DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/31/23): NBA DFS Lineups

It's a Sunday in the NBA, we have a solid five-game slate to break down. I hope you all had a fantastic 2023, and let's head into 2024 with a massive win and get our bankrolls prepared for the next 366 (happy leap year!) days. We have just one team on a back-to-back tonight: the […]

DraftKings CBB DFS Lineup Picks For 12/31/23 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

We have reached the end of 2023. Conference play will be almost universal in the new year until March, so let's see what the year's final day has in store for us. It's all Pac-12 today. You know, if they had run the conference this well the whole time, they wouldn't be dead in a […]

Trae Young Tagged As Probable For Sunday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Young suffered a right knee contusion during Friday's game, but is expected to play through the issue. If Young sits out, Dejounte Murray would probably shift over to the point guard spot. He'd have increased value as the […]

Kevin Huerter Questionable For Sunday's Game

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This comes after Huerter was forced to exit early during Friday's contest due to a left hand strain. If he sits out, Chris Duarte would likely move into the starting five for this game. Duarte has been inconsistent […]

Haywood Highsmith Exits Early On Saturday

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (concussion) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Highsmith was placed in concussion protocol after colliding with Collin Sexton as both players went for a loose ball. This didn't look good as Highsmith needed assistance getting back to the locker room. The expectation is that […]

Jimmy Butler Avoids Serious Injury

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) was forced to exit during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The superstar forward injured his right foot, but luckily the X-rays came back negative. The expectation is that the organization will still have Butler undergo an MRI within the next day or two. Jaime […]

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Chris Paul To Start On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis and guard Chris Paul will move into the starting five ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Steve Kerr has decided to shake up the rotation. Kevon Looney and Brandin Podziemski will head to the bench, but should still have significant roles. Out of the bunch, […]

Luka Doncic Cleared To Play On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been cleared to suit up for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The superstar guard was questionable coming into this game due to a left quad contusion. Despite that, Doncic will suit up and figures to play his normal role in the rotation. The expectation was that […]

Caleb Martin Sidelined Again

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) remains out on Saturday night versus Utah. He'll now miss his second straight game because of a sprained right ankle. Fortunately, Miami will have Jimmy Butler (calf) back after missing the last four games, so that will help lessen the blow caused by Martin's absence. There's also a chance […]

Kyle Lowry Out Again On Saturday Night

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (head) won't play on Saturday versus the Utah Jazz. The veteran will now miss his second consecutive game because of a head contusion, although there's a chance he could return on Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Nonetheless, Lowry has averaged only 9.4 points this season, one of the lowest […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Good To Go Versus Utah

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz. He was questionable because of a non-COVID-related illness, although it doesn't appear he was in any real jeopardy of missing this contest. The rookie has played well above expectations during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 13.8 points in 31 games, including […]

Jimmy Butler Removed From The Injury Report

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (calf) will play on Saturday versus the Jazz. The 34-year-old missed his last four contests because of a calf issue, so he may not log his usual workload in his first game back from the injury. But Butler's return will send Haywood Highsmith back to the bench. At the same […]

Knicks Acquire Precious Achiuwa From Toronto

The Knicks acquired forward/center Precious Achiuwa from the Raptors on Saturday as part of the deal that resulted in the exchange of OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett. Without question, Achiuwa has had flashes of production over the years. He averaged 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds last season. However, he was much more productive […]

Immanuel Quickley On The Move To Toronto

The Raptors acquired guard Immanuel Quickley (along with RJ Barrett) from the Knicks in exchange for OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa. Quickley, the No. 25 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, is averaging a career-high 15.0 points this season. Unfortunately, he had issues remaining a consistent focal point on the offensive end […]

RJ Barrett Traded To Toronto

The Knicks traded guard RJ Barrett (and Immanuel Quickley) to the Raptors on Saturday in exchange for forward OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa. Barrett has averaged 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists since being selected No. 3 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. He's also been one of the most durable players […]

The Fantasy Aftermath of the OG Anunoby Trade

Finally, after years of the Toronto Raptors letting core players leave in free agency, their front office saw the light by trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round pick. Unlike many trades in seasons past, there was no smoke to reveal a coming fire. With five […]

