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.
A little bit of a portioned-down MLB slate today here on the last Monday in June. Plenty of action, however, which means plenty of value bets on the board at DraftKings Sportsbook. I’ll be writing up games for this evening, including predictions and picks for Red Sox vs. Reds, Rangers vs. Orioles, and Diamondbacks vs. […]
June 30, 2025
Detroit stands tall atop the AL Central, powered by the brilliance of Tarik Skubal and a lineup finding its thunder at the right time. Minnesota, battered and searching for answers, stumbles into Comerica Park hoping to salvage pride but bringing little firepower to the fight. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for […]
June 29, 2025
Getting late in the day here on Sunday, and we’ve got but the evening and Sunday Night Baseball games left to go. So far I’ve written up the Angels vs. Nationals, and Diamondbacks vs. Marlins games for this evening, and will have a Twins vs. Tigers one in due time. Having said that, here are […]
June 29, 2025
Here’s one that screams offense. Miami’s bats have erupted for 49 runs over their last six, turning every at-bat into a threat. Arizona, desperate to halt its slide, leans on its potent home power, ranking second in MLB slugging at .448. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Sunday baseball game […]
June 29, 2025
This game is dripping with tension as the Mariners and Rangers square off in a pivotal rubber match at Globe Life Field. Both teams hover near .500, with Seattle desperate to solidify its Wild Card position and Texas clawing to stay relevant in the AL West. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet […]
June 29, 2025
UPDATE (2:15pm E.T.): The Kansas City Royals officially announced they intend to have all tarps off and teams ready to play ball at 2:10pm CST/3:10pm EST. Sunday afternoon’s end-of-series matchup between the Twins and the Seattle Mariners will be delayed due to rain and inclement weather in the greater Kauffman Stadium area. The game was […]
June 29, 2025
Padres and Reds square off in a decisive series finale at Great American Ball Park. Both clubs are clawing for position in tight playoff races, and today’s matchup sets the tone for their next stretch. San Diego enters riding momentum from a comeback win, their bullpen steadying the ship late. Cincinnati, meanwhile, looks to bounce […]
June 29, 2025
Rubber meets road. Two fierce NL East rivals, the Phillies and Braves, collide this afternoon in a series decider that crackles with tension. Atlanta needs this win to steady a turbulent season, sitting at 38-44 and grasping at playoff relevance. Philadelphia, perched atop the division at 48-35, is determined to bury a division foe and […]
June 29, 2025
Two first-place clubs, the Cubs and Astros, collide in a rubber match that feels like October in June. Both teams sit at 49-34, both hungry to seize a statement win in a marquee interleague showdown. The Astros have been a fortress at Daikin Park, riding elite pitching and timely hitting to dominate at home. The […]
June 29, 2025
Fenway Park turns electric today as the Blue Jays and Red Sox collide in a rubber match that screams high stakes. Toronto, sitting at 44-38, fights to keep pace in the AL East. Boston, 41-43, desperately clings to relevance as July looms. After splitting the first two games, both clubs know what’s on the line. […]
June 29, 2025
The Dodgers arrive with power, depth, and momentum. The Royals are searching for answers, desperate to stop the bleeding and protect home turf. With contrasting forms and key arms on the mound, this game offers sharp angles for anyone ready to seize value. Let’s break it down and see about an edge somewhere in that […]
June 27, 2025