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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

Should Ashton Jeanty be Offensive Rookie of the Year Favorite? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Raiders

Should Ashton Jeanty be Offensive Rookie of the Year Favorite? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Raiders

Following their third consecutive sub-.500 season, the Raiders added one of the most exciting players available in the 2025 NFL Draft in Ashton Jeanty. But while Jeanty might garner the most hype of the Raiders‘ offseason additions, he certainly isn’t the only significant one. Las Vegas is also playing host to a Seattle reunion, with […]

August 3, 2025

Who Will Start at Quarterback for Saints in Week 1? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for New Orleans

Who Will Start at Quarterback for Saints in Week 1? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for New Orleans

With the quarterback position being a major point of interest in New Orleans throughout the offseason, there is a market where DraftKings Sportsbook bettors can cast their pick on who will start for the Saints at QB in Week 1 of the regular season. Regardless of whoever plays under center in Week 1, they should […]

August 2, 2025

Could Shedeur Sanders Win Offensive Rookie of the Year? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Cleveland

Could Shedeur Sanders Win Offensive Rookie of the Year? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Cleveland

As if the quarterback battle in Cleveland wasn’t already interesting enough with Shedeur Sanders in the mix, Kenny Pickett is now down with a hamstring injury. It appears Joe Flacco will get starting duties early, but that could very well change over the course of the season. In fact, some betting splits indicate Sanders will […]

August 1, 2025

Are Lions Due for Regression in 2025? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Detroit

Are Lions Due for Regression in 2025? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Detroit

As much as the Lions were riddled with injuries by the time the 2024 NFL Playoffs rolled around, Detroit deserved a better ending. But now, Aidan Hutchinson is back — and apparently looking even better. Although losing Ben Johnson could prove critical, it appears that defenses may now have to plan for Sonic and Knuckles […]

July 31, 2025

Who Will Start at Quarterback for the Giants in Week 1? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for New York

Who Will Start at Quarterback for the Giants in Week 1? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for New York

While the Giants‘ quarterback situation isn’t on the level of Cleveland’s, the state of things under center still warranted a “QB to Take First Snap for NY Giants in Regular Season Week 1″ market on DraftKings Sportsbook. But it doesn’t end there. How will the quarterback situation impact Malik Nabers? What’s the best way to […]

July 29, 2025

NFL Countdown to Kickoff: Team Betting Stats to Know Before 2025 Season

NFL Countdown to Kickoff: Team Betting Stats to Know Before 2025 Season

To help DraftKings Sportsbook customers prepare for the start of the 2025 NFL season, we’re providing breakdowns of each team’s betting statistics ahead of Week 1. Among the betting data featured in these articles below, you’ll find the follow: Things kick off with the Titans on Monday, July 28. Every morning of every day until […]

July 28, 2025

Will Cam Ward Save the Titans? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Tennessee

Will Cam Ward Save the Titans? NFL Predictions, Betting Splits for Tennessee

Not only did the Titans finish 3-14 straight-up last season, Tennessee also went just 2-15 against the spread — the two covers came in two of the 11 games that they were the underdog. But with the Cam Ward era set to begin, that’s all behind them, right? …right? The Titans enter the season +370 […]

July 28, 2025

Supergirl Trailer: Who is Supergirl? What You Need to Know Before DC’s Next Movie

Supergirl Trailer: Who is Supergirl? What You Need to Know Before DC’s Next Movie

UPDATE: We have a trailer and release date for Supergirl! After her cameo alongside Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Mr. Terrific and Green Lantern, Supergirl is set to take center stage on June 25, 2026. And as the trailer shows, Jason Momoa’s Lobo will also be making an appearance in this Kara Zor-El story. Looking […]

July 17, 2025

When does the Ironheart finale drop?

When does the Ironheart finale drop?

Ironheart delivered in the first three episodes, and the Marvel show’s second round is shaping up to be even better. We’ll get into why that is, but let’s first make sure we’re ready for episodes 4-6. Timing Notes Like previous Marvel shows, episodes of Ironheart hit Disney+ on Tuesday evenings at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. […]

June 30, 2025

How to Play Queen of the Court on DraftKings Sportsbook

How to Play Queen of the Court on DraftKings Sportsbook

WNBA bettors can now get in on the action that spun out of King of the Court, with DraftKings Sportsbook introducing Queen of the Court. The promotion first ran on June 24 and is back for the July 22 slate. Here’s what you need to know about the promotion: How A Player Is Named Queen […]

June 23, 2025

When does episode 1 of Ironheart drop?

When does episode 1 of Ironheart drop?

Ironheart makes her return to the Marvel Universe after first appearing in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Only now, Riri Williams will take center stage in her own miniseries, appropriately named after her superhero moniker. In addition to this being the second MCU-related project to feature Ironheart, this show will also be the entry point for […]

June 23, 2025