DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/21/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
The Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Boston, Massachusetts after the Celtics were able to wrestle home-court advantage back with a convincing Game 2 win in Miami. The series is tied 1-1 and it truly feels like this is going to be one of those grind-it-out series that goes the full distance, which is a big […]
Kyle Lowry Questionable For Game 3
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. He has missed the last four games and eight total games during the postseason. However, the questionable tag is actually a good sign that Lowry might be getting closer to a return. His return would mean Gabe […]
P.J. Tucker Officially Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. He was forced to exit early during Game 2 due to a left knee contusion. It sounds like the team is going to wait and see how Tucker feels closer to game time before making a […]
Jimmy Butler Drops 29 Points In Loss
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was basically the lone bright spot for his team during Thursday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward finished with 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 48 minutes during their loss. This was a solid performance from Butler, but sadly his teammates weren't able to bring […]
P.J. Tucker Forced Out Early Due To Injury
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (knee) was forced to exit early during Thursday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. The veteran forward lasted 22 minutes before exiting due to a left knee contusion. This is the type of injury that could sideline Tucker for a couple of games. His defense will surely be missed if […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/19/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
We're set for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, meaning we have a one-game showdown slate tonight. The way the fantasy production is typically distributed among the Celtics and Heat makes putting together a lineup a pretty straightforward process, always an advantage from a DFS perspective. This article will provide you with […]
Gabe Vincent Tagged As Questionable For Game 2
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. He'll be joined by Max Strus (hamstring) on the injured report for this contest. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Vincent is expected to start. Otherwise, Victor Oladipo, Tyler Herro, and Caleb Martin could […]
Kyle Lowry Will Miss Game 2 On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 matchup against the Boston Celtics. He went through some light shooting on Wednesday, but will still miss his fourth game in a row. This marks Lowry's eighth game he has missed during the postseason. Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is considered questionable for […]
Gabe Vincent Records Playoff Career-High 17 Points In Victory
Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent logged 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting during his team's Game 1 win Tuesday, setting a new postseason career high in the process. Vincent has held down starting duties for the past three games (and seven of the last nine), but his 34 minutes also marked a new high in […]
Bam Adebayo Records Just Four Shot Attempts In Game 1
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo fired up just four shots in the team's victory over the Celtics on Tuesday despite logging 37 minutes, his second highest total this postseason. While Adebayo recorded just 10 points, his presence was most impactfully felt on the defensive end, where he notched four blocked shots. Despite his multi-category upside, […]
Jimmy Butler Drops Game-High 41 Points In Game 1 Win
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler turned his offensive aggressiveness up to another level during his team's Game 1 victory Tuesday, as he compiled 41 points on 19 shots, including attempting 18 free throws. The performance marks the third time this postseason Butler has reached the 40-point plateau, as he also added nine rebounds, five […]
P.J. Tucker Returns In The Second Half
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (foot) started during the second half of Tuesday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. He was forced to exit after only 10 minutes of action due to a right foot injury. It was a non-contact injury and Tucker was able to head to the locker room under his own power. […]
P.J. Tucker Suffers Injury On Tuesday
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (foot) was forced to exit early during Tuesday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The veteran forward headed to the locker room in the second quarter due to a right foot injury. It was a non-contact injury and Tucker was able to walk under his own power. It's uncertain if […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/17/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! As we enter the Conference Finals, there are only one-game contests available for the remainder of the NBA DFS season. On DraftKings, they're called Showdowns, and on FanDuel, they go by Single Game contests. There are some scoring differences as well. DFS Scoring (Showdown/Single Game) Player Type DraftKings FanDuel Captain/MVP 1 player, […]
Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/17/22)
It's a little bit of a sad day as I have decided this will be the final free NBA betting picks article of the 2021-2022 season. It's been a really fun and wild ride and I appreciate all the support I had from you, the readers this year. With the Conference finals kicking off today […]
Gabe Vincent Uncertain For Tuesday Night
