Luke Kornet Ruled Out Versus Brooklyn

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (hamstring) won't play on Friday versus the Nets. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) sidelined, Kornet has been getting some work from off the bench for the C's. However, he injured his hamstring in Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors and will now miss his first contest of the 2024-25 campaign. Al Horford […]

Goga Bitadze Will Start Versus New Orleans

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze will start in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. With Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out again, Bitadze will remain with the first five. The 25-year-old has played well in his two starts this season, averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals. While Bitadze's free-throw shooting could use some […]

Jalen Duren Ruled Out On Friday Night

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play in Friday's meeting with the visiting Hawks. He tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's one-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets, limiting him to just eight minutes of work. Isaiah Stewart got more involved, finishing with seven boards, six assists, one steal, and one block. Duren's next chance to […]

Shane Pinto Could Return Saturday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (undisclosed) has been skating with the team and has a good chance to return on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. Pinto has missed seven games after suffering an injury on October 22. The 23-year-old has three points in six games so far this season and will likely return to his […]

Auston Matthews Placed On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Nov. 3. Matthews will be out for at least this weekend's games due to an upper-body injury but could return next week if things go well for him. He has not skated since Sunday, so it is unsurprising that […]

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Against 76ers

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable ahead of the Friday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar big man is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but it looks like he'll be able to play through some pain in this game. He's been the key to […]

Dereck Lively II Remains Sidelined Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (shoulder) will be sidelined again on Friday while he deals with a sprained shoulder. The second-year big man suffered the injury on November 3 against the Orlando Magic, so this will be his third consecutive missed game. In his place, Daniel Gafford will take over the starting role while […]

Draymond Green Considered Questionable Against Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) has picked up a questionable tag on Friday for their contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Defensive Player of the Year hasn't missed a game yet this year and has anchored one of the best defenses in the league again. A lot of his numbers are down […]

Jalen Duren Considered Doubtful On Friday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been listed as doubtful ahead of the Friday night matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The young big man originally sprained his left ankle during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in the opening quarter. He didn't return to that game and it looks like he'll need […]

Yankees Exercise Aaron Boone's Option

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they have exercised the 2025 club option for manager Aaron Boone after he led the team to a World Series appearances this fall, eventually losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. The 51-year-old former Yankees postseason hero has gone 603-429 (.584 winning percentage) and has […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 11/8/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's another massive Friday night slate with 13 games on the docket tonight! It can feel like too much to deal with at times, which is why my goal is to help break it down for you and get you started with the absolute BEST spots to target. In today's edition, I recommend some higher-priced […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/08/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Jack Roslovic Keeps Hot Spell Going Against Penguins

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jack Roslovic scored two goals and tallied an assist in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh. He scored back-to-back goals after Jordan Martinook had opened the scoring and helped set up Jaccob Slavin's first goal of the campaign in the second period. Roslovic has quietly been one of the hottest forwards around lately. […]

Jack Hughes Amasses Three Points In Thursday's Win

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes showed off some of his best form in Thursday's matchup against Montreal, scoring a goal and handing out two assists in a 5-3 win. His fifth marker of the year ended up as the game-winning goal. He's added 10 assists to his goals in 16 games. Hughes' productivity hasn't […]

Bo Horvat Bags Three Points Versus Senators

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat kept his improved form up with a three-point effort in Thursday's 4-2 road victory over Ottawa. Horvat's playmaking helped the Islanders score twice in the second period, and he completed the scoring with an empty-net goal. Horvat tallied five points in October but already has seven points for November. […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, November 8

It’s Friday, and you know what that means: another edition of Buy, Sell, or Hold! Yes, we’re far enough into the season to start forming some opinions—but don’t get too comfortable! It’s still early, and the fantasy landscape can flip instantly. Just because Player A is off to a rough start doesn’t mean they’re doomed, […]

Mattias Janmark Considered Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish veteran is dealing with an undisclosed injury and might be forced to sit out his first game of the season on Saturday versus Vancouver. Janmark struggled to make an offensive contribution last season, and things haven't improved for him in 2024-25. With 14 games […]

Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pages To Split Opportunities Behind The Plate

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, St. Louis Cardinals catchers Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages are set to split catching duties in 2025. Earlier this week, it was reported that Willson Contreras would be moved to a first base role and see very little catching opportunities. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Herrera […]

Alex Turcotte Remains Sidelined Thursday

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) will not play against Vancouver on Thursday. He'll be absent for a second consecutive game. Turcotte doesn't see a lot of ice time, averaging less than 12 minutes per game, but he's put in effective work for the team, scoring five points (one goal, four assists) in […]

Tyler Seguin Expected Back Versus Blackhawks

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Chicago. The veteran was unavailable for the previous game against Florida. Unfortunately, it looks like we might often see a Seguin-less Stars in this campaign because it has been reported that he's dealing with a lingering lower-body injury. […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Listed As Out For Friday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is listed as out on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man has missed the last two games due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The team is currently considering Carter as day-to-day, but this is the type of […]

Brayden Point Remains Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will skip a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Point skated on Thursday morning but has been deemed not ready to play, and the team considers him day-to-day. With Point out, Tampa Bay has lost its second-best goal-scorer. The 28-year-old has lit the lamp eight times […]

Auston Matthews' Status Up In The Air

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) did not skate on Thursday and remains day-to-day heading into the weekend. Matthews did not play on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, and coach Craig Berube said he isn't sure if Matthews will be ready to go for the Leafs' back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. […]

Rays Looking To Upgrade At Catcher

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander has identified catcher as a position of need for the team this offseason as they look to improve defensively. "The catching position, the production we got last year was nowhere near where it needed to be to be a playoff-contributing position," Neander said. "We need to […]

Dylan Larkin Bags Two Points In Win Over Chicago

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin played a pivotal role in Wednesday's 4-1 win at Chicago. The Red Wings captain logged two points in the contest, helping Alex DeBrincat to start the scoring in the first period and netting the game-winning tally in the second frame. It was Larkin's second consecutive multi-point outing. He has […]

Dylan Strome Stays Hot With Two-Assist Effort

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome registered two assists as the team snuck past Nashville 3-2 on Wednesday. He helped both of his linemates, Aliaksei Protas and Alex Ovechkin, light the lamp. There haven't been many players hotter than Strome in recent weeks, as the talented forward has recorded four multi-point outings in his last five […]

Ivan Barbashev Records Three Assists Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev ended a three-game scoring slump with three assists in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Edmonton. He had two helpers when Vegas turned a 2-1 deficit into a win in the third period. Barbashev has been part of Vegas' highly productive first line, scoring 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in […]

Tommy Novak Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Novak was a late scratch for Wednesday's clash with the Capitals and might miss out on Thursday's meeting with the Panthers as well. The 23-year-old has been used throughout the lineup, averaging 13:20 of ice time for the campaign. He sits on three […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Buy/Sell: Rotation Watch and Minute Trends for Week 3

Welcome to the second edition of RotoBaller's NBA Minutes Watch. Solidified depth charts are emerging now that every team is at least five games in. To track the minutes and general direction of each team’s rotation, we’ve charted nearly every player who has played at least five games this season. When stronger sample sizes develop, […]

NBA DFS Picks for Daily Fantasy Basketball on DraftKings and FanDuel (11/7/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! We get a small three-game slate for this fine Thursday evening. It should be s solid set of games including a couple of struggling teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks looking to get back on track against the Utah Jazz, The Portland Trail Blazers going on the road to take on the […]