RADIO
@Roddy_PhD
NCAA Basketball Preview: Big Ten
Wild new conference realignment. Teams have to TRAVEL … wonder when they’ll invent a faster way to do that. Adding Oregon, UCLA, Washington, and USC brings the total to 18 teams in the Big Ten, tied for the largest in the nation. Normally, I would write these types of articles in reverse order to grab […]
Fantasy Football Late-Round Tight End Sleepers You Must Have in 2024
2024 may finally change course and the way we look at tight ends for fantasy football. In 2023, we saw 11 players average double-digit fantasy points at the position, compared to eight the year prior. Yes, we may no longer have WR1-level production from Travis Kelce, but an influx of talent and production has leveled […]
NCAA March Madness Final Four Preview: Purdue vs. North Carolina State
What did I say in my first weekend article about Final Four and championship teams? Something along the lines of, "Anyone can win four games, only a select few can win six." And, I believe, this is going to hold true once more. North Carolina State is on one of the most improbable runs in […]
Predicting Eight Eight, Final Four, and Championship Teams - 2024 NCAA March Madness
Early round upsets are fun, but correctly picking the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 is the real reason you win your bracket pool. People love to be right picking a big underdog when in reality only a handful make the Sweet 16 with even fewer advancing to the Elite Eight. As a general rule of […]
Midwest Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
If you consume any sort of March Madness content, the first thing you'll hear is how good teams must be in KenPom. Or to be exact, how they rank in offensive and defensive efficiency. I'm going to touch on the handful of teams who actually can win the NCAA Tournament, but for the most part, […]
West Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
If you consume any sort of March Madness content, the first thing you'll hear is how good teams must be in KenPom. Or to be exact, how they rank in offensive and defensive efficiency. I'm going to touch on the handful of teams who actually can win the NCAA Tournament, but for the most part, […]
South Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
If you consume any sort of March Madness content, the first thing you'll hear is how good teams must be in KenPom. Or to be exact, how they rank in offensive and defensive efficiency. I'm going to touch on the handful of teams who actually can win the NCAA Tournament, but for the most part, […]
East Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
March is here! I don't love Virginia getting in, but my only real gripe is that New Mexico and Duquesne are both 11 seeds. That's pure INSANITY. Duquesne is 83rd in the NET and 86th in KenPom, while the Lobos are 22nd and 23rd respectively. It's just straight-up laziness from the selection committee, a crew […]
College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 2/10/2024
Every year, the college basketball schedule reaches a point where teams are deep into conference play, and young athletes (18-21 years old) have to juggle the demands of school, travel, and life itself. Short rest and unusual travel can wear down teams to the point where they're barely functioning. This creates wild swings in performance, […]
College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 2/3/2024
Saturday of the best regular season college basketball slates these eyes have ever seen. Between three top-10 matchups, conference tournament battles, and get-right spots, there will be excitement all day long. In this article, I preview a Big 12 matchup between Houston and Kansas along with a a few other spots I'm looking for. I […]
College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 1/24/2024
Now securely into conference play, we're seeing intense matchups all across the college basketball world. Wednesday brings us one of the most exciting weekdays of the year with several clashes near the top of each conference. In this article, I preview an SEC matchup between Auburn and Alabama along with a Big 12 clash between […]
Kyren Williams - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB1 ANALYSIS: Kyren Williams has been an absolute workhorse since returning from injury with 62 rushing attempts and 12 receptions for 72.9 total fantasy points, first among all running backs since Week 12. Now he faces the Washington Commanders, one of the worst defenses in the […]
Sam Howell - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range QB1 ANALYSIS: Sam Howell has registered over 20 fantasy points every game since week 7, mainly on sheer volume. Over that span, Howell leads the league in passing attempts and is fifth in yards. He's also rushed for four touchdowns over the last three weeks, […]
Free College Basketball Betting Picks - Saturday's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/16/23)
This weekend's games are littered with pseudo-neutral site matchups, offering us a clearer picture of where each team and conference stands heading into conference play. Here are two spots I'm targeting from a betting perspective, along with some of my favorite games to watch this Saturday. I hope you enjoy my picks and make sure […]
When Will Ka'imi Fairbairn Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Houston Texans starting kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was one of fantasy football's top-scoring kickers before being placed on injured reserve with a strained right quadriceps. Fairbairn has missed the Texans' previous five games, forcing Matt Amendola into their starting kicker role. When is Ka'imi Fairbairn returning to action? What is his fantasy football outlook when he […]
Saturday College Basketball Matchups And Spots - December 9th, 2023
Ah, we’ve arrived. With Army vs Navy being the only Division I college football game this weekend. College hoops gets to slide into the Saturday limelight. With a big Saturday slate, here are a few spots and mismatches I’m looking to bet early on. Situational Spots Grand Canyon at Liberty (-4 KenPom) @ Liberty […]
Super Tuesday College Basketball Bets And Analysis - December 5, 2023
As the college football season winds to an end, basketball picks up in full force. Big-time non-conference games continue this week, and it feels like there's a lot at stake this early in the season. This early-December Super Tuesday brings us a few massive matchups and spots I'm interested in betting on. Without further ado, […]
Friday and Saturday's College Basketball Conference Crossover: UConn vs Kansas, Marquette vs Wisconsin, and More!
