Gary Payton II Available On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. He has been cleared to play after sitting out of Sunday's contest due to a sprained right ankle. Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson will see less playing time with Payton back in the rotation. Neither of them are […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a solid 7 game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a solid six-game slate on Monday night that has a number of players capable of outperforming their salaries in their specific matchup. There's also more good news in the fact there are four games with projected totals of greater than 230 points, which means there are no shortages of potentially favorable DFS environments […]

Damian Lillard Gets Going Again Versus Toronto

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard regained his scoring form in Sunday's matchup against Toronto, notching a game-high 34 points in a 117-105 loss. Lillard entered the game after having a miserable 7-for-24 shooting night and only 19 points against Indiana on Friday. He was 11-for-23 from the field this time around, including 3-for-7 […]

Gary Payton II Downgraded To Out

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was originally listed as probable, but it appears he's not feeling ready to play. His absence should mean significant playing time for Anfernee Simons. He'll be a stronger fantasy option with an extended role. […]

Gary Payton II Likely To Play In Toronto

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. The former Warrior finally made his 2022-23 debut on Monday versus the Detroit Pistons after undergoing core muscle surgery in the offseason. Unfortunately, he sprained his right ankle in that one, ending his night after only 13 […]

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is probable for Sunday's meeting in Toronto. The big man has been under the weather of late. However, it didn't stop him from amassing a 19-rebound, 14-point double-double in Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Of course, fantasy managers should check Nurkic's official status before opening tip because […]

Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic Available On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) and center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) are both available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is good news for the Blazers who briefly lost Grant mid-game during their last contest due to a quad issue. Nurkic has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but it appears […]

Gary Payton II Questionable Again On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) made his season debut back on Monday after undergoing core surgery in the off-season, but he picked up an ankle injury that has kept him out of one game so far. He's still listed as questionable for the team's next game on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. […]

Jusuf Nurkic Probable To Suit Up On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) shouldn't have to miss any time due to a non-COVID illness as the team has tagged him as probable to play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old was able to play 25 minutes in the last contest and put up 10 points, eight rebounds, three assists, […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 1/6/23 - Monkey Knife Fight

An eleven-game slate is going to feature our widest selection of options this weekend, so let’s make the most out tonight’s games. Every night is a new story, whether it’s revolving around a specific player or specific team or even a specific event during a specific game. There’s been no shortage of distractions recently, so […]

Jerami Grant Uncertain For Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quad) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He exited briefly during Wednesday's contest, but did end up returning to the game. Despite his return, it sounds like Grant is still dealing with a left quad contusion. Jabari Walker or Shaedon Sharpe would likely be […]

Gary Payton II Earns Questionable Tag Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota due to a sprained right ankle. Payton made his season debut Monday after missing the first two and a half months due to core surgery, with his ankle ailment cropping up after 13 minutes […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 1/4/23 - Monkey Knife Fight

Only eight of Wednesday’s twelves games are listed, but tonight’s four highest-projected point-totals are up so we have plenty to work with. The NBA has been in a great spot the for the last week and each night is an improvement with almost too much going on. Luka Doncic put up 60 points and nobody […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We have our biggest slate of 2023 so far on Wednesday, as there are 12 games on tap. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated DFS scores thanks to plenty of elite individual performances. This article […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (1/4/22)

This week, the schedule lines up nicely for this article, which I do every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as we have a bunch of games on each of those nights, including 12 games in the association tonight. Monday was a mixed bag of results as the Cavs were my only team to cover (and it […]

Jerami Grant Shines Against His Former Team

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant showed the Pistons what they are missing Monday, racking up a game-high 36 points in a 135-106 win over his former team. His very efficient shooting meant that Grant was able to produce his second-best scoring performance of the season in just 28 minutes. He finished 12-for-17 from the […]

Gary Payton II To Make Season Debut On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (conditioning) is set to make his season debut against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Payton has been sidelined all season while he recovered from offseason core muscle surgery. The expectation is that the Blazers are going to ease Payton into action. That being said, fantasy managers don't need […]

Jusuf Nurkic Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He sat out of Friday's game due to a non-COVID related illness. It appears Nurkic is still under the weather, so fantasy managers will have to check back for another update closer to game time. Drew Eubanks […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/2/23): NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for our first big slate of 2023, as there are 10 games on the docket for the main slate for both DK and FD on Monday night. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated […]

Jusuf Nurkic Sits Out Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's meeting with the Warriors. There's been an interesting turn of events, as Nurkic was initially on the injury report with a calf problem and the team considered him probable for the game, but he has now been ruled out with a non-COVID […]

Jusuf Nurkic Downgraded To Questionable On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) was originally listed as probable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors but has since been downgraded to questionable. He was listed as probable in their last game and had one of his best games of the season. With him trending in the wrong direction, however, the […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 12/30/22 - Monkey Knife Fight

If you haven’t been able to tell by the excess of commercials and advertisements being thrusted in your face, we are nearly half-way through the season and All-Star voting is well under way. The point totals for Friday’s nine games aren’t eye-popping and looking at each lineup individually, you’d be surprised why they are so […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/28/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for an eight-game slate Wednesday night that features plenty of intriguing matchups and a strong player pool to work with, even when factoring in multiple big-name absences. We also have five games with projected totals of more than 230 points, which is a recipe for what should be a night of very elevated […]

Jusuf Nurkic Hits Career-High Five Treys

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic feasted against the Hornets on Monday, finishing a 124-113 win with a season-high 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks. His work included a career-high five makes from deep with seven attempts. The Bosnian Beast shot 8-for-12 overall from the field and 7-for-10 at the […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/26/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a seven-game Monday night slate to follow up Sunday's Christmas Day showcase, and there are some solid plays at each position across the salary cap. There are several games with elevated projected totals as well, making it an especially appealing night for tournaments. Injuries to key players are still taking their toll, but […]

Jusuf Nurkic Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest vs. Oklahoma City due to a sore right calf. Nurkic was unavailable Monday, paving the way for Drew Eubanks to draw a start and post a solid nine-point, seven-rebound performance. If Nurkic is ultimately cleared, he will have a […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 12/21/22 - Monkey Knife Fight

The rest of the week showcases two monster slates before the Christmas games Sunday. Wednesday hosts 11-games headlined by enough talent that would fill the rest of my introduction paragraphs, but really, it’s Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo that have all been putting together MVP-campaigns and are worthy of a gamble […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/21/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a jumbo 11-game NBA slate on tap Wednesday night, offering us a robust player pool to work with across the salary spectrum. There are some very good options in favorable matchups across each price point on the salary cap at each position, setting up what should be a fun night of lineup construction […]

Jusuf Nurkic Downgraded To Out

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was listed as questionable coming into this game as he continues to deal with left calf soreness. Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford should split up the minutes with Nurkic sidelined. Eubanks should be a […]