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.
Tipping off across a loaded night of college basketball, Northwestern will host No. 13-ranked Illinois at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Big Ten squads have had different outlooks this season, but there is always some added intensity between in-state rivals. Illinois enters as a 9.5-point road favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Northwestern sits at +350 on the […]
January 14, 2026
Sean Barnard details the betting splits on DraftKings Sportsbook for the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers game on Wednesday night.
January 14, 2026
Sean Barnard details his preview and prediction for Wednesday's Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers NBA matchup.
January 14, 2026
Sean Barnard details his preview and prediction for Wednesday's Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers NBA matchup.
January 14, 2026
The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs has lived up to the hype and will conclude with an AFC matchup between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Kenneth Gainwell and company did not have the cleanest path into the playoffs. However, their prayers were answered with a last-second, missed field goal […]
January 12, 2026
Sean Barnard details his top Aaron Rodgers player props for the NFL Wild Card matchup between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.
January 12, 2026
The NFL playoffs have lived up to the hype thus far, with a weekend filled with exciting football. But the action is not over yet, as a Monday night battle between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers will officially put a bow on Wild Card Weekend. Both of these teams lean primarily on their defense […]
January 12, 2026
Sean Barnard gives his top DraftKings DFS plays for this week's DraftKings Millionaire contest for NFL Wild Card Weekend.
January 10, 2026
Another busy day of college basketball is set to dominate the TV screens on Saturday, with plenty of intriguing matchups on the schedule. Tipping off at 2 p.m. ET, the No. 5-ranked Purdue Boilermakers will host the Penn State Nittany Lions at Mackey Arena. These programs have faced off 61 times in history, with Purdue […]
January 10, 2026
Tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off with the Memphis Grizzlies. These teams have faced off twice this season, with both games resulting in double-digit victories in favor of the defending champions. But Oklahoma City has struggled a bit in recent games, with six of its seven losses on […]
January 9, 2026
Sean Barnard details his preview and prediction for Friday's Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic NBA matchup.
January 9, 2026