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Tennis Bet Results for 3rd Febrauary 2025 - 7/7 Wins!!!! +20 Units

5U Bet
Hijikata R vs Mannarino A - Hijikata R to Win @ 1.73 odds ✅

3U Bets
3U - 2 Picks
Hurkacz H to Win
Medvedev D to Win
@ 1.48 odds ✅
3U -Arnaldi M vs Eubanks C - Arnaldi M to Win @ 1.56 1.80 odds ✅ (Correction Arnaldi was 1.80 odds pre match idk how i got 1.56 was probably looking at some other match)

2U Bets
2U - Yuan Y vs Sonobe W - Sonobe W to Win @ 2.43 odds ✅
2U - Kalinina A vs Ruse G - Kalinina A to Win @ 1.86 odds ✅
2U - Cirstea S vs Stakusic M - Stakusic M to Win @ 1.91 odds ✅
2U - Snigur D vs Dolehide C - Total Games Over 21.5 @ 1.85 odds ✅

WHAT A DAY TODAY NOT EVEN A SINGLE LOSS
Up more than 20 Units today was looking for something like this to build momentum, betting on smaller tournaments was just not it cuz there's alot of people just giving up, not retiring if they're injured etc etc

Gonna be on fire from now on i figured what i was doing wrong
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Lets keep it going everyone
Cheers

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2025/02/03
23:17 UTC

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The NBA DFS Build - Top Picks & Strategy for Monday (2/3)

If you avoid Mavs starters yesterday you had a shot. I circled the Grizz/Bucks game as the top game to stack, and it largely did not disappoint. Either way, hopefully you found yourself to some green.

These early looks should be useful, but they're just the start of the conversation. If you need updated analysis and advice, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel (@TheDFSBuild) for slate breakdown videos. We also have a Discord with an engaging community and we share our updated core plays there.

Prefer FanDuel or want picks for the night slate? Hit up our Patreon (all links can be found in my reddit profile). With that, let's dive into this big 8-game main slate at DraftKings:

Top NBA DFS Game Environments for 2/3

  • Hawks vs. Pistons (235 total)
  • Spurs vs. Grizzlies (242 total)
  • Pacers vs. Jazz (240.5 total)
  • Pelicans vs. Nuggets (241.5 total)

This is a fairly big slate, but if you have to game stack, I'd start with these four games. They offer some of the highest totals of the slate, feature fast-paced offenses, and/or weak defenses.

If you're stacking and not targeting these games, I think we're doing it wrong. I still don't think full game stacking is necessary on a big slate, but this is where I'd start.

Best NBA DFS Picks for Monday

  • PG: Jose Alvarado ($4.8k)
  • SG: Malik Monk ($7.2k)
  • SF: DeMar DeRozan ($6.3k)
  • PF: Pascal Siakam ($7.6k)
  • C: Nikola Jokic ($12.3k)

SGA and Cade look great up top, but this is a big slate with a lot of studs. I'm not sure I have to go get them. Hali vs. Utah is a nice discounted play, while Jordan Poole continues to feel a bit too cheap. You can certainly pay up here, but I'll start with Jose, who should benefit immensely with Dejounte out for the year.

Alvarado loses steam if he doesn't start, but if he does start he is a core play for me. Keon Ellis is also going to get a big bump with Fox traded and he's just $3.5k. I think Jose is a bit safer and worth the money, though.

While Keon is in play, Monk should benefit the most with Fox being shipped out of town. He projects very well despite the tough spot against Minnesota. Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard will also be awesome plays if Ja sits again, while Stephon Castle remains a solidly priced low mid-range value.

I'm hesitant to fully trust in DeMar, but he's really cheap and the Kings lose a big usage player. He projects even better than Monk by comparison. MPJ is also a bit too cheap with Russ out, Christian Braun stands out as a solid value, and Devin Vassell and other Spurs would get a huge lift if Wemby sits.

SF feels like a position to eat up some value, but if you want to pay up I think Trey Murphy III looks fantastic. Still no Ingram and Dejounte is done for the year, so he's going to pop.

Giannis leads the way at PF, but I'm not excited to pay for him against the best defense in the NBA. He's forever in play, though. JJJ projects like a god if Ja is out again, and Zion is always a fun GPP try. The top PF for me on this slate is Siakam, though. He's a bit too cheap and projects very well in a smash spot vs. Utah.

