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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 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

DraftKings Sportsbook: Which 2024 Paris Olympic teams were bet on most

DraftKings Sportsbook: Which 2024 Paris Olympic teams were bet on most

The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to an end, and the United States came out big winners. The U.S. finished with the most overall medals (126) and tied China for the most gold medals (40). Japan finished with the third-most gold medals, yet they only had half as many gold medals as the U.S. and […]

August 12, 2024

How to bet 2024 Chicago Bears futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Chicago Bears futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

Football fans are getting a good look at the start of the Caleb Williams era in Chicago via Hard Knocks. On top of that, the first overall pick is favorite to be named the Offensive Rookie of the Year (+135). In addition to Williams leading that award conversation, the Bears’ odds to clinch a playoff […]

August 12, 2024

How to bet 2024 Kansas City Chiefs futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to bet 2024 Kansas City Chiefs futures on DraftKings Sportsbook

The reigning champs are once again the favorites to win it all, as the Chiefs sit at +500 to repeat. DraftKings Sportsbook bettors can back Kansas City to reign supreme again in the “CHAMPION” section under the Futures market. Here’s a look at how KC’s odds look for the other Futures bets available on DraftKings […]

August 12, 2024

Reds vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Cincinnati-Miami on August 8

Reds vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Cincinnati-Miami on August 8

Hunter Greene enters Thursday fourth in the NL Cy Young odds (+1500) with an uphill battle ahead, given the play of Chris Sale (+120) and Paul Skenes (+200). But, all the Reds right-hander can do right now is continue to put in quality work if he hopes to pull off an upset. He’ll be opposite […]

August 8, 2024

40/40 club: Will Shohei Ohtani join the exclusive group?

40/40 club: Will Shohei Ohtani join the exclusive group?

Ronald Acuna Jr. made history with his 40th home run in 2023, becoming just the fifth player in the history of Major League Baseball to finish the season with 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases. Before the 2023 MVP came Alfonso Soriano (2006 – 46 HR and 41 SB), Alex Rodriguez (1998 – 42 […]

August 7, 2024

White Sox losing streak: How to bet on Chicago’s run at history

White Sox losing streak: How to bet on Chicago’s run at history

The White Sox have tied the American League record for most consecutive losses in a single season, losing their 21st in a row on Monday. They share the record with the Orioles, who lost 21 straight in 1988 — a year in which Baltimore went 54-107.  With 47 games left in their season, the White […]

August 6, 2024

Red Sox vs. Royals Bets: How to approach player props from Boston-Kansas City on August 5

Red Sox vs. Royals Bets: How to approach player props from Boston-Kansas City on August 5

Monday marks the start of a crucial series for these two Wild Card contenders.  The Royals will roll with Brady Singer and his 2.88 ERA. Although his 3.74 FIP indicates there may be some regression in the right-hander’s future, Singer has been quite consistent for KC. He has logged 10 quality starts across 22 outings. […]

August 5, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for August 2

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for August 2

DraftKings Network analyst Nick Friar breaks down his favorite player props from Friday’s MLB slate, with the help of the DraftKings Sportsbook Stats Hub. Nick’s Player Props: Joe Ryan under 4.5 hits allowed +110 Tyler Phillips over 17.5 outs recorded -115 Parlay Odds: +292 Place your bets at DraftKings Sportsbook or by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app. The Crown […]

August 2, 2024

Angels vs. Rockies Bets: How to approach player props from Los Angeles-Colorado on August 1

Angels vs. Rockies Bets: How to approach player props from Los Angeles-Colorado on August 1

Thursday features a small MLB slate that has a lot of weather question marks. Those factors lead us to Los Angeles, where Ryan Feltner is on the bump for the Rockies opposite Carson Fulmer. Fulmer has worked his way into the Angels’ rotation after working as a reliever all season. He threw 4 2/3 scoreless […]

August 1, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 31

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 31

DraftKings Network analyst Nick Friar breaks down his favorite player props from Wednesday’s MLB slate, with the help of the DraftKings Sportsbook Stats Hub. Nick’s Player Props: Jake Woodford under 2.5 strikeouts +115 Logan Webb under 5.5 hits allowed +120 Parlay Odds: +373 Place your bets at DraftKings Sportsbook or by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app. The Crown Is […]

July 31, 2024