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DFS Picks Highlight Woodruff, Weathers, Lambert, Brown June 28

6/29/2026

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DFS analysts posted pitcher picks for Sunday June 28, 2026 on DraftKings and FanDuel.
Ryan Weathers, with 14 strikeouts and three walks in 12 1/3 innings, will face the Yankees.
Peter Lambert entered a 3-0 run with 2.28 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over four starts.
Hunter Brown, after 19 1/3 MLB innings, is listed as the Astros’ SP1.
Brandon Woodruff returned, threw six 1-hit innings with 10 strikeouts, and is $8,800 on DraftKings.

History

Historical Context

FanDuel spun off from Hubdub in July 2009, and DraftKings launched in February 2012. Venture capital poured in, with DraftKings raising $300 million in July 2015 and FanDuel securing a $275 million Series E that same month, propelling daily fantasy into a $1 billion-valued market. The rapid growth led regulators to scrutinize DFS as a form of gambling.

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Story summary

DFS analysts posted pitcher picks for Sunday June 28, 2026 on DraftKings and FanDuel.
Ryan Weathers, with 14 strikeouts and three walks in 12 1/3 innings, will face the Yankees.
Peter Lambert entered a 3-0 run with 2.28 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over four starts.
Hunter Brown, after 19 1/3 MLB innings, is listed as the Astros’ SP1.
Brandon Woodruff returned, threw six 1-hit innings with 10 strikeouts, and is $8,800 on DraftKings.

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