Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (March 28 - March 31)

The 2024 MLB season is here and so is Opening Day! Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 1 - from Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, March 31. Click here to see our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 2 (April 1 through April 7). For 12 years running,... Read More

DFS NASCAR Advanced Stats for DraftKings, FanDuel: Toyota Owners 400 Lineup Picks

My NASCAR “By the DFS Numbers” Race Previews include a combination of statistical markers from Loop Data reports and the RotoBaller NASCAR Cup Series Research Station. Loop Data, which are the advanced statistics that are electronically recorded by NASCAR to accurately illustrate how drivers truly perform, are featured as highly relevant indicators. Loop Data stats... Read More

Toyota Owners 400: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Cup Series Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond this weekend for the Toyota Owners 400. Last weekend at COTA, William Byron dominated, leading 42 of the 68 laps as he became the first driver to win twice this season. Despite that, he sits just sixth in the overall standings right now. Martin Truex Jr. hasn't won... Read More

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 4 Picks for The Texas Children's Houston Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament – all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your... Read More

Richmond DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number seven of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, as the Toyota Owners 400 is set to take place on Sunday evening at Richmond Raceway. Yep, we're getting a night race on Easter, so buckle up! This is the... Read More

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/30/24)

We're back to getting these weird three-game slates on Saturdays in the NBA, but that's OK because there's still money to be made! Rostership gets much more concentrated on these slates, and while it's essential to find the under-owned players, it's even more critical to identify the chalk picks correctly. Giannis, Middleton, and the crew... Read More

Richmond NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number seven of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season as the Toyota Owners 400 is set to take place on Sunday evening from Richmond Raceway! The name of the race is quite fitting, as Toyota has been the fastest... Read More

Richmond NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday morning, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds. The first round was split into two groups, and the five fastest drivers from each group advanced to the second round. In the second round, the drivers that... Read More

Richmond NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Richmond Raceway on Saturday morning in preparation for the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 on Sunday night. The 36-car field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session and the practice speeds... Read More

Free NCAA Tournament Betting Picks - Elite 8 Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (3/30/24)

The Elite 8 is here! It’s always exciting to get back into the madness, and these first couple of rounds have already been wild. Teams are one win away from making the Final Four!  While running through some games in the Elite 8, there is much to consider. Favorites taking care of business, upset potential,... Read More

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings: Jared Jones, Victor Scott, Michael Kopech, Zach Neto, Will Benson, Parker Meadows, Colt Keith, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to the 2024 MLB  and fantasy baseball season! Now that drafts are over, it's time to hit the waiver wire - and below you'll find our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 1. The first few days and weeks of the fantasy season are key for making tweaks to rosters, especially... Read More

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Richmond ToyotaCare 250 (3/30/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Richmond on Saturday for some afternoon racing on the three-quarters-mile track. Last weekend, the track took to COTA in Austin with Cup regular Kyle Larson winning. Austin Hill was the top finisher among Xfinity regulars in second place. Hill currently sits at the top of the Xfinity Series standings... Read More

2024 Fantasy Football Best Ball Strategy: Mid-Round Sleepers, Targets, and Values

There are several different types of fantasy football leagues. However, the top four are redraft, dynasty, DFS, and best ball. While every form of fantasy football has its pros and cons, best ball is the fastest-growing form. Fantasy players can draft best ball rosters on several platforms. Underdog Fantasy is my favorite. Most of their... Read More

Who Is The Broncos Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Season Outlook

The Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson after two years with the team earlier this offseason. Denver traded multiple first and second-round draft picks and three veteran players to the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 for the veteran quarterback. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out for Wilson and the Broncos. The veteran signed a one-year deal this offseason... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Closer Battles Entering The 2024 MLB Season

The long wait is over and Major League Baseball’s opening weekend is finally here! Rosters have been whittled down but some positional battles are still being worked out. Several teams’ bullpen roles, in particular, are still up in the air. A handful of teams are entering the season employing the closer-by-committee approach to finishing games.... Read More

