Dorian Finney-Smith Out Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) will not play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. The Lakers are pretty banged up right now, meaning the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Cam Reddish will need to take on additional responsibility. Finney-Smith's first chance to make […]

Kelly Olynyk Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Olynyk could miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. If the 33-year-old veteran is sidelined, Orlando Robinson will continue to log minutes behind starting center Jakob Poeltl, with Chris Boucher potentially also taking on extra playing […]

William Karlsson To Miss Upcoming Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is not close to returning to the lineup. Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets will mark his fifth consecutive absence, and Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy has announced that Karlsson will not be traveling with the team for an upcoming three-game road trip. This means […]

Cole Sillinger Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (upper body) will return from a three-game absence on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is set to fill a top-six role in the contest after skating with James van Riemsdyk and Kent Johnson in Wednesday's practice. Both wingers have been hot lately, putting Sillinger in a good […]

Mikael Granlund Ready To Face Kraken

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (illness) will stay in the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. He was initially questionable for the game after sitting out Wednesday's practice due to an illness. San Jose's leading scorer will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith on the top line and has a spot reserved […]

Walker Kessler Playing Thursday Against Minnesota

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man missed two straight games due to a left shoulder contusion. Kessler is averaging 11.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, shooting a career-high 73 percent from the floor. Utah has […]

Alexander Wennberg Out On Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. He has sustained an upper-body injury, making Wennberg miss only his second game of the season. The Swedish centerman has performed reasonably well in a middle-six role, producing eight goals and 23 points in 52 games. […]

Naz Reid On Track To Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (illness) was not able to play on Wednesday after playing in each of the Wolves' first 46 games this season, but he is not on the injury report for Thursday when the Wolves will visit the Jazz to close out their back-to-back. In 25.3 minutes off the bench, he averaged […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Not Play Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will miss a second straight game on Thursday when the Wizards host the Lakers. Sarr sprained his left ankle Monday against Dallas and was forced to leave after just 11 minutes. In his absence on Wednesday against the Raptors, Jonas Valanciunas started and played 23 minutes, and Richaun Holmes […]

Sebastian Aho Questionable For Thursday

According to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News, Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (illness) was unable to participate in the morning skate and is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Alexander noted that Aho was not feeling well and left the rink before the skate began. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2025)

Welcome back to our MLB team's 2025 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. For those of you who are not familiar -- Underdog Fantasy is a platform where you can play all sorts of leagues and contests, and MLB Best Ball leagues are one of […]

Fantasy Baseball Catchers ADP Report - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

The calendar has flipped to 2025, and you don't have to wait any longer to prepare for the next fantasy baseball season. While drafts on the more mainstream sites like Yahoo and CBS don’t hit their stride until February, the sharps at NFBC have been plugging away for months already. Jumping into a fantasy baseball […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable With A Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. The versatile veteran hurt his right shoulder on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Finney-Smith's injury has come at an unfortunate time for the Lakers, as he's an option to cover some of Anthony Davis' (abdomen) minutes. If Finney-Smith can't […]

Clint Capela Will Not Play On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game as the team gears up to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Due to back spasms, Capela was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest against the Houston Rockets, and he hasn't recovered in time for Thursday's game. Larry Nance […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Sidney Crosby Lifts Penguins To Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied two points, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Penguins over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Crosby would tally the primary assist on Marcus Pettersson's goal in the second frame. Then, in overtime, the captain would find the back of the net on the backhand to […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have another small five-game slate for this great Thursday evening. We have three teams on back-to-backs. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards are those teams, so keep an eye on those teams as they could have more guys on the injury report. We have a few guys to keep […]

Alperen Sengun Questionable Versus Memphis

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game in Memphis. Sengun is coming off another productive outing, amassing an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. But he's now in danger of missing Thursday's contest, which would be his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. With Steven Adams (ankle) […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 30, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Walker Kessler Could Miss Thursday's Game

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man is in danger of missing a third straight game due to a left shoulder contusion. The Jazz have been shorthanded over the last few games with John Collins (illness) also sidelined. That means, Drew […]

Isaiah Stewart Ejected On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers after getting handed a Flagrant 2 foul. Stewart only lasted eight minutes on the court before elbowing Thomas Bryant to the floor which resulted in his ejection from the contest. He'll finish the night with one point and one assist, […]

Naz Reid Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (illness) will not play against the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. Reid injured his shoulder in Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, but he will exit the lineup on Wednesday due to an illness. Per Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio, Minnesota will be without Reid for only the second time in […]

Al Horford Ruled Out For Wednesday Against Bulls

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is dealing with a toe sprain and will miss his second consecutive contest. Horford was cleared to play on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. Luke Kornet started in place of Horford and finished with […]

Kelly Olynyk Downgraded To Out Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He will miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. Olynyk's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday, Orlando Robinson will continue to log minutes […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Not Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will not play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Jonas Valanciunas and Richaun Holmes will fill the center minutes in Wednesday's matchup. It's a favorable spot for the pair, as […]

Anthony Davis To Sit Out At Least One Week Of Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (abdomen) will be sidelined for at least a week due to an abdominal muscle strain. He sustained the injury during Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team plans to re-evaluate Davis in approximately one week, meaning he will be unavailable for at least three games, starting with Thursday's […]

Dakota Joshua Rejoins Canucks Lineup Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (leg) will return to action on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old power forward has not played since Jan. 3, missing 11 contests. Following a breakthrough campaign in 2023-24, Joshua has struggled to make an impact offensively, recording two goals and four points in 24 outings this season. However, […]

Sean Couturier Expected Back On Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (illness) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He was held out of Monday's matchup against the Devils as Couturier wasn't feeling well. The Flyers captain is projected to skate alongside Matvei Michkov and Joel Farabee, while Rodrigo Abols will exit the lineup. 2024-25 […]

Braves Invite Drake Baldwin To MLB Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that catching prospect Drake Baldwin will be a non-roster invite to major-league spring training this year. Baldwin is considered Atlanta's top prospect, and MLB Pipeline has him ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect in baseball entering the 2025 season. The former third-round pick in 2022 out of Missouri […]

Nico Hischier Labeled As Week-To-Week With Injury

According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) is considered week-to-week. Keefe noted that the team will check in on his status at the end of the week. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Hischier to miss at least their game against the Flyers on Wednesday and their […]