Jokic gets the Pels, so he could get 100 tonight. It's an 8 gamer with several guys worth paying up for, so it will be interesting to see where ownership falls. I don't mind Giannis, Wemby (if he's in/full go), Sabonis, or KAT. However, KAT has not been himself lately. Sabonis could be a smash play with Fox gone, as he'll take on more playmaking.

Mark Williams is tough to click at $8.4k but he projects amazingly, while Hartenstein also looks great. John Collins feels a bit too cheap, while JV, Duren, and Myles Turner all look like appealing low mid-range values.

Diabate and Aaron Gordon are solid values we can consider, but I'm not entirely sure we need.

My Strategy for 2/3

This slate is all about injury news. Anthony Edwards and Wemby are the two big ones to monitor. If ANT is out, we can look at NAW and really and Wolves guys we want. if Wemby is out, Charles Bassey is a smash value at $4k and all Spurs are viable.

Jokic is the top spend up option on this slate and my general strategy is to prioritize center. I don't mind SGA and Cade, but guard is going to offer a ton of value tonight. I think we can get Jokic and maybe also Sabonis pretty easily and feel reasonably good about it.

Of course, things can and will change. To stay updated, be sure to check out our video breakdown later in the day, and join our Discord. Both are free and should be super helpful going into lock. If you want help for the night slate or prefer FanDuel advice, we offer cheap packages for both on our Patreon.

All links can be found in my reddit profile. Either way, thanks for reading and good luck!

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2025/02/03
14:42 UTC

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Daily NBA Discussion (February 03, 2025)

Looks like there are some pretty good matchups on this week's slate. But what do I know? I'm just a robot!

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2025/02/03
13:02 UTC

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Tennis Bets for 3rd February 2025

5U Bet
Hijikata R vs Mannarino A - Hijikata R to Win @ 1.73 odds

3U Bets
3U - 2 Picks
Hurkacz H to Win
Medvedev D to Win
@ 1.48 odds
3U -Arnaldi M vs Eubanks C - Arnaldi M to Win @ 1.56 odds

2U Bets
2U - Yuan Y vs Sonobe W - Sonobe W to Win @ 2.43 odds
2U - Kalinina A vs Ruse G - Kalinina A to Win @ 1.86 odds
2U - Cirstea S vs Stakusic M - Stakusic M to Win @ 1.91 odds
2U - Snigur D vs Dolehide C - Total Games Over 21.5 @ 1.85 odds

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2025/02/03
09:02 UTC

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LOCKS OF THE DAY NBA DFS 2/3

Sorry no video, wasn't sure if i would be around. Had a great night yesterday and could of shipped if lebron didnt get pulled with 5 min left... This slate tomorrow is going to be absolutely incredible, make sure to pay attention to update.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOO4O0_pC4o&feature=youtu.be

Edit: Fox Traded - Keon Ellis is a really solid value. I really like demar Derozan. Monk is strong. those my favs

Edit: Bucks out - Ryan Rollins looks Great, AJ Green if he starts is strong, Prince and trent are solid values, Tyler smith im really intrigued by in gpps. Brook im worried about blowout

Edit: OG out - Nothing im loving here, Whoever starts between precious/miles is fine

Edit: Rockets update - Steven Adams now a solid contrarian value. I really like amen thompson and tari eason now. Also really like jalen green. These are my favorite 4

Edit: brook out - love tyler smith for value

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2025/02/02
23:25 UTC

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2025/02/02
19:24 UTC

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The NBA DFS Build - Top Picks & Strategy for Sunday (2/2)

Today's write up will be quick, as it's a Sunday. No video today, either, especially with the slate being so early. However, if you need more advice as news changes this slate, hit up our Discord. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss out future vids (links to both in my reddit profile, or you can DM me).

Let's get into Sunday's main slate at DraftKings:

Best NBA DFS Game Environments for 2/2

  • Bulls vs. Pistons (234.5 total)
  • Grizzlies vs. Bucks (246.5 total)

The first game of the night looks great and we should continue to have interest in Bulls without LaVine, as well as Detroit in a smash spot. The last game of the night is the best, though, especially with Ja likely not playing opening up a ton of value and potential core plays.

