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Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, and Monaco Grand Prix 2024 Preview May 22, 2024

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The year's best day in motorsports is Sunday as the Indianapolis 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and Coca-Cola 600 are all set to take place. Which bets stand out for all three races? Dr. Nick Giffen of The Action Network joins Jim Sannes to give his thoughts on where he sees value for both Indy (4:30) and the Coke 600 (20:16) before Sannes discusses where his model shows value for Formual 1 in Monaco (28:06).

NBA Conference Finals Betting Preview May 21, 2024

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The matchups are set for the NBA's Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics facing the Indiana Pacers as the Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Dallas Mavericks. Where can we find betting value across both series at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break down both series, outlining his view of the series prices and his favorite bets for Game 1.

7 NFL Teams With Easy or Difficult Early-Season Schedules May 20, 2024

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With the NFL's 2024 schedule now fully released, we know when teams should be expected to go through rough patches this fall. How should that impact the way we bet their futures at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes digs into the schedule, discussing five teams with difficult early-season schedules, two with easy ones, and how that should alter when we bet their futures this season.

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk and EPL Matchweek 38 May 17, 2024

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Saturday's bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will unite boxing's heavyweight title belts. Which bets stand out for the fight at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Gabriel Santiago joins Jim Sannes to preview the fight, discussing who he think has the edge and which bets stand out (4:09). Later, Austan Kas joins to preview Sunday's closing slate in the EPL (14:54), and Sannes discusses his favorite bets for NASCAR's All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro (27:48).

149th Preakness Stakes Betting Preview May 16, 2024

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The 149th running of the Preakness Stakes is this Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. What do we need to know before betting the second race of the Triple Crown? FanDuel TV's Todd Schrupp joins Jim Sannes to preview the race, discussing intricacies of Pimlico, Mystik Dan's chances at another win, and his favorite bets of the weekend at FanDuel Racing.

NBA and NHL Betting for Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16 May 15, 2024

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Several NBA and NHL teams are on the brink of elimination with key playoff games looming the next two nights. Which bets stand out across those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview the next two nights in the NBA (3:02) along with three NHL games between Wednesday and Thursday (12:45).

PGA Championship Betting Preview 2024 May 14, 2024

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Golf's second major is this week's PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Which golfers stand out as the best betting values at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview the event, discussing the course, whether Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler can maintain their elite form, and his favorite bets of the week.

MLB Betting for Monday 5/13/24 May 13, 2024

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Monday's MLB slate is robust with 14 total games on the schedule. Where can we find the best betting value at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes breaks it all down, discussing his favorite same-game parlay of the night, a dinger prop on a budding superstar, and other moneylines and totals where his models show value.

EPL Matchweek 37 and NASCAR in Darlington May 10, 2024

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Arsenal versus Manchester United headlines Matchweek 37 as the English Premier League season winds down. Which bets stand out for that match and others at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview that match and discuss his favorite bets of the week (4:55). Later, Sannes previews this week's NASCAR races in Darlington and discusses his favorite bets in each (13:27).

NBA and NHL Betting for Thursday 5/9/24 May 09, 2024

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Thursday night features a pair of playoff games in both the NBA and NHL. Where can we find betting value in each game at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview all four, discussing his view of a pair of Game 2s in the NBA (3:39) before digging into the night's NHL slate (10:42).

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