Ed Davis (PF/C, POR) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues* OWNED IN: 50% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Ed Davis is a borderline roster player who has probably been added and dropped a couple of times in the past few weeks by teams streaming in the playoffs. Today is the time to add again, wherever available. With 3 games in […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/30/16

Not to be a downer, but there's little matchup appeal in this slate compared to most NBA Wednesdays. That said, since there aren't really any games that jump off the table as ones to load up on players from, perhaps tonight is a night where you can pay less effort in trying to guess what ownership […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/30/16): NBA DFS Advice

It looks like Stephen Curry is set to win the MVP this season, but Russell Westbrook is also making his case. He has been a triple double machine in March, and he's working his way into the lead for the MVP. Okay, back to business. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/29/16

  Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook all play tonight. It is always difficult choosing between those three. Read on to find out who you should play tonight and why. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/29/16. The DFS lineup picks will […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/28/16

  The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns are playing tonight, so it is time to start picking on them. Keep reading and find out who else we should pick on tonight In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/28/16. The DFS lineup picks will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/28/16): NBA DFS Advice

On a night with 10 games, it might be smarter to round out your team instead of splurging on someone like Russel Westbrook or Kevin Durant. There are a ton of value options that still make your lineup very strong without breaking the bank. It would be wise to target the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/27/16

Five games on the slate for Sunday, including the Golden State Warriors facing the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors are eight wins away from the magical 73 and should have no problem inching closer to that number against the Sixers. There are obvious choices from that game for Daily Fantasy, but who else can break out […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/27/16): NBA DFS Advice

On a day with only five games and only a couple of big money guys set to take the floor, it's almost necessary to draft someone like Stephen Curry. Since he's an obvious choice, and James Harden is questionable after missing practice on Saturday because of an illness, I've thrown together a bunch of value options for […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/26/16

  There are a bunch of really interesting matchups tonight. The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns are going to get stomped by the Boston Celtics. It is easy to pick on the Suns and the Sixers, which is recommended tonight, but read on to see what other matchups […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/26/16): NBA DFS Advice

The NBA is winding down to an end, and it looks like the Warriors and Spurs are going to be the favorites to win the NBA Championship. Who do you think will take home the trophy? Send me a message on Twitter with your answer (@BalesSJustin)! Okay, back to business. In this article, I will […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/25/16

  It is going to be tough choosing between Stephen Curry and James Harden. Based on his recent play, Harden is going to get the nod tonight. Read on to see who else makes for a great play. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/25/16): NBA DFS Advice

As you can tell from the picks, I'm going to be attacking the Kings/Suns game tonight. DeMarcus Cousins is currently questionable, and it would be wise to make sure he's starting or out and adjust everyone accordingly. Okay, back to business. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup […]

Sean Kilpatrick (SG, BKN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: It's late in the season, and many of you are locked in playoff battles. The waiver wire is likely very thin. You're going to need to dig deep, and that's why Sean Kilpatrick could be a good pickup for you. The […]

Tim Frazier (PG, NO) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Short Term Add In Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Normally I wouldn't advocate for such a short term add, but it's crunch time. Tim Frazier has been playing really well for the decimated Pelicans in Norris Cole's absence. He's played 20+ minutes in all four games so far, and […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Category Streamers (Week 21 – Playoff Edition)

It's week two of the playoffs in most leagues, meaning the big dogs have enjoyed their bye weeks and it's time to put-up or shut-up. It's now win or go home. You have to cut bait with anyone injured or struggling and max out the production of your roster with key category streamers. That's where […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/24/16): NBA DFS Advice

Basketball is beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean that you should. There is plenty of value on the board, perhaps more so now than at any point during the season. The Nets and Pelicans aren’t the sexiest of teams, in fact they are downright ugly, but their high volume, low budget players are […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/24/16

The drop off in available players to roster from a 12-game Wednesday down to a five-game Thursday is always disappointing, but I think we can make things interesting with the games on the board. Be wary of tired legs on back-to-backs, as the Cavs, Blazers, Jazz, Bulls, and Knicks all played Wednesday night and take […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/23/16

We've got an absolutely monster slate ahead of us tonight with 12 games scheduled, which somewhat makes up for the poor selection we were subject to last night. The Bucks - Cavs and Hawks - Wizards kick us off at 7 pm on the east coast, but the rest of the games have a west […]

Two NBA Cash-Game Rules Every Beginner Should Know

It's currently around 12:30 AM, and I have nothing to do, so why not write a quick beginner's guide to constructing cash-game lineups on FanDuel. I'm going to share a couple of the basic strategies I use when I build such lineups. I'll be contributing NBA DFS strategy articles to RotoBaller, ranging from beginner to advanced tactics, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/23/16): NBA DFS Advice

The grind is real for NBA. Teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs are beginning to play their rookies more, such as the Lakers, and it may be something to attack in DFS. There are also players that were traded at the deadline who are beginning to find their groove with their new teams, […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Common Misconceptions

But isn't he going to sit early in the fourth against the Phoenix Suns?  This is a type of question I'm asked often. The problem with answering questions like that is that there is no right or wrong answer until we hear the final buzzer at the end of regulation. There lies the sticky situation Daily […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/22/16): NBA DFS Advice

How can any of us that live in the New York area take attorney general Eric Schneiderman seriously? On Monday, DFS sites including DraftKings launched multiple statements proclaiming that they have reached a deal with the state of New York and will not offer pay for contests to its residents. Within moments of hearing the […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/22/16

There are only four games scheduled tonight. This makes it very difficult to be picky with our picks. Use some players that one would generally not take into consideration tonight. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/22/16. The DFS lineup picks will range […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/21/16

  With nine games on the slate tonight, there are plenty of top plays and even more value plays. To find out how to get LeBron James and Stephen Curry into your lineup, keep on reading! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 3/21/16. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/21/16): NBA DFS Advice

There are a couple intriguing stack plays for Monday's action. The games I'm most drawn to for stacking are the Chicago Bulls hosting the Sacramento Kings, the Washington Wizards visiting the Atlanta Hawks, and the Indiana Pacers squaring off with the Philadelphia 76ers. On a night with nine games, it might be wise to focus […]

NBA Forwards: Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of perpetual requirement as a Fantasy Basketball Manager. If you have questions this week regarding the forward position and who could possibly fill it, hopefully I'm about to present you with three rock-solid answers for the coming weeks. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Player […]

Jerami Grant (SF/PF, PHI) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Most Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant has been a key piece for the 76ers, playing 26.4 minutes per game for the league's worst team. In 65 games, he has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks. Grant is not the most efficient player […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/20/16): NBA DFS Advice

Anthony Davis is officially out on Sunday, setting up plenty of opportunities for the Los Angeles Clippers to handle the New Orleans Pelicans with ease. Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan are in line for big performances, but can those on the Pelicans emerge and keep the game close in the wake of their leader's absence? […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/20/16

On a day with only six games on the slate, it's definitely important to pick a superstar for your lineup. DeMarcus Cousins facing the New York Knicks is an obvious choice while another big money name won't be able to aid in keeping his team in the game against Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan. Anthony […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/19/16

  The forward position has been rather bleak of recent when it comes to value plays. No need to worry, though - the guard value plays more than make up for it. Make sure to get John Wall into those lineups and build around him. In this article, I will be providing you with my […]