Nikola Jokic Has Solid Defensive Game

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic played well on the defensive end against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Jokic scored 17 points, shooting 5-for-15 from the field and 6-for-8 from the charity stripe. Jokic also had 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks. This was the sixth straight contest with double-digit scoring for the Joker. […]

Yan Gomes Will Be Behind the Plate on Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (arm) is scheduled to catch Sunday's Cactus League game. Gomes was resting due to "minor arm soreness" and it seems like it may have been just that, as he'll be back behind the plate for Sunday's game. Gomes will be part of a catching platoon in Cleveland along with Roberto […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Enjoying Life Playing With Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded a short-handed goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-2 road win against the Panthers to make it five points in the last four games, which he has spent on the first line playing with Connor McDavid. Pairing the two was an interesting move by head coach Todd McLellan, but […]

Connor McDavid Records Another Three-Point Game

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had another productive Saturday game, finishing a 4-2 win over Florida with a goal and two assists. He also had three points last Saturday against Minnesota with two goals and one assist. The Oilers captain has set himself a goal of finishing the season strong and he's delivering in outstanding […]

Gustav Nyquist Scores in Third Straight Game

Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has now scored three goals in as many games. The latest goal came in a loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was Detroit's ninth straight loss. The team's lack of success does not seem to be deterring Nyquist's production, as he now has four points in the last three […]

Darren Helm Not Seizing Opportunity

Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm was promoted to the second line three games ago, alongside Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha, but has failed to capitalize on the more favorable deployment. Helm recorded five shots in his first game with his new linemates but has only recorded one shot in the two games since. Playing […]

Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This is Nance's second straight game on the sidelines, but his injury was originally not considered too serious. However, hamstring issues have a tendency to linger. The Cavs could just be taking the cautious approach against a […]

Myles Turner is Hopeful to Play Saturday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (ankle) is hopeful to play against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Head coach Nate McMillan said Turner suffered a high ankle sprain after Friday's game. He was limited in practice on Friday but reportedly had no limp, which is a good sign. He's listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but […]

David Backes Now Centering Bruins Top Line, Riley Nash Moved To Third Line

Boston Bruins forward David Backes will center the Bruins top line between forwards Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, beginning on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bruins forward Riley Nash had been playing center in place of the injured Patrice Bergeron (foot) on the Bruins top line, but it appears Bruins head coach Bruce […]

Auston Matthews Nearing Return, Out Versus Montreal

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without star center Auston Matthews when they take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Matthews has been recovering since sustaining a separated shoulder on Feb. 22. The 20-year-old rising star practiced with the Leafs without a non-contact jersey for the first time on Saturday morning and may return […]

J.T. Realmuto Hoping To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Miami Marlins are hopeful that catcher J.T. Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day as he deals with a bone bruise in his lower back, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Realmuto, who hit .278 with 17 homers and 65 RBI last year, has been out of action for the last week. With Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell […]

Jack Eichel Returns for Sabres

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel is set to return to the lineup Saturday against Chicago. Coach Phil Housley announced the return Saturday morning, giving fantasy players only a few hours before the 1pm EST game start. Eichel has been practicing on a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Jason Pominville, which based on recent usage would […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/17/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

As the season dwindles down, the games are becoming more and more unpredictable. Injuries, resting players and playoff contention has thrown teams in a loop and while projecting winners has been a problem for bettors, score lines have been the go-to for me. While not entirely consistent, it does take into affect the pace and […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects - AL Central

If you are in a dynasty league, then the number one thing you likely focus on year-round are prospects. It's a never-ending hunt to find the best prospect and acquire them for the lowest cost possible. Not only are owners looking for the best prospect, they also have to discern whether or not they will […]

Brook Lopez Scores 18 Points Against Miami

Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez scored 18 points against the Miami Heat on Friday. Lopez started once again, playing 33 minutes in addition to pulling down four boards, dishing out two assists and swatting two shots. He has seen his numbers dramatically increase since the beginning of the season and is averaging 19 points, […]

