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Why People Love Betting Player Props

You know what bores me to tears? Traditional sports betting. Moneyline, point spread, total. Just typing those words makes me yawn. I bet sides maybe 10 times a year, and only when I have an absolutely unshakeable conviction. Why? First, these lines are essentially coin flips, hammered into submission by the pros.  Second, I’m no…

Jeff Edelstein

September 23, 2025

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Jeff Edelstein discusses the DraftKings PGA Milly Maker and Masters props, and what it takes to turn $10 into a million dollars.

I’m No Tiger When It Comes To PGA DFS

Sinking an uncomfortable amount of money into DraftKings’ $10 Masters Milly Maker: Now that’s a tradition unlike any other. Here’s the thing: I love DFS, always have, always will. I love the daily puzzle of it all. I honestly — this is not a bit — believe it helps keep my mind sharp as I…

Jeff Edelstein

April 21, 2025

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The NFL Draft Ain’t What It Used To Be

Is it too soon to miss the good ‘ol days of sports betting? Well, probably, but when it comes to NFL Draft betting, I think now is a perfect time to miss the good ol’ days. To wit: The NFL Draft is a little less than six weeks away, and the betting options are sparse.…

Jeff Edelstein

April 21, 2025

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Apr 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Opening day ceremonies at Fenway Park before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles.

Ready For Some Baseball? Opening Day is Here!

Thursday is the true opening day for Major League Baseball, and count me in as someone who is very interested. And when I say “interested,” I mean “interested in playing MLB DFS, not particularly interested in watching the sport. In fact, I probably won’t watch a single pitch all year unless the Mets do something…

Jeff Edelstein

March 29, 2025

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Aug 24, 2014; South Williamsport, PA, USA; A fan holds a Korean flag during the game between the Asia-Pacific Region and the Great Lakes Region at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

COVID and Betting Korean Baseball

Five years later, I still thank the good ol’ KBO. For a certain subset of us, the names are like a call from a long-forgotten universe. Aaron Altherr. Jin Sung Kang. Jose Miguel Fernandez. Hyun Soo Kim. Ji Hwan Oh. I was reminded of those names — and plenty more — as the Los Angeles…

Jeff Edelstein

March 25, 2025

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We look through some winning NBA DFS pick'em and props strategies and tips when picking out your NBA player picks this coming season.

NBA DFS Is Not For Everybody

Listen — NFL DFS you can build lineups on the toilet, as Adam Levitan of Establish the Run has often noted. This doesn’t mean they’re good lineups, but still: You can build them on the toilet. Injury reports come out days in advance, and there are rarely “game time decisions” you need to worry about.…

Jeff Edelstein

March 17, 2025

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Jeff Edelstein discusses his recent win in the Underdog PGA Best Ball tournament, and breaks down the path for future success.

Underdog PGA Best Ball Progress Tracker

I had a dozen entries into Underdog’s “The Scramble,” a 28-event, seven-month PGA Tour best ball tournament. First (of four) rounds ended Sunday, and I got five of my 12 entries through to the next round, easily beating the expected two out of 12 (more on this in a bit). One of the contests I…

Jeff Edelstein

March 13, 2025

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You know what Jeff Edelstein does precious little of? Watch sports. But that doesn't stop him from enjoying DFS and betting.

Watch Sports? Who Has The Time?

You know what I do precious little of? Watch sports. Here’s what I do watch, somewhat regularly: A game 7 in any sport here and there, baseball when the Mets are officially exciting — not just regular exciting — and NFL football when I can, mostly the night games, rarely a full Sunday afternoon. As…

Jeff Edelstein

March 13, 2025

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The NFL Season Is Over. Now What?

The NFL Season Is Over – Now What?

The NFL season is over. Now what? After nearly 40 years (oh man, I’m old) of playing fantasy football and betting on football, you’d think I’d have an answer to that question. But I don’t. The truth is, I always feel adrift the week after the Super Bowl. After spending five-plus months neck deep in…

Jeff Edelstein

March 10, 2025

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