Red Sox Working To Land A Starter From The Mariners

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. Despite that move, the team is reportedly still interested in stockpiling more pitching help, more precisely, one of the Mariners' starters. Seattle has a plethora of young talent in their rotation including George Kirby and Logan Gilbert, but it is […]

Jimmy Butler Probable For Thursday's Matchup

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is expected to remain in the lineup against Toronto on Thursday. The team has listed him as probable for the game. Butler is battling knee soreness but has played in three straight contests. It's been an extremely efficient month for Butler, as he's shot 64.4 percent from the field […]

Ausar Thompson Ready To Return On Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against Boston. He's set to return from a two-game absence. Thompson battled an illness last week and also missed time due to a groin problem. Following a bout with blood clots, Thompson has been limited to five appearances this season. He's […]

Sam Hauser Doubtful For Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (adductor) is considered doubtful for Thursday's clash with the Pistons. He missed the second half of Saturday's 127-121 loss to Memphis due to an adductor strain, and it appears likely that Hauser will miss Thursday's game entirely because of the injury. Prior to last weekend, Hauser enjoyed a strong stretch […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 15 - Thursday Updates for Matthew Stafford, Bo Nix, Jameis Winston, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield

It's a nerve-wracking week for fantasy managers, as the start of the fantasy football playoffs has arrived. If you need help with your head-scratching lineup decisions, use our Week 15 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football to assist your start-or-sit efforts. Let's get to it and chase that fantasy championship! No teams are […]

Al Horford Available Versus Pistons

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up for Thursday's battle against Detroit. The veteran missed Saturday's matchup against Memphis with a toe injury, but he's not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Horford has started in all but one appearance this season, posting 9.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. […]

Jayson Tatum Questionable For Thursday's Game

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (kneecap) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He's trying to overcome right patella tendinopathy. The five-time All-Star recently missed a meeting with the Pistons due to the ailment. With Sam Hauser (adductor) doubtful for the game, Drew Peterson might return to the frontcourt rotation on Thursday. […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 15 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 15 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/12/24)

Welcome to your go-to guide for NBA DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel! Whether building for cash games or shooting for upside in GPPs, this article highlights key plays that can anchor your lineups while delivering value and differentiation. We have a three-game slate to work with tonight, featuring a fast-paced Kings-Pelicans matchup as the marquee […]

Isaac Guerendo Feels Good, "Plans To Play" Thursday Night Against The Rams

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) "plans to play" in Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, despite being listed as questionable, Guerendo "feels good" and "plans to play" on Thursday night. The 24-year-old suffered a foot sprain in last Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/12/24)

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 […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for December 12, 2024 (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 […]

Tap That: Episode #161: Colby is Doing What?

Brady Grove hosts the full-card rundown for the official RotoBaller MMA podcast, "Tap That", bringing you analysis of each fight and picks for DFS and straight-up wagers. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 12/12 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em and Sit 'Em For Week 15

If you're reading this, chances are you are officially in the fantasy football playoffs. If that is the case, congratulations. The job, however, isn't done. There are three more weeks until fantasy football glory. To do that, we need to win on the margins. You'll find my top 20ish rankings for Week 15 in this […]

College Football Betting Picks: Saturday, December 14, 2024 And Week 15 Results

The regular season and conference championships are over. For the first time in forever, we have the Army-Navy game coupled with a couple of bowl games on the same weekend. Oh...and they hand out this little award called the Heisman Trophy that finally isn't a QB popularity contest. One of these bowls is the Celebration […]

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

It's a light night in the college game. We only have two games on tap, but they are a couple of really good ones! Well...at least one of them is. The jury is out on the other. We start in Iowa City for the CyHawk on the hardcourt. Iowa State goes for the sweep in […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball December Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the second edition of my monthly fantasy basketball risers and fallers series for the 2024-2025 season! We're now preparing for the start of the trade season, with players such as Jimmy Butler on the trade block. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Every […]

College Football Predictions: ESPN Capital One Bowl Mania Picks 2024

ESPN's College Pick Em may have ended, but now we get Pick Em on steroids in the form of Capital One Bowl Mania. All you have to do is pick the winner of all 47 bowl and playoff games and assign a point value based on the confidence in each one of them from 1 […]

What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 15 NFL Schedule

The first game of the fantasy football playoffs happens tonight, for most leagues at least. Week 15 is here, and we'll get a banger of a divisional rivalry game to kick things off. This one should be good, as it will feature two teams who are fighting for their playoff lives. And they already hate […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 15 (Thursday Updates): Joe Burrow, Alvin Kamara, Bucky Irving, Tyreek Hill, Kenneth Walker, Breece Hall, Mike Evans, Ladd McConkey, Justin Herbert, more

It's Week 15, and unfortunately, we have an absolutely stacked injury update for you this week. There are a ton of key players in fantasy football that are dealing with injuries heading into the first round of the fantasy playoffs. This late in the season, it's not a surprise that so many guys are dealing […]

Blake Snell Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

After taking most of the 2023 offseason to find his new ball club, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell wasted little time this winter and quickly found a home with the reigning World Series champions. On November 30, Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with a $52 million signing bonus. […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Rams vs. 49ers Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 15 Thursday Night Football -- Rams vs. 49ers! The 2024 NFL season is now heading toward the conclusion and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends: Week 15 - Updates for Will Dissly, Evan Engram, Dalton Kincaid, Trey McBride

It’s Week 15. With most fantasy leagues entering the postseason, it's time to check in on the health of some of the tight ends around the National Football League ahead of the massive 16-game slate.   Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football. Now […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 15 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 15 of the 2024 fantasy football season. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 15 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

In our IDP rankings article this week, we reminisced about old rotisserie fantasy football leagues. We discussed how fair and balanced those extinct leagues are, truly rewarding the best teams over a given season. You might wonder what brings that up. Perhaps it is the bitter pill that some of us feel when we lead […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Rams vs. 49ers TNF Showdown (Week 15)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a very fun Thursday Night Football matchup with huge playoff implications tonight, as Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) head to San Francisco to take on Brock Purdy and the 49ers (6-7). While neither of these teams have necessarily lived up to their preseason expectations, both are very […]

49ers D/ST Not Recommended For Week 15 Lineups

The San Francisco 49ers defense/special teams unit will clash with the division-rival Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night in Santa Clara. Last week, the 49ers posted their second-highest point total of the season in Yahoo default scoring by holding the Chicago Bears to 13 points while sacking quarterback Caleb Williams seven times and recovering a […]

Jake Moody Not A Top Option In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody will kick off the NFL's Week 15 when the Los Angeles Rams come to town for Thursday Night Football. Last week in a 38-13 home victory over the Chicago Bears, Moody made his only field goal attempt, a 23-yarder in the second quarter. He made all five of his […]

Rockies Plan To Hit Brenton Doyle At Leadoff

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said on Wednesday that he plans to bat outfielder Brenton Doyle in the leadoff spot in 2025. Doyle saw most of his plate appearances from the three-hole in 2024. In fact, he only had 14 games out of the leadoff spot and hit a lowly .120 (6-for-50) with a homer, […]