FanDuel Research Podcasts

Before heading over to Europe, the PGA Tour makes a stop in the Midwest for this week's John Deere Classic. Who will come out on top at TPC Deere Run? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:30), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (52:56).

The PGA Tour heads to Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Classic with a field headlined by Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, and Keegan Bradley. Can anyone fend off that top trio? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula previews the event and discusses course key stats, past results, and current form before digging into the week's best bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (14:58) and top PGA DFS picks (22:03).

The PGA Tour's final signature event of the year is set for this week at TPC River Highlands. Which golfers can give Scottie Scheffler a run for the big check in The Travelers Championship? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:15), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (55:07).

Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favorite to win the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Who's best positioned to give him a run for his money? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Oakmont, which outright bets they like at FanDuel Sportsbook (41:24), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (1:03:09).

Rory McIlroy is the heavy favorite entering the PGA Tour's final tuneup before the US Open. Should we consider McIlroy in the RBC Canadian Open, or does the best value lie elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing the keys to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, which bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook (11:41), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (19:33).

Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite again this week despite facing a signature event field at the Memorial Tournament. Is there still value in betting Scheffler at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing keys to Muirfield Village, his favorite bets of the week (17:23), and the top PGA DFS picks on FanDuel (24:25).

Fresh off his dominant win at the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Can anybody push Scheffler for the win? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Colonial Country Club, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:39), and the top DFS plays of the week (59:10).

Fresh off completing the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy heads to Quail Hollow for this week's PGA Championship as one of the favorites. Can McIlroy continue his dominance at the course, or can someone else knock him off? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to Quail Hollow, their favorite win bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook (50:10), and their top DFS picks on FanDuel (58:40).

Rory McIlroy leads the PGA Tour to its next signature event for this week's Truist Championship. Can McIlroy head into the PGA Championship with a win, or will somebody else claim the crown? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discuss key info around a new course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, their favorite bets of the week (31:46), and their top DFS picks on FanDuel (54:00).

Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite for this week's CJ CUP Byron Nelson, sitting at +270 to win. Who could give Scheffler a run for his money? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the renovations at TPC Craig Ranch, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (31:49), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (51:55).

The PGA Tour heads to its lone team-play event on the calendar this week with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Can Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry defend their title from last year's event? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the format, keys to TPC Louisiana, and their favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Fresh off Augusta, the PGA Tour heads to a signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage Open. Which golfers stand out for betting and DFS? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (34:06), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (53:16).

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy could be primed for a showdown as the runaway betting favorites for The Masters. Who should we prefer, and who can give them a run for the green jacket? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to Augusta National, their favorite outright bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook (44:41), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (58:10).

This week's Valero Texas Open is the PGA Tour's final tuneup before The Masters. Who could head to Augusta on a high note? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing TPC San Antonio, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (27:20), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (46:14).

Both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are in the field for this week's Texas Children's Houston Open with not much behind them. How does that alter our approach to betting and DFS? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes discuss their view of the two studs, which bets they like at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:03), and their top DFS picks of the week (53:25).

A handful of PGA Tour stars are headed to Tampa this week for the Valspar Championship. Should we focus on them with our bets and DFS lineups, or is the best value down the board? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing how they're viewing the top-end names, which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook (33:00), and their top DFS picks of the week (45:52).

This week's THE PLAYERS Championship features the biggest winner's payout of the entire PGA Tour season. Which golfers could claim the massive check at TPC Sawgrass? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:23) and the top DFS picks of the week (53:55).

A loaded field is headed to Bay Hill Club and Lodge for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Which golfers should we target with our bets and DFS lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (36:58), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (53:38).

The PGA Tour's Florida swing begins this week with the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. Which golfers should we target with our bets and DFS lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing keys to PGA National Resort's Champion Course, their favorite bets of the week (23:55), and top picks for PGA DFS (42:30).

A lack of big stars leads to an unpredictable betting board for this week's Mexico Open at VidantaWorld. Who can exploit the watered-down field to claim victory? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what we should know about Vidanta Vallarta, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (27:51), and the top DFS plays of the week (43:31).

The PGA Tour heads back to Torrey Pines South for the next signature event, the Genesis Invitational. Which golfers should we target within our betslips and DFS lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview The Genesis, discussing their read on the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (34:11), and the top DFS plays on FanDuel (46:23).

Super Bowl LIX is our final NFL DFS slate of the final season. Which players should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups to end the year on a high note? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break the game down, discussing MVP candidates, key flex plays, values, and much more.

Scottie Scheffler is once again the heavy betting favorite as he heads to TPC Scottsdale, a course at which he is already a multi-time winner. Can Scheffler add another trophy to his shelf, or does someone else snag victory in the WM Phoenix Open? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing their view of Scheffler, which bets they like at FanDuel Sportsbook (28:10), and their top DFS picks on FanDuel (41:08).

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy make their season debuts this week in the PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Pro-Am. What should we expect from them, and who stands out for betting and DFS? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the two courses in play, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (29:57), and the top DFS plays of the week (46:39).