Six MLB Managers on the Hot Seat in 2024

Baseball is a results-driven sport, so if an organization doesn't win enough games and fails to meet expectations, ownership may step in and implement a leadership change. This can include front-office realignment, dismissing the general manager, or dismissing the manager. Even before the 2024 MLB season gets underway, we have a strong sense of which... Read More

UFL Best & Boldest Bets: Preseason Futures & Week 1 Picks

The USFL and XFL, after all of the swirling rumors and back-and-forth debate, have merged to become the UFL. Last year, I wrote every single week about all 16 teams across both leagues, and it was a blast. Now, we are just getting less, and a lot of talented individuals lost their jobs. There will... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Gerrit Cole, Jordan Romano, Matt McLain, Royce Lewis, Kodai Senga and more...

Opening Day of the 2024 Major League Baseball season has just passed us. Draft season is basically over and our fantasy teams are ready to go. Or are they? Injuries kept us on our toes for most of the draft season. Especially hit hard were the pitchers, both starters and relievers. We had to pivot... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 1

We've made it, folks! The offseason is behind us, the Seoul Series already happened, and Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues are both just memories. It's opening weekend 2024 and...there is already so much going on in the league's bullpens. We had a few Opening Day surprises regarding how managers chose to deploy some of their bullpen... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/30/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake... Read More

Early Look at the 2024 TE Rookie Class for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

Tight ends are now more important than ever in today's NFL. Decades ago, TEs were just another extra body on the offensive line who sometimes contributed to the passing game. But with the rise of some legendary TEs like Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce, the position has become integral to NFL offenses. Naturally,... Read More

Pitchers Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

Most fantasy baseball drafts are complete, which means it is time for RotoBallers to loosen those waiver-wire muscles. This is my opportunity to provide one last preseason chance for pitching options at both starter and reliever that may have slipped through the cracks. For our purposes, we'll examine players with fantasy potential rostered in roughly... Read More

Who is the Twins Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Minnesota Twins have one of the best closers in the game in Jhoan Duran. Duran made his MLB debut in 2022, where he finished with a 1.86 ERA and eight saves across 57 appearances. Then, last year, he totaled a career-high 27 saves with a 2.45 ERA in 62.1 innings pitched. However, the Twins... Read More

Hitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

With most fantasy baseball drafts in the books, it's time to review your initial waiver wire and make sure you aren't overlooking any bats. Leaving some roster spots at the end of your bench to churn early in the season can be critical to finding this year's waiver hero. For our purposes, we'll examine players... Read More

Top-10 NFL Offenses Since 2000

Agree or disagree, the NFL’s banning of the hip-drop tackle is another sign the league favors offenses in today’s game. From a ratings standpoint, it’s understandable when you consider how much fun it is to watch teams light up the scoreboard. Over the years, the NFL has witnessed some truly incredible offenses. But where do... Read More

Who is the Diamondbacks Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a closer at the trade deadline last season in Paul Sewald. Sewald was a solid option in the later innings for Arizona, as he totaled 13 saves across 20 games with a 3.57 ERA. In total, the right-hander finished with a career-high 34 saves in 2023. However, Sewald will not start... Read More

CBB DFS: NCAA Tournament DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/30/24)

Two Final Four tickets will get punched today with the other two teams decided tomorrow. Defending National Champion Connecticut is still alive as are three ACC teams. We begin in Boston with Illinois taking on the defending champion after a big win over Iowa State. Alabama knocked off the top-seeded Tar Heels to face Clemson... Read More

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Slate Picks - 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open

It's not often a golfer ties a course record that was set by himself (and Scottie Scheffler), but Tony Finau once again shot a 62 on a golf course that played more than a stroke over par. The +9.38 he gained today likely is not his best round of golf on tour, as he shot... Read More

MLB DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/30/24)

We had a solid night last night with our Free MLB DFS Picks. Bobby Miller was electric in racking up 11 punchouts against one walk across six scoreless innings while his teammate Teoscar Hernandez launched a pair of home runs and drove in three on the night. Merrill Kelly, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Jake Burger,... Read More