George Hill, Frank Mason III Out on Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guards George Hill (hamstring) and Frank Mason III (oblique) will be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Hill is expected to miss a few games due to a left hamstring strain. The Bucks might be cautious since hamstring issues sometimes take longer than expected to heal. Eric Bledsoe will absorb some […]

Michael Carter-Williams (PG, ORL): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Let's make something clear before we keep discussing MCW: this is a bench player, full stop. Michael Carter-Williams should only be a target for fantasy owners playing deep leagues given his playing time (around 17 minutes per game) and a limited role on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play on Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He returned from a one game absence on Friday after missing a game due to a shoulder issue. It sounds like a suffered a minor hamstring issue in the process, but will be fine for Sunday's contest. Fantasy owners shouldn't […]

Donte DiVincenzo Will Suit Up for Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte Divincenzo (ankle) has been removed from the injury report and is available for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday's game and was unable to play on Friday. The Bucks basically used a committee approach to fill the void, so there won't be much change […]

Sekou Doumbouya Will Start on Sunday

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya will jump into the starting five for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Doumbouya didn't play at all during Friday's game, but will get back into the rotation here. Markieff Morris (hip) is going to sit this one out, so Doumbouya should get plenty of run in Sunday's contest. He'll […]

Barclay Goodrow Off to Slow Start in First Line Audition

San Jose Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow was tapped to play on San Jose's top line between Evander Kane and Timo Meier after Tomas Hertl was injured two games ago, but has just five shots and no points to show for it. He is getting more than 19 minutes of time on ice in those two […]

Danuel House Jr. (SG/SF, HOU): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: It makes sense to find House rostered in one out of every four leagues at the very least. Not only has he been putting on a show lately, but Danuel House Jr. has actually been a good player and top-80 player on the full […]

Mattise Thybulle (SG/SF, PHI): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: In the last bunch of WW pickups before the trade deadline goes past us, Mattise Thybulle might be one of the most interesting players out there not rostered in that many leagues. Philadelphia looks bad as an on-paper contender. The Sixers will need to […]

Malik Monk (PG/SG, CHA): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: For someone playing about 20 minutes nightly, it is surprising that only 9% of fantasy owners out there are rostering Malik Monk. No matter the production, Monk is a minute-eater every game the Hornets play and those have only ramped up lately: in […]

Jakob Poeltl (C, SA): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: I'm sorry for my friends because they must be tired of me telling them to go pick up Jakob Poeltl from waivers. Seriously, I've been reminding them for days now. Just in case you don't know Poeltl, he's the most Spursian of Spurs Poster […]

Austin Rivers (PG/SG, HOU): Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Houston is trying to find help everywhere these days. Austin Rivers just happens to be another guy providing it, and not just in small amounts. It always amazes me how players that get a lot of minutes of playing time are rostered and owned […]

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Play on Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He suffered a right ankle injury on Friday, but he didn't seem too concerned about the issue. The Nuggets are going to be cautious and have Porter sit this one out. Malik Beasley and Torrey Craig should […]

Single Tally From Tyler Toffoli as Kings Fall to Ducks

Los Angeles Kings forward Tyler Toffoli pocketed a power-play goal on Saturday night, giving the Kings their only score in a 3-1 loss. Toffoli now has two goals and 16 shots in his last three games, with both markers coming on the power play. On pace to break 20 goals for the fourth time in […]

Gary Harris Will Play on Sunday

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Harris missed each of the last two games, but will suit up for this one. Monte Morris and Torrey Craig are expected to lose some minutes and value with Harris returning. It doesn't sound […]

Kyrie Irving is Out At Least One Week

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (knee) suffered an injury during Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. It was determined that he avoided an ACL tear, but suffered a right knee sprain. The Nets are going to shut him down for a bit and re-evaluate Irving in one week. Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris Levert will see […]

Evan Fournier Might Sit Versus Hornets

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as questionable for Saturday's game, but ended up playing 34 minutes in that one. It sounds like Fournier will be able to battle through the pain, but fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off […]

