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.
It’s a fun one at Progressive Field tonight: the 22-15 Philadelphia Phillies look to extend their recent dominance as they take on the 22-15 Cleveland Guardians in a much-ballyhooed interleague clash to begin the weekend series. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the Guardians and […]
May 9, 2025
A massive NL showdown tonight—Mets vs. Cubs at Citi Field. Two division leaders, and potentially another October preview. It’s a Pete Crow-Armstrong (former Mets prospect) revenge series, but it’s not coming at the right time for Chicago. The Mets might be able to bash their way to victory. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
May 9, 2025
Thursday doldrums here for tonight’s MLB DFS slate in terms of volume. The primary showdown slate tonight, MLB $125K Relay Throw [$25K to 1st], has just eight teams (four games) from which to draft players for your lineups. You’ll be able to choose between players from the Braves vs. Reds, Rays vs. Phillies, Angels vs. […]
May 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Thursday’s matchup with a red-hot form that no team in the NL West seems able to match. With a 25-12 record, the Dodgers have been rolling, fresh off a dominant 10-1 win over the Marlins and boasting one of the most ridiculous offenses in baseball. Despite their success, their pitching […]
May 8, 2025
Hunter Greene may have buoyed the Reds to a narrow victory last night, but Cincinnati is still only middling on the road. It’ll be Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta, who’s gotten—ahem—shellenbached, so to speak, the last few starts. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Thursday night baseball game between the Braves […]
May 8, 2025
Brooms out for the folks from Philadelphia! They’re looking to sweep Tampa clean. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball game between the Rays and the Phillies. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these predictions for individual games all season, with plenty of coverage here […]
May 8, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to bounce back after a tough stretch, facing a vulnerable Los Angeles Angels squad. Toronto’s offense, stacked with power, looks to feast on Yusei Kikuchi’s erratic pitching. Berrios and the Blue Jays’ lineup provide a sharp contrast to all of Kikuchi’s mess, which sets up a favorable spot for […]
May 7, 2025
We head west to Coors Field for the late-night slate, where the Detroit Tigers look to extend their momentum against a predictably-floundering Colorado Rockies squad. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball game between the Rockies and the Tigers. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out […]
May 7, 2025
The Minnesota Twins (16-20) head into tonight’s matchup with the Baltimore Orioles (13-21) on a hot streak, winning three straight. The Twins dominated Baltimore 9-1 in Game 1, and their momentum is as undeniable as the Orioles’ frowns are. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball game between […]
May 7, 2025
The Royals look to finish off their sweep of the White Sox in Kauffman Stadium tonight, and everything points to another solid victory for Kansas City. With Wacha on the mound and an offense that’s clicking late in games, it’s tough to imagine the White Sox turning it around here. Below, I’ve got my preview, […]
May 7, 2025
This one is setting up to be a classic pitching duel. Hunter Greene, with his filthy fastball, is the ace Cincinnati needs right now. The Braves have been surging, but they face a Reds pitcher who’s ready to stop their streak. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball […]
May 7, 2025