The Mavs vs. Cavs game is also interesting if the Dallas starters play. Kyrie, Gafford, and PJ are all Q, though. This game would have massive blowout risk if any of those guys sat, but it'd also open up a ton of extra value.

Top NBA DFS Picks for Sunday

  • PG: Luke Kennard (4.5k)
  • SG: Desmond Bane ($7.7k)
  • SF: Quentin Grimes ($4.3k)
  • PF: Giannis ($11.7k)
  • C: Jalen Duren ($6.2k)

Ja is doubtful so Kennard looks like one of the best values of the slate. Pippen Jr. is a fine leverage play, but I'll just be playing Kennard in the best game of the night. Dame projects really well and you have studs up top in Maxey and Cade. My preference is Cade if I can get there, as I don't really want to pair Dame and Giannis together and I see Giannis as a priority on a 5 gamer.

Bane is the pricey Grizz I don't think I want to fade. JJJ looks awesome based on projection, but he regularly loses minutes due to foul trouble and I find it hard to believe he stays out of trouble with Giannis barreling into the lane repeatedly. Bane got 48 the last time out and he should crush his price tag.

Grimes might be in play no matter what, but I will personally need some Mavs to sit. His game would have huge blowout risk, but he's cheap enough that it's worth it. Dinwiddie and a host of other Mavs (Naji, Klay, and maybe even Prosper) would also be appealing, depending on what news drops.

Tatum is a fine GPP play and JJJ will be chalky, but Giannis offers the best ceiling on this slate. You can still look elsewhere at F or C, but I don't like the idea of fading The Greek Freak tonight.

Duren is in a smash spot vs. Chicago, who are terrible against centers. Duren is another guy who has issues with fouls, but he's a lot cheaper than JJJ, projects well, and smashed (52 fps) the last time in this same spot.

My Strategy for 2/2

I am playing Giannis. It's a 5 game slate and he's probably the only guy that can realistically approach 90 fantasy points. Dame and JJJ are good plays on paper, but they are 2 chalky plays I will probably get away from.

Pairing Cade with Giannis is appealing, but we'll see what value is actually there. I really don't mind eating a lot of chalk around Giannis, and maybe finding some value spots to get different at. Someone like Buzelis or KJP could be interesting value that isn't super owned.

More news is to come, so join our Discord for a little extra help and updated core plays. If you also want night picks or prefer FanDuel, hit up our Patreon (linked in profile) to check out our packages.

Thanks for reading and good luck!

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2025/02/02
18:19 UTC

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2025/02/02
16:29 UTC

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Daily NBA Discussion (February 02, 2025)

Looks like there are some pretty good matchups on this week's slate. But what do I know? I'm just a robot!

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2025/02/02
13:01 UTC

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NFL Sunday Morning Discussion (February 02, 2025)

Discuss Sunday's NFL games with your fellow DFSers one last time before the slate begins!

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2025/02/02
13:01 UTC

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Tennis Bets for 2nd February 2025

3U Bet
Kovacevic A vs Auger-Aliassime F - Total Over 22.5 Games @ 1.84 odds

2U Bets
2U - Duckworth J vs Quinn E - Duckworth J to Win @ 2.18 odds
2U - Vavassori A vs Blancaneaux G - Blancaneaux G to Win a Set @ 1.49 odds
2U - Alexandrova E vs Yastremska D - Game Handicap Yastremska D +2.5 @ 1.84 odds
2U - Spizzirri E vs Smith C - Spizzirri E to Win @ 1.83 odds

Not gonna give alot of bets from now on, only gonna give the bets i feel good about and think can actually win
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Cheers, Goodluck to everyone

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2025/02/02
11:09 UTC

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2025/02/02
06:07 UTC

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Owners box sign up bonus?

Has anyone signed up for owners box recently and used the deposit match?

I'm a bit confused by playthrough requirements. Do some games just require 1x? There is a part that says 4% at a time, which seems like it would be an insane play through requirement.

Any insight on the bonus or the program in general would be interesting!

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2025/02/02
02:01 UTC

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Daily NBA Discussion (February 01, 2025)

Looks like there are some pretty good matchups on this week's slate. But what do I know? I'm just a robot!

