The move came as a surprise boost to a thin Raiders receiving corps […]
September 4, 2025
Subbing in once more for today to start the week, this time, again, for some NRFI (No Run First Inning) bets today for Bryan Armetta. For a dang-near barren Monday slate, here are my two favorite NRFI bets below. Ahead of Saturday’s MLB action, here are two NRFI bets worth placing on DraftKings Sportsbook. Reds […]
September 1, 2025
I’ll be writing picks and predictions for all of these games, and while I’m indeed simply stepping in today for the venerable Zach Thompson, I’ll, per usual, keep his lovely intro about the nature of a home run bet, before you go and sprinkle on one: Just a quick reminder before we step to the […]
September 1, 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto sets the tone at Dodger Stadium, where the park’s neutral run profile sharpens elite command into short innings. Brandon Pfaadt brings ride and a sweeper, but the contact quality against him stays loud when sequencing frays late. Twilight here trims early carry, then the Dodger pen squeezes air out of rallies.Below, I’ve got […]
August 31, 2025
I go Rangers–Athletics with a pitcher’s thesis and a building that cooperates. DraftKings lists Rangers -149, A’s +123, total 9.5 at -102/-119. I want the under 9.5 at -119. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Sunday baseball game between the Rangers and the Athletics. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll […]
August 31, 2025
I’m attacking Cubs–Rockies through the run environment, not the brand names. Moneyline sits Cubs -262, Rockies +209, total 11 at -107/+113, and I want leverage where mispricing hides: the under. Coors inflates flight, but I trust run prevention here. Matthew Boyd brings command and carry; Tanner Gordon brings enough strikes to avoid the crooked early […]
August 31, 2025
Subbing in once more for today, this time for some NRFI (No Run First Inning) bets today for Bryan Armetta. For a bit of a shortened Sunday slate, here are my two favorite NRFI bets below. Ahead of Saturday’s MLB action, here are two NRFI bets worth placing on DraftKings Sportsbook. Rockies vs. Cubs (+105) […]
August 31, 2025
We’ve got a fairly full slate of baseball on this last Sunday of August. Quite welcome, don’t you think, after yesterday’s absolutely spectacular introduction back to college football? As we enjoy the last of summer and turn our eyes to the diamond, I’ve got three home run props for today’s late-afternoon slate that I think […]
August 31, 2025