Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 18 (2024-25): March 3- March 9

The fantasy basketball playoffs get closer by the day and may even start next week if you are in a league that has moved the start of the playoffs back as early as Week 19. It's do-or-die time, and you need to do whatever it takes to secure that playoff spot! Most leagues have a […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/1/25)

Welcome to "Silly Season" in the NBA, where we see a lot of instances of teams resting starters to tank for a better draft pick or preserve health for the playoffs. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/28/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The final night of February features an eight-game slate on DraftKings, which tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET with a great matchup between the Pistons and Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of three teams in the 16-team player pool finishing a set of back-to-back games on Friday, joining the Pelicans and the Suns who face […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

There was a time when we got almost exclusively two or three-game slates on Thursday nights, but the league has done a much better job of balancing the schedule in recent years, so we have a very solid five-gamer tonight for NBA DFS on DraftKings. Let's dive in and find some good options to build […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday night featured nine games around the National Basketball Association. The Pistons scored an impressive win over the Boston Celtics, while the Brooklyn Nets gave OKC a scare.  The league has five contests on the schedule for Thursday night. At this point in the season, every win counts. Still, things matter even more for potential […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 2/26/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday night brings a nine-game NBA DFS slate for FanDuel and possibly some unlikely heroes for our lineups, as we have fewer big-name stars on this slate than usual. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 2/26/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA continues a busy week with a nine-game featured main slate on DraftKings this Wednesday night. Most of the matchups tip off early with four games beginning right when the contests lock at 7:00 p.m. ET and two more beginning at 7:30. Two Western Conference matchups close out the night, beginning at 9:00 p.m. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 2/25/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers! We’ve got a juicy seven-game slate on FanDuel tonight, and it’s shaping up to be a wild one. With a mix of high-octane offenses like the Grizzlies-Suns showdown (245-point total!) and some sneaky value spots thanks to injury news, there’s a lot to unpack. Injury reports are going to be massive today […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 2/25/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a four-game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader of Cavs at Magic and the Luka Doncic revenge game of Mavericks at Lakers. 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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! Welcome back RotoBallers! Tonight’s NBA DFS slate on FanDuel features a mix of high-powered offenses, key injury news, and some intriguing matchups to exploit. With some big names like Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert already ruled out, and others like Tyrese Maxey and Lauri Markkanen questionable, this slate is all about staying sharp […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It feels great to write about basketball this morning, as I'm 24 hours out from enjoying suite life with the oldest son at the TD Garden Center. The result was not what I wanted, but it was a fantastic bonding experience and I already have the bug to go back. With basketball on the brain, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/23/25)

We have officially survived the All-Star break and are on to the final stretch of the NBA season as we barrel toward the playoffs. 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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17 (2024-25): February 24 - March 2

With only a few weeks remaining until the start of the fantasy playoff schedule, every win (and every extra game) matters! This column all season has been focused mainly on weekly adds and long-term pickups, but in the coming weeks, I'll be recommending some short-term streamers as well to help you get the edge in […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/22/25)

We have officially survived the All-Star break and are on to the final stretch of the NBA season as we barrel toward the playoffs. 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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have a full nine-game slate on FanDuel tonight, while those who play on DraftKings have just six games to choose from. FanDuel has tended to include the late games more often this season, and I don't mind it. It might even give us an edge if we are willing to use players from those […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After the NBA got back to full speed with Thursday's massive nine-game slate, a dozen teams are ready to take the hardwood this Friday night on the DraftKings main slate, which tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET. The DraftKings slate leaves off the three later starts in Utah, Houston, and Sacramento. On the main slate, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA returned to action last night with just one game, as the Hornets upset the Lakers in a late-night contest on the West Coast. That game was just an appetizer, as we have a full nine-game slate tonight for FanDuel DFS contests. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Whether you enjoyed the break in the NBA season or hated every minute away from the hardwood, the NBA is back in action for real this Thursday after the Lakers and Hornets played a one-game special on Wednesday. Both of those two teams are back in action on Thursday joined by 16 other teams to […]

2025 Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Schedule: Players and Teams to Target or Avoid

NBA All-Star Weekend has wrapped up, and we have a few days before games begin again. It's never a bad idea to take stock of your players' schedules for the playoff weeks and see if you could still make a few moves to maximize games now or down the road. Depending on your league's settings, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 2/13/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have one final slate before the NBA all-star break, and it's a small five-game slate. All 10 teams are on the second half of their back-to-backs. There are a couple of guys who are either resting or dealing with injuries, here is who to keep an eye on: Anthony Edwards, Chet […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/13/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a massive 14-game slate last night, the NBA wraps up with a five-game slate tonight. Then, we will have a full week off for the All-Star break. We will have to be careful again today as all the teams playing are on back-to-backs, with some teams sure to give some of their players an […]

RotoBaller Writing and Media Team Nominated For 13 FSWA Awards in 2024

It's awards season for the fantasy sports industry, and RotoBaller is honored to be recognized by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) with various award nominations from our writing and media team in 2024. The RotoBaller brand continues to shine among the many talented companies and analysts throughout the fantasy sports industry for their editorial […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 2/12/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have one of the biggest slates of the season tonight as FanDuel's main slate has 14 games. All 30 NBA teams are in action tonight, some for the last time before the All-Star break, and there is still a lot of injury information we will need before finalizing lineups, but we can still start […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 2/12/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you're a fan of gigantic NBA slates, today is the day you've been waiting for! With the All-Star break looming after a handful of games on Thursday, all 30 NBA teams take the floor on Wednesday. The DraftKings main slate includes 14 of those 15 games, omitting just the Grizzlies and Clippers from the […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Risers and Fallers For February

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the fourth edition of my monthly fantasy basketball risers and fallers series for the 2024-2025 season! The craziest trade deadline in NBA history is now behind us, and we're getting ready for the All-Star break. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Every month, […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 2/11/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, Rotoballers! We have a four-game slate, headlined by the TNT doubleheader of Knicks at Pacers and Grizzlies at Suns tonight. 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 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday 2/11/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers! Tonight’s 4-game NBA DFS slate brings a solid mix of matchups, featuring high-paced teams and critical injury news that will shape DFS roster construction. With stars like Joel Embiid, Myles Turner, and OG Anunoby uncertain, we’ll need to monitor injury updates leading up to lock. The key to success on FanDuel is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 2/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers! We've got a packed slate filled with intriguing matchups, injury news, and opportunities to exploit soft pricing. As always, balancing between cash game safety and GPP upside is key. Pay close attention to late-breaking injury updates, as they can shift the slate dynamics significantly. This article will provide my daily fantasy basketball […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 2/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! If you're a football fan, I hope you enjoyed last night's Super Bowl. As a Giants fan, it was a capping end to a nightmarish season, and I'm looking forward to focusing solely on NBA for a bit. Stay tuned also, because I'll be providing MLB DFS content shortly! Tonight it's back to […]