FanDuel Research Podcasts
The FanDuel Research Podcast feed is your home for betting and daily fantasy insights on FanDuel. This is the home of The Heat Check, The Daily Iso, and The Solo Shot, providing daily and weekly betting and daily fantasy recommendations for the NFL, NBA, MLB, and PGA with a rotating group of hosts from FanDuel Research.
Episodes
Golf's final men's major is set for this weekend with The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Who is the best bet to claim the Claret Jug? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to the course, their favorite win bets of the week (39:51), and the top PGA DFS plays on FanDuel (55:40).
The PGA Tour and DP World Tour are set to combine forces this week in The Genesis Scottish Open. Which golfer could emerge at The Renaissance Club? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (44:00), and the top DFS Picks of the week (1:00:30).
Before heading over to Europe, the PGA Tour makes a stop in the Midwest for this week's John Deere Classic. Who will come out on top at TPC Deere Run? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:30), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (52:56).
The PGA Tour heads to Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Classic with a field headlined by Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, and Keegan Bradley. Can anyone fend off that top trio? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula previews the event and discusses course key stats, past results, and current form before digging into the week's best bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (14:58) and top PGA DFS picks (22:03).
The PGA Tour's final signature event of the year is set for this week at TPC River Highlands. Which golfers can give Scottie Scheffler a run for the big check in The Travelers Championship? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:15), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (55:07).
Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favorite to win the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Who's best positioned to give him a run for his money? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Oakmont, which outright bets they like at FanDuel Sportsbook (41:24), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (1:03:09).
Rory McIlroy is the heavy favorite entering the PGA Tour's final tuneup before the US Open. Should we consider McIlroy in the RBC Canadian Open, or does the best value lie elsewhere? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing the keys to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, which bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook (11:41), and the top PGA DFS picks of the week (19:33).
Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite again this week despite facing a signature event field at the Memorial Tournament. Is there still value in betting Scheffler at FanDuel Sportsbook? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the event, discussing keys to Muirfield Village, his favorite bets of the week (17:23), and the top PGA DFS picks on FanDuel (24:25).
Fresh off his dominant win at the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Can anybody push Scheffler for the win? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to Colonial Country Club, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:39), and the top DFS plays of the week (59:10).
Fresh off completing the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy heads to Quail Hollow for this week's PGA Championship as one of the favorites. Can McIlroy continue his dominance at the course, or can someone else knock him off? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to Quail Hollow, their favorite win bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook (50:10), and their top DFS picks on FanDuel (58...
Rory McIlroy leads the PGA Tour to its next signature event for this week's Truist Championship. Can McIlroy head into the PGA Championship with a win, or will somebody else claim the crown? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discuss key info around a new course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, their favorite bets of the week (31:46), and their top DFS picks on FanDuel (54:00).
Scottie Scheffler is the runaway favorite for this week's CJ CUP Byron Nelson, sitting at +270 to win. Who could give Scheffler a run for his money? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the renovations at TPC Craig Ranch, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (31:49), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (51:55).
The PGA Tour heads to its lone team-play event on the calendar this week with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Can Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry defend their title from last year's event? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the format, keys to TPC Louisiana, and their favorite bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Fresh off Augusta, the PGA Tour heads to a signature event at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage Open. Which golfers stand out for betting and DFS? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (34:06), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (53:16).
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy could be primed for a showdown as the runaway betting favorites for The Masters. Who should we prefer, and who can give them a run for the green jacket? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing keys to Augusta National, their favorite outright bets of the week at FanDuel Sportsbook (44:41), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (58:10).
This week's Valero Texas Open is the PGA Tour's final tuneup before The Masters. Who could head to Augusta on a high note? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing TPC San Antonio, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (27:20), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (46:14).
Both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are in the field for this week's Texas Children's Houston Open with not much behind them. How does that alter our approach to betting and DFS? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes discuss their view of the two studs, which bets they like at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:03), and their top DFS picks of the week (53:25).
A handful of PGA Tour stars are headed to Tampa this week for the Valspar Championship. Should we focus on them with our bets and DFS lineups, or is the best value down the board? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing how they're viewing the top-end names, which bets stand out at FanDuel Sportsbook (33:00), and their top DFS picks of the week (45:52).
This week's THE PLAYERS Championship features the biggest winner's payout of the entire PGA Tour season. Which golfers could claim the massive check at TPC Sawgrass? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the keys to the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (37:23) and the top DFS picks of the week (53:55).
A loaded field is headed to Bay Hill Club and Lodge for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Which golfers should we target with our bets and DFS lineups? FanDuel Research's Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes preview the event, discussing the course, their favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook (36:58), and the top DFS picks on FanDuel (53:38).
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