Yves Missi Upgraded To Available Against Clippers

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (back) has gone from questionable to available on Monday and will suit up against the Los Angeles Clippers. The rookie big man is suffering from a mid-back contusion, but it won't force him to miss a game. Through the first 31 games of his career, Missi averages 9.3 points, […]

Andre Drummond Questionable Again On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is questionable heading into Monday's meeting with the Blazers. The veteran has a sprained left toe, keeping him off the floor for Philadelphia's previous two contests. With Joel Embiid (face, foot) uncertain to play, Drummond could be on tap to start versus a Portland team that has struggled against […]

Joel Embiid Uncertain To Face Portland

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers. The sinus fracture is nothing new. However, Embiid's left foot sprain could jeopardize his availability for Monday night. Andre Drummond (toe), who is questionable, is worth streaming if Embiid isn't out there, especially against a Portland squad that lacks […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/30/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday Rotoballers! We've got a perfectly sized 7-game slate to kick off the week. This slate is loaded with intriguing matchups, offering a perfect mix of high-floor players for cash games and upside targets for GPPs. With key injuries impacting rotations and FanDuel-specific pricing creating value opportunities, understanding tonight’s landscape is critical. I'm here […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/30/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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 the MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (2024-2025): December 30 - January 5

Happy Holidays, my fantasy basketball friends, and welcome back to another edition of my weekly waiver wire column! We ring in the new year in only a few days, but the fantasy basketball season has been going strong for over two months. We're approaching the season's mid-point, and you're likely now starting to see what […]

Anze Kopitar Leads Los Angeles To Comeback Victory Over Philadelphia

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar tallied two goals to lead Los Angeles to a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday evening. The Kings were trailing heading into the third period but Kopitar struck twice to put them on top. Kopitar's first tally of the final frame came on a deflection […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice In Sunday's Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl found the back of the net twice during their loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Draisaitl scored the game's opening goal on the power-play on a snap shot that beat Anaheim netminder Lukas Dostal. Then in the second, Draisaitl struck again on the power-play, this time on a slap […]

Sidney Crosby Sets Franchise Record In Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby set the Penguins assist record in their victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday evening. Crosby made history in the second frame by tallying the primary assist on Michael Bunting's power-play tally. This assist put him above Mario Lemieux for the most assists in Penguins history. Crosby finished this […]

Elias Pettersson To Sit Out Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available for the team's upcoming two-game road trip. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced Pettersson is "a week away" from returning. This might mean he also won't be available for Friday's home game against Nashville. An undisclosed injury sidelined Pettersson for Saturday's game against Seattle. […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Returns To Action Sunday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Ottawa. He will end an 11-game absence. Eriksson Ek will skate on the second line, flanked by Ryan Hartman and Marcus Johansson. The latter has been his regular partner this season with Matt Boldy, but Boldy will remain on […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/29/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Isaiah Stewart Active For Saturday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) is active ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Stewart is back in the lineup after missing each of the last four games due to a hyperextended knee. His return to the lineup means that Paul Reed will see a reduced role and possibly fall out of the […]

Andre Drummond Downgraded To Out

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. This was an interesting turns of events considering Drummond started the day as probable, but now won't suit up for Saturday's game. Normally, Drummond's status wouldn't mean much, but starting center Joel Embiid (foot) remains uncertain […]

Robert Williams III Remains Out On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man is set to miss his third game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. His absence isn't going to mean a ton with Deandre Ayton and Dovonan Clingan both healthy […]

Jalen Smith Ruled Out For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sore left ankle. Smith, who typically logs around 15 minutes per game, plays a key role in providing rebounding and defense off the bench. His next chance to return will be on Monday against the Hornets. […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Might Return To Action Sunday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) might return to action on Sunday against Ottawa. Kevin Gorg of the FanDuel Sports Network reports that Wild head coach John Hynes believes Eriksson Ek is a possibility for the game. The Swedish forward is regarded as day-to-day. Eriksson Ek missed an 11th straight contest on Friday […]

Juuso Parssinen Joins Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired center Juuso Parssinen in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Colorado sent out a third-round draft pick and minor-league forward Ondrej Pavel in exchange for Parssinen and a seventh-round pick. Parssinen has only been a bit-part player for the Predators this season, logging five points (two goals, three assists in […]

Mark Williams Available Versus Oklahoma City

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (thumb) will play versus OKC on Saturday night. The 23-year-old missed the start of the 2024-25 campaign due to a sore foot. But he's played well enough since returning, averaging 11.0 points and 6.3 assists. Williams might be even more productive with LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle), Cody Martin (knee), and […]

Jusuf Nurkic Suspended Three Games

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic will miss the next three games due to suspension, the league announced on Saturday. The veteran was involved in a physical altercation with Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington on Friday night, resulting in all three getting ejected. The Suns have been without Devin Booker (groin), so losing another […]

Branden Carlson Won’t Face Charlotte Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (concussion) is unavailable for Saturday's contest with the Charlotte Hornets due to a left-ankle sprain. Carlson is set to miss his sixth straight game but he might return on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Five days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Carlson sustained a concussion during team […]

Onyeka Okongwu Still Out On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (knee) remains out for Saturday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He'll now miss his fifth consecutive contest because of left knee inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he will be healthy enough to return. With Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) and Dyson Daniels (illness) also sidelined, the Hawks will need to go […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/28/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for December 28, 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 […]

Nathan MacKinnon Dishes Out Three Helpers During Friday's Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three assists during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. MacKinnon tallied the primary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening goal in the second period. Later in the third, MacKinnon would tally the secondary assist on Lehkonen's second strike of game, which would eventually serve as the […]

Robert Thomas Strikes Twice On Friday Evening

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas scored two goals during their victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday evening. Thomas opened the scoring on an unassisted wrist shot goal in the opening minute which beat netminder Juuse Saros. Thomas would not get back on the scoresheet until later in the final frame where he scored […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/28/24)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

Anthony Davis Questionable To Face Kings

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Sacramento. He hurt his left ankle on Christmas Day against Golden State, exiting the action after logging just seven minutes. After the game, Davis announced that he intends to play on Saturday. However, Davis has picked up a questionable […]

Domantas Sabonis Questionable For Clash With Lakers

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) has been labeled as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He sat out Thursday's game against Detroit due to an illness and didn't practice on Friday. Filling in for Sabonis as the starting center, Alex Len went for four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 23 minutes […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's contest against Utah. Embiid can't seem to stay clear of injuries and even got hurt during the warm-ups ahead of Philadelphia's Christmas clash against Boston when he rolled his ankle. However, he came through 31 minutes of action on […]