Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play Against Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play against Brooklyn on Thursday. Milwaukee has upgraded him from probable to available. Antetokounmpo returned from a four-game absence on Tuesday to feast against Indiana. He recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 35 minutes. The former MVP already boasts a pair of double-doubles […]

Kristaps Porzingis Out On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) will remain absent on Thursday against Minnesota. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his fourth consecutive absence. Al Horford is looking at another start on Thursday due to Porzingis' absence. The veteran big man will look to bounce back from a pair of poor outings. […]

Andre Drummond Out Thursday Versus Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to a left toe sprain. After suiting up against the Kings on Wednesday, where he was on the floor for twenty minutes, the big man will sit the second half of back-to-back games on Thursday. With Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Thursday

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Embiid rested against the Kings on Wednesday and could play against the Warriors. If the 30-year-old is available, he is a must-start across all fantasy platforms. The veteran center has scored […]

Anthony Davis Downgraded To Doubtful On Thursday

According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Fantasy managers know the 31-year-old is a regular on the injury report this season, but he's only missed one game. Thursday is the first leg of […]

The Fastest Path to the Top 50: Fantasy Basketball Statistical Analysis

The NBA season is not even halfway over, but the lull in the schedule created by the NBA Cup gave me time to start thinking about what types of data I could research in this coming offseason to become a more informed analyst and a better overall fantasy basketball manager. And then I started thinking, […]

Auston Matthews Remains Out On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Thursday against the Islanders. Matthews returned to practice this week but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup yet. However, his comeback appears to be close, and Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has not ruled Matthews out for […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/2/25)

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 […]

Draymond Green Probable For Thursday's Game

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt against Philadelphia. Green has been in and out of the lineup recently and might sit out on Thursday due to a lower back contusion. Kyle Anderson (illness) started the most recent game that Green missed, but he's considered questionable to […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/2/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Another year of DFS is in the books and another one begins! Let's make the best of this year and start with a takedown, why don't we? We have a solid six-game slate this Thursday evening, so let's start the year and win some cash! We have a few injuries to monitor […]

Anthony Davis Uncertain For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised considering Davis is a regular on the injury report. To be fair, Davis hasn't missed a game since early November, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried. It's worth noting […]

Andre Drummond Active Wednesday Against Kings

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is active for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. Drummond is dealing with a left toe sprain but will be able to fight it out. With Joel Embiid inactive, expect Drummond to make an impact on the boards. It will be off the bench, though, as Philadelphia is […]

Kristaps Porzingis Listed Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Porzingis is dealing with a left ankle sprain that has caused him to miss each of Boston's last three games. The 29-year-old has been productive when active but has only been able to play in 11 of […]

Dereck Lively II Will Play On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) will play on Wednesday against the Rockets. He has missed the last three games because of a hip contusion, although it doesn't appear as if it will limit his time on the floor. However, Lively has averaged only 8.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks this season, so […]

Jalen Smith Available On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Washington on Wednesday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Smith will continue to work as Nikola Vucevic's backup at the center position. This severely limits his fantasy appeal, but Smith did well in the role on Monday against Charlotte. He finished a 115-108 […]

John Collins Ruled Out For Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will remain out for Wednesday's tilt against the Knicks. The team had downgraded Collins from doubtful to out. A number of players have gotten looks in the starting unit with Collins missing. Johnny Juzang was the most recent one to fill in for him, posting 14 points and four […]

Jake Anchia Signs With Guardians

Free-agent catcher Jake Anchia signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to his agent, Gavin Kahn. Anchia was previously with the Seattle Mariners and was ranked by Baseball America as the organization's best defensive prospect at his position. The 27-year-old former seventh-round selection […]

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

We ring in the new year with an eight-game slate on FanDuel today! There are a lot of players already ruled out with injuries and another handful who are questionable for tonight, so consider these picks today a "first draft" as we all know things can change quite quickly one injury updates start pouring in […]

John Tavares Extends Point Streak To Eight Games

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares extended his point streak to eight games during their victory over the New York Islanders. Tavares got on the scoresheet on the final minutes with an empty-net goal on the power-play. During this eight-game stretch, the veteran has tallied 13 total points (seven goals, six helpers), with four of […]

Dereck Lively II Questionable For Wednesday Night

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets. The 20-year-old is still a work in progress, averaging 8.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. He's been sidelined for the last three games because of a hip contusion. If Lively misses another game on Wednesday night, Daniel Gafford, coming […]

Andre Drummond Questionable For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. After missing three games with a sprained left toe, Drummond has a chance to make his return. With Joel Embiid sidelined for rest, there's an opportunity for Drummond to log significant minutes and deliver great production for fantasy […]

Joel Embiid Resting On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) won't play in Wednesday's game in Sacramento. He is coming off another monster outing, scoring 37 points in Monday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. But with Philly playing the first of back-to-back contests on Wednesday, Embiid will get the night off to rest before presumably returning for Thursday's […]

Ivan Ivan Out Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche center Ivan Ivan (upper body) is considered week-to-week. The team has placed him on Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's contest against Winnipeg. Ivan has amassed five goals and eight points in 37 appearances during his rookie campaign. While filling in for injured teammates in a larger role earlier in the season, Ivan had […]

Radek Faksa Misses Winter Classic

St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's Winter Classic against Chicago. After sustaining a skate cut on his leg, Faksa has featured just once in the past nine games and isn't ready to play in Tuesday's special matchup. The veteran centerman has picked up seven points (two goals, five […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for December 31, 2024 (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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 12/31/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year’s Eve, RotoBallers! We have an exciting main slate tonight with four games tipping off at 7:00 p.m. EST. As always, FanDuel scoring and pricing will be our primary focus, with a blend of cash-game safety and GPP upside to help you dominate the last slate of 2024. Injuries and last-minute updates often […]

Jaxson Hayes Off The Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Cleveland. He's been out since Nov. 26 with an ankle injury. Hayes will help the team cope with the potential absence of Anthony Davis (ankle), who is considered questionable for the contest. In normal circumstances, though, […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) remains on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's tilt against Cleveland. He continues to nurse an ankle injury that Davis sustained on Christmas Day against Golden State. However, it appears as though the injury does not affect the star big man, as Davis posted a big 36-15-8 line […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/31/24)

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 […]

Joel Embiid Upgraded To Available

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is good to go for Monday's matchup against Portland. He's shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. The former MVP is coming off a 32-point effort across 35 minutes in a favorable matchup against Utah, and he should also feast against the Trail Blazers. Only four teams […]