Ryan Miller Holds Back Kings Attack, Earns the Win

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller stopped 46 of 47 shots on Saturday night, earning his sixth win of the season. Miller's lone goal allowed came on a Kings' power play late in the second period. Doing his best impression of a brick wall, Miller's 46 saves are a season-high mark and a personal best with […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 2nd (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets The New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets rank sixth and second in […]

Andre Burakovsky Records Another Multi-Point Game

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky recorded his third consecutive multi-point outing on Saturday, finishing a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia with a goal and an assist. Nikita Zadorov picked up two points with one goal and one assist, while Mikko Rantanen also scored for Colorado. Burakovsky had a productive January, averaging a point per game […]

Kevin Hayes, Sean Couturier Lead Flyers To Victory

Philadelphia Flyers forwards Kevin Hayes and Sean Couturier both had three points in Saturday's 6-3 win over Colorado. Hayes recorded two goals and one assist, while Sean Couturier collected three assists. Alex Lyon registered his first win of the season with a 28-save effort. Hayes, who bagged one on a power play and also scored […]

Nico Hischier Scores In Saturday's Loss

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored his 13th goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas. Kevin Rooney got the scoring started with a shorty. Hischier is sitting on 32 points ahead of Tuesday's favorable matchup against Montreal. He's been inconsistent throughout the season, but the former No. 1 pick has […]

Analyzing Fly Ball Metrics: 2020 Positive Regression Candidates

A once intermittent and revered event, the home run ball has now engulfed baseball to extraordinary levels, which has theorists convinced that the ball is tampered with or "juiced." For a good reason, as last year we saw four teams shatter the single-season home run record previously held by the 2018 Yankees, with the Minnesota […]

Joe Pavelski Pots Overtime Winner

Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's matchup against New Jersey, netting his ninth goal of the season 1:39 into overtime. Mattias Janmark, Esa Lindell assisted him on the play. Jason Dickinson and Joel Kiviranta also scored for the Stars in a 3-2 win. The latter celebrated his first career goal. […]

Henrik Lundqvist Shuts Out The Wings

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist turned back the clock on Saturday, producing a 33-save shutout in a 1-0 win over the Red Wings. Mika Zibanejad scored the game's only goal, which came on a power play in the opening frame, Chris Kreider and Ryan Strome provided the assists. Lundqvist, who'll be 38 soon, now […]

Mark Giordano Hands Out Two Dimes

Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano posted two assists in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Edmonton, helping Buddy Robinson and Matthew Tkachuk on the scoresheet. Elias Lindholm bagged an unassisted goal to wrap up the Flames scoring. Giordano also had three shots and blocks in the game, which he finished with a team-best plus-two rating. The Flames […]

Connor McDavid Scores Twice In Big Battle Of Alberta Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid kicked off the new month with a two-goal performance in Saturday's big 8-3 win over the Flames. The Oilers picked up their first Battle of Alberta win of the season thanks to a hot start, which resulted in McDavid putting the team up 4-1. Leon Draisaitl had four assists in […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Pull%

We have previously determined that fantasy owners generally prefer batters to hit the ball into the air in order to have a chance at a home run. Yet, all fly balls are not equal for this purpose. A player can maximize his power production by pulling the ball in the air. One way to illustrate […]

Patrick Kane Scores Shootout Winner For Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the struggling Arizona Coyotes in the shootout on Saturday night. The final score was 3-2. Patrick Kane scored the shootout winner and also assisted on both goals in regulation time. There aren’t many players performing better right now than the veteran forward, who has 20 points over his last 13 games. […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Shuts Out Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights won their second game in as many nights with a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 19 shots to earn the shutout victory. Nashville had five power plays but could not solve Fleury or Vegas’ improved defense under new head coach Peter DeBoer. Chandler Stephenson scored a […]

Damian Lillard Does It Again, Scores 51 Points On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is simply playing out of his mind as of late and he kept it going on Saturday when he torched the Jazz for 51 points. Lillard connected on an efficient 17 of 29 shooting which included another nine makes from three and he did not stop there as he […]