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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 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 Buffalo Bills futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Buffalo Bills futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Stefon Diggs is gone. Aaron Rodgers is back for the Jets. Miami still has loads of talent. Things aren’t getting easier for the Bills, but they still rank ahead of the rest of the AFC East to win the conference. Buffalo has the shortest odds in the division to win the AFC at +800, with […]

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 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

How to bet 2024 Philadelphia Eagles futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Philadelphia Eagles futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

The Eagles are working to improve on their recent, disappointing one-and-done playoff appearance. However, looking the odds in the “STAGE OF ELIMINATION” section within the Futures market on DraftKings Sportsbook, that result is still in play as much as any option: Those options are just the start of what’s available in DraftKings Sportsbook’s Futures market. […]

August 14, 2024

How to bet 2024 Detroit Lions futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Detroit Lions futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Following their run to the NFC Championship game, the Lions have +550 odds to win the conference. Those are only second to the 49ers, the very team that beat the Lions last playoffs. But, “CONFERENCE WINNER” is far from the only way to bet on the Lions via the NFL Futures markets available on DraftKings […]

August 13, 2024

How to bet 2024 San Francisco 49ers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 San Francisco 49ers futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

After having the whole offseason to stew on falling short vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers are expected to once again reach the big game. Like Kansas City in the AFC, San Francisco is the favorite to win the NFC. However, the 49ers have shorter odds (+250) than the Chiefs (+300), despite the teams […]

August 13, 2024