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.
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
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
Probable starters: JP Sears for San Diego, 8-10 with a 4.94 ERA; Bryce Miller for Seattle, 2-5 with a 5.87 ERA. Weather at T-Mobile Park shows 83 degrees, moderate humidity, light wind, and no precipitation, which lifts carry. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the […]
August 25, 2025
I’ve already got picks and prediction write-ups for the Mets vs. Phillies, Orioles vs. Red Sox, and Brewers vs. Diamondbacks games today. 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 game predictions and […]
August 25, 2025
Brandon Woodruff faces Eduardo Rodríguez under the roof at American Family Field. Temperate 67-degree air and the roofed environment keep conditions stable and contact honest. Market confidence grows because Milwaukee pairs elite run prevention with a patient, relentless offense. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between […]
August 25, 2025
Cristopher Sánchez draws Kodai Senga under Citi Field lights, ace versus ace by surface ERA. Citi Field tempers carry compared with bandboxes, keeping barrels honest unless command falters, which matters against two power cores. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Mets and the Phillies. […]
August 25, 2025
Brennan Bernardino and Richard Fitts should be the marquee bullpenners for Boston; Tomoyuki Sugano answers for Baltimore at Camden Yards tonight. Warm August air and a friendly left-center notch enhance carry and reward pulled flight noticeably. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Orioles and […]
August 25, 2025