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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

Royals vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Kansas City-Miami on June 24

Royals vs. Marlins Bets: How to approach player props from Kansas City-Miami on June 24

The Royals are -245 favorites in KC to open their series vs. Miami. Just looking at the matchup on the mound, those odds should come as no surprise. Cole Ragans has been as consistent as any pitcher throughout the season. Across 16 starts, he’s only had a pair of hiccups, which is why he’s sporting […]

June 24, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 21

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 21

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. Joc Pederson & Brady Singer are my guys tonight after digging through @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/CKLWWtX3Um — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 21, 2024 Nick’s Plays Joc Pederson over 1.5 […]

June 21, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 20

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 20

DraftKings Network analyst Nick Friar breaks down his favorite player props from Thursday’s MLB slate, with the help of the DraftKings Sportsbook Stats Hub. Rolling with 2 bats from Thursday’s night games after looking through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/kqni0Ra62b — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 20, 2024 Nick’s Plays Jorge Soler over 1.5 […]

June 20, 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 road favorite is coming off a loss This system is 88-70-9 to […]

June 18, 2024

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 4 of Celtics-Mavericks

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 4 of Celtics-Mavericks

NBA•NBA

The 2024 NBA Finals has reached an interesting position with Boston now up 3-0 going into Game 4. Will Boston take care of business on Friday or can the Mavericks keep things interesting at home? DraftKings Sportsbook bettors who expect a Celtics win can take Boston on the moneyline at -110. Those who believe in […]

June 14, 2024

DraftKings Shop: SAVE CASH, SHOP WITH CROWNS

DraftKings Shop: SAVE CASH, SHOP WITH CROWNS

DraftKings players can now use the Crowns they earn from all DraftKings play to obtain exclusive DraftKings merch in the DraftKings Shop! This includes the following exclusive collections: How to pay with Crowns Players looking to purchase DraftKings merch will first visit https://www.shopdraftkings.com/ and log into their DraftKings account. From there, browse the DraftKings Shop […]

June 13, 2024

Phillies vs. Red Sox Bets: How to approach player props from Philadelphia-Boston on June 13

Phillies vs. Red Sox Bets: How to approach player props from Philadelphia-Boston on June 13

Aaron Nola vs. Tanner Houck. Doesn’t get much better than that these days if you’re a fan of pitchers’ duels. Houck has the better numbers, but he’s battling a much tougher lineup. The right-hander enters this game with an ERA under 2.00, a 2.22 FIP and a 25% strikeout rate. He’s been a little better […]

June 13, 2024

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 3 of Celtics-Mavericks

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 3 of Celtics-Mavericks

NBA•NBA

The Celtics have comfortable control of the series as the 2024 NBA Finals move to Dallas. Despite their run through the Western Conference, the Mavericks are only 5-3 at home in the playoffs. Can they get on track at American Airlines Center, or will Boston continue to dominate? DraftKings Sportsbook bettors who expect Boston’s run […]

June 12, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 12

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 12

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. Nothing but unders today after looking through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/PKm4fy0gnF — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 12, 2024 Nick’s Plays Spencer Schwellenbach under 3.5 strikeouts -105 Walker Buehler […]

June 12, 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 underdog on the Run Line following a loss This system has been a strong one […]

June 11, 2024

Mariners vs. White Sox Bets: How to approach player props from Seattle-Chicago on June 10

Mariners vs. White Sox Bets: How to approach player props from Seattle-Chicago on June 10

Logan Gilbert and Erick Fedde are both having very sound 2024 campaigns. Gilbert has been logging a lot of innings, all while posting a 3.12 ERA and a 3.64 FIP. Fedde has only thrown 9 1/3 fewer innings across the same amount of starts while posting a 3.27 ERA and 3.55 FIP. Neither offense in […]

June 10, 2024