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.
DraftKings hosts several NFL DFS formats and contest structures, and each one carries its own rhythm, risk profile, and learning curve. By the end of this primer you’ll know how Classic, Showdown, and Tiers lineups differ; how contest types like Head-to-Head, 50/50s, Double-Ups, Multipliers, Satellites/Qualifiers, and guaranteed tournaments are structured; and how entry limits and […]
August 29, 2025
Cade Horton opposes Germán Márquez at Coors Field, first pitch 8:40 ET, dry 82°, light seven-mph breeze to right. Coors carries a 2025 run factor near 1.32 and an elevated homer factor, inflating posted totals across markets tonight. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the […]
August 29, 2025
New systems on both sidelines, transfer-infused depth charts, and a massive talent gap create a controlled start. Wake Forest lays -17.5 with a 51.5 total and a moneyline near -1000, and I don’t pay that tax. I attack the window where volatility dies and coaching scripts dominate.Below is my prediction and pick for College Football […]
August 29, 2025
Throttle down. This game lives at the intersection of mismatch and momentum, and I’m attacking it without blinking. Kansas returns to its renovated home buzzing after a 31–7 surgical win over Fresno State. Wagner walks in replacing most top skill production from a 4–8 FCS season. Below is my prediction and pick for College Football […]
August 29, 2025
Under Friday-night lights in East Lansing, Year Two of Jonathan Smith meets an in-state test and restless expectations. Michigan State unveils a retooled offense around Aidan Chiles and fresh perimeter speed, chasing identity more than style points. Western Michigan arrives rebuilt and cagey, toggling quarterbacks and leaning on Jalen Buckley as it hunts a September […]
August 29, 2025
San Diego State hosts Stony Brook at Snapdragon Stadium on Thursday, 10:00 p.m. ET. Books list the Aztecs -19.5, moneyline around -1100, and a 53.5 total. Serra Mesa shows rain, 75 degrees, and three-mph wind. The trip is nearly 3,000 miles for Stony Brook, body-clock disadvantage included. Snapdragon’s surface drains quickly, yet light rain slicks […]
August 28, 2025
We get Colin Rea, 10-5 with a 3.96 ERA, against Carson Whisenhunt, 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA, at Oracle Park. The matchup reads tighter than the sticker, but the scoring environment trends down. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game between the Brewers and the Mariners. Here’s […]
August 27, 2025
I’ve already got a picks and prediction write-up for the Brewers vs. Diamondbacks game today, and have one on the way for Giants vs. Cubs. On the non-sides markets, we’ve still got a full slate of action. Based on my preliminary research, here are my three favorite baseball bets for tonight’s slate, separate from my […]
August 27, 2025
The reunion in Minnesota is finally happening; Adam Thielen returns to the state of Skol, and officially leaves an open WR3 slot on the Carolina Panthers’ roster. Before I get into just how much Jalen Coker is going to obliterate that role, let’s credit NFL Inside Ian Rapoport for being first on the news. But […]
August 27, 2025
Milwaukee has the series vise-grip, and I’m pressing advantage with conviction against an Arizona club riding three straight losses. Two straight wins at American Family Field set the stage for a ruthless third strike tonight with crowd energy. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game between the […]
August 27, 2025
Update: Analysis below now includes notes on Amari Cooper’s signing with the Raiders, as well. Busy day there in the Las Vegas hangar, huh? In a bit of a surprising move after the end of the NFL preseason, Jakobi Meyers met with Oakland Raiders brass and officially requested a trade from the team today. NFL […]
August 25, 2025