Zach Collins Misses Practice on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Zach Collins (finger) was not able to practice on Friday, but hopefully won't be sidelined long. The Blazers are a little banged up down low with Hassan Whiteside (ankle) sitting out a few practices this week. They haven't released the details on the injury, so fantasy owners will have to wait. […]

Alen Smailagic Sidelined for Foreseeable Future

Golden State Warriors forward/center Alen Smailagic (ankle) is going to be sidelined for the foreseeable future, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Willie Cauley-Stein (foot) and Kevon Looney (hamstring) are already both sidelined. Smailagic had a decent chance at beginning the season in the starting five. However, an ankle sprain is going to force Smailagic […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Friday, October 4th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our DFS Top Value Plays column for the 2019 MLB Poststeason. As you might imagine, this column will take on a different look for the month of October than you are used to seeing during the regular season. There are fewer games (thus […]

Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan Both Score In Season Opener

Calgary Flames forwards Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan both started their seasons with a power-play goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Colorado. Last year's Norris Trophy winner Mark Giordano also had a goal in the season opener. Gaudreau and Monahan have formed one of the deadliest duos in the league over the […]

Matt Duchene Piles Up Three Assists In Preds Debut

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene started life in Music City with a three-point effort, providing three helpers in Thursday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. Filip Forsberg and Ryan Ellis also had multi-point nights as both finished with a goal and an assist. The Preds had a massive third period, scoring four goals. Mikael Granlund, Austin Watson, […]

Mika Zibanejad Produces Four Points In Season Opener

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad went off in the season opener against Winnipeg, finishing a 6-4 win with four points. He had one goal and three assists, adding a team-high seven shots. Zibanejad's red-hot form helped Artemi Panarin start his life as a Ranger with a two-point effort as he had a goal and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Here we go! We have four games on the slate, meaning this is the first real MLB playoff slate of the year. The playoffs are always a much different dynamic, with no poor pitchers or offenses to pick on. We have to dig in a bit deeper and project what quality pitcher we expect to […]

Mitch Garver Hitting .412 Against Yankees This Season

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver will try and keep his fantastic offensive season going into the postseason when the ALDS begins against the Yankees on Friday. Garver has emerged as a force in the second half of the season, posting an OPS of 1.007 over his last 49 games of the regular season. He will […]

Gary Sanchez Will Be A Threat In ALDS

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back just in time for the playoffs as the team begins their postseason push against the Twins on Friday. Sanchez (groin) missed two weeks in September but returned to play two games before the season ended. Sanchez posted a .623 slugging percentage in August but wasn't able to […]

Vincent Trocheck is Lone Bright Spot in Panthers Loss

Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck was a thorn in the side of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Thursday's season opener, tallying a goal and an assist in a 5-2 loss. Trocheck could be a viable fantasy sleeper this season after an injury caused him to score only 34 points in 55 games last season. The […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Starts Sophomore Season Strong

Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first-ever road goal, breaking a streak that saw him score all 11 of his goals on home ice last season. The Canadiens will need Kotkaniemi to increase his goal totals this season, as their lack of goal-scoring depth led to them missing the playoffs. Playing on a line […]

Joel Embiid Returns to Practice on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) returned as a full participant in practice on Thursday. Embiid missed the final portion of Wednesday's practice due to rest. He was completely fine during Thursday's practice, so there aren't any injuries to worry about. He wants to play over 70 games this season, so Embiid will see a […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Suffers Another Injury

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle, tailbone) continues to have bad luck with injuries and suffered another one during practice on Thursday. Carter suffered an ankle sprain earlier in the week, but it sadly doesn't stop there. He landed on his tailbone twice during practice and sat out afterwards. The team is just being […]

Kevon Looney is Out for Preseason Opener

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason opener. Looney strained his hamstring, but was on the stationary bike afterwards. However, it's the preseason, so the Warriors aren't going to push Looney in a meaningless games. Omari Spellman is most likely going to draw the start at center on […]

Hassan Whiteside Misses Another Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (ankle) missed Thursday's practice, but his injury is not considered serious. Whiteside missed Wednesday's practice as well after tweaking his left ankle. The Blazers and Whiteside consider the issue to be a day-to-day type of thing. Zach Collins will see more time with Whiteside sidelined. Whiteside is a guy […]

