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Jim Sannes

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Managing Editor at FanDuel Research. Writing and podcasting about betting and fantasy for the NFL, NASCAR, MLB, and golf. Northwestern alum. Six-time FSWA award winner. Minnesota native living in Chicago.

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Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 36m

My 4 favorite NFL spread and total bets at FanDuel Sportsbook in Week 7 ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/4-b...

4 Best NFL Bets and Predictions for Week 7

Caleb Williams and the Bears host the Saints in Week 7 after a huge win on Monday night. Could points be at a premium in Chicago?

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 23h

My Week 7 NFL spread and total predictions with notes on bets I like at FanDuel Sportsbook ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/nfl...

NFL Week 7 Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game

Rashee Rice makes his return to the Chiefs in Week 7. Does that present value in either the spread or total as they face the Raiders?

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 23h

NFL Week 7 first look is up!

Discussed:
🔢 My model's spread and total predictions for each game
🏈 Bets I like at FanDuel Sportsbook

Get it here ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/spo...

Sports Betting Podcast: NFL Week 7 First Look

Jim Sannes previews every Week 7 NFL game, laying out his model's spread and total predictions and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

Isiah Pacheco played 77.4% of the snaps last night.

That's his highest since Week 1 of 2024, pre-leg injury.

Has gone 48.3% --> 59.6% --> 58.2% --> 37.1% --> 61.9% --> 77.4% this year.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

Monday Night Football preview show is up!

Discussed:

🦬 Josh Allen against the Falcons
📈 Jacory Croskey-Merritt's role
🏈 Favorite props for Bills-Falcons and Bears-Commanders at FanDuel Sportsbook

Get it here ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/spo...

Sports Betting Podcast: Best Bets and Props for the NFL Week 6 Monday Night Doubleheader

Jim Sannes previews the Bills at Falcons and Bears at Commanders, laying out his favorite bets and player props at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

NASCAR on between the late window and SNF so I can actually listen to Leigh Diffey?

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, no Warner and Bosa definitely matters more than Mac -- agreed on that. Especially with Warner being a mid-game injury.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

I know he's facing a backup QB...

But if Baker Mayfield wins without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, *and* Emeka Egbuka, crown him.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

George Pickens runs with the ball the way an (incredibly athletic) actor playing a wide receiver in a TV show would run with it.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

He almost got there before the 4th quarter.

189 yards from scrimmage for Rico Dowdle through 3.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

No Calvin Austin today.

Steelers' 2nd, 3rd, and 4th leading route-runners are all tight ends.

Connor Heyward -- who is not in that group -- just caught a touchdown.

This is both the right approach by Arthur Smith and absolutely hilarious.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

No Calvin Austin today.

Steelers' 2nd, 3rd, and 4th leading route-runners are all tight ends.

Connor Heyward -- who is not in that group -- just caught a touchdown.

This is both the right approach by Arthur Smith and absolutely hilarious.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

Rico Dowdle has 97 yards from scrimmage at halftime.

Let him reach legend status with 200 in 2 straight, please.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

George Pickens leads the league in "attempted hurdles over guys who are standing straight up."

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 2d

If you're going to punt, that timeout is infinitely more valuable than the five yards you lose for a delay of game.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 3d

Updated the NASCAR predictions for Las Vegas.

Also added three T10s where I'm showing value at FanDuel Sportsbook ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/bes...

Best NASCAR Cup Series Bets and Predictions for the South Point 400 in Las Vegas

Chris Buescher has had good pace on the high-speed tracks this year. Can he turn that into a top five in the South Point 400 in Las Vegas?

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 4d

Favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook this weekend via our writers at FanDuel Research!

College football Week 7: fanduel.com/research/col...

NFL Week 6: fanduel.com/research/nfl...

College Football Expert Picks: Best Bets, Predictions, and Props for Week 7

FanDuel Research's college football writers run through their favorite spread, total, and player props bets for Week 7.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 4d

i've been owned

Poll in the FanDuel Research Slack channel asking whether people where jeans at home. I voted yes, and all eight others voted no.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

NFL Week 6 player prop show is up!

Riley Thomas joined me to talk:

👀 Situations to target
🏈 Yardage and touchdown bets
💥 A same game parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook

Get it here ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/spo...

Sports Betting Podcast: Best Player Prop Bets and Touchdown Picks for NFL Week 6

Riley Thomas joins Covering the Spread to discuss his favorite player props and touchdown bets for NFL Week 6 plus a same game parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

Pre-practice NASCAR Xfinity Series predictions for Las Vegas:

1. Connor Zilisch 31.0%
2. Justin Allgaier 15.0%
3. Sam Mayer 8.1%
4. Aric Almirola 7.9%
5. Austin Hill 7.2%

Full win/T3/T5/T10 sims plus values at FanDuel Sportsbook ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/bes...

Best NASCAR Xfinity Series Bets for the Focus Health 302 in Las Vegas

Sam Mayer has a pair of runner-up finishes at high-speed tracks this year. Can he break through for a win as the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Las Vegas?

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

Bad team with good vibes kicking ass against the good team with bad vibes. Giants are fun again.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

The Giants' blue tent is The Bear episode where everyone sits under the table at the wedding.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

NFL Week 6 betting show is up!

Minty Bets joined me to talk:

🏴‍☠️ 49ers at Bucs
🦁 Lions at Chiefs
🏈 Her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook

Get it here ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/spo...

Sports Betting Podcast: Best NFL Bets and Predictions for Week 6

Minty Bets joins Covering the Spread to preview NFL Week 6, discussing her read on key games and favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 5d

Full NFL DFS Week 6 preview show is up!

@gdula.bsky.social and I discussed:

💥 Game stacks
🌬️ Impact of wind
🏈 Top picks by position on FanDuel

Get it here ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/nfl...

NFL DFS Podcast: The Heat Check, NFL Week 6 FanDuel Picks

Brandon Gdula and Jim Sannes break down the Week 6 NFL DFS slate, discussing their top plays at each position on FanDuel.

Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 6d

Going LIVE now to talk NFL DFS for Week 6!

@gdula.bsky.social and I will discuss:

🤷 Which QBs do we target?
📈 Game stacks
🏈 Top picks by position on FanDuel

Join us here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hr...

Best NFL DFS Picks for Week 6 | FanDuel Lineup Advice

YouTube video by FanDuel Football Betting

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Jim Sannes @jimsannes.bsky.social · 6d

NASCAR predictions for Las Vegas are up!

Also outlined a win bet, a T5, and two T10s at FanDuel Sportsbook ⬇️ fanduel.com/research/bes...

Best NASCAR Cup Series Bets and Predictions for the South Point 400 in Las Vegas

Chris Buescher has had good pace on the high-speed tracks this year. Can he turn that into a top five in the South Point 400 in Las Vegas?