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The Solo Shot: Thursday 9/2/21 Sep 02, 2021

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Thursday's five-game main MLB DFS slate is lacking in top-end pitching, forcing us to dig deep if we want to find palatable options. Which pitchers stand out after we account for their red flags? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines two pitchers with a path to a bigger game, why we may want to be wary of two higher-salaried pitchers, and one game that may brim with offense.

The Solo Shot: Wednesday 9/1/21 Sep 01, 2021

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Wednesday's slate features Max Scherzer and Gerrit Cole at the top of the pitching pool, and both are pitching lights out right now. Should we find the salary to jam them in, or can we find upside elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses his ranking of Scherzer versus Cole, searches for viable pitching elsewhere, and pinpoints low-salaried hitters we can use to make the massive salaries on Scherzer and Cole more affordable.

The Heat Check: PGA TOUR Championship 2021 Aug 31, 2021

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With the TOUR Championship being the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, we get a unique format that dramatically alters our daily fantasy golf approach. Which golfers stand out once we account for the format? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing that unique format, golfers who could go low at East Lake Golf Club, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The Solo Shot: Tuesday 8/31/21 Aug 31, 2021

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Tuesday's main slate provides a half dozen pitchers capable of generating a bunch of strikeouts. How should we rank them for MLB DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing his ranking of the arms, the top stacks, and lower-salaried hitters we can utilize to make the salaries on the aces more affordable.

The Solo Shot: Monday 8/30/21 Aug 30, 2021

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The top pitcher on Monday night's MLB DFS slate seems to depend on the game type you're playing and your risk tolerance. Who should we rank highest depending on the circumstances? numberFire's Jim Sannes discusses one pitcher to prioritize for cash games and one for tournaments, why that differentiation exists, and where we can find upside at hitter on the main slate.

The Heat Check: NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 2021 Aug 27, 2021

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Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona is the NASCAR Cup Series' regular-season finale. What do we need to know before filling out DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes outlines optimal strategies for a pack race, ranks the top drivers in each salary tier, and discusses which drivers he wants to be higher on than the public.

The Solo Shot: Friday 8/27/21 Aug 27, 2021

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Friday's MLB DFS slate is loaded with high-salaried players in great spots, but we can't get to all of them. How should we prioritize the studs, and where can we find value? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing an under-salaried ace pitcher, low-salaried routes for getting exposure to good teams, and some one-offs who can provide salary relief elsewhere.

The Heat Check: UFC Vegas 35 Aug 26, 2021

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UFC's latest season of their reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter concludes this Saturday on a card that is capped by featherweights Edson Barboza and Giga Chikadze. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy on FanDuel? numberFire's Austin Swaim discusses a significant lean in volume and experience in the main event, which Ultimate Fighter participants are worth their salary given they have no UFC data, value plays, Austin's Fight of the Night, and more.

The Solo Shot: Thursday 8/26/21 Aug 26, 2021

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It's clear that Max Scherzer is the most talented fully healthy pitcher on Thursday's MLB DFS slate, but he has a tough matchup with the San Diego Padres. Should we ride with Scherzer or turn elsewhere? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, discussing Scherzer's outlook, some alternative pitching options, and the top stacks of the main slate.

The Heat Check: PGA BMW Championship 2021 Aug 25, 2021

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Round two of the FedEx Cup Playoffs is set to tee off Thursday with the BMW Championship. Which golfers stand out for PGA DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing a new course in Caves Valley Golf Club, optimal roster construction, and the top golfers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

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