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Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson

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.

Latest articles from Dan Johnson

Best Bets for Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday Night Baseball 8/10/25

Best Bets for Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday Night Baseball 8/10/25

We roll straight into a glorious NL Central rivalry on Sunday Night Baseball, and both clubs are sending their respective aces to the mound. Sonny Gray hits the rubber for the Cardinals, and Shota Imanaga for the Cubs. Check out all the options available on the MLB page of DK Sportsbook. Below’s a thorough look […]

August 10, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top MLB predictions and picks for Sunday 8/10/25

MLB Best Bets: Top MLB predictions and picks for Sunday 8/10/25

Plenty of afternoon baseball to round out this weekends’ exciting series around the national diamond. I’ve got picks and predictions up for Padres vs. Red Sox, and Diamondbacks vs. Rockies so far. All my write-ups today, including this, focus on the evening slate of games! Having said that, based on my preliminary research, here are […]

August 10, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies prediction, pick for Sunday 8/10/25

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies prediction, pick for Sunday 8/10/25

Hey, I know it’s the ugliest game of the evening slate tonight. But I do think there’s a lean to be had, even in this game between two disappointing squads. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Sunday night baseball game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies. Here’s how I’ll play […]

August 10, 2025

San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox prediction, pick for Sunday 8/10/25

San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox prediction, pick for Sunday 8/10/25

These two teams feel eerily similar in their divisional/wild card hunt battles, don’t they? Should make for a great afternoon rubber mach. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Sunday night baseball game between the Padres and the Red Sox. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these predictions […]

August 10, 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Guardians and the Mets. 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. Guardians vs. Mets […]

August 4, 2025

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

The alliteration series! Even without Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers are starting to look like the best team in the major leagues. Their offense is blowing roofs off climate-controlled stadiums. And now they get the lowly Braves. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Braves and […]

August 4, 2025

New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

The Marlins just made the Yankees look like the Dodgers. Which is a nutters thing to say in 2025 with those bloated payrolls. But Miami absolutely walloped the post-trade-deadline Yankees in the Bronx this weekend. While the Rangers—whose Nathan Eovaldi was just awarded Pitcher of the Month for July, continue to hold firm in the […]

August 4, 2025

Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Is there a peskier team than the Royals? They’ve taken two-of-three from the Cubs, the Guardians, the Braves, and the Blue Jays in their last four series. Counterquestion—is there a hotter team than the Red Sox? Maybe the Marlins, but, honestly, I’m not sure the Sox would be upset about conceding that. The Marlins did […]

August 4, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top MLB predictions and picks for Monday 8/4/25

MLB Best Bets: Top MLB predictions and picks for Monday 8/4/25

New week, new series on the betting slate! I’ll have game write-ups on Marlins vs. Astros, Cubs vs. Reds, Red Sox vs. Royals, and Yankees vs. Rangers later. Having said that, based on my preliminary research, here are my three favorite baseball bets for tonight’s slate, separate from my game predictions and previews. Links to […]

August 4, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Cubs and the Reds. 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. Cubs vs. Reds […]

August 4, 2025

Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Monday 8/4/25

We’ve got a brand new slate of series here to begin the baseball week, and the Astros head down to Miami. Houston just got swept by the Red Sox, and Miami just swept the Yankees (thank you, Fish!). Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the […]

August 4, 2025