Derrick Rose is Probable on Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is probable to play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Rose believes he'll be able to play on Thursday, but wants to test his ankle in shootaround before making a final decision. Guard Iman Shumpert (knee) has been ruled out, but that won't benefit Rose too much. As […]

Tom Brady Wearing Gloves On Both Hands

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand), who jammed his throwing hand in practice Wednesday, was wearing gloves on both his hands on Thursday, which is not the norm for him. "Early in my career I tried using a glove on my throwing hand a little bit. It didn't go too well. I think it's […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/18/18): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

We have a BIG 10 game slate tonight, and there are good options on the board. Stacking will be big tonight, so look for some value where you can, and then load up on the star skaters where you can afford them. Vegas lines are big when it comes to picking games to target, and that's a […]

Falcons Looking To Extend Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the main focus of the offseason will be to work out a contract extension for quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan had high expectations coming off his 2016 MVP campaign, and he fell drastically short in 2017 with just 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's first […]

Steve Sarkisian Being Retained By Falcons

As expected, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be retained for the 2018 season. In Sarkisian's first year replacing Kyle Shanahan, the Falcons offense took a step backwards. They ranked eighth in yards per game (364.8) but were 15th in points per game (22.1), and quarterback Matt Ryan […]

Lance Lynn Drawing Interest From At Least Four Teams

Free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn has "a healthy market," according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi, that includes at least four teams -- the Twins, Angels, Orioles and Brewers. However, teams may wait on Lynn until free-agents Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish choose their destinations. Aside from 2016, Lynn has thrown at least 175 innings in each […]

Luke Kuechly Won't Take Part In Pro Bowl

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will not participate in the Pro Bowl due to an undisclosed minor injury. It's Kuechly's fifth Pro Bowl selection, but he won't play in three straight due to injuries. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones will replace Kuechly. The Panthers linebacker played in 15 games in 2017 after sitting out nine games […]

Luc Mbah a Moute to Start on Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute will be inserted into the starting lineup on Thursday for the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6-foot-8 Cameroonian will take the place of Trevor Ariza, who is suspended for two games following incidents that followed the Rockets last game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mbah a Moute […]

James Harden Set to Return Against the Timberwolves

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (hamstring) will return to action on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves but will be on a minutes restriction. Head coach Mike D'Antoni has previously said that Harden will likely be limited to 24 to 25 minutes in his return. The Beard last played on New Year's Eve when he […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings: Matchday 24

It's an intriguing seven-game slate for DFS Premier League soccer this weekend on FanDuel and DraftKings. Below we bring you seven players you should consider as EPL DFS lineup picks for Matchday 24 (on January 20th, 2018). Not all are top-tier options, as there is a range of DFS value picks, sleepers and high-risk players mixed in. Consider […]

Deeper DraftKings DFS Sleepers for the Conference Championships

And now there are just four teams left in the NFL playoffs. The New England Patriots are there, like many people expected. The Philadelphia Eagles are there too, which many people also expected at times during the regular season until quarterback Carson Wentz went down with a knee injury and was replaced by the Nick […]

DraftKings DFS Risers and Fallers - Conference Championships

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only two games, there’s no room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. The same […]

Marcin Gortat Held Scoreless in Blowout Loss

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat was held scoreless in 20 minutes of action Wednesday night, missing all three shots from the field and both attempts from the free throw line. He did add eight rebounds and two steals, but it just wasn't enough to keep this game competitive. Gortat faces off against the rising star […]

Darius Miller Provides a Bench Boost for the Pelicans Against Atlanta

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller had one of his best games of the season against the Atlanta Hawks. He played 30 minutes off the bench and made seven of his nine shots, including three of four behind the arc, to record 17 points. He added three rebounds, one assist and one steal to the […]

DeMarcus Cousins Records Fourth Straight Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and 14 rebounds against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday to record his fourth straight double-double. He's been a double-double machine following Christmas, recording 10 double-doubles in 11 games. He also nearly had his second triple-double of the season against the Hawks, finishing with seven assists. He […]