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Monday's postseason meeting with Boston. After dealing with knee irritation throughout the previous series against Philadelphia, the 25-year-old now has a strained left hamstring. With Kyle Lowry (hamstring) out with a hamstring issue of his own, Vincent is expected to continue to take his place […]
P.J. Tucker Listed On Monday's Injury Report
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable for the Eastern Conference Finals opener versus the Boston Celtics. The 37-year-old has been plagued by a nagging right calf strain, just like during the previous series against Philadelphia. However, Tucker logged 39 minutes in Game 6, so his consistent listing on the injury report is comical […]
Max Strus Back On The Injury Report For Tuesday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Tuesday's postseason battle against Boston. Strus continues to deal with a left hamstring strain. However, he was plagued by the ailment during the previous round against Philly as well, so his presence on the injury report is likely a formality at this point. The 26-year-old […]
Caleb Martin Questionable Ahead Of Game 1
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable heading into Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener versus Boston. Martin dealt with the ailment throughout the previous series against Philadelphia. However, considering he didn't miss any time, it's unlikely he won't suit up for this one. Nonetheless, Martin has averaged just 2.9 points during the playoffs, so […]
Kyle Lowry Remains Out On Tuesday Night
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) won't play during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Boston. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Game 3 of the series with the Atlanta Hawks and has played just twice since. Considering the nature of the ailment, it would be quite the surprise if he can […]
Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/13/22)
It was back-to-back winning nights for my double dog picks as the Heat finished off the Sixers and the Mavericks won their game six in impressive fashion beating the Suns 113-86 at home thus forcing a decisive game seven back in Phoenix on Sunday. Overall, I went 5-1 with two of my three prop picks […]
Bam Adebayo Drops 10 Points On Thursday
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo finished with 10 points during Thursday's playoff win over the Philadelphia 76ers. With the victory, Miami advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. Adebayo also had eight boards, and while he didn't do much on the offensive end, he got after it defensively by accumulating two steals and a block. The […]
Jimmy Butler Leads Miami To The Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 32 points during the win over the 76ers on Thursday night to lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. The veteran made 13 of his 29 attempts from the field while adding eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. Butler was scorching throughout the […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/12/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
We're teed up for a pair of critical Game 6 battles Thursday, and in each case, the team facing elimination is at home. That, combined with the urgency inherent in such a high-stakes environment, should help make for some highly competitive matchups. The other good piece of news from a DFS perspective is that the […]
Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/12/22)
It was a great night for my underdog picks last night! Not only did the Bucks and Grizzlies cover, but they both won outright, albeit in very different fashions. The Bucks won by only three points in the final minute while the Grizzlies absolutely rolled up the Warriors by 39 points in a blowout. That's […]
P.J. Tucker Back On The Injury Report For Thursday
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable for Thursday's playoff showdown against the 76ers. The veteran has a right calf strain. However, he's been dealing with it for weeks, so it's nearly a guarantee he'll be on the floor for Game 6. The 37-year-old played well during the massive win on Tuesday night, finishing […]
Caleb Martin Still Bothered By Ankle Issue
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) is questionable heading into Thursday's playoff encounter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Martin has a sprained left ankle, although it likely won't stop him from suiting up in Game 6, especially with Miami just one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the 26-year-old has played sparingly throughout the […]
Max Strus Questionable On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for the playoff encounter against Philly on Thursday evening. Strus has been dealing with a right hamstring strain for weeks. However, he hasn't missed any time because of the ailment, so it would be surprising if he didn't suit up for Game 6. The 26-year-old is averaging […]
Gabe Vincent Back On The Injury Report For Game 6
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is questionable ahead of Thursday's pivotal playoff matchup against Philadelphia. The 25-year-old continues to be plagued by right knee irritation. However, it would be surprising if he doesn't suit up for this one, especially with the Heat one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Vincent had his best […]
Tyler Herro Still Dealing With Sprained Ankle
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable ahead of the postseason matchup against Philadelphia on Thursday. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a sprained left ankle throughout the series, but it hasn't forced him to miss time. However, Herro logged only 22 minutes of work in Game 5, so it may be bothering him […]