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.
The market posts Yankees -149, Red Sox +122, total 8.5, Yankees -1.5. First pitch hits 7:15 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Starters are Lucas Giolito, 8-2 with a 3.63 ERA, against Luis Gil, 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA. New York rolls in humming after five straight wins and seven of eight. Boston arrives wobbling with […]
August 21, 2025
The board shows Royals -132, Rangers +112, total 8.5, Royals -1.5 (+160), Rangers +1.5 (-194). First pitch lands at 7:40 p.m. ET from Kauffman Stadium. Probables are Noah Cameron, 7-5 with a 2.47 ERA, against Kumar Rocker, 4-5 with a 5.74 ERA. Kansas City rides a five-game heater and a 7-1 homestand. Texas enters reeling, […]
August 20, 2025
The Padres sharpen everything when San Francisco arrives, and tonight’s no exception. Petco’s big gaps amplify San Diego’s athleticism and punish San Francisco’s thin thump. I draw a hard line through the matchup and the ballpark. The edge lives with San Diego from pitch one to handshake line. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
August 20, 2025
Milwaukee sends rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89 ERA) to face Chicago’s surprisingly-steady Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99 ERA) after the Cubs swept yesterday’s double-header. This is one of the best divisional races in sports right now. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Cubs and […]
August 20, 2025
Here’s the board and the battlefield. Probables: Kodai Senga (7–4, 2.35) versus Brad Lord (3–6, 3.26) at 6:45 p.m. ET. Current lines: Mets -172, Nationals +144, Mets -1.5 (-103), Nats +1.5 (-117), total 9.0. Nationals Park weather sits around 81°, with a light breeze out to left, adding slight carry. Below, I’ve got my preview, […]
August 20, 2025
Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Royals and the Rangers. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these predictions for individual games all season, with plenty of coverage here on DraftKings Network. Follow my handle @dansby_edits for more betting plays. Royals vs. Rangers […]
August 18, 2025
Let’s get some new series underway as the autumnal air visits August, shall we? I’ve already got write-ups for Red Sox vs. Orioles, Phillies vs. Mariners, and Marlins vs. Cardinals games up for your viewing pleasure. Erstwhile, based on my preliminary research, here are my three favorite baseball bets for tonight’s slate, separate from my […]
August 18, 2025
Eury Pêrez and Matthew Liberatore face off in south Florida to kick off this interdivision NL series. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Marlins and the Cardinals. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these predictions for individual games all season, with […]
August 18, 2025
It’s Ranger Suárez against Logan Gilbert tonight at the Bank! Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Phillies and the Mariners. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these predictions for individual games all season, with plenty of coverage here on DraftKings Network. Follow […]
August 18, 2025
Really felt last start like Dustin May’s move to the Red Sox might have corresponded with an elevation of his pitching profile & pedigree. And Trevor Rogers has just been a contact-obliterating lefty that might give Boston’s hot bats a little trouble. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night […]
August 18, 2025
Every Kershaw start is one to savor now. Especially one against the Dodgers’ bitter NL west rivals. Under Friday night lights! Vibes are high. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the Dodgers and the Padres. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these […]
August 15, 2025