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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

Picks for tonight’s NFL game: DraftKings Sportsbook trends for Jets vs. 49ers

Picks for tonight’s NFL game: DraftKings Sportsbook trends for Jets vs. 49ers

DraftKings Sportsbook bettors have been casting their picks for tonight’s NFL game between the Jets and 49ers. Below, you’ll find some of the trends associated with the bets being made on DraftKings Sportsbook for this game. **Editor’s note 7:05 p.m. ET 9/9/24: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles/Ankle) will be inactive tonight vs. the Jets. Game […]

September 9, 2024

Picks for tonight’s NFL game: DraftKings Sportsbook trends for Packers vs. Eagles

Picks for tonight’s NFL game: DraftKings Sportsbook trends for Packers vs. Eagles

“This is Brasil!” Packers-Eagles is just hours from kicking off in São Paulo, yet there’s been no mention of a potential Dominic Toretto sighting. Unfortunate, but we do have an adequate replacement. DraftKings Sportsbook bettors have been casting their picks for tonight’s NFL game between the Packers and Eagles. Below, you’ll find some of the […]

September 6, 2024

NFL Props: Austin Ekeler stats to consider when betting on DraftKings Sportsbook

NFL Props: Austin Ekeler stats to consider when betting on DraftKings Sportsbook

One of the most popular plays on DraftKings Sportsbook heading into the first Sunday of the NFL season is Austin Ekeler’s receptions prop. With the line set at 2.5, the over is seeing significant action. The over has -155 odds, while the under is at +120. With the help of Simplebet, we can take a […]

September 6, 2024

Cooper Kupp stats: Trending NFL player prop on DraftKings Sportsbook

Cooper Kupp stats: Trending NFL player prop on DraftKings Sportsbook

One of the most popular plays on DraftKings Sportsbook heading into the first Sunday of the NFL season is Cooper Kupp’s receptions prop. With the line set at 5.5, the over is seeing significant action. The over has -145 odds, while the under is at +115 as of writing. With the help of Simplebet, we […]

September 6, 2024

Broncos Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Broncos Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

No team has longer odds to win it all this season than Denver at +30000. That makes it harder to attack the Broncos in DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market, but there are other options of a similar vein. Before looking into those, here are the Broncos’ odds for the Futures available on DraftKings Sportsbook: The “NAME […]

August 29, 2024

Commanders Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Commanders Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

The Commanders have an interesting mix of offensive talent this season. While they still have an uphill battle in the NFC East, Washington could surprise some teams — especially in a division where a lot can go wrong quickly. Here’s a look the bets available in DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market, as well as the odds […]

August 29, 2024

Jaguars Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Jaguars Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

The Texans burst on the scene last season, leaving the Jaguars in a frustrating position following a playoff berth in the year prior. Now Houston (+105) has the shortest odds to win the AFC South, with Jacksonville right behind at +250. The “DIVISION WINNER” section is but one way Jaguars bettors can back Jacksonville via […]

August 29, 2024

Panthers Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Panthers Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Only one team has longer odds to be crowned champion than Carolina going into the 2024 NFL season. Similar to some of the other teams with longer odds to win their respective divisions, the Futures market is a tough way to back bet on the Panthers. But, there are alternative options. Before getting to that, […]

August 28, 2024

The Rings of Power Season 2: Sauron and other Season 1 storylines to remember

The Rings of Power Season 2: Sauron and other Season 1 storylines to remember

The two-year wait is at an end. The second season of The Rings of Power is set to begin on Amazon on Thursday. As tends to be the case with J.R.R. Tolkien’s world, there was a lot to take in. Given the layoff, it’s easy to forget some of what happened. Here’s a quick refresher […]

August 28, 2024

Raiders Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Raiders Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

The only thing that appears clear in the AFC West is the Chiefs are in position to reign supreme again. The Chargers seem to have the edge should Kansas City run into a stretch of bad luck, while the Raiders sit third with +1000 odds under “DIVISION WINNER” in the Futures market on DraftKings Sportsbook. […]

August 28, 2024

Saints Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

Saints Bets: DraftKings Sportsbook NFL futures to consider

The NFC South may have a clear favorite when you look at the odds for “DIVISION WINNER” DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market, but things could change rapidly in this division. The Saints are +400 to win the NFC South, with the Falcons being -130 favorites and Tampa Bay sandwiched between at +320. But that’s just one […]

August 27, 2024