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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

Reignmakers UFC: Collide Set Details Players Need to Know

Reignmakers UFC: Collide Set Details Players Need to Know

The third Headline Set of the 2024 Reignmakers UFC season is ready to drop, which means it’s time for players to learn about the Collide Set. Before getting into the details of the Collide Set, a quick refresher on Headline Sets, which are new to Reignmakers UFC this season. Why Headline Sets are Important in […]

July 17, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 10

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 10

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. Adding a third pick to the mix today after going through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/AJybAG1KRY — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) July 10, 2024 Nick’s Plays Cristopher Sanchez under 4.5 […]

July 10, 2024

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

One important thing to note before digging into specific systems: The Systems tool in the DraftKings Stats Hub now allows you to filter systems by team and not solely by grading. Here’s what the different views looks like: SYSTEM: Over on the total when road favorite is coming off a win It’s been a while […]

July 9, 2024

Rangers vs. Angels Bets: How to approach player props from Texas-Los Angeles on July 8

Rangers vs. Angels Bets: How to approach player props from Texas-Los Angeles on July 8

Jon Gray and Davis Daniel enter Monday coming off frustrating starts. The Texas right-hander is actually coming off consecutive rough outings, having given up 11 earned runs over his last nine innings. Daniel hasn’t had the same level struggles, but he did see his strikeout output significantly decrease, punching out three vs. Oakland after logging […]

July 8, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 3

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for July 3

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. Going with a pair of K props today — but one under and one over after looking through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/19ldZklGbo — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) July 3, […]

July 3, 2024

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

One important thing to note before digging into specific systems: The Systems tool in the DraftKings Stats Hub now allows you to filter systems by team and not solely by grading. Here’s what the different views looks like: SYSTEM: Under on total when AL is home vs. NL Over the last seven days, an American […]

July 2, 2024

Mets vs. Nationals Bets: How to approach player props from New York-Washington on July 1

Mets vs. Nationals Bets: How to approach player props from New York-Washington on July 1

What better way to celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day than by taking a look at the Mets’ matchup with the Nationals on Monday? David Peterson and MacKenzie Gore will go toe-to-toe to open up July. They’ve both got an ERA under 4.00, but Peterson enters Monday with a FIP over 5.00 while Gore’s FIP sits pretty […]

July 1, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 28

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 28

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. unders unders unders tonight after looking through @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/YjK3Eo8hRE — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 28, 2024 Nick’s Plays Nick Pivetta under 4.5 strikeouts -115 Jose Quintana under […]

June 28, 2024

Phillies vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Phillies-Miami on June 27

Phillies vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Phillies-Miami on June 27

Zack Wheeler has had three rough starts this season. Surprisingly, one of those outings came against this very Miami lineup. But, that only makes me more inclined to find ways to back him. I have a hard time imagining the Marlins get the best of him twice in one season. As for Trevor Rogers, June […]

June 27, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 26

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 26

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. Focusing in on a pair of AL Central vs. NL West matchups tonight after looking through @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/lg22w2nnon — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 26, 2024 Nick’s Plays […]

June 26, 2024

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note

One important thing to note before digging into specific systems: The Systems tool in the DraftKings Stats Hub now allows you to filter systems by team and not solely by grading. Here’s what the different views looks like: SYSTEM: Road team on the Run Line following a loss This has been a relatively steady play […]

June 25, 2024