Covering the Spread

After Week 1, we now have an idea of what each player's role will look like early in the season. Does that create any value in the player prop market for Week 2? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it down, discussing which data he values from the opener, his favorite yardage and touchdown props, and a same game parlay he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook. 0:00 Intro 4:10 Week 1 Data 7:20 Surprising Usages 10:02 Favorite Week 2 Yardage Props 15:17 Week 2 Touchdown Bets 18:00 Week 2 Same Game Parlay

As we head to Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, we have actual data to look at for each team. How do we make sure we aren't overreacting to what we saw in the opener? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to discuss that, laying out his process for deciphering Week 1, his read on key Week 2 games, and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 3 in college football is highlighted by a high-profile SEC clash between Georgia and Tennessee and Notre Dame playing host to Texas A&M. Which bets stand out in those games and across the entire slate? Ben Stevens joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his view of those key games and his favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1 gave us key data on every team in the NFL. What does it mean for Week 2's betting lines? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the week, discussing his model's read on the spread and total for all 16 games and which bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1 wraps up on Monday Night Football as the Vikings take on the new-look Bears. Which bets stand out for this one at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and the total, which player props he likes, and his favorite same game parlay of the night.

With a full player prop menu up for NFL Week 1, where can we find the best value? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to break down her approach to Week 1, which fluid situations she's targeting, her favorite touchdown picks, and a same game parlay she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The NFL Week 1 slate has plentiful entertaining, high-impact games on it. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Minty Bets joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing her read on key games and her favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

After a wild opening slate, Week 2 in college football still features some intriguing games. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel's Kent Padgett joins Jim Sannes to discuss key Week 1 takeaways, his read on Saturday's biggest games, and other bets he likes across the nation's action.

We are officially in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. What should we expect from all 16 games on the schedule? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes through each of them, outlining his model's spread and total predictions and discussing which bets he'd be willing to make at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Week 1's college football slate is loaded with elite matchups, including a matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns. Which bets stand out across all the action? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview the week's biggest games, laying out his read on them and where he sees value at FanDuel Sportsbook.

With FanDuel Futures Day on August 26th, it's time to prepare our betslips. Which futures bets stand out for the 2025 NFL season? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes brings on fellow writers Aidan Cotter, Annie Nader, and Austin Swaim to lay out their favorite futures this year at FanDuel Sportsbook before Jim discusses his favorite bet to win the Super Bowl, as well.

Week 0 of the college football season is finally here with five games on the docket. Where can we find betting value within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing his new college football player prop model, his read on the slate's biggest games, and his favorite bets of the week.

What goes into making a futures bet in the NFL? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss a process he uses to make power ratings, his interception prop model, a win total he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and much more.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the favorites as golf heads to the final men's major of the year, The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Can we bet either of them at their current odds, or does the value lie elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, discussing their views on the favorites, which win bets they like, and other betting values they see at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field includes some young, exciting stars who could put on a show. Where can we find betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing key trends from previous winners, his read on this year's contenders, and his favorite bets both to win and make the semifinals.

The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of Chicago this week for the Grant Park 165. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing three top-five bets he likes before outlining his model's view of all eight matchups for the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge.

Which NFL win total bets stand out for the 2025 season? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes do a snake draft of their favorite bets this year, picking six bets each at FanDuel Sportsbook. They run through their picks and why they lean that direction to see who will come out on top by the end of the year.

Golf's third major is set to tee off Thursday at Oakmont Country Club. Which bets stand out for the 2025 U.S. Open at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Oakmont, which golfers they think are the best bets to win, and other spots where they see value.

The final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown pits Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in a rematch against Preakness winner Journalism. Which horse should we expect to come out on top in the 2025 Belmon Stakes? FanDuel Racing's Dubbs Anderson joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing keys to Saratoga Race Course, his handicap of Journalism and Sovereignty, and his favorite bets for Saturday's race.

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the NBA Finals as massive favorites to defeat the Indiana Pacers. What do the Pacers need to do to make the series competitive? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to preview the series, discussing her view of the matchup, which series-level bets she likes, and where she sees value for Game 1 at FanDuel Sportsbook.