With early-season tournaments ending and cross-conference play beginning, we have several first-class matchups to dive into and learn about a few rosters early this season. Along with big games come some of the nation's top players. Three of the four National Player of the Year candidates are in action on Friday, followed by a pair […]
2023-2024 NCAA Basketball: Major Conference Winners And Sleepers
The transfer portal and conference realignment are beginning to shake up college basketball. While the season is still young, Ryan Goodman (@RJthegoodman) and I dove into each major conference looking for potential winners, sleepers, and valuable bets during non-conference play. Enjoy our thoughts on a few of the nation's highest-rated teams, along with some of […]
Power Ranking Big 10 Teams: 2023-24 College Basketball Season Preview
Leaves falling from the trees and a cool autumn breeze in the air can only mean one thing: college basketball is right around the corner. With perfect Big 10 weather in the Midwest, what better time to power rank all Big 10 basketball teams heading into the 2023-24 season? While this isn't the most competitive […]
Is De'Von Achane Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has been an absolute star over the past three weeks, carrying fantasy teams to newfound heights. During the third quarter of Miami's Week 5, 31-16 victory over the New York Giants, Achane was rumored to have either a knee or ankle injury following an outside run. Is this injury […]
Is Rashee Rice A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 6? Waiver Wire Outlook
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Rashee Rice in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. There is a clear void in the Kansas City wide receiver room, where they're hoping one of their draft picks from the previous two years can step up. Rice produced his best fantasy output in Week 5 against the […]
Is De'Von Achane Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has been an absolute star over the past three weeks, carrying fantasy teams to newfound heights. During the third quarter of Miami's Week 5, 31-16 victory over the New York Giants, Achane was rumored to have either a knee or ankle injury following an outside run. Is this injury […]
Should I Start Rachaad White in Week 3? RB Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis
Rachaad White checked in as the RB8 after an improved outing on the ground and through the air. His usage has been elite, and it was only a matter of time before he clocked an RB1 finish. Will White be able to reproduce last week's fantasy production against the returning NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles? Let's […]
Should I Start Mike Williams in Week 3? WR Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis
Mike Williams produced another solid stat line last week, finishing with eight receptions for 83 yards. However, fantasy football managers want more and are clamoring for a classic Mike Will boom week. After putting up an average of 12.6 fantasy points per game in his first two contests, is Williams a locked-in starter for your […]
Should I Start David Montgomery in Week 2? Fantasy Football RB Rankings Analysis
David Montgomery acted as the Lions' lead back in Week 1, taking 77% of backfield snaps and 64% of the rushing attempts. Rookie first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs played second fiddle, touching the ball just nine times for 60 total yards. Did Montgomery prove that he's worthy of lead-back opportunities for Detroit moving forward? Let's take […]
Should I Start Brandon Aiyuk in Week 2? WR Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis
Brandon Aiyuk has long been a wide receiver darling of hardcore fantasy managers and film watchers alike. His Week One explosion was a celebration on all sides, and even brought a smile to the casual fantasy gamer's face, knowing he was drafted in rounds 5-6. Has Aiyuk cemented himself as the 49ers' WR1, or is […]
Is Dustin Hopkins The Browns Starting Kicker? Fantasy Football Kickers
Kicker Cade York was released by the Cleveland Browns on August 28th. On the same day, the Browns traded a seventh-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for Dustin Hopkins, who was also set to be released. Does this mean that Dustin Hopkins will be the starting kicker in Cleveland? Let's take a closer look.Be […]
Should I Draft Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson? Fantasy Football ADP Duel For 2023 Drafts
If we learned anything from fantasy football in 2022, it's that having a high-tier quarterback is imperative to weekly success. Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow are currently being drafted as the QB4 and QB5 after finishing as the QB6 and QB4 last season, respectively, in fantasy points per game (FPPG). Their average draft positions (ADPs) […]
Colts RB1 Role Remains Up For Grabs
On Monday, the Colts organization allowed star running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade. A trade would open the door for a number of backs to win the starting role in Indianapolis. During Thursday's preseason game against Philadelphia, veteran Deon Jackson and rookie Evan Hull split time with the starting unit. Hull showed […]
