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.
The national championship is here, and Florida’s high-powered offense is ready to shake up Houston’s defensive fortress. The Gators are bringing heat, averaging 85.3 points per game with Walter Clayton Jr. leading the charge. Houston, on the other hand, is known for suffocating opponents with their defense, ranking first in adjusted defensive efficiency. They hold […]
April 7, 2025
We’ve got ourselves a battle of the one-seeds here, tonight, folks! The Florida Gators take on the Houston Cougars in a title game that feels like the summit of destiny for both programs’ seasons. This is a breakdown of the public betting splits and the most popular player prop bets for what might be one […]
April 7, 2025
Alijah Martin is back with a breakaway dunk photo, just like he was for our Florida vs. Auburn Final Four write-up. This time, however, it’s at the penultimate summit before the culmination of, well, everything. No more “what ifs” or “maybe next time” talk. This is the final showdown, the pinnacle of it all. Florida […]
April 6, 2025
First Wednesday baseball of the year! You know what that means: early first-pitches, a smattering of afternoon games for all our day/night split zealots, and a bit more limited evening primetime action on the diamond. Many of the games have first pitch in several hours, so I focused on the limited slate of MLB games […]
April 6, 2025
I’ll be writing up a Duke vs. Houston preview and prediction before the game tips off tonight, but we once again find ourselves with an opportunity to bet college basketball’s most exciting player. And we’re lucky enough that it’s on a bright enough stage as the Final Four. The penultimate main event for the Maine […]
April 5, 2025
Walter Clayton Jr. has been nothing short of spectacular during Florida’s tournament run, and we’re o the hunt for which of his prop bets represents the best value for his upcoming Final Four matchup against Auburn. The guard’s offensive game is firing on all cylinders, and he’s proven time and time again that when Florida […]
April 5, 2025
Johni Broome’s making his senior year count in March, playing with the urgency and fire of a man on a mission. After a career-defining tournament run, he’s primed for one last shot at Auburn’s glory. Against Florida’s frontcourt, Broome is set to dominate—his size, skill, and ferocity in the paint will test the Gators’ biggest […]
April 5, 2025
This Final Four showdown between Florida and Auburn isn’t just about reaching the national title game; it’s a high-voltage clash between two programs that have earned every bit of this moment. With both teams owning a 34-4 record and possessing elite talent, killer instincts, and oh-my-goodness scoring, both have the tools to cut through the […]
April 5, 2025
This Final Four showdown between the 2024-2025 UConn Huskies and UCLA Bruins is set to be a high-octane clash of stars. Paige Bueckers has been nothing short of electric in this tournament—we tailed her and the Huskies while she dropped 31 in UConn’s Elite Eight win over USC and showing just how voraciously she wants […]
April 4, 2025
This women’s Final Four showdown between the Gamecocks and Longhorns see them meeting for the fourth time this season, with the national title game on the line. South Carolina has had Texas’ number for most of the year, with two wins in three meetings, including a dominant 64-45 blowout in the SEC Championship. These teams […]
April 4, 2025
Paige Bueckers is downright nails at a legendary magnitude this tournament, dropping a blistering 35.0 PPG. Defenders left in her wake like so many blown flat tires. Her offensive arsenal is unstoppable—she’s hitting from everywhere, creating for teammates, and carrying UConn with unmatched intensity. This run is her stage, it seems—everyone else just roleplayers, all—and […]
April 4, 2025