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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

How to bet 2024 Los Angeles Chargers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Los Angeles Chargers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Jim Harbaugh was a big offseason improvement for the Chargers, but Los Angeles’ AFC team also lost some crucial playmakers. In the wake of a very disappointing 2023 season, will the upgrade at head coach be enough for the Chargers to make the playoffs? Whether or not NFL bettors believe in the Chargers, they can […]

August 20, 2024

How to bet 2024 Atlanta Falcons futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Atlanta Falcons futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

While the Falcons finished third in the NFC South last season after going 7-10, they were only two wins away from having the same record as the first-place Buccaneers and second-place Saints. Add Kirk Cousins to the roster, which already features some talented offensive pieces, and Atlanta finds itself with the shortest odds in the […]

August 20, 2024

How to bet 2024 Dallas Cowboys futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Dallas Cowboys futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

With the sting of their Wild Card Round exit still fresh, the Cowboys are +200 to experience the same fate this season. But, those aren’t the shortest odds Dallas carries in the “STAGE OF ELIMINATION” section within DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market. Here’s a look at the full set of odds: Cowboys bettors who think Dallas […]

August 20, 2024

How to bet 2024 Cleveland Browns futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Cleveland Browns futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

While the Bengals were a disappointment last season, the Browns made sure Ohio was still represented in the playoffs. But even with that finish, both Cincinnati (+140) and Baltimore (+145) have shorter odds than Cleveland (+600) to win the AFC North under the “DIVISION WINNER” section in DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market. But Browns bettors aren’t […]

August 19, 2024

How to bet 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Although Mike Tomlin has a pair of quarterbacks to work with after Pittsburgh had some struggles with the position for the last couple years, they still have the longest odds to win the AFC North under “DIVISION WINNER” on DraftKings Sportsbook at +800. But, Steelers bettors aren’t limited to betting on Pittsburgh to win the […]

August 19, 2024

NFL Rule Change: How new kickoff rule could impact NFL betting

NFL Rule Change: How new kickoff rule could impact NFL betting

NFL fans are finally getting a taste of the league’s new kickoff rules via preseason action. But how could this impact things for DraftKings Sportsbook NFL bettors? Review of the rule Here’s a refresher for those who are familiar with the NFL rule change, as well as an intro for those who haven’t dug into […]

August 16, 2024

How to bet 2024 Green Bay Packers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Green Bay Packers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Fresh off a Wild Card appearance, the Packers have one of the shortest set to odds to repeat that outcome this season. Green Bay is +220 to make the playoffs via the Wild Card, but they are also +230 to win the NFC North over the favored Lions (+135). That’s a lot for Packers bettors […]

August 16, 2024

How to bet 2024 New York Jets futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 New York Jets futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

The Jets will have their QB back this season, and that has helped them land the shortest odds on DraftKings Sportsbook to win the AFC East. However, New York isn’t the only team in the division with +180 odds. The Bills carry the very same odds in the “DIVISION WINNER” section in DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures […]

August 16, 2024

How to bet 2024 Cincinnati Bengals futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Cincinnati Bengals futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Despite the Ravens being second in the odds to win the AFC, Cincinnati is the current favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook to win the AFC North. Albeit a slight edge, the Bengals are +140 favorites while Baltimore is +145 to win the AFC North under the “DIVISION WINNER” section on DraftKings Sportsbook. But that’s just the […]

August 15, 2024

How to bet 2024 Houston Texans futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Houston Texans futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

CJ Stroud has made an instant impact on the Texans franchise and has a chance to build on that after winning the AFC South, along with a Wild Card Round victory vs. Cleveland. Among the Texans Futures bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook ahead of the 2024 season is Houston to repeat as the AFC South’s […]

August 15, 2024

How to bet 2024 Baltimore Ravens futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Baltimore Ravens futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

After falling to the Chiefs in the AFC title game last season, the Ravens find themselves right behind Kansas City in the CONFERENCE WINNER section on DraftKings Sportsbook. With this Futures market play, Baltimore has +550 odds to punch their ticket to the big game this season. Ravens bettors don’t have to stop there, though. […]

August 14, 2024