Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/7/24)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! After a small four-game slate yesterday, we have a much larger 13-game slate to look at today. On Friday, I was able to go 2-1. The plucky Blazers won the first quarter against the Wizards, and the Pacers covered their 5.5-point spread at home. My only loss came when the Bucks did […]

Zion Williamson Might Miss Another Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game in Phoenix. He has a left finger contusion, which kept him off the floor for Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. But the Pelicans are trailing the Suns to climb out of the Play-In picture, meaning Williamson should be out there. Of […]

Jayson Tatum Questionable Versus Portland

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Portland. Tatum has only missed five games during the 2023-24 campaign. But truth be told, the C's don't need him against the 21-win Trail Blazers. The Celtics are the top team in the Eastern Conference by far, so fantasy managers should plan on […]

Jaylen Brown On The Injury Report For Sunday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hand) is questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with Portland. The C's have a lock on the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, so Brown has little incentive to play against the 21-win Trail Blazers. Derrick White (back), off the injury report after missing Friday's game versus the Sacramento Kings, […]

Tyrese Haliburton Uncertain To Face Miami

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Sunday's clash with the Heat. The 2020 No. 12 overall pick is coming off a rough showing on the scoring end in Friday's win over OKC, amassing just eight points. But he's dealing with back soreness, so maybe that was the reason for his shooting woes. […]

Luka Doncic Questionable Versus Houston

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable heading into Sunday's meeting with the Rockets. The MVP candidate didn't suit up on Friday night against Golden State because of a sore knee. However, Dallas is still fighting to remain out of the Play-In, so Doncic will likely do all he can to get out there. […]

Kawhi Leonard Still Out On Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's meeting with Cleveland. There were reports that this was expected to happen, so the update isn't surprising. But now that the veteran is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest, there is a growing cause for concern regarding his knee injury. At any rate, […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (4/6/24)

It's time for another weekend slate in the NBA, RotoBallers! We're winding down the days until the regular season ends, and things are getting ugly in the annual "Silly Season." The Grizzlies scrubs helped me take down the $5 single-entry contest on DraftKings last night (Shoutout Kyrie Irving for not tanking my chances), and we […]

Mo Bamba Questionable For Saturday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest on Saturday against the Grizzlies. He's been under the weather lately, and the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's game. Bamba's absence opens up playing time for Paul Reed, although his fantasy value is limited with Joel Embiid […]

Tobias Harris Listed As Questionable Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Memphis. A bone bruise on his left knee took Harris out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Miami, and he was expected to miss one or two games. It looks like his absence could […]

Craig Porter Jr. Likely To Return On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) will likely be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable for the matchup. The young guard has been battling an illness lately, missing four games. Porter Jr., who went undrafted last summer out of Wichita State, has […]

Ty Jerome Remains On The Shelf

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain unavailable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in January, and it's unclear when Jerome will be game-ready again. The 26-year-old has made only two appearances for the Cavaliers since signing as a free agent last offseason, logging 15 […]

Isaac Okoro To Remain Out On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) will miss a fourth straight contest on Saturday against the Lakers. He's been kept off the court by a toe sprain. The versatile talent will get the next opportunity to return on Sunday when Cleveland faces the Clippers. Okoro's absence gives Georges Niang and Sam Merrill a chance to […]

Anthony Davis Questionable To Face Cleveland

Los Angeles Lakers center/forward Anthony Davis (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The calendar makers have been cruel to the Lakers, as they face their second back-to-back of the week on Saturday and Sunday, and Davis could be rested for one of the games. His workload might also be monitored. […]

LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has picked up yet another questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran superstar continues to deal with an ankle issue, but the injury has kept him off the court just five times since the beginning of February. It's the start of a back-to-back for the […]

Grayson Allen Good To Go On Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Grayson Allen (hip) will play on Friday versus Minnesota. He is dealing with hip soreness, keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Allen will return for a pivotal meeting with the Timberwolves, although there's a chance he could be limited. At any rate, with Allen back […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Play On Friday Night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will suit up to meet the Timberwolves on Friday. The 29-year-old logged 31 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers. But he popped up on the injury report because of calf soreness. However, the Suns need every win they can get, so it will take more than that to […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Considered Doubtful For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He will likely miss his third straight game because of a right hip injury. Smith Jr. last appeared on March 31 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he only took the court for four minutes after appearing […]

Maxi Kleber Out On Friday Evening

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) is out for Friday's game against Golden State. Kleber had a decent showing in Thursday's win over Atlanta, finishing with seven points, six boards, and one block in 21 minutes. But he'll sit this one out because of back spasms. The Mavs also won't have Dereck Lively II (knee), […]

Cameron Johnson Doubtful For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) is considered doubtful for Saturday's match-up with the Detroit Pistons. The 28-year-old is suffering from a left big toe sprain and is not likely to suit up. Johnson limped to the locker room during Wednesday's game versus the Indiana Pacers but was able to return to the court. He […]

Gary Payton II Cleared To Face Dallas

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (ankle) will play on Friday against the Mavericks. He was listed on the injury report because of a sore left ankle. Fortunately, the 31-year-old is good to go. Under normal circumstances, Payton wouldn't have much upside for DFS managers. However, he's worth rostering in deep DFS contests, considering […]

Jonathan Kuminga Out Again On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) remains out on Friday against the Mavericks. He's battling a knee issue, although it's tough to say when he'll return to the lineup. Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is also sidelined against Dallas, so Moses Moody and Chris Paul could get even more work, giving them both upside for DFS […]

Jamal Murray Uncertain To Play Against Atlanta

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The star guard has not suited up in the past seven games, and there is a chance he could miss another contest as he is recovering from right knee inflammation. With the regular season winding down, […]

OG Anunoby Officially Active On Friday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) will play on Friday against Chicago. He's appeared in just three of the team's last 30 games, so there's a chance he'll be limited in his first game back from his most recent layoff. However, the 26-year-old should be on the floor enough to negatively impact the fantasy […]

Aaron Gordon Listed As Probable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) is considered probable for Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The 28-year-old has played through a right foot strain and has not been limited by the injury. He continues to see his regular minutes as a starter, taking on more responsibility since Jamal Murray (knee) has been sidelined. Gordon […]

Josh Hart Will Play Against The Bulls

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (wrist) is available for Friday's meeting in Chicago. He was listed as probable because of a sprained right wrist, so there wasn't any doubt regarding his availability for this one. The 29-year-old narrowly had a triple-double in Thursday's win over the Sacramento Kings, meaning he'll likely see plenty of […]

Jalen Brunson Available On Friday

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (foot) will play on Friday against the Bulls. He has a sore right foot, something that's bothered him throughout the 2023-24 campaign. But the Knicks need him out there if the team hopes to gain ground in the Eastern Conference moving toward the postseason. With that in mind, Brunson […]

Nikola Jokic Probable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hip) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. The MVP candidate will likely suit up despite dealing with left hip inflammation. He was also previously battling a wrist injury, but that ailment is no longer listed on the injury report. A healthy Jokic is terrific news […]

Andrew Wiggins Sits Out Friday's Action

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) will come out of the lineup on Friday versus Dallas. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Wiggins was limited to 23 minutes on Thursday against Houston due to a sore left ankle. Golden State completes a back-to-back, so it makes sense to give Wiggins a bit […]