FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 1/14/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back Rotoballers. Tonight is another exciting NBA DFS slate! Today’s slate features seven games, with plenty of high-scoring potential and juicy matchups. With injury news piling up and some significant value opening up, this slate offers the perfect balance of cash game safety and GPP upside to attack on FanDuel. Let’s dive into the […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 1/14/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight, we have a seven-game main slate, headlined by a matchup of the #4 and #5 seeds in the West, as the Mavericks host the Nuggets. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The […]

Grayson Allen Likely Good To Go Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. Due to a knee injury, Allen played only 13 minutes against Charlotte on Sunday. Luckily, he escaped serious injury and has a chance to feature in Tuesday's contest. Allen's fantasy value has gone downhill this season after he was relegated to the […]

Jusuf Nurkic Battling Flu, Not On Road Trip

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. He is currently away from the team after Nurkic tested positive for the flu. The Suns begin a five-game road trip with Tuesday's contest. Before catching the flu, Nurkic was out of the rotation. Thus, his absence does not impact […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024-2025): January 13 - January 19

We are closing in on the midway point of the basketball season, as most NBA teams will cross the 41-game threshold this week. As injuries pile up, the waiver wire gets thinner every week but working the wire to maximize games played is still something you should do whenever possible! Most leagues have a weekly […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/13/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the NFL Playoff games this past weekend, and that you're a bit richer. My magical January continued on Saturday with my third top-ten finish in a GPP since 2025 began, so I'll be looking to keep riding the wave tonight with our six NBA games. We have some incredibly […]

Royce O'Neale Likely To Return Versus Charlotte

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday night against the Hornets. The veteran, who has averaged a career-high 10.5 points this season, missed the Suns' previous six games because of a sprained ankle. While O'Neale will likely get on the floor, he could have trouble doing anything meaningful for fantasy […]

Jusuf Nurkic Out On Sunday Night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) won't play on Sunday night versus Charlotte. The veteran has been the subject of trade talks of late, with recent reports suggesting the Suns have had discussions with the Hornets about a potential swap. But for now, he remains in Phoenix, although he likely wouldn't have played even if […]

Suns, Hornets Hold "Preliminary" Talks Surrounding Jusuf Nurkic

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Suns and Hornets have had "preliminary" talks surrounding a trade involving center Jusuf Nurkic, with the deal involving Hornets center Nick Richards. The 30-year-old has had one of the worst seasons of his career, averaging 8.6 points and 9.2 rebounds. He's also missed 10 games this season while […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/12/25)

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 […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's already been an awesome week of fantasy basketball, and the NBA keeps things rolling with seven games on tap for Friday night. The Warriors and Magic are the only two teams playing for the second night in a row and none of the 14 teams in action play again on Saturday. Several big names […]

Royce O'Neale Ruled Out For Thursday

Phoenix Suns power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) will be sidelined again on Thursday when the Suns host the Atlanta Hawks. O'Neale suffered a left ankle sprain in a December 28 loss to Golden State Warriors. He's scheduled for a re-evaluation of his injured ankle sometime this week. O'Neale played well in December before injuring his […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/9/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a solid eight-game slate ahead of us, but it has dropped to seven. The fires in LA have put the game against the Hornets in jeopardy, and it looks like DraftKings and Fanduel have removed that game from the slate just in case. So that makes it a little bit […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/8/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Wednesday night, DraftKings had a great eight-game slate on tap with some fun matchups, headlined by the top seeds in each conference meeting in Cleveland, where the Cavs host the Thunder. The two teams have an impressive combined record of 61-9 this season. In other action, the Wizards, the Pelicans, and the Nuggets are […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 1/7/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back Rotoballers! A seven-game NBA slate awaits us tonight on FanDuel. As always the slate is loaded with injury news that will shape both cash game and GPP strategies. With notable stars like Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis anchoring the top salary tier and plenty of mid-range options with upside, there's something for everyone. […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 1/7/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight, we have a seven-game main slate, headlined by a nightcap of Celtics at Nuggets. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the […]

Royce O'Neale Set To Miss Third Consecutive Game

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 31-year-old will miss his third consecutive game since spraining his ankle against the Golden State Warriors on December 28. Ryan Dunn and Josh Okogie have been seeing some extra playing time while O'Neale is sidelined, and Dunn […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024-2025): January 6 - January 12

We enter January with a snowstorm in the Northeast and a loaded slate of games, with the majority of NBA teams playing four games (the Suns play five!) this week, and we have at least seven games every night this week! Most leagues have a moves cap weekly, and some have season-long caps, too. Always […]

Suns Benching Jusuf Nurkic

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided that Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal will be removed from the starting lineup, effective immediately. This measure is part of head coach Mike Budenholzer's attempt to get the team back on track. After starting the season with eight wins in their first nine […]

Bradley Beal Removed From Suns' Starting Lineup

After a four-game losing streak and reported tension in the locker room, the Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided to bench Bradley Beal. According to reporter Chris Haynes, Beal will start from the bench for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and rookie wing Ryan Dunn is set to start in place of Beal. Beal […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 1/6/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NFL Regular Season wrapped up yesterday, and I hope we at RotoBaller helped make your pockets heavier. We will be continuing football coverage through the Super Bowl, so stick with us! I have two big GPP hits over the last week, so 2025 is off to a phenomenal start. The NBA takes center stage […]

Bradley Beal Will Play Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hip) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Beal's availability is welcome news for the Suns and fantasy managers, given his occasional injury concerns. This season, he's averaging 18.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. While his performances have been up and down […]

Tyus Jones Downgraded To Questionable For Saturday Matchup Against Pacers

Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. Jones is dealing with an illness. He hasn't missed any games this season so there's hope he will be able to fight through this illness and play on Saturday. Jones has been solid for Phoenix in […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/4/25)

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 […]

Bradley Beal Questionable For Saturday Versus Pacers

According to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com, Phoenix Suns guard/forward Bradley Beal (hip) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Pacers due to a left hip contusion. Beal's injury occurred during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies. He practiced Thursday, but was a limited participant. If the 31-year-old is unavailable, Monte Morris and Ryan Dunn will likely […]

The Fastest Path to the Top 50: Fantasy Basketball Statistical Analysis

The NBA season is not even halfway over, but the lull in the schedule created by the NBA Cup gave me time to start thinking about what types of data I could research in this coming offseason to become a more informed analyst and a better overall fantasy basketball manager. And then I started thinking, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/1/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We ring in the new year with an eight-game slate on FanDuel today! There are a lot of players already ruled out with injuries and another handful who are questionable for tonight, so consider these picks today a "first draft" as we all know things can change quite quickly one injury updates start pouring in […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/1/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year! The NBA tips off 2025 with a solid six-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. The Hawks-Nuggets and 76ers-Kings matchups are on a separate slate, so all six games get underway within an hour of the contests locking at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors are the only team playing for the second […]

Devin Booker Will Play Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) was listed as questionable for the team's Tuesday night home game against Memphis, but he was upgraded to available 30 minutes before tip-off. Booker has missed the last five games with a groin injury but will start for Phoenix in the team's final game of 2024. In his 26 […]

Grayson Allen Ruled Out Tuesday Against Memphis

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was initially listed as probable to return from a concussion that had sidelined him for the last four games. However, Coach Mike Budenholzer said that Allen was now dealing with shoulder soreness even though he passed the NBA Concussion Protocol. He was downgraded to questionable at that point and ultimately […]