FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/16/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With eight games tonight, we have plenty of flexibility with our options. For the big name players that should exceed their projection tonight, Paul George is leading that charge with a $7,600 price tag, EVEN after playing 45 minutes last night. If Paul George plays, he should produce. If he does not play, Alex Abrines, […]

My Fantasy NBA Team is Struggling, What Should I Do!?

We are nearly at the 50-yard line of the fantasy NBA regular season and it's becoming more and more clear who did a good job drafting in the beginning of autumn and who hasn't had such luck. If you hit a rough stride and need some help scraping your team from the bottom of the fantasy […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/15/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Friday to all of you! We've got lots and lots of basketball tonight, which is an excellent way to kick off the weekend. Eleven games, to be exact, so contest selection will be an extra important piece of the puzzle tonight. Tip, as is customary for Friday's, is at 7PM Eastern, so have those […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 9

Welcome back, daily fantasy community. It was another wild week in the association, so there's much to breakdown. The wildness is becoming so common, it's starting to become the norm. The good thing is that, unlike fads, wild basketball can't be ruined just because it becomes a regularity - it's always going to be wildly entertaining. […]

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/13/17)

After a fun Tuesday slate, we're back for another solid slate on Wednesday as there are nine games on the main slate. As usual, it will be important to follow injury news throughout the day, but unlike Tuesday's slate there is some clarity on plays well in advance of lock. There are plenty of revenge […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo?

Hello our dear readers and welcome to our Week 9 fantasy basketball buy low and sell high column right here at RotoBaller. Today, we will be changing it up a bit. Although there are several buy low players playing below their realistic levels like Paul George and Rudy Gobert, two guys have really lit the NBA on fire with […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers for NBA Week 9

The NBA season keeps chugging along, though it feels like injuries are starting to take a toll across the league. John Wall. Anthony Davis. Nikola Jokic. But for every injury, there's (probably) someone who's benefiting, right? In New Orleans, for example, DeMarcus Cousins has been on fire, including a 40-point, 22-rebound game against Denver. Why […]

Donovan Mitchell: The Ascent of the Don

After Gordon Hayward decided to sign with the Boston Celtics over the summer, a great deal of uncertainty loomed for the Utah Jazz and their future. Rudy Gobert is a menacing rim protector and tenacious rebounder, however he is far from being a polished offensive player. Who would they rely on when they need buckets […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/7/17): NBA DFS Advice

Unlike Tuesday, this short slate on Thursday night has a lot of promise! For starters, there are no back-to-backs. But wait, there's more... Every total is over 208, and three of the four totals are 215 or higher! Also, no spread is more than eight points. Translation: There should be plenty of potential plays and […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/7/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel

A small slate of games means even smaller chance of error. You will need to be precise with your picks and make sure you pick the right players that will be going off on Thursday night. Luckily, even though the options are limited, all the teams scheduled to play have offenses that have been playing […]

NBA Waiver Wire Pickups: Deeper League Adds (Week 8)

Stuck in a deep league with no talent on the wire? That guy your roster just dealt you another dud? Tired of him pissing you off and making your life difficult? Don't despair. There is value to be found on the waiver wires even in the most competitive leagues. You just have to look really […]

NBA Heat Check: Surging Players in Week 8

Heat check! It happens all the time—a player in rhythm pulls up from three feet behind the arc and lets it fly. Swish. Then you’re left wondering whether you should ride the hot hand in your lineup or bench him after a supposedly unrepeatable performance. Here’s an analysis to help you decide. We’ll look at […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Standard Leagues (Week 8)

Week 8 – the injury bug is on a rampage this season, leaving many fantasy owners with empty hands and thinning patience. You never know when the injury bug will pop and lay its teeth into your best laid fantasy plans, which is why its always a good idea to be active on the wire. […]

NBA DFS Risers/Fallers for Week 8

We're rolling into December, and, as Coach Kidd put it, this is the time when "the vets really start playing." We've also now seen enough games to get a clearer picture of rotations, minutes, and Usage rates. With that in mind, it's important to monitor daily fantasy salaries as they still fluctuate on a regular […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/5/17): NBA DFS Advice

Happy Tuesday, everyone! We had a wild 11-game slate last night, and if that was overwhelming for you, then Tuesday's three-game thriller should be right up your alley. As if the low amount of games wasn't enough, each one contains a team on a back-to-back WITH TRAVEL! I'm going to go out on a limb […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (12/5/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel

