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Eric Gordon’s First-Round DFS Preview
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon hasn’t matched up well against the Timberwolves during the 2018 regular season. Gordon struggled in his three meetings with the club, averaging only 16 points per game despite averaging 47 percent from the field and 44 percent from behind the arc, which are both above his seasonal shooting numbers. He […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoClint Capela’s First-Round DFS Preview
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has matched up well against the Timberwolves throughout the year. Capela had a double-double against Minnesota during the regular season, averaging 18.8 points and 10 rebounds per game in addition to shooting an impressive 79 percent from the field. Capela’s primary defender, Karl-Anthony Towns, has struggled defensively against Houston as […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoTaj Gibson's First-Round DFS Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson has struggled mightily against the No. 1 seeded Rockets. During his four regular season meetings against Houston, Gibson averaged an underwhelming 8.5 points and an equally unimpressive 3.8 boards per game, both well below his averages of 12.2 points and 7.1 boards per outing. He has also failed to hit […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoAndrew Wiggins' First-Round DFS Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Andrew Wiggins has seen his numbers dip against the Rockets this season. In his four meetings against Houston this year, Wiggins is averaging 16.3 points per game and is shooting just 39 percent from the field, which are both below his season averages. During that same span, he has also failed to […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoJimmy Butler's First-Round DFS Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler is a risky DFS play on Sunday when his team takes on the Rockets in the opening round of the playoffs. Butler hasn't played well against Houston all season, averaging only 16 points on a rough 40 percent shooting from the field in addition to a less impressive 12 percent […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoJeff Teague's First-Round DFS Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague has played well against the Rockets all season. Teague is averaging 18 points per game, his fifth best output against any team this year. He's also averaging 6.5 assists, five rebounds and shooting an efficient 54 percent from the field and 45 percent from beyond the arc over four meetings […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoKarl-Anthony Towns' First-Round DFS Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has played favorably against Houston this year. In his four meetings with the No. 1 seed this season, he is averaging 23.8 points in addition to a healthy 14.8 boards per contest, his second most against any team this season. He has also hit his value in FanDuel tournaments by […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoChris Paul’s First-Round DFS Preview
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul has struggled against the Timberwolves this season. In his four meetings against Minnesota this season, Paul is averaging only 16 points per contest. He has also been less efficient shooting the ball, averaging 47 percent from the field and only 28 percent from beyond the arc. With the T'Wolves being […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoJames Harden’s First-Round DFS Preview
Houston Rockets guard James Harden will square off against the Timberwolves in the opening round of the 2018 NBA playoffs. Harden has been somewhat held in check against Minnesota this season, averaging 27.3 points per game. He has also seen a reduction in his field goal percentage in his four meetings against them this year, […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/8/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
The final Sunday of the season is here and things are interesting from a fantasy perspective to say the least. With so many teams either having nothing to play for or have already locked up their respective playoff position, there is a chance that many players could sit early, or not play at all. As […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoAndre Drummond Fantasy Relevant On Friday
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond had a typical performance on Friday against the Mavs. Drummond played 42 minutes, accumulating 19 points, 16 boards, and two blocks. Despite the Pistons having nothing to play for, Drummond continues to produce, averaging 18 points and 17 rebounds over his last five outings. With three games remaining on the […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoJohnathan Motley Leads Mavs In Scoring
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Johnathan Motley had a memorable game on Friday night. Motley scored 26 points in the 113-106 loss to the Pistons, shooting 11-for-19 from the field in 40 minutes of action. He also pulled down 12 boards and snagged two steals. The undrafted rookie has enjoyed an extended run over the past two […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/5/18): NBA DFS Lineups
With only a few games left until the playoffs, there isn’t a lot of time left to play regular season DraftKings, so get a win while you can. Golden State/Indiana has been omitted from Thursday’s contest, which eliminates some of the more efficient value-plays. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoD.J. Augustin Leads All Scorers On Sunday
Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin was productive on Sunday despite his team falling to the Atlanta Hawks. Augustin dropped 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field in addition to contributing seven boards and three assists. The veteran averaged 14.2 points per contest in March, the most for him this season. He continues to play […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoAaron Gordon Drops Only 10 Points On Atlanta
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon was irrelevant for the most part in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Gordon finished the game with only 10 points on 4-for-13 and 2-for-6 shooting from both the field and from behind the arc. He added to his scoring total by pulling down seven boards and blocking a shot. […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoNikola Vucevic Struggles Shooting On Sunday
