DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 11/25/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

I've been on a major heater over the past several days in DFS NBA, so here's hoping the magic continues into this upcoming Holiday week. Tonight we have seven games on the schedule for DraftKings, and a weirdly small amount of "five-figure studs" available. One of the main points of decision tonight will come down […]

Jalen Suggs Available Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Charlotte, signaling he will be available for the contest. Suggs was limited to only nine minutes of action against Detroit on Saturday, exiting with a left hamstring problem. However, luckily, the 23-year-old will not be forced to miss […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Continues To Carry Questionable Tag Ahead Of Monday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte. He has been considered questionable for several games recently before getting ruled out ahead of tip-off. However, it's a sign that Carter Jr. is nearing a return. The 25-year-old has sat out 11 straight games. Carter Jr.'s eventual […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Still Out Versus Detroit

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) won't play in Saturday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. He was questionable early on Saturday, so there was a chance he would return. However, the 25-year-old will now miss his eleventh-straight game and his twelfth of the 2024-25 campaign. With Carter remaining on the shelf, Goga Bitadze should […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/23/24)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 11/27 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope No Longer On Injury Report

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) is off the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons after missing one game. The 31-year-old has had an inconsistent season. He plays significant minutes, averaging 29.9 per game, but has scored in double figures only twice in his last eight games. His […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Considered Questionable For Saturday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since Nov. 3 due to left foot plantar fasciitis. Fantasy managers will hope he can take the floor soon, but will want to see some improvement. He has averaged 8.3 points and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 11/22/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The Emirate NBA Cup continues tonight with eight games in the association. We have some major mismatches with big spreads, as Boston, Golden State, and Houston are all double-digit favorites. But some games could be very close, including a 245-point total in the Atlanta-Chicago game. We have most of the injury info we need for […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 11/22/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Friday night, the NBA Emirates Cup continues with eight games on the schedule, all of which are included in the main slate of DraftKings contests. The action begins at 7:00 p.m. ET with games in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia and shifts gradually to the West before wrapping up with a 10:30 p.m. ET start […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers, Buy/Sell: Rotation Watch and Minute Trends for Week 5

Welcome to the third edition of RotoBaller's NBA Minutes Watch. Now that we are around a month into the season, depth charts have become stabilized and teams are slowly implementing what works. Although it's still early, this is the first time where we see real instances of true regular-season basketball, completely separate from the dramatics […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Out Against Lakers

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) will not suit up against the Lakers on Thursday. This marks his 10th consecutive absence as he deals with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The Magic haven't provided a timetable on when he will return. The 25-year-old has been missed as he has consistently contributed when on the floor, averaging […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out On Thursday Night

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 31-year-old has struggled in his first 16 games with the Magic, averaging only 6.9 points and shooting 22.9% from deep. Still, he should break out of his funk at some point. With that in mind, KCP's next chance […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/21/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. We have a small four-game slate on our hands for this Thursday evening! We need to keep an eye on a few questionable guys, including Scottie Barnes, Chris Paul, Zach Collins, Jordan Clarkson, Rui Hachimura, Mike Conley, and Donte DiVincenzo. Also, Victor Wembanyama is out, which leaves a big hole in the Spurs lineup! The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Unavailable Versus Clippers

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Carter will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to left plantar fasciitis. However, he did practice Tuesday, which could lead to him playing against the Lakers on Thursday. The 25-year-old has been missed as he has consistently contributed when on the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 11/20/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a Wednesday night with only eight games for once and three of those games are on the West Coast with 10:00 PM tips. We have an abundance of injury info still not confirmed, so stay tuned on those developments, but for now, we can still look at some of the top players and games […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 11/20/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Wednesday night the NBA is ready to roll with a full eight-game, regular-season schedule after Tuesday's games continued the NBA Emirates Cup. The eight matchups are all on the main DraftKings slate, which tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Four of the 16 teams in action are finishing back-to-backs, so be sure to keep […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Upgraded To Questionable For Wednesday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, per Dan Savage of the Magic's official site. Carter was able to practice Tuesday after missing eight straight contests due to left plantar fasciitis. The 25-year-old has consistently contributed when on the floor, averaging 8.3 points and 8.8 rebounds this season. If the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 11/19/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This Tuesday, the NBA has six games on the main FanDuel slate as the NBA Emirates Cup continues. All six games are part of Group Play, which means they are conference matchups and take on a little more significance for teams trying to advance to the next stage of the tournament. To place more emphasis […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Not Playing Monday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns, extending his absence to eight straight contests due to left plantar fasciitis. The 25-year-old, who has been a consistent contributor when on the floor, is averaging 8.3 points and 8.8 rebounds this season. In his stead, Moritz Wagner, […]

Paolo Banchero Wants To Return Before Christmas

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) was only able to play a handful of games before going down at the end of October. Banchero suffered a torn right oblique muscle which came with roughly a two-month timetable to return. However, Banchero recently said that he's feeling good and that he thinks he can get back […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 11/18 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 11/18/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It was a lousy day overall in DFS NFL, so I'm jonesing to get back on the winning train immediately. What better way to do that than with a tidy six-game dance card in the NBA? As is custom this year, DraftKings has lopped off the two night games, but three of the six games […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 11/18/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's an ideal 8-game slate tonight on FanDuel, featuring some great games and enticing fantasy matchups. I like these medium-sized slates (5-8 games) when we get them as we have just enough plays to get different from the field without having to break down twelve or thirteen games and all of those potential options! I […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024-2025): November 18 - November 24

The NBA season is a month long already and I hope you find your team in decent repair. The injury bug has already forced managers to fill up their IR slots in a hurry and go running to the waiver wire to find help filling out their rosters. My stance on injuries is pretty straightforward. […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Doubtful For Monday Night

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is doubtful for Monday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The doubtful tag may suggest he's moving in the right direction. However, it appears the 25-year-old will miss his eighth-straight game on Monday night. If that's the case, Goga Bitadze will presumably remain with the first five, with the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 11/15/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday's 13-game slate doesn't come without challenges as several big-time players are currently listed as questionable. What our final lineups look like will depend a lot on the status of Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden Ivey, Desmond Bane, Rui Hachimura, Nicolas Claxton, Andre Drummond, and Jusuf Nurkic. In today's edition, I recommend some higher-priced players […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 11/15/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After just a single game on Thursday, the NBA has a massive Friday night schedule stuffed with 12 games as Group Play of the NBA Emirates Cup (formerly known as the in-season tournament) continues. The first 10 of those 12 games are on the main slate on DraftKings, giving us 20 teams in the player […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, November 15

It’s Friday, and you know what that means: another edition of Buy, Sell, or Hold! Yes, we’re far enough into the season to start forming some opinions -- but don’t get too comfortable! It’s still early, and the fantasy landscape can flip instantly. Just because Player A is off to a rough start doesn’t mean […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Out Again On Friday Night

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) remains out on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be his seventh-straight absence because of plantar fasciitis, and there's no word on when he'll be back on the floor. With Carter on the shelf, Goga Bitadze will likely continue to fill the void in the rotation. Bitadze […]