Alec Martinez Nearing Return

According to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (neck) is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Winter Classic. The veteran defenseman has been on the injured reserve since December 13, but seeing him listed as day-to-day could suggest he is nearing a return. Martinez has already missed the required ten games, […]

Predicting The 2024 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 18: Bucs & Falcons Battling, Dolphins & Bengals Keep Pushing

The Lions enter Week 18 with a 14-2 record yet still risk losing the division thanks to a wild NFC North. They’ll now do battle with Minnesota, who is also 14-2, in the first regular season game b...

Kaapo Kakko Tallies Two Helpers On Monday

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko tallied two helpers in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Kakko tallied the primary assist on Jaden Schwartz's eventual game-winning tally in the third period. Later in this frame, Kakko added another primary assist, this time on Matty Beniers' sixth goal of the season. Since […]

Wyndham Clark A Little Under The Radar In Hawaii

Wyndham Clark could be a bit overlooked for The Sentry in Maui. Most power rankings and even early DFS data seems to place him not quite at that top tier. The American golfer won at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and had eight Top 10 finishes in 21 events including two runner-up results. Clark ranks […]

Jaden Schwartz Tallies Three Points On Monday

Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz tallied three points in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Schwartz tallied two helpers in the opening frame. He tallied the secondary assist on Yanni Gourde's sixth goal of the season and the primary assist on Andre Burakovsky's third of the season. In the final […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 12/31/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year's Eve, Rotoballers! Tonight we have a four-game main slate to close out 2024. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as […]

Jesper Boqvist Leads Florida To Victory Over New York

Florida Panthers right wing Jesper Boqvist scored twice during their victory over the New York Rangers on Monday evening. Boqvist gave Florida a lead late in the second frame when he beat Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. He then got on the scoresheet once again in the final frame, which eventually served […]

Keegan Bradley May Struggle At The Sentry

Keegan Bradley had a resurgent 2024 which saw him win the BMW Championship. The American golfer finished 12th in the world rankings (OWGR) and had nine Top 25 results in 22 events. Bradley has not had as much success in Hawaii. However, he did finish in a playoff tie for second at last year's Sony […]

Gabriel Vilardi Strikes Twice On Monday Evening

Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi scored twice in their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Vilardi did all of his damage in the third period, both times on the power-play. Vilardi found the back of the net for the first time on a snap shot. Later in the frame, he scored again […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Shutout Victory On Monday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots he faced on Monday evening en route to defeating the Nashville Predators. The Jets had the majority of shots in this contest, but Hellebuyck was able to keep the door shut when called upon. The 31-year-old netminder has now won six straight starts. Over this stretch, […]

Week 18 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Although many of us wrapped up our fantasy football season in Week 17, some leagues are still trucking through Week 18. If you've gotten this far rolling out the same kicker every week, you'll probably stick with him for your league's finale. But what if you have been streaming kickers this season? Many managers prefer […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

Hello, fellow fantasy degenerates. If you have made it this far, it means two things. One, like me, you should seek immediate help. Second, your league's fantasy championship is within your grasp.  Even in the best of circumstances, the tight end position is considered unstable. Last week, Tyler Conklin, Juwan Johnson, Foster Moreau, Jordan Akins, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates for Rashee Rice, Chase Brown, James Conner, Tyjae Spears, Kenny Pickett, Aaron Jones, Tyler Badie

We're now heading towards the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season, and while most fantasy football leagues are now over, there are a few leagues that will run through Week 18. Week 17 was an exciting week, and now the playoff picture is starting to take shape. But of course, there were still […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

Here we are. We have finally made it to the conclusion of the 2024 season. A little business still needs to be handled, but if you play in a Week 18 fantasy league, you've already embraced the chaos. Teams have clinched. Players will rest and attempt to prepare for next year or potentially for a […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/31/24)

We're finishing off 2024 in style with conference play opening for many college basketball teams. The pre-conference season was a blast this year, but now the stakes are just a little bit higher. We start this off in the Loud House with Wake visiting. Utah is heading down to Waco to take on Baylor. West […]

