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.
Kansas City enters Busch Stadium for Game 1 of today’s doubleheader with a surprising 10-7 victory under their belt. But don’t let that victory fool you—the Royals’ offense has been as inconsistent as any in baseball, ranking near the bottom in total runs scored. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this […]
June 5, 2025
We last head to Sutter Health Park tonight, and the Athletics are set to face the Minnesota Twins. With a 23-39 record, Oakland has struggled to find any semblance of form this season. The Twins, sitting at 33-27, are hoping to continue their dominance, having just secured two solid wins in the series. Below, I’ve […]
June 4, 2025
The Mariners are staring down a pivotal game tonight against the Orioles, and after losing the first contest, Seattle is ready to bounce back. This evening’s matchup between Emerson Hancock (2-2, 5.64 ERA) and Cade Povich (1-4, 5.29 ERA) at T-Mobile Park is bound to have fireworks. With both teams struggling to establish dominance on […]
June 4, 2025
The Royals stunned the Cardinals 10-7 in the series opener, and now, in the second game of this three-game series, Kansas City (+150) is set to test St. Louis (-182) again at Busch Stadium. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game between the Royals and the Cardinals. […]
June 4, 2025
After a short bit away, I’m back here manning the DKN MLB Best Bets deck with you this fine Wednesday. Sure smells like summer ball in the air, doesn’t it? I’ll be hitting some more previews and predictions for tonight’s slate of games, but so far I’ve written up the Nationals vs. Cubs, Guardians vs. […]
June 4, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies will look to build on their dominant 8-3 victory as they face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of this week’s interleague series. With both teams featuring potent offenses and volatile pitching matchups, the total of 9.0 runs presents significant value, based on each team’s recent form. Below, I’ve got my […]
June 4, 2025
The Yankees return to Yankee Stadium, bringing their home dominance and red-hot offense against the Cleveland Guardians, who are struggling to capitalize on opportunities. With the Yankees currently sitting atop the AL East, they’ve been proving they’re among baseball’s elite teams, winning seven of their last eight at home. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, […]
June 4, 2025
The Chicago Cubs (38-22) have been on a dominant run, claiming eight of their last 10 games, including a series-opening 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals (28-32). With momentum firmly on their side, they’ll look to extend their advantage in this second game of the series against a Nationals team with a rough 5.03 ERA. […]
June 4, 2025
Is the comeback season officially on? To be determined. I really want it to happen for real, and stick. It’s sure looked good over the last seven days for Julio Rodriguez and the Mariners. We’ll break down all the stats below, especially as it relates to his betting markets. Let’s evaluate his’s best prop bets […]
May 28, 2025
At long last, we turn our eyes to the betting market for Chicago’s North Side prince. If Kyle Tucker is king, Pete Crow-Armstrong has surely established himself as the prince of this team, and the leader of its young homegrown core. Pete Crow-Armstrong has transformed into one of the Cubs’ most electrifying players in 2025, […]
May 28, 2025
During Wednesday’s game between the Astros and the Athletics, Houston first-baseman Christian Walker left the game after being hit by a pitch in the hand earlier in the game by Athletics starter Luis Severino. Mauricio Dubón is pinch hitting for Christian Walker, who was hit on the right hand with a 96 mph fastball earlier […]
May 28, 2025