This Sunday's NFL Conference Championships bring us our final two-game DFS slate of the season. Which players stand out across the action on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their view of both games and their top plays at each position across the main slate.

The PGA Tour heads to Torrey Pines this week for the Farmers Insurance Open. Which golfers stand out for both betting and DFS on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing intricacies of both Torrey Pines courses, their favorite bets of the week (33:32), and which golfers they're targeting within FanDuel lineups (49:06).

One of the best NFL DFS weeks of the season is on tap with the Divisional Round approaching. Which players stand out on FanDuel across each slate? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview all four games, discussing their favorite plays of the Saturday-only slate (5:45) and which players they're building around on Sunday (1:08:20).

This week's American Express is a unique PGA Tour setup with three courses in rotation. Which golfers are best positioned to perform well across the weekend? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what we should know about the courses, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (32:28), and the top DFS picks of the week (47:16).

The NFL's Wild Card Weekend brings us six games and three key NFL DFS slates to play. Which players should we prioritize in each? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down each game, discussing their read on the Saturday-only slate (7:16), top priorities on Sunday (58:08), and the top FanDuel picks for Monday's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams (1:46:54).

Hideki Matsuyama is the betting favorite as he looks to win back-to-back events in this week's Sony Open in Hawaii. How should we handle Matsuyama in DFS, and who could push him for the win? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing what to expect from Waialae Country Club, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (27:39), and their top DFS plays of the week (45:59).

The Week 18 NFL DFS slate is defined by motivation. How much should we weigh that in while filling out lineups on FanDuel? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing the role of motivation within past perfect lineups, how they're stacking the Minnesota Vikings at the Detroit Lions, and their top picks by position on FanDuel.

Timestamps:

Week 18 Motivation 10:09

Injuries 19:14

Games to Stack 40:10

Top Picks by Position 1:16:47

The NFL Week 17 slate is shorter than usual with just nine games on it. Which players stand out across the offering? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing their view of the games with high totals, which studs are worth prioritizing, and the top picks at each position on FanDuel.

Injuries 12:57

Games to Stack 34:48

Eagles Without Jalen Hurts 1:16:22

Bills' Pass-Catchers 1:21:40

Position-by-Position Picks 1:28:03

Week 16's NFL DFS slate features a bunch of quality running back plays with the potential for value to open up. Which of them should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which games we should consider stacking, their view of potential value plays, and the top picks by position on FanDuel.

Timestamps:

Injuries 9:18

Games to Stack 39:20

The Cardinals' Market Shares 1:03:40

The Browns' Declining Defense 1:09:34

Top Plays by Position 1:16:00

The Week 15 NFL DFS main slate is headlined by a potential shootout between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. Which players stand out within that game and elsewhere on the slate? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break it all down, discussing their view of that game, which other games they're willing to stack, and the top plays at each position on FanDuel.

Isaac Guerendo grades out as a key value on the Week 14 NFL DFS main slate. How aggressive can we be with Guerendo in our lineups, and where should we spend the salary savings? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their view of Guerendo, which studs they want to prioritize, and the top picks at each position on FanDuel.

The NFL Week 13 main DFS slate features a handful of games with high totals and tight spreads. Which players should we target within those games and elsewhere for our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing injuries to monitor, which games to stack, and the top picks at each position on FanDuel.

Timestamps

Injuries 9:17

Games to Stack 26:15

The 49ers' Defense 1:00:00

Bucky Irving's Expanding Role 1:05:38

Positional Plays 1:11:09

The three-game NFL DFS slate on Thanksgiving is always one of the most fun offerings of the year. Which players should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, going game by game and laying out their favorite picks at each position.

Timestamps

Small Slate Strategy 4:35

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 11:11

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 30:50

Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers 43:47

Week 12's NFL DFS main slate features a handful of desirable high-salaried running backs. Should we prioritize them over studs at other positions within our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their ranking of the top-end backs, which games they want to stack, and their top picks at each position.

Timestamps

Injuries 8:12

Games to Stack 27:25

Rams With Puka Nacua 1:07:04

Dolphins Since Tua Tagovailoa's Return 1:15:38

Top Picks by Position 1:25:41

Week 11's NFL DFS slate features a handful of potential shootouts with high totals and tight spreads. Which players should we target within those on our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing their view of the high-total games, offenses on the ascent, and their top picks at each position on FanDuel.

Timestamps:

Injuries 8:50

Game Stacks 23:35

Chargers' Pass Rate 1:04:04

Browns With Jameis Winston 1:13:13

Top Positional Plays 1:20:47

Week 10's NFL DFS slate features key players returning from injury and a handful of games with high totals. Which players should we prioritize within our FanDuel lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing injury news to monitor, which games they want to stack, and the top plays at each position on FanDuel.

Timestamps:

Injuries 12:59

Game Stacks 32:05

Chiefs With Hopkins 1:05:39

Jets With Adams 1:15:06

Positional Plays 1:21:33