How Each College Football Playoff Team Can Win The National Championship

Eight teams remain in the hunt for the national championship as we head into the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Soon, one of those teams will claim the first title of the expanded playoff era. But you don't just wake up one morning as champions. You have to earn it. Each of these teams […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

A majority of Fantasy Championships were won and lost last week. However, if you are a degenerate like myself that means your championship aspirations live on for one more week. Navigating through an 18-week season is difficult. Many teams and players have very little to gain this week. Then again, some do. One quarterback owns […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2024)

If you are reading this column, we need to talk with your league commissioner. It's hard to believe we are finally here, Week 18 of the NFL season. Many championships have already been won. However, for the few, the proud, and the fantasy degenerate, we are still seeking fantasy football glory.  Week 18 isn't just […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread: New Years Eve 2024 And New Years Day 2025

We have five games on New Year's Eve before the final three quarterfinals of the expanded playoff on New Year's Day. That's a lot of (supposed) quality football games. Five of the eight matchups feature a ranked team against another ranked team. What more can we ask for (besides a revert to a four-team playoff)? […]

Week 18 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses to start in your lineups. If you play in a Week 18 fantasy football championship, you have come to the right place. This article will look at the […]

George Kittle Surpasses 100 Yards In Week 17 Loss To Detroit

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had another valuable fantasy day in a 40-34 home loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. Kittle hauled in all eight of his targets for 112 receiving yards. For most Kittle managers, tonight caps off an excellent fantasy season. It marks his fourth 1,000-yard season and while […]

Ricky Pearsall Breaks His Fantasy Ceiling In Week 17

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall popped off with the best game of his young career during a 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on Monday night. For the first time this season, Pearsall had quarterback Brock Purdy's eye throughout. The 24-year-old out of Florida finished with a co-team-high 10 […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Produces Touchdown, Not Much Else In Week 17

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. returned to fantasy mediocrity in a 40-34 loss to the Lions in Santa Clara on Monday night. The 2021 First-team All-Pro took three carries for 16 yards on the ground. His only target in the passing game was not much of a target at all, a pop-pass […]

Jauan Jennings Held In Check During Week 17 High-Scoring Affair

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings had a passable performance during the team's 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara on Sunday night. Jennings finished with seven receptions on 10 targets for 67 yards. While his final line was unspectacular, it was almost worse. Half of Jennings' targets and nearly half of […]

49ers Believe Brock Purdy Avoided Serious Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (right elbow) likely avoided a serious injury during the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to the Detroit Lions. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan (via a post on X from ESPN's Nick Wagoner), Purdy likely just got hit in the wrong spot, which led to a nerve issue. Shanahan […]

Lions Defense Picks Off Two Passes After Struggling Early

The Detroit Lions D/ST allowed 34 points, intercepted two passes, and registered two sacks during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Kerby Joseph was responsible for both interceptions, bringing his season total to nine. He added six tackles along the way. Elsewhere on defense, Brian Branch had a big game with seven […]

Miguel Castro Signs With Astros

Free-agent right-hander Miguel Castro has signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros that includes an invitation to big-league spring training camp. Castro, a 30-year-old veteran from the Dominican Republic, heads to the American League West after spending the 2024 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his 11 relief appearances over 13 2/3 innings with […]

Jake Bates Drills Two Long Field Goals In Week 17

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates went 2-for-2 on field goals and 2-for-4 on extra points during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. His two field goals came from 42 and 57 yards out. In the shorter kicking game, Bates missed one extra point attempt and had another blocked. The 25-year-old has been […]

Sam LaPorta's Hot Stretch Continues With Touchdown On Monday Night

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught six of his eight targets for 64 yards and one touchdown during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. LaPorta had a relatively quiet and inconsistent start to the season, but he has come on incredibly strong lately, posting double-digit fantasy points in each of his […]

Isaac Guerendo Nears 100 All-Purpose Yards In Loss To Lions

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo had a useful fantasy day during a 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. The former high school wide receiver took nine carries for just 34 yards but saved his day through the air by catching all four of his targets for 65 yards. With […]