Kristaps Porzingis Solid Line Helps Secure Game Win

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis knee looked pretty good on Wednesday as he played a heavy 36 minutes to help secure the Game 2 win over the Clippers. Porzingis scored 23 points on seven of 13 shooting from the floor and added seven rebounds with a block in this one. After a rough Game […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/20/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target; however, Coors Field […]

Joel Armia, Canadiens Avoid Elimination With Game 5 Victory

Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia scored two goals to help the team stay alive in Wednesday's 5-3 victory against the Flyers. The 27-year-old opened the first period scoring and added his second goal of the contest to even up the game at two goals apiece, while forward Nick Suzuki posted a pair of points, along […]

Nathan MacKinnon Posts Four Points, Avalanche Advance To Round Two

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon posted two goals, two assists, four points, a plus-two rating and six shots on goal in Wednesday's 7-1 dominating victory against the Coyotes in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round series. MacKinnon's four-point performance capped off an incredible series for the 24-year-old superstar, who totaled a point in […]

Joel Embiid's 34 Points Not Enough

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid did all he could in Game 2 by recording 22 points in the opening half and finishing the night with 34 points in the loss to the Celtics. Embiid was an efficient 11 of 21 from the floor and added 10 rebounds with three assists to go along with a […]

Al Horford Struggles In Loss On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford was non-factor on Wednesday as he tallied just four points off the bench in the Game 2 loss to the Celtics. Horford attempted just three shots while making two of them while adding just a single block with two rebounds and nothing else. After getting the start in Game […]

Brayden Point Scores Overtime Winner As Lightning Advance

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 5-4 in Game 5 on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Lightning forward Brayden Point scored the OT winner once again, after ending Game 1 in the same fashion, to eliminate the Blue Jackets after […]

Enes Kanter Bounces Back On Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter provided some solid minutes in the middle for his squad on Wednesday in the 17-point win over the 76ers. Kanter recorded 10 points with nine boards to go along with an assist while even connecting on a make from three in 22 minutes. Kanter holds some decent value in this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/20/20): NBA DFS Lineups

There are four NBA games today, a pair of 4-5 seeds continue their series and both conference's #1 seeds will be looking to rebound from their disastrous losses in Game 1. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 8/20/20. You can also check out […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Thursday night with a nice 8 game slate on tap. There is a nice mix of pitching and bats to attack tonight. It has been hot on the west coast, so do not forget to focus on some of those big offenses. There is no Coors in play tonight which is always […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Immediately looking at the full roster for today, it's going to be a rough slate. Not in terms of determining the outcome, but more in trying to predict the value plays that are going to hit. Ben McLemore, Danny Green, Gary Clark, Gary Trent, and Justin Holiday all offer a ton of value, but their […]

Rangers Want To Get Jose Trevino In The Lineup

Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino appears slated for a bigger role after manager Chris Woodward declared his intention to get Trevino in the lineup more frequently over the rest of the season. Trevino hasn’t hit particularly well over his professional career with a .687 minor league OPS and a .636 OPS over 49 major league […]

Yadier Molina Could Return On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina could return to the lineup as soon as Thursday, according to manager Mike Schildt. Thursday is the earliest that Molina could possibly return after missing time with a positive coronavirus test, and although his status for Thursday’s game is up in the air, the Cardinals clearly expect to get […]

Keibert Ruiz Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Kiebert Ruiz drew the start against the Mariners on Wednesday with manager Dave Roberts giving catcher Austin Barnes the day off. Barnes had started in seven of Dodgers’s last eight games with starter Will Smith (neck) on the IL, giving Ruiz a chance to get some major league reps. A consensus […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting At Shortstop On Wednesday

Texas Rangers utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop for his third consecutive game on Wednesday, and the 25-year-old should pick up shortstop eligibility soon in most leagues. Kiner-Falefa hasn’t had a particularly productive start to the season with a .695 OPS over his first 20 games, but he’s picked up five stolen bases […]

Jason Castro Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jason Castro is back among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Giants and right-handed pitcher Johnny Cueto. Castro last appeared in the lineup Friday, having been sidelined since due to neck stiffness. Additionally, Justin Upton will start over rookie Jo Adell, continuing the daily lineup crux that manager Joe […]

Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September

The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Gerrit Cole and Jacob deGrom highlight today's 11-game slate on DraftKings, while the Tigers' top pick Casey Mize will take the mound for his big league debut against the White Sox. There are plenty of intriguing arms to consider on this slate, so getting that right will be imperative to success. We also have the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA playoffs continue after an exhilarating two days of action. With the absence of an actual home court, things have been interesting, to say the least. On Monday, the Nets almost overcame a 33-point deficient to nearly take Game 1 from the defending champs. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, we saw the Magic and Trail Blazers […]

Kristaps Porzingis Upgraded To Probable For Game 2

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day due to right knee soreness. However, it is not the same knee Porzingis had ACL surgery on in 2018. The team doesn't seem too concerned about […]

Zach Collins To Undergo Follow-Up MRI

Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (ankle) is scheduled to go through a follow-up MRI on Wednesday. He sat out of Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday due to his ankle issue. Wenyen Gabriel got the start and finished with four points, three assists, and three rebounds in 16 minutes. There is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/19/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Once again, Tuesday proved there is not much better than playoff basketball. The Orlando Magic had a huge upset over the Milwaukee Bucks, proving even the top teams can be vulnerable in a neutral site. The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers went toe-to-toe down the stretch. James Harden and the small-ball Houston Rockets dominated his […]

Alex Tuch, Vegas Eliminate Chicago in Game 5

The Vegas Golden Knights had to come back from a deficit twice during Game 5 of the best-of-seven series against the Chicago Blackhawks, but they sealed the victory with Alex Tuch's early third-period goal. Tuch actually scored a second goal late in the third period on Tuesday night, but it was nullified due to incidental […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 19th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Pedro Severino On The Bench Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Severino had appeared in each of the past six games, so it appears to be a regular rest day for the 27-year-old. In his absence, Chance Sisco will start behind the plate and bat leadoff against […]

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Versus Clippers

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He is dealing with right knee soreness, but the left knee was the one he had ACL surgery on in 2018. It doesn't sound like the team is too concerned about it. Porzingis only played 20 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 19, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/19/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target. Some will pay […]

Jamie Benn Leads the Way as Dallas Takes Lead in Series

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn picked up the game's first goal, a shorthanded marker coming just as play was changing from four-on-four to a Calgary power play. Benn also had a game-high six shots on net and two hits in the 2-1 victory. With points in four of the five games this series, Benn has […]

Mikael Backlund Scores Lone Goal for Flames in Loss

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund scored an unassisted goal late in the first period, giving the Flames their only goal in the Game 5 loss. The goal was Backlund's fourth of the postseason and second of the series. Calgary's offensive struggles led to some line shuffling during the game, so while Backlund started the game […]