OG Anunoby Heading To The Knicks

The Knicks acquired forward OG Anunoby from the Raptors on Saturday. In exchange, Toronto landed forward RJ Barrett and guard Immanuel Quickley. Anunoby had been rumored to be on the block for the last few seasons, although it appeared the Raptors weren't interested in sending him elsewhere. The 26-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/30/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're back to the typical light schedule in the NBA this Saturday, with four games on the main slate and two games being played prior. Thankfully, we have two favorable game environments to exploit in the Knicks-Pacers and Mavericks-Warriors games. The 76ers-Bulls and Lakers-Timberwolves showdowns project as pace-down, grind-it-out affairs, but we'll need to consider […]

Kyrie Irving Tagged As Doubtful Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (heel) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors. Thursday's 118-110 loss to Minnesota marked the 11th consecutive game Irving has missed, and his return on Saturday appears unlikely, but the fact that Irving is now carrying a doubtful tag is a sign that he could be […]

Luka Doncic Questionable For Saturday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Saturday's juicy matchup against Golden State. Doncic missed the previous game against Minnesota as Dallas completed a back-to-back. He should be available again, but we won't know for sure until he's officially declared available for the game. Jaden Hardy had a decent 17-point outing […]

Josh Richardson Could Be Out For A Third Consecutive Game

Miami Heat shooting guard Josh Richardson (back) is questionable to face the Utah Jazz on Saturday. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game as Richardson battles a lower back issue. Miami could really use his versatility in Saturday's matchup, as Richardson is one of five big rotational pieces dealing with health problems ahead […]

Caleb Martin Doubtful For Saturday's Action

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (ankle) looks set to miss a second consecutive game, with the team listing him as doubtful for a clash with the Jazz on Saturday. Martin sprained his right ankle in Monday's Christmas battle with Philadelphia and was unavailable when the Heat faced Golden State on Thursday. Haywood Highsmith stepped into […]

Kyle Lowry Listed As Questionable Saturday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (soreness) has been tagged questionable for Saturday's encounter with Utah. He could be out for a second consecutive game after already missing Thursday's matchup with Golden State due to general soreness. R.J. Hampton was lifted into the starting unit as Lowry's replacement. He didn't do a lot in 25 […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Battling An Illness, Could Be Out Saturday

Miami Heat small forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) could sit out Saturday's meeting with the Jazz, as the team considers him questionable for the game. Miami's rookie sensation has picked up an illness bug and will sit out his first game of the season if he can't play on Saturday. Jaquez Jr. has seemingly improved […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable Saturday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (calf) is considered questionable for Saturday's clash against Utah. He's been unavailable for four games with a left calf strain. Butler's return would have a big impact on a number of players, as he has a 25.5 percent usage rate for the season. If Butler can't make it back, he […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/30/23)

Happy (almost) New Year, RotoBallers! Another day, another dollar in the NBA and we have a solid six-game slate worth of NBA action throughout the entire day. We have some fun matchups tonight with some surprising storylines to monitor. We have ourselves a handful of teams coming into tonight's slate on a back-to-back, as the […]

Main DraftKings CBB DFS Lineup Picks For 12/30/23 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

Most of the action is early today as is the usual on Saturdays. We have nine afternoon games to indulge in between bouts of bowl games. The most wonderful time of the year, indeed! We start in Queens with Hofsta visiting St. John's. Virginia heads to Indiana to take on the Irish. We have Pitt […]

Toumani Camara Good To Go Versus The Spurs

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (thumb) is available for Friday's rematch against the Spurs. The 23-year-old had been listed as questionable because of right thumb soreness. However, he's good to go, which is good news for Portland, considering the team won't have Deandre Ayton (knee), Anfernee Simons (illness), and Shaedon Sharpe (adductor). That said, […]

Anfernee Simons Will Miss Another Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) won't play in Friday's rematch with the Spurs. He'll now be sidelined for a second-straight game because of a non-COVID-related illness, so his next chance to return will be on Monday versus the Phoenix Suns. With Shaedon Sharpe (adductor) also out, Scoot Henderson and Malcolm Brogdon should handle […]