10 Bold Predictions for the NFL Playoffs Conference Championship

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders pulled off an incredible upset victory in Detroit on Saturday evening. The Commanders defeated the top seed in the conference 45-31. This weekend, they will trave...

Matthew Knies Tallies Three Points In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies tallied three points during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday evening. Knies would tally the primary assist on Auston Matthew's opening goal of the contest. Later in the second, Knies would find the back of the net with a snap shot. Later in the third, […]

MLB Prospect Power Rankings: Top 10 Second Basemen

For the most part, the second base position has been one of the weaker positions on the field offensively. After several seasons with this position on the rise, we saw second base fall off as a wh...

Alex Nedeljkovic Sharp In Monday's Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Penguins got out to an early three-goal lead, which put Nedeljkovic in a good position. His lone mistake came in the second period when Adrian Kempe scored on the power-play […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of The Farmers Insurance Open! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value" and that task […]

Drew Doughty Continues To Progress In Recovery

According to Zach Dooley, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) is continuing to progress in his recovery process. Dooley noted that head coach Jim Hiller said, "The hard work is starting to pay off. He sees the finish line," concerning Doughty's progress. The 35-year-old has not been on the ice all season after undergoing […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/21/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Rickard Rakell Absent On Monday

According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Rickard Rakell (personal) did not travel with the team to the West Coast due to a family issue. He was not in the lineup on Monday evening during their victory over the Kings and could be in danger of missing other games during the […]

Adam Lowry Sustains Injury On Monday

According to Mike McIntyre, Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Lowry sustained the injury during the opening frame and did not return to the ice. He logged only six shifts. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status before Wednesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. […]

Noah Dobson Exits Early On Monday

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gross noted that head coach Patrick Roy did not provide an update on his status following the game. Dobson exited during the third period after sustaining a hit. Before exiting, the 25-year-old […]

Matchday 7 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

Matchday 6 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Bayern Munich's incredible 5-1 victory over Shakhtar and Barcelona's stunning 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. With only two games left in the league phase, who has the best chance of finishing in the top eight? Let's dive in! Matchday 7 promises more […]

2024-25 AFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the AFC Championship preview. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchup and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their postseason fantasy lineups. Kansas City punched their ticket to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship with a 23-14 […]

Why The Buffalo Bills Can Win Super Bowl LIX - Conference Championship Week Edition

The Buffalo Bills knocked off the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the Divisional round of the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs. The likely-to-be MVP, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, one of the best running backs in the NFL in Baltimore's lead RB Derrick Henry, and a surging defense that played well against everyone not named Ja'Marr Chase and Joe […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Conference Championship Round Updates for Jalen Hurts, Mecole Hardman, Rashee Rice, Zach Ertz, Saquon Barkley

The Conference Championship round is here! The Divisional Round was much more exciting than the Wild Card Round, with multiple games going down to the wire, as well as a massive upset. The Detroit Lions were many people's picks to win the whole thing, but they were sent home by the sensational Jayden Daniels and […]

Why The Kansas City Chiefs Can Win Super Bowl LIX - Conference Championship Week Edition

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are just one win away from the chance to attempt a historic three-peat in New Orleans. Coming off a 23-14 victory against the AFC South champion Houston Texans, Travis Kelce emerged as the team's leading receiver, making seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The Steve Spagnuolo-led […]

CBB DFS: Night DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/21/25)

The night slate has more games than the main slate, so don't go to bed early! We have some great action later in the evening starting with Minnesota in Iowa City. North Carolina heads to Winston-Salem to take on Wake. Arizona is in Stillwater to face the Pokes. Missouri heads down to Austin to take […]

Is Aaron Glenn Leaving The Lions This Offseason? Latest Update On Detroit's Defensive Coordinator

Following their disappointing loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions lost their offensive coordinator and play-caller. Ben Johnson was hired as Chicago’s new head coach earlier this week. Detroit still has their defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn, under contract. However, Glenn is considered a finalist for several […]

Why The Washington Commanders Can Win Super Bowl LIX – Conference Championship Week Edition

The Washington Commanders had low expectations entering the 2024 NFL season. Their preseason win total was over/under 6.5 wins, with many experts picking the under. However, that was a massive mistake. Washington ended the regular season with a 12-5 record, nearly doubling their preseason win total. They ended the regular season on fire, winning five […]

2024-25 NFC Championship Preview: Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

Welcome to the NFC Championship preview, an NFC rubber match between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, who split their two regular-season matchups. This week, we are going to do things a little differently. With only four teams remaining, we will break down the matchups and discuss which players fantasy managers can trust in their […]

Why The Philadelphia Eagles Can Win Super Bowl LIX – Conference Championship Week Edition

The Philadelphia Eagles had a disappointing 2023 season. After making it to the Super Bowl the year before, the Eagles were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. However, they rebounded this season. Philadelphia won the NFC East division, finishing the regular season with a 14-3 record. They had two losses heading into their […]

CBB DFS: Main DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/21/25)

College football is now officially over. College basketball is filling the void with 19 games on two slates tonight. I'm your DFS spirit guide as we look into the slate. Wooga getting tossed by the second TV timeout hurt the bottom line yesterday. We can't control that. I'll continue to follow the numbers! We start […]

Alex Smalley Continues Early Success At American Express

Alex Smalley has been in strong form to start the 2025 season, finishing T16 at the Sony Open and 11th at The American Express. In both events, Smalley gained strokes across every major category and has yet to record an over-par round. At the Farmers Insurance Open, he has made the cut in two out […]

Taylor Pendrith Poised For Strong Showing At Farmers Insurance Open

Taylor Pendrith's T45 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii ended an impressive streak of seven straight top-25 finishes. Much of Pendrith's success has come off the tee, where he ranks 20th in strokes gained off the tee, a consistent strength in his game. He finished 2024 ranked fifth in driving distance, averaging 305.4 yards […]

Hideki Matsuyama Eyeing Victory At Farmers Insurance Open

Hideki Matsuyama has started the 2025 season strong, currently ranking first in the FedEx Cup standings after winning The Sentry and following up with a T16 finish at The Sony Open. He now shifts his focus to the Farmers Insurance Open, where he has enjoyed considerable success. Matsuyama has made eight straight cuts at this […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (1/21/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 7

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Thriston Lawrence Making PGA Season Debut At Farmers Insurance Open

Thriston Lawrence competed in seven PGA Tour events in 2024, making the cut twice, including a notable fourth-place finish at The Open Championship. However, most of his recent play has been on the European Tour, where his last five results include two missed cuts, a T14, a T30, and a T6. Lawrence ranks in the […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 21, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 21, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Stephan Jaeger Looks To Find Form At Torrey Pines

Stephan Jaeger has started the 2025 season strong with a T36 finish at The Sentry and a T3 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Prior to these results, he struggled with consistency, missing the cut in four of his previous eight events. At the Farmers Insurance Open, Jaeger has made the cut in three […]

Lonzo Ball Available, Starting Versus The Clippers

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will play on Monday versus the Clippers. Not only that, but he'll start for the second time of the 2024-25 campaign. The 27-year-old played well in his only start of the season, amassing 15 points while shooting 62.5% from behind the arc. With Coby White (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu […]