DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/26/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I hope this week of NBA DFS has treated you well. I've just about completely finished my NBA Model and updated for this season's factors, and it's safe to say things have been going extremely well. After starting hot, I started to cool down and figured changes needed to be made. I […]

Using Launch Data to Search for Power Breakouts in Fantasy Baseball

Statcast data is such a beautiful thing. I start a ton of posts like this, but I want to say again - the quantity and richness of this data gives guys like me endless opportunities for statistical analysis. Today, we're going to dive into the hitting pool and focus on launch profiles, with the aim […]

Predicting Minor League Hitting Stats for the Majors: Searching for Stickiness in Fantasy Baseball

Of all the fantasy sports, baseball probably allows for the most amount of speculation. Given the nature of the game where players spend at least a couple of years in the minor leagues before getting to the highest level, there is a lot of analysis done on these minor leaguers with the hopes of figuring […]

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and center Rudy Gobert (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Suns. Neither player was available in Monday's loss, with Jordan Clarkson serving as the team's leading scorer and assist man, while Hassan Whiteside paced the club in boards; both figure to remain significant DFS […]

Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Phoenix Suns centers Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Ayton's absence will climb to five consecutive outings missed due to a sprained right ankle, while McGee -- who started the past four games -- is battling a sore left knee. Their collective absences leave Bismack […]

Mitchell Robinson Uncertain For Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Robinson wasn't able to play in Monday's game due to a left ankle injury. Now, there's a chance that he's sidelined again, which could leave the Knicks thin at center. Nerlens Noel (knee) would likely start in […]

Nicolas Claxton Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers. Claxton had missed each of Brooklyn's last seven outings due to a hamstring ailment, but his return will coincide with that of L.A.'s Anthony Davis, giving him a sizable defensive challenge right […]

Jarrett Allen Misses Tuesday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) didn't practice on Tuesday, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Allen missed Monday's game due to a non-COVID related illness and his status for Wednesday's game is in doubt. Ed Davis started in place on Allen on Monday, but only played 17 minutes. Evan Mobley or Kevin Love are […]

Anthony Davis Returns Tuesday, Team Will Monitor Workload

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game vs. Brooklyn, marking his first game action since Dec. 17. Head coach Frank Vogel did not mention a specific minutes limit for Davis, but the team is expected to manage his workload in his return […]

Jonas Valanciunas, Devonte' Graham Ruled Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia. The Pelicans have responded to the rescheduled contest by choosing to rest their big man on the second leg of a back-to-back, paving the way for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez to play larger frontcourt roles. […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 15 - Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis, Kyle Lowry, Anthony Edwards, Mitchell Robinson, Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, Anthony Davis

Just a heads up that I'm writing this mostly before the games on Monday, so please confirm my information here before you click that "add" button real quick. That due diligence will save you from making a costly mistake. A couple of big Bulls injuries happened this week, which is unfortunate for this Bulls fan […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/25/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! A surprisingly-big eight-game Tuesday slate follows an unusually-small Monday night for the NBA. However, with the NFL winding down (at least in the number of games), basketball can begin to spread its matchups throughout the week more evenly. So as the season moves past the halfway point, I'll be looking forward to […]

Deandre Ayton Not Playing Against Jazz

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the fourth game in a row that Ayton has missed due to a right ankle injury. Despite that, the organization continues to call Ayton's status day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. JaVale McGee and […]

Jarrett Allen Will Miss Monday’s Game, Dean Wade Starts

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Knicks, paving the way for Dean Wade to slide into the starting five. Allen's absence comes amidst a stretch of having delivered double-digit rebounding numbers in each of his last five outings, four of which have been double-doubles. Wade's role […]

Anthony Davis Set To Return For Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been bumped up to probable for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, which would mark a return to action after a 17-game absence. Davis' return will be a boon for a slumping Lakers squad in need of frontcourt production, as the eight-time All-Star has delivered his usual elite fantasy […]

Mitchell Robinson Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be unavailable to play in Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle that he sustained during Sunday's outing. Robinson was held to just 16 minutes due to the ailment, with his absence paving the way for Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson to take […]

Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) and point guard Mike Conley (knee, rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Suns. Gobert has recently battled an ankle ailment but he will now be sidelined due to a strained left calf. Conley's absence comes as a form of load management after playing 29 minutes […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/24/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have an unusually compact four-game slate for a Monday night, and it's one that has an even narrower player pool than it already would because of the absences of a number of key players. As such, it will be impossible to avoid some risks when building lineups for cash or tournaments, even as the […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 15: Torrey Craig, Rodney McGruder, Day'Ron Sharpe, Caleb Martin

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups-Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: It only took Jeremiah Robinson-Earl two seasons at Villanova to establish himself as a sought-after talent and competitor, and after landing in Oklahoma City as a rookie, the 2021 second-rounder (32nd overall) has seen plenty of on-court opportunity to make an early […]

Rudy Gobert Will Play Against Warriors

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (ankle) will be available for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He is good to go for this contest after dealing with left ankle soreness. He should play nearly 40 minutes with Hassan Whiteside (conditioning) remaining on the sideline. Also, Gobert should be asked to do more on the […]

Clint Capela On Minutes Limit

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (ankle) will be on a minutes limit for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He came off the bench and played 26 minutes on Friday without any issues. Head coach Nate McMillan hasn't shared how many minutes Capela will play on Sunday, but it should be similar to Friday. Onyeka […]

Anthony Davis Remains Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. There was some optimism that Davis would be able to suit up for this contest. He was listed as questionable, but the team has decided to sit Davis out for at least one more game. In the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/23/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have nine games over on the main slate tonight, highlighted by the monster implied totals and fast projected paces of the Hawks-Hornets and Nets-Timberwolves contests. The Sixers-Spurs, Jazz-Warriors, and Lakers-Heat games also have their share of fantasy appeal, while the Grizzlies-Mavericks game and the Magic and Pistons don't look to be attractive targets tonight. […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 15 (Jan 24 - Jan 30)

For most fantasy teams WIN NOW mode is on! We're in the race for the playoffs and with all the injuries and Covid - it's going to be a bumpy ride. Streaming is always a useful tool to help you gain an advantage in any given week, and Week 15 is no different. As always, […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 - Ayo Dosunmu, Terence Davis, Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Kuminga

Welcome back to the waiver wire! Need to bolster your flailing team? We've got you covered. Maybe. We'll see. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here can still help you. We'll be looking at centers, forwards, and guards whose low rostership […]

Kevon Looney (PF/C, GSW): Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: We are still waiting and hoping for James Wiseman's comeback this season, but are we sure it is happening? Hmm... By the time Wiseman should have been close to getting back to the court (late December/mid-January) we got informed he would be […]

Kelly Olynyk Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols

Detroit Pistons center Kelly Olynyk has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Sunday's game vs. Denver. Olynyk played in just two games since returning to action after a two-plus month layoff due to a sprained knee. Isaiah Stewart stands to remain the team's starting center with […]

Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke Questionable For Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (ankle) and power forward/center Brandon Clarke (back) have earned questionable designations ahead of Sunday's contest vs. Dallas. Adams is dealing with a sore right ankle but has not missed time over the last four outings due to the ailment. Clarke has been an integral member of Memphis' second unit, not […]

Anthony Davis Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) has been bumped up to questionable for Sunday's contest vs. the Heat due to his sprained left MCL. Davis has been sidelined since Dec. 17, with the decision of his suiting up likely to go right up to tip-off. When healthy, Davis has delivered at his usual […]