Justin Carlucci

Sports Writer

Justin Carlucci is a Swiss Army knife in the media industry, with 13+ years of journalism experience. He started in a Poconos newsroom and still covers local sports and news. Justin has editorial management and on-air experience, including color commentary and co-hosting on SiriusXM. He likes to lift weights and follow his favorite teams outside of work.

What makes Justin Carlucci an expert?

Justin has spent 13+ years in sports media as a writer, editor, on-air host, and managing editor. He began in print journalism at Times News Media Group and spent six years in local radio, calling games and hosting weekly shows. He transitioned into the iGaming industry with Better Collective, surging onto the scene with RotoGrinders while hosting countless live shows — including SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio — and producing mountains of content. He later served as managing editor at Props.com and now writes for several platforms.

Justin uses a little bit of everything to handicap picks: analytics, advanced metrics, and his own models. He’s qualified for three daily fantasy sports (DFS) live-final events and the DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship.

Justin Carlucci Expertise

Let’s dive into Justin’s areas of expertise:

NFL

The NFL is Justin’s favorite sport to cover. He’s been providing fantasy and betting analysis for nearly a decade, breaking in with a few startup DFS companies and covering player evaluations, matchup analysis, and betting markets. His bylines have appeared in the New York Post and Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life.

PGA Tour

Justin is in the golf trenches. He builds and maintains his own weekly handicapping models, uses them to source tournament picks and one-and-done selections, and applies analytical weighting and player-fit analysis to identify betting edges. Golf is where his research runs deepest.

MLB

Justin covers MLB with a focus on prop bets, totals, sides, and daily fantasy. He leans on advanced statistics and matchup data to identify pricing gaps in player props and run lines. He’s a lifelong Yankees fan, and his favorite all-time player is Bernie Williams.

NBA

Justin has produced NBA betting and fantasy content across multiple widely known platforms, covering betting and DFS strategy. His NBA work blends pace, usage, and injury-driven line movement to flag actionable angles for both season-long and single-game bettors. For some reason, he’s still “trusting the process” as a 76ers fan.

FAQ

Why did you decide to become a sports journalist?

Sports have been part of my life since I was a kid, and covering them combines two things I love: telling stories and breaking down what actually happens on the field. Local radio and newspaper work turned that into a career, and betting analysis became the natural next step as the industry exploded.

How do you research and verify the information in your articles?

I cross-check every stat and quote against primary sources — league sites, official injury reports, sportsbook lines, and interviews I’ve conducted myself.

What is most important for you when writing sports content?

Accuracy, usefulness, and ensuring my content is easily digestible. Nobody wants to be beaten over the head with too many statistics, but everyone deserves a good, researched reason to back a play. Finding that middle ground is what provides value for my readers.

How do you stay up to date with sports and leagues you cover?

I’m always connected. I follow hundreds of credible beat reporters, monitor injury news and line movement in real time, and watch as many games as I can.

Do you have any direct experience in sports (playing, coaching, officiating, or analytics)?

Yes, analytics is a core part of my work. I build and refine my own golf prediction models. Fun facts: 1) Years ago, I interned with the Brooklyn Nets during the team’s first season at the Barclays Center. 2) Nearly 20 years ago, I was a pretty good bowler, regularly averaging over 200 — but that ship has sailed!

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