DraftKings Network • 07/11/2026

Norway vs. England prediction, pick for Saturday 7/11/26

The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final with a very fun matchup slated for Saturday. Norway’s run through the tournament has been impressive primarily behind Golden Boot candidate Erling Haaland, whose leg has powered his nation to its deepest appearance in history. He faces still competition in fellow top goalscorer Harry Kane and his England squad, who are still yet to play their best football over the last several weeks.


Kickoff for Norway vs. England is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on...

DraftKings Network • 07/05/2026

Mexico vs. England prediction, pick for Sunday 7/5/26

We’re through to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which means the pressure is only growing with each passing match. On Sunday, fans are in for a treat as two of the best teams remaining in the field square off. Mexico has flashed incredible upside with four consecutive wins and a clean sheet in each, looking like a true contender to hoist the most coveted trophy in sports. Meanwhile, England remains one of the favorites in the tournament but teetered on the brink of elimination by a m...

DraftKings Network • 07/04/2026

Canada vs. Morocco prediction, pick for Saturday 7/4/26

We’re firmly into the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadian delegation finished second in their group with a nice goal differential of +5 and brings some upside to the picture after a 1-0 win to open the knockout rounds. However, they’re due up against a Morocco side that notched seven points in their own group, earning a lower +3 differential but downing a significantly better side to open elimination play with an upset on penalties.


Kickoff for Canada vs. Morocco is scheduled...

DraftKings Network • 06/30/2026

LeBron James next team odds: Warriors? Cavaliers? Heat?

The NBA offseason always produces its fair share of rumors, especially when it comes to players with particular narratives surrounding their career. LeBron James is one of the best examples of this over the course of his storied career, so it’s no surprise that the rumor mill surrounding the unrestricted free agent has picked up significant steam in recent weeks.


Chatter suggesting the superstar might leave Los Angeles after eight seasons with the Lakers to play for a new team has best been c...

DraftKings Network • 06/30/2026

Kawhi Leonard Trade Details: Full return, trade grades for Raptors and Clippers

Could this offseason get any better?


In what’s becoming a trend over the last couple of weeks, yet another NBA superstar now finds himself headed to a new team via blockbuster trade. The best part? This one marks a reunion between Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors.The Los Angeles Clippers got a haul in return for the star, while the Raptors and their fanbase are surely enthused to have the 2019 Finals MVP back with the franchise he won a title with. Here are the full trade details with im...

DraftKings Network • 06/29/2026

Ja Morant Trade Details: Full return, trade grades for Grizzlies-Trail Blazers deal

Oh, how the mighty come crashing down.


The Memphis Grizzlies began the early stages of a rebuild at the trade deadline back in February, shipping out Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal. Ever since, similar rumors have swirled suggesting that Ja Morant could be on the move, though the return such a deal could fetch has been debated plenty due to the star point guard’s questionable health and massive contract.Now, the Morant era in Memphis is coming to an abrupt close as the Grizzlies fina...

DraftKings Network • 06/26/2026

Betting odds, top pick predictions for the 2026 NHL Draft

It seems we’ve nearly reached peak levels of chaos at this early stage of the the NHL offseason, but things could get even more interesting on Friday night. After several days of major trades, rosters around the league have already been shaken up ahead of the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft this evening.


At 7 p.m. ET in Buffalo, New York, the Toronto Maple Leafs will kick things off as the clock starts for the No. 1 selection.Here’s a look at betting odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for...

DraftKings Network • 05/20/2026

2026 NHL Playoffs: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Western Conference Final series preview, prediction, pick

After a month of action in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Western Conference Final has arrived at long last. One side of this matchup won’t surprise anyone as the Colorado Avalanche dominated the regular season en route to the Presidents’ Trophy before cruising through the first two rounds. Their challenger is the Vegas Golden Knights, who emerged from an atypically weak Pacific Division but turned up the competitiveness come postseason time in an admittedly easier side of the bracket. Still...

DraftKings Network • 05/17/2026

Leeds vs. Brighton prediction, pick for Premier League on Sunday 5/17/26

Matchweek 37 of the Premier League season is already underway, but the real fun begins on Sunday with all but two games scheduled for today. Brighton & Hove Albion are still in the hunt for European football, and with a positive result against Leeds United, they can come one step closer to achieving that dream.


Brighton are +115 favorites on the Moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook. A draw is available at +255 odds, while a Leeds win is priced at +220.We’ll focus on the favorites f...

DraftKings Network • 05/02/2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Flyers series preview, prediction, pick

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs rolling on, the first matchup of the second round begins on Saturday.


In one of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series, the Carolina Hurricanes are well-rested and coming off a sweep in the first round. After getting a week off, they now begin battle against a Philadelphia Flyers group that arguably punched far above its weight in the opening round. This looks like it should be a lopsided series at first glance, but anything can happen in this environment.H...

DraftKings Network • 05/02/2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Golden Knights vs. Ducks series preview, prediction, pick

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs rolling on, we’re getting into the second round at long last.


It’s a bonanza in the Pacific Division once again as the Vegas Golden Knights look to continue their trek to a likely Western Conference Final appearance, especially with the Edmonton Oilers now out of the picture. However, the Anaheim Ducks, who just dispatched Connor McDavid and Co. in quite the upset, stand in the way and won’t go down without a fight.Here’s a detailed look at this Golden Knigh...

DraftKings Network • 04/19/2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning vs. Canadiens series preview, prediction, pick

Start growing those playoff beards — the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived at long last.


Out in the Eastern Conference, a best-of-seven between Atlantic Division foes sets up quite the spectacle as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens go head-to-head in the opening round. As an added bonus beyond the division rivalry, these franchises actually met in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, made possible by temporary league realignment during that campaign. Montreal’s core may be drasti...

