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.
Tampa Bay enters Thursday’s series finale in control, poised to close out a dominant home stand. With a sharp pitching advantage and a lineup that’s firing, they have all the pieces to continue rolling. Texas, on the other hand, is stumbling—losing two straight in this series, and the struggles on the road are undeniable. The […]
June 5, 2025
UPDATE: Rodgers has agreed to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Aha! The long winter of our discontent—or was it?—has finally come to its close. FA and future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapaport, and Mike Garofolo. This had long been […]
June 5, 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 5, 2025
We’re in for another showdown at Oracle Park. The Padres may lead the series, but the Giants are poised to fight back—especially with Robbie Ray ready to deliver on the mound. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Thursday night baseball game between the Giants and the Padres. Here’s how I’ll […]
June 5, 2025
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
The Rays face the Rangers tonight, and it’s an intriguing matchup between two teams whose recent form tells very different stories. The Rays (31-29) have been surging at home, winning 10 of their last 13, while the Rangers (29-32) have been faltering, struggling to find consistency both offensively and defensively. On the mound, Shane Baz […]
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