Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA Finals as monstrous -650 favorites to win the series over the Indiana Pacers, with this number shifting to as high as -700 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Oklahoma City held -275 odds on the -1.5 series spread when the odds opened, and the talking points seemed to be how easy […]
June 6, 2025
Just six years ago, Zion Williamson walked across the stage of the 2019 NBA Draft to put on a New Orleans Pelicans hat. Hailed as one of the most exciting prospects of all time, with highlights that have dominated the internet since he was in middle school, the pathway to becoming an NBA star seemed […]
June 6, 2025
The long grind of the 82-game regular season and first three rounds of the playoffs are over, paving the way for an NBA Finals matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will face off after winning their respective conferences. This will mark each franchise’s first Finals appearance in over 12 years, with Oklahoma City […]
June 5, 2025
UPDATE: Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant prefers to be traded to the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, or Miami Heat. UPDATE: Durant will be traded as early as next week, per The Arizona Republic. UPDATE: According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns are focused on trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, […]
June 4, 2025
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the All-Star game will change format to incorporate a Team USA vs. Team World concept, while on Fox Sports’ Breakfast Ball. Silver brought up the overlapping timeline with the Winter Olympics and recognized the success of the NHL’s adaptation of the international format as part of the conversation. […]
June 4, 2025
The stage is officially set for the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers square off to be crowned the champion. Despite attempts to flush cold water on the series for being a small market matchup, fans should buckle up for what should be some great hoops between two teams with some […]
June 2, 2025
Anticipation continues to build for the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25th. The rumors are flying, and trade chatter continues to grow as the NBA Playoffs wind down, with each team turning a page to next year. This article will look at which players have the best chance of being selected in the top five […]
June 2, 2025
DraftKings MLB Pick6 Fantasy Baseball Picks: Top Plays for Sunday 4/27/25
June 2, 2025
There are very few plays that deserve the “video game-like” label as much as Saquon Barkley’s reverse no-look hurdle he showcased in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In proper fashion, this moment will be immortalized by landing on the Madden 26 cover. Speculation has been surrounding this for several weeks, with there seeming to […]
June 2, 2025
Aaron Judge has gotten off to a historic start to the season. The Yankees star is leading the MLB in hits, batting average, total bases, OBP, slugging percentage, and trails only Shohei Ohtani and Cal Raleigh for the most home runs. Judge and Ohtani will face off once again tonight in the third matchup of […]
June 1, 2025
UPDATE: The Chicago Cubs announced Kyle Tucker left the game due to a jammed finger. Kyle Tucker was removed from the Cubs’ matchup with the Reds in the fifth inning. He was replaced by Vidal Bruján, who took over at right field. While there was no initial injury announcement for the Cubs’ star, the issue […]
June 1, 2025