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NFL:

16-game slate

Lock Time: 1:00pm EST

CIN @ BAL (-9.5): O/U 40

GB @ DET (-7): O/U 43

BUF (-2.5) @ MIA: O/U 42.5

CAR @ ATL (-3.5): O/U 45

NO (-6) @ TB: O/U 49

JAC @ TEN (-3): O/U 41.5

NYJ @ NE (-15): O/U 43

HOU @ IND (-5.5): O/U 41

CLE @ PIT (-6): O/U 36.5

WAS (-3) @ NYG: O/U 39.5

CHI @ MIN (-12): O/U 38

DAL (-3) @ PHI: O/U 39

OAK @ LAC (-7): O/U 42

ARI @ SEA (-9): O/U 38

KC @ DEN (-4): O/U 38

SF (-4) @ LAR: O/U 43.5

**UPDATED** Howard Bender starts the NFL DFS Playbook research off each week with a watch list of players he is considering for use in daily lineups. This piece will be updated throughout the week based on recent news and injuries, leading up to the publishing of the final Playbook.

Matthew Selz reviews the red zone data from NFL Week 16 in an effort to help you make the right fantasy football lineup decisions for standard and PPR leagues.

**UPDATED** Howard Bender ranks his top 10 at each position for NFL Week 17 DFS contests.

Brandon Marianne Lee goes through four players with low projected ownership in Week 17 that she believes will exceed expectations.

Brandon Marianne Lee takes a look at the stats that catch her eye while researching and tells you what they mean for your team.

Make sure to check out all of our position coaches.

Contest Highlights Include

DraftKings: $1.75M Mini 80th Special: $200K to First Place, $8 entry fee, 150 entry limit, 24.96% win

DraftKings: $75K Fair Catch (Single Entry): $7,500 to First Place, $12 entry fee, 24.89% win

FanDuel: $1.2M NFL Sunday Million: $250K to First Place, $7 entry fee, 150 entry limit, 21.24% win

NBA:

Eight-Game Slate

Lock Times May Vary

CHI @ WAS (-7) -  T: 213

MIN (-3.5) @ IND – T: 212

BKN @ BOS (-10.5) – T: 209.5

DAL @ OKC (No line available)

MEM @ SAC (-3) – T: 194

LAL @ HOU (-15) – T: 226.5

CHA @ LAC (-2.5) – T: 214.5

PHI (-2.5) @ PHO – T: 221

Ben Scherr has you covered with the NBA DFS Playbook and lineup breakdowns in the NBA DFS Optimal Lineups.

Justin Fensterman dives into the fantasy basketball waiver wire in hopes of delivering productive additions to your season-long leagues.

Contest Highlights Include:

DraftKings: NBA $250K Ball Drop: $$50K to First Place, $8 entry fee, 150 entry limit, 23.66% win

FanDuel: $250K Sun NBA Clutch Shot - $50K to 1st, $4 entry fee, 20.00% win

 

NHL:

Eight-Game Slate

Lock Times May Vary

TOR @ VGK

ARI @ ANA

TB @ CLB

PIT @ DET

WIN @ EDM

SJ @ DAL

NYI @ COL

CHI @ CGY

Our NHL Tools provided added value for tonight.

Each week The Sports Forecaster-Gabriel Farnesi will bring you the top players available on the waiver wire for your fantasy hockey league.

Contest Highlights Include:

DraftKings: NHL $20K Two-Man Advantage - $8 entry, $2,500 to First Place, 24.99% win

FanDuel: $17K NHL Sunday Breakaway - $1,500 to First Place, $3 entry fee, 150 entry limit, 19.49% win

 

MLB

Howard Bender introduces the 2018 MLB Living Draft Guide and what to expect from it between now and the start of the MLB regular season.

GM Jim Bowden breaks down the Top 15 fantasy baseball rookies for the 2018 MLB season.

A complete list of the 2018 MLB free agents, where they are signing and the fantasy baseball impact of each move.

Latest episode (12/29) of the MLB Offseason Podcast featuring Nate Miller & Colby Conway.

 

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