Covering the Spread

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.

Motorsports Christmas is this Sunday with the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Coca-Cola 600 all on the schedule. Where can we find betting value in Indy and Charlotte? The Action Network's Dr. Nick Giffen joins Jim Sannes to break down those two races, identifying his favorite bets for the Indy 500, whether Kyle Larson has a shot to win from the middle of the pack, and his read on the NASCAR Cup Series in Charlotte.