DraftKings Network • 04/18/2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars vs. Wild series preview, prediction, pick

Start growing those playoff beards — the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived at long last.


There have been plenty of discussions in recent days about whether the postseason format does a disservice to top teams by seeding the bracket based on division standings rather than conference point totals. Regardless of your own stance on the topic, it’s both a blessing and a curse that the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild now meet in the opening round. On one hand, this series should provide ad...

DraftKings Network • 04/17/2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview, prediction, pick

Start growing those playoff beards — the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived at long last. The Eastern Conference’s top team, the Carolina Hurricanes, are accustomed to the postseason after making it to this stage for what’s now the eighth straight season. They’re still in search of their first title over this span though, the path to which begins with a date against the second Wild Card team, the Ottawa Senators.


Here’s a detailed look at this Hurricanes vs. Senators series, including...

DraftKings Network • 04/16/2026

2026 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets series prediction, pick for the first round

The NBA Playoffs are here! As teams prepare to square off across the league, we’re diving deep into the numbers to find the best betting value across DraftKings Sportsbook’s markets for the postseason.


The Los Angeles Lakers hit their stride over the home stretch of the regular season to earn the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, but the situation took a major turn for the worse when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered injuries in the final weeks. With each likely out of commission for...

DraftKings Network • 02/21/2026

Opening odds, predictions, picks for 2026 NFL Coach of the Year

The 2025 NFL season wrapped up less than two weeks ago with a Super Bowl victory for the Seattle Seahawks, but the awards races were arguably even more exciting than the big game. The Coach of the Year race in particular was fascinating and saw more competition at the top of the field than just about any year in the award’s history — while Mike Vrabel eventually won it, any of Liam Coen, Ben Johnson and Kyle Shanahan had legitimate cases to bring home hardware as well.


Now, we’re looking ahea...

DraftKings Network • 02/18/2026

2026 NFL Win Totals: Opening odds, predictions, picks

The NFL season just wrapped up less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, but it never takes long for fans to look ahead to next year.


Now, fans and bettors alike can get an early look at betting lines for the 2026-27 campaign. DraftKings Sportsbook just dropped NFL win totals for all 32 teams — sometimes the best value can be had before free agency and the draft, so let the fun begin!We’re taking a dive into these 2026 NFL win totals w...

DraftKings Network • 02/03/2026

Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Grades: Did the Jazz or Grizzlies win the deal?

The biggest blockbuster deal of NBA trade season so far materialized out of thin air on Tuesday afternoon. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies are sending former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for a package centered around picks and prospects.


While trade rumors have circulated around the Grizzlies and their desire to move on from star guard Ja Morant due to his massive contract and concerns about his injury history, this move seemingly comes out...

DraftKings Network • 01/28/2026

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won?

The matchup for Super Bowl LX is finally set, pitting the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With hype beginning to build around the big game, it’s time to take a look back at the history of these teams for an idea of what kind of records may be set.


A historic franchise, the Patriots dominated the NFL for the better part of two decades as the preeminent dynasty in professional football. Once quarterbacked by Tom Brady, undeniably t...

DraftKings Network • 01/18/2026

Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots prediction, pick for NFL Divisional Round on Sunday 1/18/26

In the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, the league’s most fearsome defense meets a young quarterback who took the league by storm as a rightful MVP candidate in just his second season. The Houston Texans hit the road on Sunday and head to Foxborough, Massachusetts for a date with the New England Patriots. As C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye go head-to-head, the path to a Super Bowl is now wide open for the winner following Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury yesterday. Which one of these teams wi...

DraftKings Network • 01/10/2026

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears prediction, pick for NFL Wild Card Weekend

After 18 grueling weeks of action on the gridiron, the NFL Playoffs have finally arrived. Wild Card Weekend kicks off with something of a lopsided matchup, but the featured game between NFC North rivals brings all the drama you could hope for. The Chicago Bears stunned the league by securing their first division title since 2018. Now, they look to survive and advance against a hungry Green Bay Packers squad with dreams of knocking off a very familiar opponent to survive and advance to the Divisi...

DraftKings Network • 10/02/2025

Dynasty Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Top risers and fallers from Week 4

Hello, fantasy football enthusiasts (and fellow sickos) and welcome back for the latest edition of this dynasty stock watch column. Throughout the NFL season, we’ll be tracking some of the preeminent weekly risers in dynasty fantasy football formats here on DraftKings Network.


Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season brought some massive performances from plenty of this potentially historic rookie running backs class, a couple of major injuries to star wide receivers, and a renaissance of sorts for a su...

DraftKings Network • 09/26/2025

Fantasy Football Round-Up: Five lists to help you crush NFL Week 4

Hello to the loyal Five Lists audience, as well as any new readers tuning in for the first time. We’re back once more to deliver your one-stop shop with all the fantasy football content you need to crush Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Whether it’s must-starts, breakouts, sleepers or stashes, it’s all here in this lovely column typically produced by our very own Dan Johnson. This ship’s captain is out of office at the moment (and will be back next week, so don’t worry), but in the meantime I’m...

DraftKings Network • 09/25/2025

Dynasty Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Top risers and fallers from Week 3

Hello, fantasy football enthusiasts (and fellow sickos) and welcome back for the third edition of this dynasty stock watch column. Throughout the NFL season, we’ll be tracking some of the preeminent weekly risers in dynasty fantasy football formats here on DraftKings Network.


Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season brought one of the ugliest early slates in recent memory as well as some heartbreaking injuries to established names and ugly showings from young talents. However, the next-man-up mentality...