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Garion Thorne

Garion Thorne

Garion is a Toronto-based writer who has been playing fantasy sports since elementary school. With a particular affinity for advanced statistics and sabermetrics, he’s been covering DFS Baseball, Football and Basketball for DraftKings dating back to 2018. Prior to that, Garion’s work could be found at FNTSY, SportsGrid, HoopsHype, The New York Daily News and Sportsnet.ca. Still, he is a Dolphins fan, so his decision-making can be questioned from time-to-time.

Latest articles from Garion Thorne

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Monday 5/4/26

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Monday 5/4/26

Garion Thorne details his top home run props for tonight's MLB slate.

May 4, 2026

Will Nico Hoerner bets be refunded after injury during Cubs vs. Diamondbacks on 5/1/26?

Will Nico Hoerner bets be refunded after injury during Cubs vs. Diamondbacks on 5/1/26?

After doubling to open the bottom of the first inning in today’s game versus the Diamondbacks, Nico Hoerner appeared to hurt himself running the bases. Hoener would stay in the game, even scoring a run later in the inning, but in the bottom of the second, the infielder was pinch-hit for by Matt Shaw. Because […]

May 1, 2026

Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26

Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26

The National League Central is wild at the moment. Just think, if you had asked Pirates fans two months ago if they’d be happy with a 16-16 start, most people probably would’ve said yes. However, the Pittsburgh fanbase probably isn’t in the mood for optimism at the moment. After Paul Skenes got roughed up by […]

May 1, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26

These are two teams with very opposite expectations for the 2026 season. That said, only two games separates the Nationals and the Brewers as they start the month of May. Washington even comes into Friday’s action on a two-game winning streak — though everyone is beating the Mets at the moment. Can the Nationals make […]

May 1, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Thursday 4/30/26

Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Thursday 4/30/26

Has the 2026 MLB schedule seemed weird to anyone else? Take this series as a perfect example. The Jays have yet to play the Yankees, the Rays or the Orioles, but it’s still April and this is the second time they’ll see the Twins? I know the league has lessened divisional games, yet this just […]

April 30, 2026

Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves prediction, pick for Thursday 4/30/26

Detroit Tigers at Atlanta Braves prediction, pick for Thursday 4/30/26

If you take a quick look at the American League standings, you’ll notice that there are currently only three teams above .500. That’s right. Just three. It’s the last day of April, too. We’re no longer dealing with teeny tiny sample sizes. One of the reasons for this phenomenon is that the Tigers are 15-16 […]

April 30, 2026

Rockets vs. Lakers Game 5 betting splits, odds for Wednesday 4/29/26

Rockets vs. Lakers Game 5 betting splits, odds for Wednesday 4/29/26

Garion Thorne breaks down how the public is betting tonight's Game 5 between the Rockets and the Lakers in the NBA Playoffs.

April 29, 2026

What happened to Jasson Dominguez? Live injury updates for Yankees at Rangers on 4/29/26

What happened to Jasson Dominguez? Live injury updates for Yankees at Rangers on 4/29/26

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After starting today’s game in left field, Jasson Dominguez has been removed due to an injury suffered in the top of the fourth. It’s a tough break for the former top prospect, as Dominguez had only been called up earlier in the week from Triple-A. In 10 plate appearances at the MLB level this season, […]

April 29, 2026

Austin Reaves Injury Update: Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5

Austin Reaves Injury Update: Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5

Garion Thorne provides an update on Lakers PG/SG Austin Reaves (oblique) before tonight's Game 5 vs. the Rockets.

April 29, 2026

Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning MLB Picks For Wednesday 4/29/26

Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning MLB Picks For Wednesday 4/29/26

Garion Thorne shares his two favorite MLB no run first inning (NRFI) prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight's slate.

April 29, 2026