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Nick Friar

Nick Friar

Nick wears a few hats as a Content Specialist at DraftKings. As an ex-college baseball player (Northwestern), he loves to dig into MLB. But having covered the NBA as a writer before he began contributing to DK, Nick does just as much basketball, along with NFL.

Latest articles from Nick Friar

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 24

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 24

The Hornets may have home court advantage vs. the Trail Blazers, but Portland has found a way to cover on the road of late. That Portland-centric streak is but one of many betable streaks that are active in Friday’s Hornets vs. Trail Blazers game, which you will find below. Looking for more picks to build […]

January 24, 2025

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Thursday, January 23

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Thursday, January 23

As you prepare your NBA parlays for Thursday’s slate, this cheat sheet is designed to provide jumping on and off points as you conduct research in pursuit of the best bets. After you take stock of the streaks you deem best, make sure to check on Thursday’s NBA injury report before casting your straight bets […]

January 23, 2025

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Wednesday, January 22

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Wednesday, January 22

This cheat sheet is designed to provide you with jumping on, or off, points as you search for the best NBA bets to feature in your parlay on Wednesday. Once you’ve taken stock of the streaks you deem best, make sure to check on today’s NBA injury report before casting your straight bets and parlays. […]

January 22, 2025

Who Is This Year’s Biggest Hall of Fame Snub?

Who Is This Year’s Biggest Hall of Fame Snub?

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I honestly don’t know where to begin with this nonsense. Let’s start simple: Felix Hernandez not getting into the Hall of Fame on his first shot is ridiculous. There is only one person who was unquestionably more deserving than the King in this group of candidates, and it was his teammate. Now, I don’t want […]

January 22, 2025

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

NBA Best Bets Today: Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

This cheat sheet is designed to provide you with jumping on, or off, points as you search for the best NBA bets to feature in your parlay on Friday. Once you’ve taken stock of the streaks you deem best, make sure to check on today’s NBA injury report before casting your straight bets and parlays. […]

January 17, 2025

Grizzlies vs. Spurs Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Grizzlies vs. Spurs Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

This week’s first round of Grizzlies vs. Spurs resulted led to what will likely be the poster of the year. That game also led to a few betable streaks being extended, which you’ll find below. Looking for more picks to build out your NBA parlay today? Find some of the best bets for today’s NBA slate here. Grizzlies vs. Spurs […]

January 17, 2025

Nets vs. Lakers Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Nets vs. Lakers Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

LeBron James has a pair of betable streaks active in this game, and one that is specific to the Lakers going up vs. the Nets. You’ll find those streaks, and more, below. Looking for more picks to build out your NBA parlay today? Find some of the best bets for today’s NBA slate here. Nets vs. Lakers streaks All views […]

January 17, 2025

Bucks vs. Raptors Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Bucks vs. Raptors Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Taurean Prince has quite a few betable streaks that are active in Friday’s Bucks vs. Raptors game. You’ll find those, and more, below. Looking for more picks to build out your NBA parlay today? Find some of the best bets for today’s NBA slate here. Bucks vs. Raptors streaks All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of […]

January 17, 2025

Thunder vs. Mavericks Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Thunder vs. Mavericks Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

The Thunder have been taking care of business when playing as a favorite, but can they cover as 8.5-point favorites vs. the Mavericks in Dallas? Below, you’ll find betable streaks that are active in this Friday night matchup. Looking for more picks to build out your NBA parlay today? Find some of the best bets for today’s NBA slate here. […]

January 17, 2025

Nuggets vs. Heat Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Nuggets vs. Heat Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

The Heat opened as -2.5 favorites vs. the Nuggets, but the spread has since trickled down to -1. Be sure to keep tabs on that before backing some of the betable streaks listed below, as some are dependent on the underdog/favorite designations for Nuggets vs. Heat on Friday. Looking for more picks to build out […]

January 17, 2025

Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Hornets vs. Bulls Prediction: NBA Best Bets Streaks Cheat Sheet for Friday, January 17

Games vs. the Hornets have proven to be fruitful ones for the Bulls — especially for one of Chicago’s better players. Below, you’ll find the betable streaks that are active for Friday’s Hornets vs. Bulls game. Looking for more picks to build out your NBA parlay today? Find some of the best bets for today’s NBA slate here. Hornets vs. […]

January 17, 2025