Jakob Poeltl Active Versus Pelicans

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is good to go for Monday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Austrian big man has been experiencing lower back stiffness and initially carried a questionable tag on the injury report, but Toronto has upgraded him to available. Poeltl gets a juicy matchup on Monday against a team […]

Anthony Davis Ready To Rock Against Hornets

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as available for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. He has received an upgrade from a probable status. The Lakers star is fresh off his third 30-point game of the month, having bagged a 36-point, 13-rebound double-double against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Fantasy […]

Al Horford Cleared To Play Monday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up against the Houston Rockets on Monday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Derrick White (shin) unavailable, Horford will likely join the starting lineup for the game. The veteran big man has averaged 9.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while starting this season. […]

Kelly Olynyk Remains Sidelined On Monday

Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports that Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk (calf) is out for Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Olynyk will be out of action for the second straight game due to right calf tightness. The 33-year-old has played in just 21 games this season, and his next opportunity to suit up is on Wednesday […]

Sean Couturier Unavailable Monday Due To An Illness

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (illness) will be sidelined against the New Jersey Devils on Monday. The Flyers captain is battling an illness and has to come out of the lineup for the third time this season. Couturier has produced eight goals and 16 assists in 48 outings this season. His spot in the lineup […]

J.T. Compher Will Not Play On Monday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (undisclosed) will not hit the ice on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Tyler Motte (upper body) is set to take Compher's spot in the lineup. Motte is available for selection after missing six games due to an upper-body injury. […]

Nico Hischier Out On Monday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was injured on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens and is forced to skip his first contest of the season. Hischier has had a fine campaign with a team-high 24 goals and 43 points through 51 appearances. […]

Goga Bitadze Cleared To Play Monday Against Heat

On Monday, the Orlando Magic announced that center Goga Bitadze (concussion) is available to suit up against the Miami Heat. Bitadze had missed seven consecutive contests due to a concussion. He was at the team's shootaround on Monday and has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol. The 35-year-old has been a starter in 33 of the 36 games […]

Evgeni Malkin Labeled As Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week. The veteran star left Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken with a lower-body injury and seems set for another stint on the sidelines. Earlier in January, Malkin sat out four games due to an upper-body injury. Gody Glass will take over the second-line […]

Dodgers Have Concerns On Defense?

An MLB executive thinks the only weakness of the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers could be on defense. Outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and Michael Conforto lack range in the corner-outfield spots, while center fielder Tommy Edman is better as an infielder. Also, their defense at the most important position, shortstop, will hinge on how much Mookie Betts […]

Jakob Poeltl Questionable Monday With Back Issue

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) appeared on the injury report as questionable due to lower back stiffness for their Monday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 29-year-old has one of the most consistent fantasy contributors on the Raptors this season as he averages 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and […]

Walker Kessler Downgraded To Out On Monday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Monday and will not face the Milwaukee Bucks. The young big man suffered a shoulder contusion in their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies after seeing the court for 29 minutes and posting 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals, […]

What is BABIP (for Hitters)? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of BABIP (batting average on balls in play) for hitters. This article is a deeper dive into BABIP for batters, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball". In this article we'll explain what BABIP is, specifically for hitters, and provide a definition that is hopefully […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/27/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The Super Bowl is set! I hope you stuck with us in the RotoBaller Discord, as we had a few solid GPP hits from our community. Football was center stage yesterday, so there was only one NBA game as a result. The Association is back tonight with a 10-game DK slate, and there are some […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 1/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! We've got a huge 12 game slate on Fanduel to tip off this week of NBA DFS action. With so many options, the key to success tonight will be locking in strong core plays, finding value in injury driven opportunities, and targeting high-upside GPP options. I've broken down today's organized today's top […]

Anthony Davis Probable Versus The Hornets

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is expected to play on Monday against Charlotte. AD has appeared on the injury report nearly the entire season. However, he's only missed three games. Davis is also having one of his best seasons since entering the National Basketball Association, averaging 25.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and […]

Larry Nance Jr. May Miss Monday's Game

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. (hand) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The veteran missed nearly a month after undergoing surgery on his right hand. But he returned on Saturday against the Raptors, finishing with four points in 20 minutes. The Hawks play consecutive games on Monday and Tuesday, so head coach […]

Al Horford Questionable Versus The Rockets

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. The veteran recently logged 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. However, he's in danger of missing Monday's game because of a left toe sprain. With Derrick White (shin) questionable, Horford may be needed in the starting lineup on Monday […]

Goga Bitadze Might Return On Monday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (concussion protocol) is questionable to face the Heat on Monday night. He played only 12 minutes against the 76ers on January 12, exiting prematurely because of a hip injury. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old has been sidelined for Orlando's previous six contests due to concussion-like symptoms. But the questionable designation at least […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024-25): January 27 - February 2

We flip the calendar to February this week and edge closer to both the All-Star break and the NBA trade deadline. Some of the moves you can make in the next few weeks could greatly impact your team's ability to compete for a fantasy championship in March or April! Most leagues have a weekly moves […]

Mark Kolozsvary Signs Minor-League Deal With Boston

According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, catcher Mark Kolozsvary signed a minor-league deal to return to the Boston Red Sox for the 2025 season. Kolozsvary will also be invited to spring training. The Florida product spent his entire 2024 campaign with Triple-A Worcester. Across 27 contests, the 29-year-old posted a .183/.349/.354 line with two doubles […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/26/25)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our daily DFS picks! We only have one game for tonight! The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers! This slate will be a bit different than our normal slate of games with it only being one game but I will walk you through […]

Nico Hischier Labeled As Day-To-Day Following Saturday's Exit

According to head coach Sheldon Keefe, New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (undisclosed) is viewed as "day-to-day" following his early exit during Saturday's contest. Hischier sustained this injury during the third period. Before exiting, the captain scored his 24th goal of the season in the opening frame. He logged two hits and three shots on […]

Sean Monahan Not Expected To Return Until March

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is expected to be sidelined until mid-March after facing a setback. Monahan suffered this injury during their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in January. He was placed on the injured reserve shortly after but now is in danger of missing more […]

Anthony Davis Available Versus Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) will play against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, marking his fourth consecutive appearance. Although Davis has missed two games this month, the team typically upgrades him from probable to available before tip-off. The nine-time All-Star aims to start a new double-double streak on Saturday after having a […]

Santi Aldama Will Not Play Against Jazz

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (illness) will not suit up for Saturday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. An illness will keep the Spaniard sidelined for a second consecutive game. Memphis also remains without the services of Jake LaRavia (back), opening up additional opportunities on the frontcourt for the likes of Brandon Clarke and GG Jackson […]

Andre Drummond Remains Out Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. Drummond is battling a toe injury and has been in and out of the lineup recently. With Joel Embiid (knee) also on the shelf, Guerschon Yabusele will continue to do the heavy lifting at the center […]

Evan Mobley Returns To Action Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) will end a four-game absence on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. He has finally shaken off a calf strain that Mobley sustained a couple of weeks back. Mobley recently put together a four-game double-double streak and is averaging 19.4 points and 9.1 rebounds for the month. His form gets […]

Mark Williams Out On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) will miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams is managing a tendon injury in his right foot, and the team doesn't want to overwork him. Veteran Taj Gibson will move to the starting lineup to fill in for Williams. Gibson was […]