Hassan Whiteside Sitting Versus Clippers

Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is sitting this one out due to a non-COVID related illness. That's not great news with Udoka Azubuike (ankle) sidelined as well. That means, Eric Paschall and possibly Rudy Gay will see more playing time. However, […]

Jack Eichel Doubtful For Saturday Vs. Kings

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) is doubtful to play on Saturday against the visiting Los Angeles Kings, head coach Peter DeBoer told the media on Friday. Eichel exited in the second period of Thursday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers after he blocked a shot with his hand. DeBoer didn't have an […]

Robert Thomas Practices Friday, Could Return To Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas (illness) could return to the lineup on Saturday when his team plays the host Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old center missed the last two games with a non-COVID-related illness but practiced with the team on Friday. Prior to being sidelined, Thomas scored two goals in back-to-back games, putting him […]

Nico Sturm To Play First Game With Avalanche On Friday

Forward Nico Sturm will be in the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. This will be Sturm's first game with the Avs since being acquired in a trade that sent Tyson Jost to the Minnesota Wild. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told the media on Friday morning he plans […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/18/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a big ol' 12-game Friday night slate on tap in the NBA and I find myself pinch-hitting (to steal a baseball term and hooray baseball is back soon!) for my colleague Max Kulish today. I have played NBA DFS every day this season and I'm not about to stop now! If you are […]

Jack Eichel Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel sat out the third period of Thursday's 5-3 win over Florida with an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old superstar appeared to have gotten hurt when he blocked a shot with his hand late in the second frame. The team is set to provide an update on him Friday. Eichel picked […]

T.J. Oshie Exits Thursday's Win With Injury

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie wasn't able to complete Thursday's 7-2 win over Columbus due to a lower-body injury. He managed to collect an assist in 12 minutes of action before exiting in the third period. The team hasn't yet provided an update on Oshie's status. The veteran forward has been unlucky with injuries throughout […]

Elias Petterson Expected Back Thursday Vs. Red Wings

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is probable to return on Thursday as his team hosts the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old center has missed two games with an upper-body injury, but head coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters the injury isn't serious and the young Swede can be considered day-to-day. Pettersson is third on […]

Andrew Copp Expected To Return Friday Vs. Bruins

Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp (upper body) is expected back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Boston Bruins. The 27-year-old center was hit in the head during Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues and then held out of Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday for precautionary […]

Isaiah Jackson Won't Play Friday

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (head) won't play during Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is a tough blow with Goga Bitadze (foot) uncertain to play as well. Jackson heads into concussion protocol, so he could very well miss multiple games. In the meantime, Jalen Smith could be looking at significant playing time. He […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Won't Play Thursday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was originally listed as questionable, but the team has decided to sit Carter. Moritz Wagner could slide into the starting five, while Mo Bamba gets a higher volume. Between the two, Bamba has more upside in […]

Patrice Bergeron Out At Least One More Game

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron (upper body) is expected to be out at least one more game, head coach Bruce Cassidy told the media. Cassidy said the 36-year-old center is dealing with a lingering injury that is at risk of getting injected and that the ailment is not related to Bergeron falling awkwardly in a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/17/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a rare one-game slate on tap Thursday, with the Pistons and Magic taking the floor. The fact the teams have the worst records in the Eastern Conference certainly doesn't do much for the aesthetics of the single-game ledger, but for DFS aficionados, there's arguably never a bad night as long as contests are […]

Nikola Jokic Goes For 28 Points And 13 Boards On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had another monster game on Wednesday as the team defeated the Washington Wizards 127-109. Jokic scored a game-high 29 points while shooting 10-for-14 from the field and 7-for-7 from the free throw line. He hit both of his three-point attempts and he also filled out the stat sheet with 13 […]

Steven Stamkos Tallies Three Assists Against Seattle

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos collected three assists in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Seattle, helping Nikita Kucherov to tie the game and setting Victor Hedman up for a pair of power-play goals. This is Stamkos' sixth effort this season with three-plus goals. Recent games haven't been kind for Tampa's captain, but the whole team […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable For Thursday's Game

Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Detroit Pistons. He is currently hampered by a left ankle sprain. Fellow big man Chuma Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for the game. So if Carter sits, we could see a big game for Mo Bamba […]

Barrels and Brls/BBE: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

We've previously looked at how exit velocity is only one piece of the fantasy analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. LA is basically a fancy way of saying things that the fantasy community has used for years. Am […]

AL-Only Draft Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is back with a vengeance! MLB teams are wheeling and dealing like fantasy managers on a bender, but who is complaining? Not me. The season starts on April 7, so your fantasy draft or auction is right around the corner. I am here to help with seven sleeper options in AL-only leagues. Who is going […]

Jack Roslovic Scores Twice In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against the Senators. The 25-year-old scored the Blue Jackets' first and third goal of the contest, as the multi-goal effort gives the forward 12 goals on the season. Roslovic ranks fifth on the team in goals scored (12) and eighth […]

Andrew Wiggins, Nemanja Bjelica Out On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Andrew Wiggins (illness) and center Nemanja Bjelica (illness) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. They are both dealing with a non-COVID illness. Jordan Poole stands to benefit from Wiggins' absence while Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga will help make up for Bjelica not being […]

Naz Reid Ruled Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with back spasms. The injury forced him to miss Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. As a result of his absence, Karl-Anthony Towns wound up playing 36 minutes and racking up 60 […]

Joel Embiid Good To Go On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to back soreness. However, he has been cleared to play and he will be in the starting lineup for the game. Wednesday is Embiid's 28th birthday, so don't expect him to hold back against rookie Evan Mobley. […]

Tyson Jost Will Make His Wild Debut On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild forward Tyson Jost will make his team debut on Wednesday against Boston. He joined the squad on Tuesday via a trade from Colorado. Jost notched 14 points in 59 games for the Avalanche this season before making his exit. The 24-year-old has managed 45 career goals and 103 points in 321 appearances. He […]

Patrice Bergeron Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has been ruled out for the rest of the week with an arm infection. He will miss Wednesday's battle against Minnesota and Friday's meeting with Winnipeg. There were already some question marks regarding his status for Tuesday's game against Chicago because he had missed Monday's practice for maintenance, but Bergeron […]

Joel Embiid Might Sit Versus Cavaliers

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) might be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be the Sixers' third game in four nights, so they might decide to give Embiid a break. DeAndre Jordan is expected to slide into the starting five, assuming Embiid sits out. Normally, Jordan isn't worth a look […]

Incorporating a Shift Ban into Hitter Projections

With the announcement of a likely shift ban in 2023, fantasy baseball analysts ought to prepare. Many good articles have been written about the shift ban recently, with most echoing the sentiment that the leaguewide impact will be modest. Further, it is conventional wisdom that pull-heavy lefthanders would benefit the most. However, the size of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/16/22): Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I hope last night's slate of NBA DFS treated you well. I'm continuing to work on my NBA model, trying to gather more information to make sure all of you are as armed as possible going into each slate. Even with the small adjustments I've made so far, it seems to be […]

Tucker Barnhart To Switch Hit Again

Detroit Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart has decided to pick up switch-hitting again this year after quitting two years ago. Barnhart has hit exclusively from the left side the last two seasons. The 31-year-old is more of a defense-first catcher and hit a combined .238/.311/.372 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI over the last two […]

Adley Rutschman Out 2-3 Weeks With Triceps Strain

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (triceps) has a right triceps strain and will be shut down for around two to three weeks, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rutschman is baseball's top prospect heading into the 2022 season and has nothing left to prove in the minor leagues at this point, but his chances to be […]

Patrick Beverly, Naz Reid, Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable

The Minnesota Timberwolves have an extensive injury report heading into Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Point guard Patrick Beverley (ear), center Naz Reid (back), forward Jarred Vanderbilt (quad) and guard Jordan McLaughlin (groin) are all currently listed as questionable. Meanwhile, guard Anthony Edwards (patella) is listed as probable and forward Jaden McDaniels (ankle) […]