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The Solo Shot: Monday 9/20/21 Sep 20, 2021

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Robbie Ray faces a Tampa Bay Rays team he dismantled last week to the tune of 13 strikeouts across 7 innings. Do we ride Ray in the rematch or deviate elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Ray versus the Rays, a high-strikeout alternative at pitcher, and which offenses can help us save enough salary to jam in Ray's lofty tag.

The Heat Check: NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race 2021 Sep 17, 2021

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Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol is 500 laps, tying the most we'll have in a race all year. How does that alter our approach to daily fantasy NASCAR? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal strategies on FanDuel, which races to emphasize for driver selection, and the top options in each salary tier.

The Heat Check: UFC Vegas 37 Sep 17, 2021

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The UFC returns in earnest on Saturday with a packed, 15-fight card headlined by light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses concerning peripheral metrics with one of the main event participants, the distinct tiers for MVP candidates this weekend, Austin's Fight of the Night, the best value plays, and more.

The Solo Shot: Friday 9/17/21 Sep 17, 2021

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With 15 games on Friday's main MLB DFS slate, we need players with upside to separate from the pack. Which options check that box? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing three pitchers with massive strikeout ceilings, offenses facing homer-prone pitchers, and some one-offs to consider when rounding out your lineups.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 2 Preview 2021 Sep 16, 2021

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Week 2's NFL DFS slate gives us the chance to exploit under-salaried players based on the roles they played in Week 1. Which players should we target based on that plus their game environments? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the slate, discussing which running backs belong in our core, which games we should look to stack, and key data to emphasize when deciding which players to utilize at each position.

The Solo Shot: Thursday 9/16/21 Sep 16, 2021

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Thursday brings us a four-game main slate and a three-game early-only slate. Which pitchers and stacks stand out on each? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews both slates, dissecting the top two pitchers and top two stacks for the offerings. To skip to the early-only slate discussion, go to the 11:13 mark in the episode.

The Solo Shot: Wednesday 9/15/21 Sep 15, 2021

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Although Wednesday's daily fantasy baseball slate doesn't have any top-tier aces, it still has options we can feel good about in each salary tier. Which of those pitchers should we build around? numberFire's Jim Sannes breaks down the slate, outlining his top three pitchers, a handful of offenses we should look to stack, and where we can turn to for value at hitter.

The Heat Check: PGA Fortinet Championship 2021 Sep 14, 2021

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The PGA Tour is back and headed to Silverado Resort and Spa's North Course. The field itself features new names but also some studs such as Jon Rahm, Webb Simpson, and Hideki Matsuyama. How should we be handling Rahm as the world's best golfer in a weak field? Which stats matter? What about the incoming Korn Ferry Tour golfers? numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks all that down and more.

The Solo Shot: Tuesday 9/14/21 Sep 14, 2021

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Gerrit Cole is starting Tuesday after sustaining a hamstring injury in his most recent outing. Should we trust Cole despite the injury or turn elsewhere in MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Cole's outlook, three alternatives at pitcher, and the top stacking options of the night.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 1 Recap 2021 Sep 13, 2021

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Week 1's daily fantasy football slate featured the emergence of several new featured running backs. What's their outlook going forward for NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap the week, discussing those new featured backs, impressive debuts for rookie wide receivers, impactful injuries, and more.

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