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UEFA Euro 2024 Initial Takeaways and Weekend Bets Jun 21, 2024

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Most teams have seen the pitch at least twice during UEFA Euro 2024. What key takeaways can we have from the opening action of the group stages? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to dig into what he has noticed, discussing top-level takeaways, which teams have shifted up or down for him, and where he sees betting value this weekend at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Stanely Cup Finals Game 6 Betting Preview Jun 20, 2024

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The Edmonton Oilers have won two in a row to force a Game 6 back in Edmonton Thursday night. Can they snag another win, or will the Florida Panthers claim the Stanley Cup? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview Game 6, discussing his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (4:15). Later, Sannes gives his favorite bets for this weekend's Formula 1 race in Barcelona (12:39) and the NASCAR Cup Series race in New Hampshire (15:47).

WNBA Betting for Tuesday 6/18 and Wednesday 6/19 Jun 18, 2024

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The WNBA has five games scheduled across Tuesday and Wednesday night. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Aidan Cotter joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing his WNBA betting process, the futures market, and his favorite bets across both nights.

NBA and Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 Jun 17, 2024

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Both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals saw their series extended thanks to wins from the Dallas Mavericks and Edmonton Oilers. Can the Boston Celtics and Florida Panthers lock down victories in Game 5? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to preview both games, discussing his read on whether the Celtics can clinch the NBA Finals Monday night (4:17) before outlining his favorite bets Tuesday in the NHL (13:21).

UEFA Euro 2024 Betting Preview Jun 13, 2024

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UEFA Euro 2024 gets underway Friday. Where can we find betting value across the event at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview the action, discussing how he builds his team-level rankings, which outrights and Golden Boot markets he likes, and early matches where he sees value.

NBA Finals Game 4 and Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 Jun 13, 2024

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After a win in Game 3, the Boston Celtics are a game away from winning the NBA Finals. Can they seal the deal Friday night in Game 4? FanDuel Research’s Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview discuss series prices as they face the Dallas Mavericks and his favorite bets for Game 4 (4:53). Later, Tom digs into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, outlining his read as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers (11:36). Finally, Jim previews this week's NASCAR race in Iowa and outlines four bets where he sees value (16:46).

US Open Betting Preview 2024 Jun 12, 2024

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Golf's third major of the season is set to tee off Thursday with the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Which bets stand out for it at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing how he views Scottie Scheffler, which outrights he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook, and the non-outrights showing value in his model.

WNBA Futures and Bets for Tuesday 6/11/24 Jun 11, 2024

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The WNBA season has progressed to the point where we've got at least a 10-game sample on most teams. What have been the key takeaways thus far, and what does it mean for the futures market? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing key differences between betting the NBA and WNBA, which futures she's eyeing at FanDuel Sportsbook, and her favorite bets across Tuesday night's three games.

Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 and NBA Finals Game 3 Jun 10, 2024

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Both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are starting to take shape as we enter Monday's action. Where can we find betting value both for individual games and for current series prices at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to dig into the Boston Celtics versus the Dallas Mavericks and outlining his view of the series and Game 3 (4:15) before preview Monday night's Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers (13:46).

NBA Finals Game 2 and NASCAR in Sonoma Jun 07, 2024

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The Boston Celtics put a beatdown on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook for Game 2? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his takeaways from the opener and his favorite bets for Sunday (3:53). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR race in Sonoma and discusses his favorite bets at FanDuel (9:08).

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