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.
Ship it up to Boston, folks—Red Sox vs. Twins at Fenway, and if you’re backing the Twins, it’s going to take more than just Joe Ryan’s arm to overcome Boston’s scorching offense. We’ll get into just how bad Minnesota’s offense has been. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night […]
May 2, 2025
It’s Friday night at Camden Yards, and the Royals are set to keep some streaks alive, should all break as trends suggest. With Wacha’s control and the momentum behind Witt Jr., the Royals are primed to capitalize on the Orioles’ weaknesses. But it’d be a steal of a win with Baltimore at home. Below, I’ve […]
May 2, 2025
The Padres are poised to take care of business on the road tonight, but Mitch Keller’s quiet balance might keep the Pirates in it. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the Pirates and the Padres. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these […]
May 2, 2025
Luzardo is pitching like a top-tier ace, and the Phillies’ offense should be more than enough to support him against an Arizona team that’s been inconsistent on the road, particularly against lefties. With all signs pointing towards a solid home bounce-back for Philadelphia, the Diamondbacks’ pesky offense is going to have to absolutely viper-strike. Below, […]
May 2, 2025
The Tigers are for real. And the Angels? Limping through a five-game losing streak. Not exactly the best night for LA to roll out Kikuchi against the Tigers’ pocket ace in Casey Mize. But alas. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Thursday night baseball game between the Angels and the […]
May 1, 2025
The Phillies are looking to keep their momentum rolling against the Nationals, and with Walker on the mound and a lineup fully dialed in, tonight feels like another chapter in their ongoing dominance at home. The sweep is in sight, especially after they blew by our bet on a Nationals cover last night. Can the […]
May 1, 2025
Let’s head down to Texas for the final game of Wednesday evening, where Nathan Eovaldi stalks the bump for the home team against Luis Severino. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game between the Rangers and the A’s. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out […]
April 30, 2025
I already wrote about how I like the Diamondbacks to cover this game tonight in my MLB Best Bets column for today on DKN. I’ve got a different lean, however, with some different analysis for bettors interested in a more longform approach. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night […]
April 30, 2025
So far in this season series, Boston’s offensive onslaught and Toronto’s pitching turmoil have proved a nightmare match-up for the Jays. Chalk bettors everywhere—ahem—expect the Red Sox to cover the spread and send the Blue Jays to another tough loss. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game […]
April 30, 2025
Rasmussen’s dominance on the mound, coupled with Kansas City’s offense being in a serious funk, spells a tough night for the Royals. We know the real story isn’t this game’s outcome, anyways. Can Bobby Witt Jr. extend his hitting streak to 21 games? Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday […]
April 30, 2025
I already wrote about how I like the Nationals to cover this game tonight in my MLB Best Bets column for today on DKN. Having said that, I break the game down in much more detail below, mostly by waxing rhapsodic about Nats’ starter Jake Irvin. Don’t get me wrong—I love me some Cristopher Sánchez, […]
April 30, 2025