Julius Randle Continues Impressive Play

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Julius Randle continued his season of dominance against the Heat on Friday. The big man played 38 minutes, scoring 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting in addition to pulling down 12 rebounds. He has been red-hot so far this month and is currently producing the most efficient numbers of his career, averaging […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/17/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a 10 game slate and there are some interesting options across the board. Not a ton of injuries as of right now, so lineup construction should be pretty straight forward, which could make it difficult to get some of the bigger name players into the same lineup. In this article, I will be providing […]

Steven Adams Comes Back With A Vengeance

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams played well Friday night going up against the Los Angeles Clippers. Adams scored 18 points, shooting 8-for-15 from the floor. Also in the contest, Adams had 14 boards, five blocks and three steals. In the last five full games including Friday's contest, Adams has averaged 14.6 points, 9.6 rebounds […]

John Tavares Scores But Isles Lose Badly To Capitals

New York Islanders center John Tavares did what he's supposed to on Friday night - put the puck in the goal. He scored No. 32 on the season, but the Washington Capitals blistered shot after shot at goalie Jaroslav Halak, and it was an ugly 6-3 loss. The season is slipping away, but if you […]

Matt Duchene Is Finishing The Season Strong

Ottawa Senators forward Matt Duchene scored a goal and added an assist in the Senators 3-2 overtime win against the Dallas Stars. Duchene took heavy criticism for his lack of production upon coming into Ottawa. However, as of late he has been really good for the Senators. As of right now, he has 11 points […]

Mathew Barzal Gets Goal And Assist In Blowout Loss To Capitals

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal had a great night, but the wheels have come off for his team. Barzal scored goal No. 19 in the first period, unassisted. Then he assisted on John Tavares' 32nd goal. Now Barzal has 53 assists on the season, still putting him in the top 10 in the league […]

Yan Gomes Sidelined With Minor Arm Soreness

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes is currently sidelined with what is being described as "minor arm soreness." Gomes will not be behind the plate again until Monday at the earliest, and he won't make the trip to Las Vegas with the team. He will stay back and work as the designated hitter in minor league […]

Riley Nash Is Fantasy Gold For Week Of March 19

Boston Bruins forward Riley Nash should be a hot commodity for fantasy managers for the week of March 19, a playoff week, and even the championship round in some leagues. Since the injury to forward Patrice Bergeron (foot) left a vacancy on Boston’s top line, Nash has been promoted to fill the void, centering between […]

Leo Komarov Undergoes MRI On Injured Leg

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov underwent an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of his lower-body injury. Komarov sustained the injury in Toronto’s 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night when he collided with a fellow Leaf and was unable to put weight on his leg on his way to the […]

Reds Reassign Dilson Herrera, Others

The Cincinnati Reds have reassigned second baseman Dilson Herrera, catcher Chadwick Tromp, and infielder/outfielders Darnell Sweeney and Patrick Kivlehan to minor league camp. Herrera is the biggest name of the group and was once considered the team's second baseman of the future but shoulder surgery in July of 2017 is still preventing him from playing […]

Skal Labissiere is Probable Versus Warriors

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (hip) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He has missed three straight games but was upgraded to probable for Friday's contest. The Kings are playing for draft positioning, so they can afford to hold out Labissiere until he's 100 percent. Zach Randolph and Kosta […]

Jarrett Allen is Probable on Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jarrett Allen (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He returned to practice on Thursday after missing Tuesday's game versus the Raptors. Allen was dominated by Joel Embiid in their last matchup and he played just 16 minutes. The Nets are always cautious with injuries, so there is no […]

Steven Adams is Questionable Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This was expected after he went through non-contact practice on Friday. Adams missed Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, but the Thunder need him back on the court for an important game versus the Clippers. Owners will need […]

Al Horford is Probable on Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (illness) is probable to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He's missed two games in a row, but appears to be on track to play against Orlando. The Celtics will be without Kyrie Irving (knee) and Jaylen Brown (concussion) on Friday. Horford could see a bigger role than usual […]

DeAndre Jordan Grabs 18 Rebounds In Loss To Rockets

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan notched 18 rebounds with eight points, two assists and two blocks versus the Houston Rockets on Thursday. He and Clint Capela were fun to watch battling inside the paint, and Jordan proved better in terms of the rebounding department. Since the Clippers have one of the best playoff schedules, […]