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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

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

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 2 of Celtics-Mavericks

NBA Finals: How to watch Game 2 of Celtics-Mavericks

Boston has jumped out to a 1-0 series lead after taking Game 1 at home in the 107-89 finish vs. Dallas. Can the Mavericks even the series before the action shifts to Dallas or will the Celtics take a commanding 2-0 lead? DraftKings Sportsbook bettors can simply make their prediction on who will win this […]

June 9, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 7

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 7

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. Landed on Griffin Canning and Spencer Steer props after looking through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/msu0t1Qb22 — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 7, 2024 Nick’s Plays Griffin Canning under 4.5 […]

June 7, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 5

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for June 5

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. Playing 2 unders with lines at 4.5 after looking through the @DKSportsbook Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/YnHgVQVzrV — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) June 5, 2024 Nick’s Plays Dylan Cease under 4.5 strikeouts […]

June 5, 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 home underdog did not play the previous day This is a system […]

June 4, 2024

Rangers vs. Tigers Bets: How to approach player props from Texas-Detroit on June 3

Rangers vs. Tigers Bets: How to approach player props from Texas-Detroit on June 3

Nathan Eovaldi had an abbreviated outing in his return from a groin strain as a result of him not making any rehab starts. After logging 37 pitches over three frames, it seems likely that 50-60 pitches is what we’ll see from him vs. Detroit. Tarik Skubal, on the other hand, continues to shove. Outside of […]

June 3, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for May 31

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for May 31

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. Rolling with a pair of plus-money plays today after scrolling through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/0uDxJ49P2n — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) May 31, 2024 Nick’s Plays Sixto Sanchez under 2.5 […]

May 31, 2024

Braves vs. Nationals Bets: How to approach player props from Atlanta-Washington on May 30

Braves vs. Nationals Bets: How to approach player props from Atlanta-Washington on May 30

The Braves and Nats close out this series with a matchup between Trevor Williams and Ray Kerr. Not exactly a pair of showstoppers, but Williams has been as consistent as any starter this season, and Kerr has the ability to rack up some strikeouts. There’s a prop for each starting pitcher that’s playable — in […]

May 30, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for May 29

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for May 29

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. Locked in on HOU-SEA and CHC-MIL after scrolling through the @DKSportsbook‘s Stats Hub ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/F0AJl4n5lb — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) May 29, 2024 Nick’s Plays Justin Verlander over 6.5 strikeouts -110 […]

May 29, 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 win This system has been going strong since […]

May 28, 2024