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.
Boston has rattled off seven straight wins, surging to the top of the AL East with undeniable authority. Tampa Bay arrives at 50-44, blending potent power with streaky slumps that expose its rotation. This one promises Fenway fireworks, where Boston’s relentless momentum clashes with Tampa’s must-win urgency. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best […]
July 11, 2025
Everyone’s out there searching for MLB home run parlays, three- and four-leg big-winners, conservative value, or just otherwise fantasy baseball lightning for their baseball wagers. We’re after the canine energy, however. Which teams got that dawg in them? More specifically: which underdogs have that dawg in them tonight? Which represent the best plus-money bets tonight? […]
July 10, 2025
As the Nationals and Cardinals meet in this rubber match, both squads chase divisional relevance with sub-.500 records. Washington has ripped off three straight wins to claw back into contention, while St. Louis sputtered through hot-and-cold form. Tonight’s showdown promises a high-octane slugfest as two overmatched rotations meet potent lineups in a win-or-else scenario. Below, […]
July 10, 2025
Forget name-brand starpower—today’s must-starts were about diving deep into today’s numbers. After all, one must separate the sharp builds from the casual chaos. And be ever-so-selective with your foundation pieces. Lock them in. Let the others chase heatless hype, as it were. Let’s take a look at tonight’s main DFS contest, and I’ll hit you […]
July 10, 2025
The coastal breeze won’t shield Dylan Cease from what’s coming. Petco Park may suppress homers, but it can’t neutralize a Diamondbacks lineup that’s barreling everything in sight. Arizona’s won five of its last seven and just dropped 19 runs in its last two games. The Padres return home from a grueling road trip with a […]
July 9, 2025
Kansas City is clawing through the AL Wild Card logjam, and every home game matters. They’ve taken two of the first three from Pittsburgh, outscoring them 21–10 in the process. The Pirates, stuck at the bottom of the NL Central, have dropped eight of their last eleven and look lifeless at the plate. Tonight’s matchup […]
July 9, 2025
We’re all-systems-go for this lovely Wednesday slate of baseball here at DraftKings Network, and I already have previews/predictions up for the Red Sox vs. Rockies and Twins vs. Cubs games. Having said that, based on my preliminary research, here are my three favorite baseball bets today surrounding my game predictions and previews. Links to DraftKings […]
July 9, 2025
Who knew this would become a consequential series for both teams’ respective standings positions? Minnesota seized Game 1 via an 8-1 rout. Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers each delivered multi-big-hit nights, fueling home-field momentum in their Wild Card chase. Chicago stands atop the NL Central at 54-37, rebounding swiftly off last night’s blowout defeat. Both […]
July 9, 2025
I see Boston sitting fourth in the AL East at 48-45, riding a five-game win streak and surging offensively. But the whole world sees Colorado floundering at 21-71 and last in the NL West, losers of six straight, anemic at the plate. Lucas Giolito’s resurgent form will look to anchor Boston’s rotation while Antonio Senzatela’s […]
July 9, 2025
San Francisco sits 49-42, seven games behind the division lead. Philadelphia’s 53-37 record reflects NL East dominance and recent momentum. The Phillies have won two straight, including Wheeler’s complete-game gem yesterday. San Francisco has taken four of five, riding Adames’s three-RBI ignition. Oracle Park’s cozy confines and evening winds promise whenever-you-want offense. Below, I’ve got […]
July 7, 2025
The NL West race tightens tonight as the Padres (46-40) host the D-backs (43-44) in a pivotal opener. San Diego has won three of four to surge into second while Arizona has dropped four of six and lags. This four-game set carries playoff implications and promises a shift in momentum ahead of the All-Star break. […]
July 7, 2025