Hopefully Monday Night Football was kind to all looking to sneak into the fantasy playoffs on the last night of the regular season. For those looking to move on, you've come to the right place as we examine the limited, but intriguing, three game basketball slate on Tuesday night. The only total that stands out […]

NBA Three-Man Weave: The Yeoman

In the NBA's Super Team era, elite players with no superstar running mate do not get a free pass. In fact, these talented athletes are members of a unique squad. Not only do they have to shoulder the statistical load, but also press to keep their respective teams competitive. They are the Yeoman. These are their […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

We are officially in December and the fantasy season continues to breeze into the holiday season. As a reminder, it takes a bit of luck to win in fantasy leagues, so don't be too discouraged by the recent outburst of injuries if your team is still in good shape in terms of standings. Don't instantly just […]

NBA Weekly Streamers for Week 8 (12/4-12/10)

This year we'll take more of a holistic approach to streaming, by providing a weekly overview of which teams to look at based on their schedules and what players to consider targeting in advance to maximize the bang for the buck you get out of limited weekly transactions. Streaming is just about maximizing a roster […]

Fantasy Basketball Draft Day Disappointments

It is your turn to pick and your mouth salivates at the thought of getting that player that you just know is going to break out. That player everyone else is sleeping on, but you know deep in your gut this player will exceed all expectations and show everyone else what a fantasy basketball guru […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/2/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With an eight game slate on Saturday, we have plenty of cheap options that have the opportunity to turn the December narratives in their favor. There are not many teams that will on the low scoring end like last night. Even the Grizzlies will be forced to an increased amount of shots against the Cavaliers. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (11/30/17): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a relaxed Thursday night ahead of us with only five games on the slate. The same narratives about the same players get boring so I will be giving you more off the wall picks. The lesser known options that might be exactly what you are looking. These picks carry a bit of risk, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/30/17): NBA DFS Advice

Hey RotoBallers! Tom Bellucco here for my first NBA DFS submission of the year. You'll notice we are separating the FanDuel articles from the DraftKings articles as of today, so you can look forward to my DraftKings DFS and lineup thoughts every Tuesday and Thursday from here on out. In this article, I will be providing […]

NBA Injuries and Who Can Benefit Instead (Week 7)

The injury bug has been real this season, and it's like a plague that continues to spread across the league. Understanding the injury landscape is key in all forms of fantasy basketball. Unfortunately, injuries will happen more often than not. It is just the nature of the game. However, in order to stay ahead of […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/28/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

We're back on another smaller Tuesday slate. With that being said, there are five games, which is more than enough to make lineups with. There are plenty of options at different price ranges, making it a decent slate in terms of fantasy. The DFS lineup picks for 11/28/17 will range from some of the elite players […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 7 Waiver Wire and Buy/Sell

On behalf of the RotoBaller staff, we wish everyone had a happy Thanksgiving holiday. We are approaching December, and fantasy hoops is in full swing. We have hit about one third of the fantasy basketball season and injuries continue to pile up across the league, as All-Stars Paul Millsap (wrist) and John Wall (knee) will […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/25/17): NBA DFS Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

There was no basketball on Thanksgiving so I did what any staunch NBA fan would do. Play Call Of Duty all day and eat fast food instead of a Thanksgiving feast. Now that every team got a small day of rest, we are on the second day of saturated NBA slates. With a 10 game […]

Buy, Sell or Hold: Lauri Markkanen and Ricky Rubio?

Fantasy NBA is similar to the stock exchange sometimes. Depending on how a player performs in a given period, his value around your fantasy league can rise or drop. How many times did that guy who is almost always near the top sell his player just before he started slumping? And remember when he bought […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Breakouts and Waiver Wire

Week 5 is in the rear-view mirror as we continue to cruise through the fantasy hoops season. As a reminder to teams who are struggling, owners who has been following up to their team's struggles should have an understanding of what they're missing,or why exactly they're losing. The early-hot starts from certain players have likely […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (11/20/17): NBA DFS Advice For FanDuel, DraftKings

There are only two things that can make Monday's bearable. Unemployment and 11-game NBA slates. With so many games tonight, it's going to be easy to find picks that are going to slide under the radar. While stretching your salary is going to be important, Russell Westbrook has finally fallen beneath the $10,000 threshold, meaning […]