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2025/02/01
13:02 UTC

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LOCKS OF THE DAY NBA DFS 2/1

think ill have a solid night tonight we shall see. Seems like the whole slate is nuking though lol. Had a great night slate. Tomorrows slate looks absolutely fantastic and a lot of news up in there so should be a good one. Hope you guys have a good weekend as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM8yWUElk4I&feature=youtu.be

Edit: jalen williams out - SGA looks great now. HArtenstein doesnt change for me to much. Value is now good. we need starters but wiggins/joe/dort/cason are now all solid values. i think dort/wiggins my favorites

Edit: MIN Update - ant is OUT - Gobert has to absolutely play huge minutes he looks great, naz piss nuke, dillingham really good value, NAW really good value, Luka Garza Firmly in play for large field gpps, Conley rly good to, u will see some clark and minott, i think they run 9

Edit: HOU update - Sengen is OUT - Tari eason loving in GPPs at low ownership. Steven Adams is playable but a strong center slate so he really needs to be productive to be optimal. Amen thompson is strong now. fred/green just fine. Whitmore large field only

Edit: wemb out - i know its prob to late now but i like sochan and vassell a lot. expecting sochan to start

Edit: ayy boys no vid tonight. early slate tomorrow so may not be around

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2025/02/01
02:19 UTC

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Syndicate Sports Live Until Lock NBA Show!

Syndicate Sports Live until lock show is live! We go over every position and give our favorite plays of the day including a Core to build around! Join us and ask any questions you have for the slate!

https://youtube.com/live/h-d9Ewxd4QI?feature=share

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2025/01/31
22:47 UTC

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UFN: Saudi Arabia (2/1/25) 6am PST roster lock

Hello everyone:

We have a tight knit community over at Bridge Four on Discord to talk about, and wager on Draftkings on UFC events. It's free to join. I have an algorithm for GPP and cash contests that has been quite successful over the years (65% win rate). On the channel I save the lineups and results for transparency. The algo factors in betting lines, and OTF stats, and matchup data to produce preferred fighters and lineups.

If you have any interest in Draftkings MMA, we'd love for you to join us. u/DJ_Diesel is an acquired taste, but he'll win you over.

This is a weird card, kicking off early from Saudi Arabia. I typically post final lineups 30 minutes prior to lock, but here are underdog teasers for you that the algo likes, early:

Oliveira ($7,500)
Alexander ($,7,900)

See you in there! https://discord.gg/ZQGVgQFeGs

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2025/01/31
21:39 UTC

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The NBA DFS Build - Top Picks & Strategy for Friday (1/31)

My early picks for yesterday were fire. Jaxson Hayes wrecked, and both Reaves/LeBron would have smashed if they hadn't crushed the Wizards by 40. I was also very high on Amen/Jalen and they were fantastic.

In Discord my final core ended up being JV, Amen, and Kennard. JV was disastrous, but Kennard/Amen smashed. We had several members still cash and a couple of nice wins, so if you're looking for a fun community to join that helps you figure out how to finalize your lineups, come hang with us.

I'll also do a video breakdown of the slate later in the day, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel (@TheDFSBuild), while links to both are in my reddit profile - or you can DM me for access. We also have a Patreon link for DraftKings night slate picks and FanDuel core picks. Discord and DraftKings main slate picks are currently free.

With that, we have a nice 6 game slate on hand at DraftKings. Let's dive in:

Best NBA DFS Game Environments for 1/31

  • Bulls vs. Raptors (233.5 total)
  • Celtics vs. Pelicans (232 total)

The Clippers get the Hornets, but that game could easily be a blowout. Dallas vs. Detroit has a solid 229 total and a tight spread, so that might be an underrated stacking spot. Denver and Philly could be fire if it stays competitive, but it has a 9 pt spread.

Bucks vs. Spurs almost made the cut (231 total), but both teams are quite capable on defense and the Spurs aren't a very fast-paced team.

I don't think full game stacking is every really necessary, but if I was targeting just one game, it'd come down to the Bulls/Raptors and Celtics/Pels with a pretty hard lean toward the Boston game. One reason being the Bulls are without their best scorer and Toronto has actually been pretty good defensively lately.

