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.
Fenway Park is going to be rocking tonight. With the Mariners stumbling and Emerson Hancock on the mound, rowdy Bostonians fueled by tea hope the Red Sox are primed to punish a pitching staff that’s outmatched. It hasn’t been pretty for Seattle on the road this season, but their offense is showing enough signs of […]
April 23, 2025
No more excuses for the reigning world champs, one has to think. After a backbreaking extra-innings loss last night that saw them blow a four-run lead in two-plus innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers are myopically focused on one thing: redemption. redemption tonight. Matthew Boyd and the Cubs are gonna see if they can keep the […]
April 23, 2025
We’re lucky enough that we’ve only got three afternoon games on which we won’t be placing slips tonight. As for the evening slate? Heaters: Diamondbacks vs. Rays, Red Sox vs. Mariners, Cubs vs. Dodgers. The list goes on. Below are my three favorite baseball bets today based on my game predictions and previews. Links to […]
April 23, 2025
Game 2 in Dallas is set to burn bright as the Stars desperately try to slow down Colorado’s freight train. Can they plug the leaks on defense? Or will MacKinnon and the Avalanche continue to carve them open? Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for tonight’s NHL clash in the West between […]
April 21, 2025
It’s Game 2 at Ball Arena tonight—Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are on a mission to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Despite a shaky win in Game 1, they’re primed to prove they’re the deeper, more consistent team. Los Angeles has the talent, with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden facing off against a […]
April 21, 2025
It’s a playoff battle at Madison Square Garden on Monday night—New York has the momentum, the talent, and the defensive edge. After a massive fourth-quarter run in Game 1, they’ll crush Detroit’s hopes of an upset. Tonight, the Knicks can defend their home court again in a strong statement win. Below, I’ve got my preview, […]
April 21, 2025
The Padres aren’t going to let this series slip away, especially with Dylan Cease looking to correct his early-season struggles. With a potent offense led by Tatis Jr. and Machado, and a bullpen that has been nothing short of dominant, San Diego will find a way to steal this one on Sunday Night Baseball. Below, […]
April 20, 2025
As the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome their global superstar and major-league phenom Shohei Ohtani back to the lineup today against the Rangers, let’s all take a second to welcome the newest member of the Ohtani family: “Welcome to the Ohtani family!” Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko on the birth of their daughter! […]
April 20, 2025
The Padres are on fire, riding a six-out-of-seven win streak and boasting a lethal offense led by Tatis and Machado, while their pitching staff remains among the league’s best. The Astros, though struggling at 8-10, need to turn their season around quickly, and with Gusto on the mound, they’ll hope to capitalize on a Padres […]
April 18, 2025
Tonight at Fenway, the Red Sox will show why they’re a force in the AL East. They’re coming for the White Sox, and there’s no slowing down this freight train. Having said that, there’s really no need for the freight train to gas it up to full speed against a greasy paper bag from the […]
April 18, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are rolling into this series, armed with a potent offense led by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Their pitching staff, anchored by Bowden Francis, has been locked in at fourth in the MLB with a stellar 3.36 ERA. Meanwhile, the Mariners, riding a solid stretch of wins, are still fighting […]
April 18, 2025