William Byron Looking for Another Drafting Track Win This Weekend

In the Next Gen era, William Byron has been one of the best at drafting tracks. In addition to his two Daytona 500 victories, Byron also has two wins over at Atlanta, which was recently converted into a drafting-style track. One place that Byron has yet to get a win at, though, is Talladega Superspeedway--although […]

Brad Keselowski Entering Must-Win Territory As We Head to Talladega

If Brad Keselowski is going to make the Playoffs this season, it's looking more and more likely that he's going to have to win a race to get in. After nine races completed this season, Keselowski sits in 31st-place and 68 points below the current cut line. He has yet to finish inside the top-10 […]

Ross Chastain a Strong Place Differential Option at Talladega This Weekend

Ross Chastain should be one of your most-used drivers in DFS this weekend. The Trackhouse Racing driver has been one of the strongest at Talladega Superspeedway in the Next Gen era, with the fifth-best driver rating among active drivers in the six races here with this new car. Additionally, Chastain went to victory lane here […]

Ricky Stenhouse a Chalk DFS Pick this Weekend at Talladega

As is usually the case at Talladega Superspeedway, Ricky Stenhouse Jr will be one of the most popular drivers in DFS contests this weekend, as the No. 47 Chevrolet will roll off the starting grid from 35th-place on Sunday. At only $7,500 on DraftKings, that makes Stenhouse a great pick in daily fantasy contests due […]

Zane Smith on the Pole and Should Be Avoided at Talladega

Zane Smith continued the strong superspeedway qualifying efforts for Front Row Motorsports this weekend, as he captured his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series pole by over a tenth with a lap of 182.174 mph on Saturday morning. The Fords are always strong at the big, drafting tracks, and Zane will have the best track position to […]

Erik Jones Is Always a Solid Pick at Talladega

Some NASCAR Cup Series drivers have certain tracks figured out. That's the case with Erik Jones and Talladega Superspeedway. In 16 career starts at this track, "That Jones Boy" has walked away with top-10 finishes half of the time, and even has three top-five results to go along with his. Over the last seven races […]

Todd Gilliland a Sleeper at Talladega

Could we see Todd Gilliland finally break through with a win in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend? It's not overly likely, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Front Row Motorsports driver run up front on Sunday. Gilliland has a strong track record at Talladega Superspeedway, with top-10 finishes in three of his […]

John Hunter Nemechek Can Move Up From 29th at Talladega

John Hunter Nemechek hasn't been overly impressive since joining the NASCAR Cup Series full-time, but superspeedway races have given JHN opportunities to shine. In nine career Cup Series starts between Daytona and Talladega, Nemechek has finished 15th or better seven times, including a pair of eighth-place finishes here at Talladega during the 2020 season while […]

Riley Herbst Qualifies 23rd at Talladega

Riley Herbst qualified 23rd for this weekend's Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, which makes him a very interesting DFS option for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race. At just $5,700, Herbst is a cheap option on the slate, but he has a strong race car with his 23XI Toyota, and his track record at superspeedways […]

Don't Be Afraid of Picking Anthony Alfredo at Talladega

Don't overlook Anthony Alfredo with your DFS lineups this weekend in the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. "Fast Pasta" doesn't race a lot in the NASCAR Cup Series, but when he does, he typically makes the most of it. In four career starts at Talladega, Alfredo has finished 12th or better three times, and […]

Is There Upside for AJ Allmendinger at Talladega?

One interesting driver for this weekend's Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway is AJ Allmendinger. The Kaulig Racing Chevrolets are known for their superspeedway speed in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series, but Allmendinger doesn't have the best reputation on drafting tracks. With that being said, the numbers actually aren't too bad for Dinger […]

BJ McLeod a Viable Fantasy Pick This Weekend

It's not very often that we're talking about BJ McLeod as a usable pick in DFS, but when Talladega rolls around, he usually ends up in the conversation. The nature of superspeedway racing is a great equalizer and allows bottom-tier drivers and teams (like McLeod and his No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet) to challenge […]

Luis Castillo Throws Six Shutout Frames On Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (3-2) dominated the Miami Marlins on Saturday, tossing six scoreless innings in a 14-0 win. Castillo allowed just one hit and two walks while punching out five. The 32-year-old was coming off two outings where he allowed 23 baserunners in just 9 ⅓ IP, so a start like this […]

