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NFLDec 6, 2025

12/07 NFL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Week 14 is upon us, with an 11-game slate that is sure to bring some craziness. The highest total stands out with Cincinnati at Buffalo sitting at 53.0, setting up a potential shootout that could favor stacking those offenses despite the 87% chance of snow. On the lower end, Tennessee at Cleveland checks in at just 34.0 with 61% snow probability, pointing to a grind-it-out game where running backs might see heavy usage if the weather slows things down.

MMADec 6, 2025

12/06 UFC Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

UFC 323 presents an intriguing roster construction challenge with 28 fighters averaging $8,100 in salary. The card is headlined by a bantamweight title rematch between Dvalishvili and Yan, where Merab’s dominant wrestling should translate to strong DFS production despite his premium pricing. With only four fighters projected for 30%+ ownership, there’s solid leverage opportunities throughout the card, particularly in spots where the betting lines don’t align with DraftKings salaries.

NBADec 5, 2025

12/05 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 11-game NBA DFS slate kicks off at 7:00 PM ET with Miami at Orlando and wraps up an hour later at 8:00 PM ET, giving you solid late-swap windows to adjust based on early action. With games spread out like this, pace and matchup flow could dictate a lot—expect some variability in how teams push the tempo, especially in those higher-scoring environments that boost usage for key players.

NFLDec 4, 2025

12/04 NFL Cheat Sheet: Top TNF DFS Plays

Week 14 kicks off with the Lions hosting the Cowboys in a Thursday night showdown at 8:15 PM ET inside Ford Field’s dome. Detroit’s sitting at 7-5, a half-game up on Dallas at 6-5-1, and both offenses are elite—Dallas second in points per game, Detroit right behind at third—with the total set at 55.0 and the Lions favored by 3.5. For DFS showdown builds, this high-total spot means stacking pieces from these pass-heavy attacks could pay off big, especially with Jared Goff and Dak Prescott both ti

NBADec 4, 2025

12/04 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game slate kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and wraps up by 8:00 PM ET, giving us a compact window with solid late-swap options. The overall pace looks mixed, but a few matchups stand out for their potential to drive usage and points, which could help differentiate stacks in DFS.

NBADec 3, 2025

12/03 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 9-game slate kicks off at 7:00 PM ET with Portland at Cleveland and wraps up at 8:30 PM ET in Miami at Dallas. That spread of start times gives you some solid late-swap options, which can help dial in your lineups as the night progresses. Overall, the slate mixes moderate paces with a few spots where teams push the tempo, so keep an eye on those for stacking opportunities.

NBADec 2, 2025

12/02 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 5-game slate starts at 7 PM ET and runs through an 8 PM tip-off, giving us a tight window with limited late-swap options. That means nailing your core builds early, especially in a mix of paces where some games could drag while others push the tempo. Overall, it’s a straightforward night for DFS, but the implied totals point to a couple spots worth stacking.

NFLDec 1, 2025

12/01 NFL Cheat Sheet: Top MNF DFS Plays

Monday night’s Showdown slate wraps up Week 13 with the Patriots hosting the Giants in Foxborough at 8:15 PM ET. New England’s 10-2 record and nine-game win streak make them 7.5-point favorites against the 2-10 Giants, who’ve dropped six straight, with the total sitting at 46.5. That line suggests a decent chance for points, especially with the Pats’ offense clicking under Drake Maye, who’s fifth in passing TDs and fourth in yards per game—spreading targets evenly to Diggs, Henry, Boutte, Hollin

NBADec 1, 2025

12/01 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 6-game NBA DFS slate kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and wraps up by 7:30 PM ET, giving us a compact window to build around. With most games starting around the same time, you’ll want to zero in on pace and implied totals early to stack value plays. A few matchups look solid for volume, but the field could spread thin across these options.

NFLNov 26, 2025

11/27 NFL Cheat Sheet: Thanksgiving Day DFS Plays

Thanksgiving Day NFL at it’s finest! We’ve got a 3-game slate on tap that offers some solid stacking opportunities across the board. The KC-DAL matchup leads with a 52.5 total and a close -3 spread for Dallas, making it a prime spot for game stacks. CIN-BAL follows at 51.5, where Baltimore’s -7 edge could push the pace, especially with clear skies and light 9 mph winds at 36 degrees outdoors.

NBANov 26, 2025

11/26 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 8-game slate runs from 7:00 PM ET with Knicks at Hornets to a late tip at 10:00 PM ET for Spurs at Trail Blazers. We’ve got a mix of paces here, but the high totals stand out—Knicks-Hornets at 241.5 and Spurs-Trail Blazers at 240.5—both setups with teams that push the tempo and could deliver solid volume for DFS builds.

NFLNov 24, 2025

11/24 NFL Cheat Sheet: Top MNF DFS Plays

Monday Night Football wraps up Week 12 with the 49ers hosting the Panthers in Santa Clara at 8:15 PM ET, a matchup with a 49.5 total that screams scoring potential for DFS showdown builds. The game’s environment looks clean—1% chance of precipitation, 59 degrees, and just a 7 mph NW wind that shouldn’t mess with passing games much, keeping routes open and deep shots viable without forcing you to fade aerial attacks. For DFS, that high total means we’re eyeing stacks from both sides, especially s

NBANov 24, 2025

11/24 NBA Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

Tonight’s 7-game NBA DFS slate kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and wraps up at 8:00 PM ET, giving us a solid window to build lineups without too much overlap chaos. With most games starting around the same time, the focus stays on stacking efficient spots rather than chasing late swaps. Pace looks mixed across the board, but a few environments stand out for their scoring potential, which could help push value in the higher salary tiers.