Boston is favored by 11, but they're on the road and the Pelicans are at full strength. I wouldn't be shocked at all if that ended up being the game of the night. Of course, game environments and top plays/your actual lineup don't always align.

Let's get to the best plays for today.

Top NBA DFS Picks for Friday

  • PG: Scottie Barnes ($9k)
  • SG: Kelly Oubre Jr. ($6.3k)
  • SF: Jaylen Brown ($7.8k)
  • PF: Aaron Gordon ($4.4k)
  • C: Nikola Jokic ($12k)

I might be a little less interested in Barnes if Immanuel Quickley is back tonight, but he still looks awesome. He projects favorably compared to the other PGs up top. He also gets the Bulls, who are 3rd in pace, 23rd in defensive efficiency, 29th in assists allowed per game, 30th in points allowed inside the paint, and 27th in rebounding.

Toronto looks awesome here. I think you can still run back some Bulls, but I'd definitely favor the Raptors side of this game.

Kyrie, Harden, and Maxey all look like good pivots if Barnes ends up being too chalky, but Scottie is my favorite spend up at the position tonight. If you want to pair him with another expensive PG, just slide Scottie to SF.

For value at PG, we can consider Coby White or Lonzo Ball as a comeback, while Micic is $5.5k and should continue starting. I am not enamored with any of them, though, and will hope for more value to present itself.

Shooting guard sucks. Kelly Oubre Jr. looks like one of the better plays, as he projects nicely compared to pricier options and he is getting all the minutes he can handle. He's in a game with a 232.5 total, too, and he's facing a Denver team that ranks 5th in pace, 18th in defensive efficiency, and 25th in both 3Pt attempts and 3Pt makes allowed per game.

Nick Smith Jr. and Payton Pritchard are OK for value. Both should push for about 30 minutes. I definitely prefer Pritchard against the Pels in a possible blowout.

This could easily be the night Jayson Tatum snaps out of his funk. New Orleans is an amazing matchup and Tatum is too good to drop this many stinkers in a row. That said, it doesn't feel good to pay for him right now. I think he's very much in play, but I'd rather save almost $2k and use Brown, who projects decently and is in the same glorious spot.

SF is another crappy position, but we can look to Philly for value (Council) and I also don't mind Keldon Johnson and possibly even Matas Buzelis if you're feeling frisky.

Aaron Gordon is too cheap. He's back in the starting lineup and played 30 minutes in his last game. His floor and ceiling aren't amazing right now, but he's capable of exploding and the risk is baked into his price. He's currently my favorite salary saver on the board.

Jokic has to reward us for living through two horrific clunkers in his last 3 games. Right? I sure hope so. Either way, he's just $500 more than Giannis and they project about the same. Jokic put up 72 fps vs Philly the last time he faced them and Yabusele is all they have to throw at him. Giannis/Wemby both look great, but Jokic is the guy I want up top.

There's a lot of great mid-range options at center. Poeltl looks awesome in a smash spot vs. Chicago, Porzingis looks good against the Pels, and then there's everyone's favorite punt - Diabate for just $4.2k.

My Strategy for 1/31

It's shaping up to be a 2 center night. I am probably going Jokic/Poeltl if I can, but any combination of Jokic/Giannis/Wemby and Porzingis/Poeltl/Diabate would look appealing. Perhaps you can even ignore Barnes and other stars and just pair two elite centers.

As things stand, I think that stretches me too thin, so I'd be looking for just 1 mega stud (Jokic) and 1 secondary stud (Barnes) and we'll see where that gets us.

Of course, every single slate keeps getting turned upside down by super late news that ruins everything, so brace yourself for that. Things will definitely change, so while I stand by the above picks and insight, you need to adapt to a changing slate.

To do that, make sure you catch our video breakdown later in the day following the first wave of news, and also come join our free Discord. If you want night slate picks or FanDuel core plays, you can also join our Patreon for those. All links can be found in my reddit profile and feel free to DM me with any questions.

Thanks for reading, and good luck!

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2025/01/31
14:37 UTC

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Daily NBA Discussion (January 31, 2025)

Looks like there are some pretty good matchups on this week's slate. But what do I know? I'm just a robot!

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2025/01/31
13:02 UTC

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