Zach Neto Homers, Swipes Three Bags

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto showed off his power-speed combo on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and three steals in a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Neto is now hitting .300 with a .990 OPS, five runs, three homers, five RBI, and three steals in 30 at-bats. The 24-year-old is only a […]

Austin Hays Smacks Two Homers On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays continued his torrid start to the season on Saturday, smashing two homers in a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Hays has been incredible in a small sample size for the Reds, as he is now hitting .386 with a 1.222 OPS, 12 runs, five homers, 11 RBI, and a […]

Jorge Polanco Goes Deep Twice On Saturday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter/third baseman Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 14-0 win over the Miami Marlins. Polanco has four homers in his last four games as he continues to play some of the best ball of his career. The 31-year-old has been studly […]

Rafael Devers Homers, Gets On Base Five Times Across Doubleheader

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers went 3-for-7 with a homer, a double, two walks, two RBI, and two additional runs scored in Saturday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Devers is now hitting .210 with a .722 OPS, 18 runs, three homers, and 16 RBI. So far, it has been a disappointing season for […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Four Homers On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four homers in a game on Saturday. Suarez could not be stopped in this one, hitting a homer in each of his plate appearances and collecting five RBI. Unfortunately for him and the D-backs, they still ended up losing 8-7 […]

Is Cole Custer Worth Rostering For Talladega Lineups?

Haas Factory Team's Cole Custer will start 12th for this week's race at Talladega Superspeedway, the Jack Link's 400. This starting position is a new career-best in the Cup Series for Custer at the Alabama track. In six previous races at Talladega, Custer has one top-10 finish, but also gained positive or neutral Place Differential […]

Ty Dillon Is A Solid Value Option For Talladega DFS Lineups

Ty Dillon of Kailig Racing obtained a starting position of 21st after qualifying for the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Dillon's starting position for this week's race is the highest at the site for him since 2019. In 12 races at Talladega in the Cup Series, Dillon has nine top-20 finishes and collected positive […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - April 27, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Cody Ware Is One Of The Safest Value DFS Options For Talladega Lineups

Cody Ware of Rick Ware Racing will start 33rd for this week's Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. This is tied for the second-highest ever starting position of his Cup career to date at Talladega. In nine previous races at the site, Ware has two top-20 finishes, but also scored positive Place Differential in all […]

Hunter Greene Lights Up Rockies For Eight Strikeouts Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene earned his third win of the season on Saturday by allowing just three runs on seven hits over six innings against the Rockies in Denver. He gave up all three runs on a pair of home runs, but worked around any other trouble while raising his total strikeouts on […]

Adael Amador Collects Three Hits And Home Run No. 1

Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador has struggled at the plate for a second straight season since being called up to the majors, but he had a big game on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in the fifth inning. The home run was the first of his MLB career […]

Jarren Duran Steals Home And Racks Up Three Hits

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran executed one of the most exciting plays in baseball during the second game of the Red Sox doubleheader in Cleveland. He pulled off the straight steal of home after hitting an RBI triple with two outs in the third inning against lefty Doug Nikhazy. Duran's triple was one of […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Complete Game In A Loss To The Royals

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez didn't get any run support on Saturday night in Kansas City, but he still went the distance in a complete game for the Astros, in a 2-0 loss. He allowed two runs on three hits in eight innings with five strikeouts and a pair of walks, but was outdueled […]

Michael Wacha Spins Six Shutout Innings

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Michael Wacha threw six strong innings on Saturday night, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six Astros to earn his first victory of the season. He lowered his ERA to 3.38 and his FIP to 4.20 in his five starts for Kansas City. It was a […]

Jack Link's 500 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (2025)

NASCAR returns to action for the Cup Series for the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after taking their only weekend off for the 2025 season last week. Talladega is a 2.66-mile Tri-oval course known for being one of the largest tracks on the Cup Series schedule. It is also known for pack racing and […]

Alan Trejo Traded To The Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are re-acquired Alan Trejo from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations after the 28-year-old righty signed in the offseason with the Rangers. Trejo spent the first part of this season in Triple-A, where he hit .211 with no home runs, eight doubles, and one stolen base. Before signing with Texas, […]

Jackson Chourio Nearly Hits For The Cycle

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio was on fire at the plate during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He was hitting the ball all over the park in this one, but his biggest hit of the game came in the ninth inning. Chourio smacked a game-tying two-run blast off right-hander Ryan Helsley in the […]