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had a rough shooting night against the Hawks on Sunday. Vucevic was horrendous from the field, finishing things up going 3-for-19 for only 10 points. However, he did manage to pull down a game-high 14 boards and was also stellar on the defensive end by recording three blocks and two […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoKelly Olynyk Plays Only 17 Minutes In Win
Miami Heat forward/center Kelly Olynyk made the most of his limited amount of time on the court on Thursday. Olynyk played 17 minutes, finishing the night with only 11 points and three boards in the win over the Chicago Bulls. The fifth-year man saw a reduction in his minutes as a result of the return […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoCameron Payne Scores 11 Points In Loss
Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne played adequately in Thurday’s loss to the Miami Heat. Payne played 30 minutes, finishing the night with 11 points on a rough 4-for-10 from the field and 1-for-4 from behind the arc in addition to five assists and a steal. Payne continues to benefit from the absences of guards Kris […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoDenzel Valentine Struggles Shooting On Thursday
Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine struggled during Thursday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat. Valentine scored only four points on a miserable 2-for-10 shooting from the floor and an equally unimpressive 0-for-3 from behind the arc. He did manage to accumulate four assists and two steals in a weak attempt to make amends for his […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoBobby Portis Pulls Down 16 Boards
Chicago Bulls forward/center Bobby Portis played well against the Heat on Thursday. Portis played 32 minutes and scored 13 points on an inefficient 6-for-16 shooting from the field and 0-for-3 from deep, but made up for his shoddy shooting by pulling down 16 boards in addition to recording two steals and a block. He took […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoRobin Lopez Gets Ejected Against Miami
Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez played well against the Miami Heat despite getting ejected late in the game. Lopez got the start, finishing the night with 13 points, six boards and three blocks. The 31 minutes that Lopez played on Thursday were his highest allotment since Feb. 3, and with the team committed to benching […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoNoah Vonleh Records Double-Double
Chicago Bulls forward/center Noah Vonleh recorded a double-double on Thursday night in the loss to the Miami Heat. Vonleh, who took on extra minutes as a result of the absence of forward Lauri Markkanen (rest) and from the ejection of center Robin Lopez, scored 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting from the field. He also pulled […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/29/18): NBA DFS Lineups
Even though the focal point of the sports world will be on Baseball, the basketball season is still alive and well. Five games are on the schedule with some rough matchups that will make things interesting. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 3/29/18. These […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoThaddeus Young Has Double-Double Against Golden State
Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young continued his efficient play on Tuesday night. Young scored 17 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field in addition to pulling down 10 rebounds. The veteran has played well as of late, averaging 16.4 points, 9.6 boards and two steals over the past five games. The Pacers will stay out […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoDarren Collison Scores Only Three Points On Tuesday
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison was inefficient on Tuesday in the 92-81 win over the Warriors. Collison played 24 minutes, finishing the night with only three points on 1-for-7 shooting from the field and 0-for-3 from beyond the arc. Despite coming off a double-double a few games ago, this type of inconsistent production has been […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoMyles Turner Struggles Against Golden State
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had a night to forget on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Turner scored only five points on 2-for-7 shooting from the field in 30 minutes of action. He also pulled down only three boards but demonstrated his defensive prowess by blocking two shots and nabbing a steal. Turner has […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoVictor Oladipo Scores 24 Points On The Champs
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo scored 24 points on Tuesday night in the win over the depleted Golden State Warriors. He shot an efficient 9-for-12 from the field and went 2-for-3 from deep in addition to accumulating six boards, six assists and two steals. After averaging 25.1 points in February, he has cooled off in […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/25/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Hey everyone, we have nine games on tap to help us close out the weekend. Plenty of injuries and favorable matchups will be available, but with the contest locking earlier in the day, don't run risks on someone who is questionable or a game-time decision. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoJabari Parker Struggles Against Chicago
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker got the start on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Parker played 30 minutes and struggled, scoring only six points on 3-for-10 shooting from the field. He was coming off of an impressive outing against the Clippers but that momentum failed to carry over in this one, which is obviously a […]
Dennis Clausen 7 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/23/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Happy Friday everyone. The association features a solid 10 game slate with some nice matchups available to help get your weekend started off in the right direction. Below you will find our daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/23/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options, to lower-priced players and […]
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