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 […]

Jalen Duren Considered Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) was forced to make an early exit against Charlotte on Wednesday. He sprained his left ankle early in the game, finishing scoreless in eight minutes with three rebounds and one assist. The team announced that Duren will be considered day-to-day. It seems like the talented big man escaped serious […]

Joel Embiid On Track To Make Season Debut On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, suspension) is slated to make his season debut on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Embiid has been unavailable for the start of the year because of a knee problem and began a three-game suspension on Wednesday against the Clippers. Fittingly, he will be eligible to return to the lineup against […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/7/24)

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 […]

Willson Contreras Will Transition To 1B/DH Role In 2025

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak stated Wednesday that catcher Willson Contreras will be transitioned to a first base/designated hitter role in 2025. The hope is that the move will keep the 32-year-old healthy and allow him to extend the life of his career. The veteran backstop had a solid season for […]

Austin Hedges Re-Signs With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have re-signed veteran backup catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year contract. Hedges played 66 games for Cleveland last season, posting a .152-2-15-12-2 line in 146 PA. While the offensive statistics don't jump off the page, the 32-year-old is said to be a clubhouse leader and mentor to young starting catcher Bo Naylor. […]

Dereck Lively II Ruled Out For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Lively will now miss his second game in a row due to a right shoulder sprain. The expectation is that Daniel Gafford should see a boost in playing time with Lively unable to play. Gafford only […]

Anthony Davis Ruled Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) won't play on Wednesday versus Memphis. He's been dealing with a foot injury since the summer. Unfortunately, he re-injured it in Monday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. AD was on the floor taking shots before the game. However, fantasy managers are now left wondering if this is the […]

Kevin Hayes Misses Practice With An Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) sat out Wednesday's practice. He is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Hayes has been ever-present in the lineup so far this season but has averaged only 9:27 of ice time. The 32-year-old has scored three goals and sits on four points with 14 games played. Valtteri Puustinen […]

Connor McDavid Returns To Action Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday versus Vegas. Amazingly, McDavid has missed just three games after initially being ruled out for 2-3 weeks. The Oilers captain hasn't been quite at his best this season but has still averaged a point per game through 10 outings, scoring three […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/06/24) - 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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 11/6/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's another whopper tonight with 12 games on FanDuel's main NBA DFS slate. Narrowing down your player pool with so many players available can be difficult, but I'm here to help you do that and get your process started. With so many other players listed as questionable, it isn't easy to know exactly what our […]

Nathan MacKinnon Matches Franchise Record With Five Assists

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had a special outing against Seattle on Tuesday, collecting five assists in a 6-3 victory. He matched a franchise record for most assists in a single game. MacKinnon picked up two helpers on the power play. With the monster effort, MacKinnon took over the scoring lead in the league. He […]

Padres Nearing Contract Extension With Manager Mike Shildt

The San Diego Padres and manager Mike Shildt are finalizing a two-year contract extension on Tuesday, with the deal expected to be officially announced on Wednesday. The move comes after Shildt's first season with the club in which he led the team to a 93-win season while also advancing to the National League Division Series, […]

Dereck Lively II Uncertain For Wednesday Night

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the visiting Bulls. Lively was set to play in the loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. However, he suffered a shoulder injury during pre-game warmups. With P.J. Washington (knee) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring) already ruled out, Lively could see more […]

Wendell Carter Jr. To Miss Wednesday's Game

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) will remain on the sideline for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second game in a row that Carter will miss due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Unfortunately, Carter is dealing with an issue that really only heals from getting rest. That makes his timetable […]

Nick Richards To Miss Some Time

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (rib) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This comes as little surprise after Richards suffered a rib cartilage fracture during last Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. The team plans to hold out Richards until after the upcoming road trip. That means, Richards won't […]

Ryan Poehling Out On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (personal) will not play in Tuesday's matchup against Carolina. He has not joined the team for its three-game road trip, with Flyers head coach John Tortorella noting that Poehling is a little banged up and also currently dealing with a family situation. Poehling has been effective in a bottom-six role […]

Ty Dellandrea Ready To Rejoin Action On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (hand) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. The 24-year-old has missed four games with a hand injury. Dellandrea has been limited to one goal in nine appearances in a bottom-six role. He currently holds no fantasy value, but […]

Joel Embiid Suspended Three Games

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games following an altercation with a columnist. Embiid shoved the reporter for comments about Embiid's deceased brother and young son. The two of them were separated and no one was hurt. It's worth noting that Embiid won't begin his suspension until he's medically cleared to […]

Brayden Point Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will not be available for Tuesday's clash with St. Louis. Point sustained a lower-body injury on Sunday versus Winnipeg and hasn't recovered in time for Tuesday's game. Point's absence will lead to a number of changes in attack for Tampa Bay. Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel will […]

Auston Matthews Out On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Toronto's star forward is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Max Domi is set to take over the first-line center role on Tuesday. Domi has gone seven straight games without registering any points, but he will have a good opportunity to […]

Anthony Davis Has Been Dealing With Foot Issue Since Summer

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis has been playing through a foot injury early in the season. He aggravated the injury in Monday's 115-103 loss to Detroit. "I'll talk to my trainer and just kind of figure out what exactly is going on," Davis told reporters after the game. "I've been managing it since this […]

Adrian Kempe Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe led the offense in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, registering a goal and an assist. He collected a helper in the first period when Anze Kopitar opened the scoring and lit the lamp himself late in the game with the Predators net empty. Kempe logged his third multi-point outing […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/5/24)

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 […]

Dereck Lively II A Late Scratch On Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (shoulder) won't play on Monday night against the Pacers after suffering a shoulder injury during warmups. The 20-year-old is coming off a strong outing, amassing 11 points and 11 rebounds in Sunday's win over the Orlando Magic. He'll presumably undergo further testing. However, fantasy managers can expect Lively to […]