NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/27/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, April 27th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. The NHL playoffs consist of superstars shining bright and the unlikeliest of players... Read More

Anibal Sanchez (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 43% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After two quality starts and two wins to begin the season, Anibal Sanchez was knocked around in his following two appearances. He was recently tagged for seven runs (six earned) on nine hits in only 2.1 frames of work, and has failed to pitch... Read More

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/25/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Monday, April 25th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Two games make up Monday's slate, each with the heaviest of implications attached.... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/25/16): NBA DFS Advice

The Miami Heat look to bounce back from their game three loss. The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to close out their series against the Dallas Mavericks on the road. And the Los Angeles Clippers hope to head back home for game five with a 3-1 lead. Only three games make up Monday's slate so it's... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/24/16): NBA DFS Advice

Two teams look to sweep and close out their series on Sunday. The other two series sit at 2-1 after a surprising victory by the Houston Rockets over the Curry-less Warriors on Friday. On a night with only four games, it's wise to spend up at a couple positions, and then fill the rest with... Read More

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/24/16

Two teams look to sweep and close out their respective series on Sunday. The other two series' sit at 2-1 after a surprising victory by the Houston Rockets over the Curry-less Warriors on Friday. On a night with only four games, it's wise to spend up at a couple positions, and then fill the rest... Read More

Christian Vazquez (C, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on the Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to the start of the 2016 season, the starting catcher position in Boston belonged solely to Blake Swihart because of his bat and improving defense. But the early struggles of Boston's pitching staff fell on Swihart, ultimately demoting him to Triple-A. Known more... Read More

Jonathon Niese (SP, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Although the Pittsburgh Pirates have been exceptionally streaky to start the season,  the pitching of Jonathon Niese has only improved. Niese allowed five runs (four earned) in five innings in his season debut, but followed with six innings of three run ball in his next appearance;... Read More

Justin Bour (1B, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Those in need of power, take a look at Justin Bour. It might not look like it now, but we often forget that a majority of players take a while to get going and wind up posting poor averages/run production in April.... Read More

Jimmy Rollins (SS, CWS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave him on the Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: There's no need to beat around the bush here. Jimmy Rollins has been on the decline over the past couple of seasons. Already in the latter part of his career in his 17th season, Rollins has struggled a bit in the early... Read More

Devon Travis (2B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Own in All Leagues/Stash on DL OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: If your DL position is not being used right now, you should likely fill it with someone like Devon Travis. Ryan Goins, Toronto's starting second baseman, has not been making a case to keep his job and is undoubtedly keeping the... Read More

J.J. Hardy (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick him up in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Power from a middle infielder is often hard to come by. If you're not rostering the double-play combo on the Houston Astros or Robinson Cano, you're likely not receiving much consistency in the production department. J.J. Hardy is capable of being that... Read More

Marcell Ozuna (OF, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting in the two hole for an improving Miami Marlins lineup, Marcell Ozuna was recently dropped in the batting order to sixth. This could prove to be a good thing for fantasy. FanGraphs has Ozuna projected to hit around 15 home runs... Read More

Michael Saunders (OF, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Entering the 2016 season, it wasn't clear whether Michael Saunders or Chris Colabello would get the majority of starts in left field. Dalton Pompey was also thrown into the mix during spring training, but upon moving back down to the... Read More

Erasmo Ramirez (SP/RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick him up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: After starting the season pitching out of the bullpen, Erasmo Ramirez impressed in his first start, logging 5.2 innings of no run, three-hit ball against the Chicago White Sox. It was his second victory of the 2016 campaign. The only reason why... Read More

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/20/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, April 20th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Playoffs have begun. Certain teams are already facing elimination and must-wins, while others... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (4/20/16): MLB DFS Advice

Pitchers can make or break your night, on the field and for Daily Fantasy lineups. It's a no brainer to target guys like Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, but if you can avoid breaking the bank on a pitcher, then that's what you should do. Drafting affordable pitchers who have favorable matchups will free up... Read More

Ketel Marte (SS, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on waiver wire OWNED IN: 29% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Ketel Marte turned some heads in his short big league stint in 2015 with his speed and hitting ability. Called up in late July, Marte batted .289 and .292 in August and September, and was given the Opening Day nod as the Seattle Mariners'... Read More

J.T. Realmuto (C, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Not many catchers have the speed that J.T. Realmuto has. He has swiped only one bag thus far in the young 2016 campaign, but once the running catcher starts getting on base more frequently we can expect his stolen base total to jump.... Read More

DraftKings Rule Changes For 2016 And Their Impact On DFS Strategy

This past offseason, DraftKings announced four different changes to their rules for Daily Fantasy Baseball. Although nothing too drastic, like getting rid of the second pitcher or adding relievers, each rule change stands on its own and needs a bit of scrutiny as we set our daily DFS lineups. The 10 positions that are filled... Read More

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Monday, April 18th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. Playoffs are underway. Two teams find themselves in must wins, down 2-0 in... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/18/16): NBA DFS Advice

Playoffs are underway and there are already a couple of storylines that can affect Daily Fantasy. Stephen Curry's playing status is in question. Plenty of others can take advantage of his absence. Prices have dropped for certain players, specifically punt-candidates. This will allow you to free up cap space for the necessary big names. Keep... Read More

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/17/16

Playoffs have begun. NBA Daily Fantasy has continued. This is where things get tricky considering every team is playing extra basketball for a reason. There really aren't too many lopsided matchups, nor is any team facing the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Lakers. It's equally important to focus on players not starting. Plugging them... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/17/16): NBA DFS Advice

Playoffs have begun. NBA Daily Fantasy has continued. This is where things get tricky considering every team is playing extra basketball for a reason. There really aren't too many lopsided matchups, nor is any team facing the Philadelphia 76ers or the Los Angeles Lakers. It's equally important to focus on players not starting. Plugging them... Read More

Wil Myers (1B, OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Wil Myers has been plagued by an inability to play a full season so far in his young career. The hype for Myers began to build in 2013 when he hit 13 home runs and batted .293 in 88 games with the... Read More

Didi Gregorius (SS, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: For those in need of a shortstop, or for those who drafted a shortstop that is not producing, take a look at Didi Gregorius. It's no coincidence that Gregorius finished 2015 strong and has now swung the bat well over his first five... Read More

Justin Smoak (1B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With Josh Donaldson occupying the DH spot for the time being, Justin Smoak is the odd man out. Even before Donaldson tweaked his calf, Smoak had been limited to a pinch-hitter role and has started only once this season. When Donaldson returns to third... Read More

Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Leave on Waiver Wire OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With a mix of speed, arm-strength, range, and above-average power, a ton of hype swirled around the arrival of Byron Buxton. The ceiling was certainly high with expectations similar to those of Kris Bryant and Carlos Correa upon their introduction to the Show. But... Read More

Brandon Phillips (2B, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Those in need of a second baseman, take note of Brandon Phillips. His numbers thus far are not exactly jaw-dropping, but at 34-years-old, the veteran has already swiped two bags, is batting over .300, and is on a five game hitting... Read More

Martin Perez (SP, TEX) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Spot-starter in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Martin Perez has pitched well in his first two starts of 2016, but has yet to pick up a win. The Texas Rangers failed to score more than three runs in each of his starts, while the bullpen was unable to hold his... Read More