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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: Marginal underdogs on the moneyline after not playing the previous day This is a system to […]

April 23, 2024

Padres vs. Rockies Bets: How to approach player props from San Diego-Colorado on April 22

Padres vs. Rockies Bets: How to approach player props from San Diego-Colorado on April 22

Dylan Cease will put his strong 2024 start to the test in Colorado on Monday. While he’s new to the NL West, this isn’t the right-hander’s first trip to Coors. He made his first visit last season, striking out six over 4 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs. Not his best outing, but […]

April 22, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 19

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 19

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. Some AL Central player props jumped out from today’s MLB slate after looking through the @DKSportsbook Stats Hub⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/klsIdefil1 — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) April 19, 2024 Nick’s Plays Bobby Witt […]

April 19, 2024

Reignmakers UFC: What players need to know about UFC Collide Booster Packs

Reignmakers UFC: What players need to know about UFC Collide Booster Packs

The Collide Set, Reignmakers UFC’s third Headline Set of the 2024 event calendar, has dropped, and players have a chance to further bolster their collection of these cards. UFC Collide Booster Packs are coming on April 24, 2024. There will be two types of packs, giving players the ability to choose what they want to […]

April 19, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Giants Bets: How to approach player props from Arizona-San Francisco on April 18

Diamondbacks vs. Giants Bets: How to approach player props from Arizona-San Francisco on April 18

Both the Diamondbacks and Giants start this series looking to gain some ground in the difficult NL West standings, which are led by the Dodgers and Padres. Arizona is seated third at 9-10 while San Francisco is fourth a 8-11. The Giants have the edge on the mound with Logan Webb starting. Ryne Nelson is […]

April 18, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 17

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 17

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. Landed on a pair of MLB player props from the evening slate after looking through the @DKSportsbook Stats Hub⬇️@DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/vxByjrMinn — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) April 17, 2024 Nick’s Plays Mike Trout […]

April 17, 2024

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note in third week of April

MLB Bets: Systems bettors should note in third week of April

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 underdogs coming off a loss Normally, a 51.72% success rate isn’t anything to be excited […]

April 16, 2024

Reds vs. Mariners Bets: How to approach player props from Cincinnati-Seattle on April 15

Reds vs. Mariners Bets: How to approach player props from Cincinnati-Seattle on April 15

After a pair of rough series, the Reds find themselves coming off a sweep of the White Sox as they land in Seattle. Meanwhile, the Mariners have yet to win a series in 2024, with an opening weekend split vs. the Red Sox being their best thus far. Part of that’s been due to the […]

April 15, 2024

Reignmakers Football: How players can begin preparing for 2024 season

Reignmakers Football: How players can begin preparing for 2024 season

The 2024 Rookie Debut Set isn’t the only thing coming to Reignmakers Football this spring. As players begin to prepare for the third season of Reignmakers Football, it’s time to announce updates and the roadmap for future information releases. Phase 1 Roadmap 2024 Rookie Debut Drop Details The 2024 Rookie Debut Set will be released […]

April 12, 2024

What Reignmakers Football Players Need to Know About 2024 Rookie Debut Set

What Reignmakers Football Players Need to Know About 2024 Rookie Debut Set

Season 3 of Reignmakers Football may be a few months away, but it’s already time to begin preparations. Just as the second season of Reignmakers Football was kicked off, the 2024 season will launch with the Rookie Debut Set. Reignmakers Football players will be able to acquire 2024 Rookie Debut cards when the set drops […]

April 12, 2024

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 12

MLB Picks: Best Baseball Player Props for April 12

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. After looking through the @DKSportsbook Stats Hub, I found 2 player props from MLB divisional battles that I really liked tonight ⬇️ @DKNetwork pic.twitter.com/7cW94zzODT — Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar) April 10, 2024 […]

April 12, 2024