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.
Back after an extended vacation for some Sunday baseball as we witness Scottie Scheffler’s greatness! I already have previews/predictions up for the Cubs vs. Red Sox, Mariners vs. Astros, and Dodgers vs. Brewers games. Having said that, based on my preliminary research, here are my three favorite baseball bets today surrounding my game predictions and […]
July 20, 2025
The Brewers stormed into Dodger Stadium riding a nine-game winning streak, having swept LA earlier this month. Milwaukee’s balanced lineup, led by Jackson Chourio’s 13-game hit streak, has crushed every foe in sight. The Dodgers slump to a 2-9 skid at home, missing key bats and searching for offensive life. Today’s finale will pit Milwaukee’s […]
July 20, 2025
Seattle stormed to two straight wins, pulling within three games of Houston in the AL West. Hunter Brown’s Cy Young–caliber stuff meets Logan Gilbert’s strikeout arsenal. Cal Raleigh’s 38 homers ignite a red-hot Mariners lineup, while Jose Altuve’s veteran presence steadies a floundering Houston offense. Today’s finale promises a fierce pitchers’ duel under T-Mobile Park’s […]
July 20, 2025
Sure feels like the All-Star break was precisely as much a disruption to the surging Red Sox’s momentum, doesn’t it? Fresh off the midsummer reprieve, Chicago swept the first two games by a combined 10–1 margin, seizing series control at Wrigley Field. The Cubs sit atop the NL Central at 59–39 and brim with confidence […]
July 20, 2025
Tonight’s showdown shoves 2,330 games of grudge into one electric clash at Oracle Park. San Francisco’s 27-18 home mark this season underscores their dominance behind Webb’s lock-down arsenal. Los Angeles counters with May’s heavy arsenal and desperate urgency to snap a six-game skid. This divisional battleground means far more than standings—it’s pride, revenge, and momentum […]
July 11, 2025
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 warning signs are blinking for Atlanta. They’ve dropped five straight and just got humiliated 10–1 by a last-place Athletics team that suddenly looks dangerous. This isn’t a trap—it’s a full-blown reversal. The A’s are surging at the plate, playing at home in a high-octane ballpark, and getting a manageable pitching matchup against a starter […]
July 9, 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