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The Heat Check: NASCAR Xfinity 500 2020 Oct 30, 2020

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The NASCAR Cup Series will set the field for the championship race in this weekend's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville. How does the championship outlook alter our approach for NASCAR DFS? numberFire's Jim Sannes preview the race, discussing playoff implications, optimal strategies for the race, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 8 Preview 2020 Oct 29, 2020

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Both weather and injuries are likely to play a key role in dictating the best plays for Week 8 in NFL DFS. How should we handle both of those aspects while filling out lineups? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing how weather broadly impacts DFS scoring, which of the potential value running backs they're willing to trust, and where we can find upside at quarterback.

The Heat Check: UFC Fight Night, Silva vs. Hall Oct 29, 2020

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Middleweight superstar Anderson Silva retires from 20 years inside the UFC in this weekend's main event, but not before one last clash with ranked contender Uriah Hall. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down the ripple effect of a main event that could lack fantasy volume, interesting mid-range options with finishing upside, the best value plays on the slate, and Austin's Fight of the Night with a familiar face.

The Heat Check: PGA Bermuda Championship 2020 Oct 26, 2020

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The Bermuda Championship field is lacking in the studs we normally turn to while building our lineups. Which golfers can emerge and provide some blend of safety and upside? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the event, discussing which of the studs they're prioritizing, which salary ranges they're trying to avoid, and the top options for PGA DFS on FanDuel.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 7 Recap 2020 Oct 26, 2020

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Week 7 saw some monster performances out of wide receivers across the NFL. How should we value those players going forward in NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes recap Week 7, outlining takeaways from the huge outings, who else saw their stock rise or fall during the week, and which players may be undervalued heading into Week 8.

The Heat Check: NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 2020 Oct 23, 2020

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With just two races left before the championship race, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas this week for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500. What do we need to know before filling out NASCAR DFS lineups? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the race, discussing optimal roster construction, which data we should emphasize, and the top drivers in each salary tier on FanDuel.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 7 Preview 2020 Oct 22, 2020

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For the first time all year, the main NFL DFS slate involves almost all of the league's studs at running back and wide receiver. How do we prioritize those high-salaried plays, and which values can help us get to those lofty salaries? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, discussing their ranking of the stars, which low-salaried players stand out, and which of the exciting games they're looking to stack.

The Heat Check: UFC 254 Daily Fantasy Oct 22, 2020

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"The Eagle" Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant mixed marital artists of all-time, and he defends his belt against interim champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday. Which fighters are the best picks for daily fantasy UFC on FanDuel? numberFire’s Austin Swaim breaks down how to use Khabib and differentiate lineups behind him, two heavyweight bouts projected to finish before the final bell, a hidden gem in Austin's Fight of the Night, and a familiar face potentially being the first single-digit salary underdog to win on FanDuel.

The Heat Check: PGA ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD 2020 Oct 20, 2020

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Jon Rahm is the betting favorite in a tough field for this week's ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD. Should he sit atop our lists for PGA DFS, as well? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the field, ranking the studs, discussing how they're building rosters in a no-cut event, and outlining the top low-salaried plays on FanDuel.

The Heat Check: NFL Week 6 Recap 2020 Oct 19, 2020

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Week 6 in the NFL saw some big names come back from injury but also some massive flops at running back. How should we shift our views of each player going forward in NFL DFS? numberFire's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the slate, recapping each game, outlining key usages and injuries to know, and discussing each player's outlook for Week 7 and beyond.

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