David Backes Suspended Three Games

Boston Bruins forward David Backes has been suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety for three games for interference on Detroit Red Wings forward Fran Nielsen. The incident occurred at the end of the first period during the match between the two teams on Tuesday night, as Backes appeared to attempt a high hit […]

Blake Swihart's Spring Has Caused Teams To Come Running

Sean McAdam of Boston Sports Journal reported that Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart's spring performance has given cause for other teams to inquire on his availability. Thus far, Swihart leads the team in a number of offensive categories. Also, his six doubles are the most in the Grapefruit League. Thus far, Swihart has been […]

Jarell Martin Out Again Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jarell Martin (knee) will miss his second straight game Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Martin was questionable coming into the contest, but continues to battle a knee injury. JaMychal Green has been a hot fantasy option lately, posting a double-double in seven of his last eight games played. Green looks poised to […]

Buster Posey To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) will start on Friday. Posey has been out with a left ankle injury since February 25. Posey should be good to go for Opening Day and remains one of the best options at the catcher position in 2018.

Sean Monahan Currently Mired in Four-Game Slump

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan has had a brilliant season. With a stunning 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists, 28 power-play points) in 66 games, it is evident that he and Johnny Gaudreau (left wing) have had some excellent chemistry throughout the year. That said, the Calgary Flames currently find themselves mired in a four-game […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/7/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After some tight pricing on the Tuesday slate, things are a bit more open once again on Wednesday despite a similar number of games. That creates the possibility of stacking two top price options without really destroying the rest of a cash-game build. The games I will be targeting include Memphis-Chicago as well as New […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/7/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a seven game NBA slate to get us through this hump day 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. […]

Enes Kanter Pulls Down Another Double-Double

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter had a double-double against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Kanter, known for his offensive scoring ability for most of his young career, has really come on as a tenacious rebounder in the latter part of the 2017-2018 season, which has especially been needed with the injury to […]

Jarell Martin is Questionable on Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jarell Martin (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable for Monday's contest and did not play versus the Spurs. JaMychal Green started and played 34 minutes at power forward against San Antonio. Martin has been solid lately, but could be looking at his second […]

Skal Labissiere is Questionable for Wednesday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Skal Labissiere (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's had a tough time staying healthy this season, but has played well lately despite injury issues. Labissiere is averaging 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 blocks over his last three games. Fantasy owners should hang onto him […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Only Goal In Loss To Chicago

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored the only goal in Tuesday’s loss at Chicago, but was able to keep his streak alive. MacKinnon is coming off being named the star of the week in the NHL after he put up 11 points in his last four games. Despite missing some time due to injury, MacKinnon […]

Robin Lopez Won't Play on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez won't play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said Lopez would rejoin the rotation on Friday. The NBA issued a warning to the organization for resting healthy players and blatantly tanking. However, Lopez will likely only see minutes in the teens, as the Bulls want to […]

Ryan Anderson and Brandan Wright Ruled Out

Houston Rockets forward/centers Ryan Anderson (hip) and Brandan Wright (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This will mark the fifth straight game on the sidelines for both players. Neither player has practiced yet, so do not consider them close to returning. Trevor Ariza, Luc Mbah a Moute and P.J. […]

Jeff Green Will Play Against Denver

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Jeff Green (back) will play against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. He's missed two straight games, but will return to his reserve role off the bench on Wednesday. Green will be looking at likely 20 minutes off the bench, but is only worth owning in deeper leagues. His return means fewer minutes […]

The Worst In The West Go Head To Head Wednesday

The Arizona Coyotes head north to take on the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, the only two teams who haven't hit 60 points in the Western Conference. Arizona has posted a 3-9 record in their last 12 meetings against Vancouver. While this is nothing to brag about, the Canucks aren't in the best position either. Vancouver […]

Tyler Zeller is Doubtful Against Rockets

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Tyler Zeller (hip, back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. It looks like Zeller is in danger of missing his second straight game. Thon Maker should be able to play roughly 20 minutes off the bench if Zeller is sidelined. Neither player is worth owning in most leagues and […]

