Jaxson Hayes Records Second Career Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes snagged a career-high 12 rebounds off the bench during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, adding 14 points to compile the second double-double of his career. In addition to the scoring, Hayes swatted four shots, the third time this year he has collected that many in a single outing. […]

Alex Len Records Double-Double In Loss

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, and a block in a 122-115 loss to the Houston Rockets. Len recorded his sixth double-double of the season. He's been playing quite well lately, averaging 12.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game over his last five contests. He can provide […]

J.J. Redick Sinks Six Triples During Win

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick hung out primarily behind the three-point line during Wednesday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls, with 12 of his 14 shot attempts coming from long range. Fortunately for the sharpshooter, six of those found the bottom of the net en route to a 24-point showing. Redick once again saw […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 12

Despite the multitude of injuries to big-time players that have spread out across the NBA landscape, the league is on its way to seeing that frustrating trend head in the opposite direction. Victor Oladipo, the All-Star guard for the Indiana Pacers, is set to make his season debut on Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls […]

John Collins Posts Double-Double With Four Blocks

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins posted 17 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks, one triple, and one steal in a 122-115 loss to the Houston Rockets. It's Collins' third double-double since returning from his suspension. The 22-year-old has stepped up as a defender this year, smashing his previous career-highs with 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals per […]

Brandon Ingram Drops Team-High 29 Points In Victory

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram flirted with the idea of a triple-double during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, collecting 29 points, a season-high 11 assists and eight rebounds across his game-high 38 minutes. Without Jrue Holiday (elbow) available, Ingram was actually the team’s primary distributor, tying his career high in dimes and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/9/20): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a small four-game slate on the Thursday NBA slate with the Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics both being on a back to back.  The slate begins at 7:00 EST with late swap available until 9:30 EST when the last game begins between the Rockets and Thunder. In this article, I will be providing […]

Trae Young Posts First 40-Point Triple-Double In Hawks History

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young scored 42 points with 13 rebounds, 10 assists, four triples, and a block in a 122-115 loss to the Houston Rockets. It's the first 40-point triple-double in Hawks history as well as Young's third career triple-double. Young has been on fire to start January, with averages of 35 points, 10.0 […]

Clint Capela Records Sixth Straight Double-Double

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela recorded 22 points, 22 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in a 122-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It's Capela's sixth straight double-double and his fourth 20-20 game of the season. The big man has turned things up a notch in his last two contests, averaging 26 points, 18 rebounds, […]

James Harden Notches Second Straight 40-Point Triple-Double

Houston Rockets guard James Harden scored 41 points with 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four triples, three blocks, and two steals in a 122-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. That's two straight 40-point triple-doubles for Harden, who now has 15 for his career. He only shot 26.5 percent from the field, though he made 19 of […]

Patrick Reed Thrives In Villain Role

Patrick Reed is in the field for the Sony Open. It's been a wild winter for Reed, who sparked controversy with a blatant rules infraction at the Hero Challenge a few weeks ago. The former Masters winner has been heckled by fans in subsequent appearances at the President's Cup and the Sentry Tournament of Champions. […]

Marc Leishman Flying Under The Radar

Marc Leishman is set to tee it up in the Sony Open. Leishman has thrived in his previous Sony starts and has made five consecutive cuts on this Waialae layout, with a T3 finish in last year's edition. Despite his strong course history, the Aussie appears to flying under the radar in the DFS community […]

Joaquin Niemann Enters Sony In Sharp Form

Joaquin Niemann is set to make his Sony Open debut this week. Niemann heads to Honolulu in sharp form on the heels of a T5 in last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions. The 21-year-old phenom captured his first win on the PGA Tour during the fall season at Greenbrier. His world-class ball striking should pay […]

Collin Morikawa Looks To Make A Splash In Hawaii

Collin Morikawa is set to make his Sony Open debut this week. Morikawa has taken the PGA Tour by storm since turning pro last summer. The Cal product captured the Barracuda Championship in July to secure his Tour Card and ended the season with a perfect nine-for-nine made cut mark. The 22-year-old has displayed elite-level […]

Vikings Proceeding With Caution With Adam Thielen

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) needed stitches for a bad cut on his ankle suffered in practice on Wednesday, according to sources. The initial prognosis is encouraging for him playing in the Divisional Round against the 49ers on Saturday, but the team is gathering information and will proceed with caution. Don't be surprised […]

Sungjae Im Eyes Big 2020 Season

Sungjae Im is set to play in the Sony Open. It will be Im's second career start in the Hawaiian event. He logged a T16 in his Sony debut last year and heads to Waialae in sharp form this week. The 21-year-old earned the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year award last season and is […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 9th (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 Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder rank second and 23rd in […]

Webb Simpson A Strong Option At Sony Open

Webb Simpson is set to tee it up in the Sony Open. Simpson has an elite track record in the Hawaiian event with three T13s and a T4 in four Sony starts since 2015. He played well in limited starts this fall, logging top-10 finishes in all three of his Swing Season appearances. The 34-year-old […]

Matt Kuchar Set To Defend Sony Title

Matt Kuchar is in the field for the Sony Open. Kuchar enters the week as the defending Sony champion, as he emerged victorious with a score of 22-under par last year. The veteran didn't look sharp at the end of the 2019 season, but he has managed to record three T14 finishes recently. Despite his […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a solid eleven-game main slate with a spotlight on games like Winnipeg and Boston, New Jersey and New York (Battle of the Hudson), plus even Nashville and Chicago among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the […]

Hideki Matsuyama Looking For Better Result In Sony Open

Hideki Matsuyama is in the field for the Sony Open. Matsuyama heads to Hawaii on the heels of two top-three finishes during the PGA's 'Asia Swing', but he has traditionally struggled on this Waialae Country Club layout. The Japanese superstar's best Sony Open finish was a T27 in 2017. He recorded a T51 in the […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 12

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. We are less than a month from […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 14 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 14 going forward. This […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Only four games on tonights slate and precision is a must. Prices and value won't matter as much, so we need to roster the top sources of production if we want to cash out. The big story surrounding tonight is Russell Westbrook's return to Oklahoma City. Even though this is the second night of a […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 12

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]

Nicklas Backstrom Improves Point Streak To Seven Games

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom scored the team's first goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia, extending his point streak to seven games. Jakub Vrana also netted one for the Caps, taking his point streak to four games. Backstrom missed a good chunk of the season with an upper-body injury, but he's returned in top […]

Carter Hart Gets Back To Winning Ways

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart ended a four-game losing streak with a nice 26-save performance on Wednesday, helping the team beat Washington 3-2. The young goalie has done well in his second year in the league, but he's carrying some horrible road numbers, winning just two of 12 starts and allowing 4.01 goal per game. […]

Kevin Hayes Scores Short-Handed Game-Winner

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Kevin Hayes was the hero of the night on Wednesday, scoring a short-handed goal to win it 3-2 against Washington. Travis Konecny and Robert Hagg also scored for Philly, who ended a four-game losing streak. Hayes also led the team with four shots and delivered two hits. The 27-year-old winger had […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 12

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]

2019 Season in Review: Aristides Aquino

On August 1, 2019, Aristides Aquino was called up by the Cincinnati Reds. Shortly thereafter, bedlam broke out. He hit 11 home runs in his first 63 at-bats, drove in 22 runs, and caused the internet to flood with The Punisher GIFs and newly made t-shirts. When the month of August came to a close, […]