NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, March 18
The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player,... Read More
Edouard Julien - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 199 CURRENT ADP: ~224 ANALYSIS: Edouard Julien succeeded in his MLB debut, hitting .263/.381/.459 with 16 HR in 408 PAs. The now 25-year-old appears primed for a successful follow-up, though the shape of his production will probably look different. Power was a big part of his game in 2023, but... Read More
NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/18/24)
There will be eight games played across the NBA on Monday. DraftKings will include all eight games in their main slate, while FanDuel will only include the first five games of the evening in their main slate. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury... Read More
Midwest Region: 2024 March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
The stage is set for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. We start with a play-in appetizer, followed by the greatest weekend in sports. 48 games in four days. A field whittled down to 16 teams from 64. There is nothing on earth like it, and we here at RotoBaller will be with you every step of... Read More
Women's March Madness - 2024 Tournament Preview
The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is finally upon us, which means it's time to get your brackets ready. We've got some great pieces up on the site about preparing your bracket for the men's side, so today I want to go in-depth on the women's tournament. There's this idea that's been tossed around for years... Read More
Auction Draft Targets Under $10: Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Auction Leagues (2024)
Welcome RotoBallers to our salary cap league strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. The ability to put your money towards the players you prefer feels liberating. The... Read More
Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (3/18/24)
Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Welcome to the start of a new week. The NBA season keeps moving along, and we are about 80 percent done with the regular season. Tonight, we have seven games on the schedule. I went 1-2 on my picks yesterday, and I am looking for some redemption. The Suns and Spurs both... Read More
NCAA Tournament Busts By Region - 2024 March Madness Predictions
The brackets are out and we are just a couple of days before March Madness tips off! Who doesn't love poring over brackets, joining office pools, and chopping it up with co-workers about some college basketball as we all try to (and fail) predict how it will all shake out? I am no guru, but... Read More
Yahoo Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts
Welcome RotoBallers to our Yahoo fantasy baseball article about undervalued and overvalued players to draft in Yahoo leagues, based on their ADP and ranking. Average Draft Position (ADP) is often the guiding light for fantasy baseball draft strategy. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Early-Week Streamers: Week 21
After an exciting start, it's already Week 21 of the 2023-2024 NBA season. While you want to have faith in the players you drafted, don't get too attached. You may feel confident about your draft decisions, but remember: stars are born and eroded every day. Take a moment to see what's on the other side... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Analysis for Round One Picks (2024)
The first round of fantasy baseball drafts is always the best part. Whoever fantasy managers select with their first pick is who they will rely on the most for the entire season. No matter where you pick in the first round, though, you will be selecting an elite player. All fantasy drafts are stressful, and... Read More
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds and Weekly Planner: Week 21 (3/18-3/24)
We have reached the final month of the NBA regular season, and your league is most likely in some stage of the playoffs by this point. The number of injuries and players missing games daily is at its peak, so you have no choice but to make some tough decisions and timely moves if you... Read More
ADP Champ or Chump: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brandon Pfaadt, and Will Smith
As we approach peak fantasy baseball draft season, it's crunch time. You might think you know each player's value, but double-checking never hurts. We're back with three names of interest on draft day: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brandon Pfaadt, and Will Smith. Chisholm was the cover athlete for MLB The Show 2023, Pfaadt looked like a... Read More
East Region: 2024 March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
The stage is set for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. We start with a play-in appetizer, followed by the greatest weekend in sports. 48 games in four days. A field whittled down to 16 teams from 64. There is nothing on earth like it, and we here at RotoBaller will be with you every step of... Read More
West Region: 2024 March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks
The stage is set for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. We start with a play-in appetizer, followed by the greatest weekend in sports. 48 games in four days. A field whittled down to 16 teams from 64. There is nothing on earth like it, and we here at RotoBaller will be with you every step of... Read More
Winners and Losers of 2024 NFL Free Agency (Teams)
Well, strap in, folks, because the first week of 2024 NFL free agency was a roller coaster ride. Some teams made power moves while others seemingly snoozed at the switch. The Houston Texans, for instance, came out swinging, pulling off some of the savviest deals that could very well tilt the scales in their favor... Read More
Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued Picks for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost... Read More
2024 Fantasy Baseball Early-Round Overvalued List by Nick Mariano
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategies and Tips by Nick Mariano (2024)
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We salute those of you who sign up... Read More
ATC Projections: Pitcher Surprises And Concerns For Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Using projections in the fantasy baseball draft process helps give us a baseline of numbers to build a balanced team. Roster construction becomes more challenging with deeper rosters. Though the ADP market pushes up pitchers in rotisserie, category, and points leagues, the projections suggest avoiding at their price. That's important because many positive pitcher surprises... Read More
ATC Projections: Hitter Surprises and Concerns for Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Using the ATC projections, we have a few ways to find surprising players based on the projection systems. One way is to look at the projected auction values compared to the average draft position and see which players might be value selections. Value is a tricky word since we're (usually) discussing projected value based on... Read More
Key Late-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV
Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We've hit the early and middle... Read More
Key Mid-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV
Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to head into the... Read More
5 Second-Year Hitters Ready to Break Out for Fantasy Baseball
Second-year players who excel in the big leagues attract attention every season as they use their rookie season experiences to refine their skills during the offseason and make significant strides in their sophomore year. By examining their 2023 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer,... Read More
ADP Analysis: Fantasy Baseball Catchers Set to Outperform Their ADP in 2024
Catcher has always been one of the thinnest position groups in fantasy baseball. There are many elite options at the top, but after that, there are a bunch of wild-card options. That also applies to 2024 fantasy drafts. At the top of drafts, Adley Rutschman, Will Smith, William Contreras, and J.T. Realmuto are all going... Read More
Breakout Hitters And Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)
"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season. These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that... Read More
JB's Bullpen Method Strategy for 2024: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers
Four years ago, our esteemed JB Branson published an article breaking down his favorite fantasy baseball strategy that he’s deployed for over a decade. In his words, the Bullpen Method is a lifestyle that reflects the importance of balance on a fantasy team. Since then he's published this yearly Bullpen Method article, which most recently... Read More
Late-Round Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024
Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential.... Read More
Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 285 CURRENT ADP: ~435 ANALYSIS: Cowser has been one of the best hitters in the league this spring and is slashing .379/.793/1.293 with four home runs, nine RBI, and eight runs scored across 12 games. If Cedric Mullins II (hamstring) were to miss any regular season time, Cowser would... Read More