Trevor Booker Expected to Play 10 Minutes

Indiana Pacers forward/center Trevor Booker is expected to play roughly 10 minutes on Wednesday. He is slated to make his Pacers debut against the Utah Jazz, but isn't expected to see much time on the floor. He was added as depth, and Domantas Sabonis and Thaddeus Young block Booker from seeing any major time on the […]

Calgary Flames Look To Snap Four Game Losing Streak

On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames will travel to Buffalo with the hope of snapping their four-game losing streak. While this game appears to be a tilt on paper, Buffalo should not be underestimated, as they have recently taken down some elite teams. The Flames have fallen to the Sabers three consecutive times in Buffalo territory. If […]

Buster Posey Continues To Deal With Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) remains out of the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Posey hasn’t appeared in a game since Feb. 25. He’s been dealing with a left ankle injury. Henry Schulman reports that the ankle has been affecting his swing. The good news is that Posey has been working out with the […]

Mark Scheifele Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury On Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele left Tuesday's game against Carolina during the second period due to what is being classified as an upper-body injury. While Scheifele did not return to the game, the bright spot is that the injury does not appear to be related to the previous upper-body issue that kept Scheifele out of […]

Ryan Getzlaf Keeps Climbing The Scoring Charts

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf had another outstanding game on Tuesday, finishing with two assists against the Capitals. Getzlaf missed two months after face surgery, so he's only on 48 points, but thanks to his great recent run, he's close to breaking into the league's top 10 in points per game. Following a run of […]

Rickard Rakell Stays Hot In Ducks Win

Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell might have the second hottest hands in hockey right now, with the top spot of course belonging to Taylor Hall. The 24-year old Swede is on a four-game goal-scoring streak, which started with his first career hat trick against the Oilers. In total, Rakell has picked up eight points from […]

Erik Haula Continues Career Year With Goal No. 24

Vegas Golden Knights forward Erik Haula scored his 24th goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Columbus. He made it 1-1 with a feed from David Perron at the start of the second period and the Knights dominated the game, outshooting the Jackets 38-21, but it just wasn't meant to be. Haula is […]

Jonathan Toews Scores Overtime Winner On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews buried a cross-crease feed from Patrick Kane in overtime to give his team the two full points against the Avalanche on Tuesday. The goal capped off a strong fantasy night for Toews, as he also added an assist, a plus-two rating, two penalty minutes and five shots on goal in […]

Frans Nielsen Has Unclear Timeline After Injury

Detroit Red Wings center Frans Nielsen was injured early in the game on Tuesday night after a hit from Bruins forward David Backes. The enforcer Backes earned a penalty on the play, but Nielsen left the game and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the night. Despite scoring a power-play goal before being […]

Eric Staal Tallies Two Goals In Win

Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal added his 35th and 36th goals of the season on Tuesday as his team defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 at home. The 34-year-old forward's renaissance since signing in Minnesota two summers ago has served incredible value for his team and fantasy owners alike, as he now stands as a point-per-game […]

Nerlens Noel Provides Strong Performance Off The Bench

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Nerlens Noel played over 20 minutes for the first time since returning from a thumb injury and had a strong performance off the bench on Tuesday with eight points and a season-high 14 rebounds in 26 minutes. He also had a block and a steal, shooting 3-for-6 from the floor. Noel could […]

Best-Ball Draft Strategy Overview for Fantasy Baseball

It's finally March, which can only mean two things: Spring Training and fantasy drafts. All the effort spent on rankings and draft prep finally come to fruition. Once your draft is completed, you then get to spend every day of the rest of the season analyzing player performances, scouring waiver wires and setting the best […]

Jonas Valanciunas Scores 15 Points With Two Blocks

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas played well for the Raptors on Tuesday, scoring 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting against the Hawks. Valanciunas pulled down seven rebounds in the win to go along with two assists, while swatting two shots and committing just as many turnovers. JV will have the task of taking on his old […]

Serge Ibaka Struggles With His Shot on Tuesday

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Serge Ibaka scored 10 points on Tuesday but had a hard time connecting on his shot against Atlanta, going just 2-for-10 from the field, with both of his makes coming from deep. Ibaka was a lot more efficient from the charity stripe, however, as he calmly knocked down all four of […]