Alex Galchenyuk Listed As A Game-Time Decision

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk is classified as a game-time decision (lower-body injury) for Thursday night's season opener versus the Buffalo Sabres. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan stated the 25-year-old's status is "encouraging" following the team's morning skate. Acquired via trade in the offseason from Arizona, Galchenyuk will likely line up on the left-wing on […]

Off to a Hot Start, Cody Glass Scores in NHL Debut

Vegas Golden Knights rookie forward Cody Glass wasted no time in taking advantage of his top-six deployment, netting a goal and two shots in his NHL debut. He lined up with Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty at even strength, but also saw time with them on the power play. The group scored the game's first […]

Leon Draisaitl Tallies Three Points In Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl registered a goal and added two assists as his team defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks by the score of 3-2 on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old, who also contributed six shots on goal and a plus-two rating, is picking up right where he left off in 2019-2020, leading the league in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

After a season of looking of five or more game slates, we have the fun of a two-game slate to try and pick from. Today it is the turn of the National League, with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Washington Nationals after the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals do battle in the afternoon. […]

Yadier Molina Hitting .286 Lifetime In Playoffs

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will lead the Cardinals into the playoffs for the 10th time in his career when the team opens up a series against the Braves in the NLDS. The 37-year-old has seen it all and has 315 career playoff plate appearances under his belt. He has hit .286 lifetime in […]

Tyler Flowers Heading Into October Cold At The Plate

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers will head into the NLDS slugging only .383 over his last 35 games. Flowers will work as a tandem with veteran Brian McCann throughout the postseason and, despite his leadership, has struggled offensively again this season. Flowers has shown better at home (.460 slugging) than on the road this season […]

Brian McCann Carries .664 OPS Since All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann will bring a veteran presence, and not much else, to the fantasy table when the team opens up their playoff push against the Cardinals on Thursday. McCann can still put a charge into the baseball from time to time, but slashed only .229/.300/.364 in 35 games played since the All-Star […]

Kurt Suzuki Hitting .366 With RISP

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki has been a solid offensive presence this season, hitting .264 with 17 home runs and 63 runs batted in. The veteran has been a stabilizing force in the lineup and has really delivered with runners in scoring position this season. Through 82 at-bats in those situations, Suzuki is slashing .366/.427/.720 […]

Ryan O'Reilly Tallies Two Points in Overtime Loss

St. Louis Blues forward Ryan O'Reilly picked up where he left off during last season's Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup run with two assists in a 3-2 loss to the Capitals in Wednesday's home opener. The Blues jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, feeding off the sold-out crowd and their banner-raising ceremony, but those […]

Auston Matthews Scores Two Goals in Season Debut

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews continued his dominance of the Ottawa Senators in season openers, scoring two goals, leading the Leafs to a 5-3 win to start the season. Matthews now has six goals in two season openers against the Senators, so while it may be a too early to consider this, circle him […]

Austin Barnes Has Two Career Bombs Against Patrick Corbin

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes has only 14 career at-bats against the Nationals Game 1 starter, Patrick Corbin, but he has two career home runs to show for it. Barnes took the left-hander deep in 2017 and 2018, which could lead to a Game 1 start for the part-time player. Barnes is hitting only .194 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Miss 15-20 Games for Rest

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) could miss anywhere from 15-20 games due to rest this season, according to Tim Cato. Head coach Rick Carlisle does not have a plan in place yet for Porzingis. The Mavs are going to be cautious with their star center. The team is just going to wait and see […]

Wendell Carter Jr. is Back at Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) was back and fully participating in practice on Wednesday. Carter suffered a sprained left ankle during Tuesday's practice. Both Carter and the coaching staff downplayed the injury. It appears Carter is fine, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. He's looking like a strong candidate to breakout, assuming […]

Kevon Looney Goes Down in Practice

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hamstring) was not able to finish Wednesday's practice. Looney suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, but was on the stationary bike afterwards. Willie Cauley-Stein (foot) and Alen Smailagic (ankle) are both sidelined as well. Looney isn't expected to miss much time, but Omari Spellman should see all the […]

Hassan Whiteside Tweaks Ankle in Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Whiteside suffered a minor left ankle injury during Tuesday's practice. This doesn't appear to be anything serious, so this injury won't hurt his fantasy value. He might miss a few preseason games, but he'll be fine for the regular season. Zach […]