2018 Batting Average Risers and Fallers - What We Learned

The great thing about batting average is that it’s a great starting metric for building a strong fantasy team. It’s one of those rare stats that, when correctly targeted and prioritized, sets the foundation for a season of nearly guaranteed success. In fantasy football, it’s a good idea to acquire players who get red zone […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for January 18th, 2018

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for January 18th, 2018. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear. Understanding the […]

Daily NHL Wings Rankings and Projections for January 18th, 2018

Welcome, fantasy hockey fans. Below you'll find the top ranked NHL wings for today, January 18th, 2018. Each day, we'll bring you projections for all NHL wings. We update our rankings and projections throughout the day as lineups and scratches are announced, so be sure to check back closer to game time for refined rankings. We […]

Daily NHL Centers Rankings and Projections for January 18th, 2018

Welcome, fantasy hockey fans. Below you'll find the top ranked NHL centers for today, January 18th, 2018. Each day, we'll bring you projections for all NHL centers. We update our rankings and projections throughout the day as lineups and scratches are announced, so be sure to check back closer to game time for refined rankings. We […]

Daily NHL Defensemen Rankings and Projections for January 18th, 2018

Welcome, fantasy hockey fans. Below you'll find the top ranked NHL defensemen for today, January 18th, 2018. Each day, we'll bring you projections for all NHL defensemen. We update our rankings and projections throughout the day as lineups and scratches are announced, so be sure to check back closer to game time for refined rankings. We […]

Daily NHL Goalies Rankings and Projections for January 18th, 2018

Welcome, fantasy hockey fans. Below you'll find the top ranked NHL goalies for today, January 18th, 2018. Each day, we'll bring you projections for all NHL goalies. We update our rankings and projections throughout the day as lineups and scratches are announced, so be sure to check back closer to game time for refined rankings. We […]

Steelers Likely To Tab Randy Fichtner As New Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to name Randy Fichtner as their new offensive coordinator, pending final approval of his contract. Fichtner has been a part of head coach Mike Tomlin's staff since the latter was hired to lead the Steelers back in 2007, serving as the team's quarterbacks coach for […]

Champ or Chump - Freddy Galvis and Jay Bruce

Baseball's hot stove is finally starting to heat up a bit, with names like Andrew McCutchen and Gerrit Cole headed to new addresses in 2018. It's late in coming, but now is the time some fantasy owners begin overlooking the smaller moves to concentrate on the biggest names. Don't make that mistake. This doesn't mean that […]

Justin Holiday Goes Missing in Loss

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Justin Holiday was never an efficient scorer and Wednesday was no different. The five-year veteran shot just 2-for-12 from the field, both coming from beyond the arc, and provided no defensive stats in the loss against the Golden State Warriors. On the bright side, Holiday does get steady minutes in the small […]

Zach LaVine Goes Cold From the Field

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not get himself going Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors after putting up two solid outings following his return from an ACL injury. He shot just 2-for-12 from the field and did not provide much elsewhere in 19 minutes of playing time. The silver lining is that he was aggressive […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Struggles From the Charity Stripe in Loss

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo came into Wednesdays's game shooting 76 percent from the free throw line but was uncharacteristically bad against the surging Miami Heat. The emerging superstar connected on just 53 percent from the line, but he did get there 15 times. Nonetheless, he recorded his 21st double-double of the season with 22 […]

Montrezl Harrell Comes up Big Again

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Montrezl Harrell filled the void of DeAndre Jordan again Wednesday with 18 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks. He again came off the bench but is getting more minutes (31) then starter Willie Reed (17). In his last five games, Harrell is putting up a solid 16.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, […]

Kevin Durant Takes Back Seat in Win Against Bulls

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant took on more of a facilitating role in the Warriors 119-112 win over the Bulls. Durant provided 19 points off of 6-for-15 shooting from the field. The 29-year-old superstar could not find the bottom of the net on any of his five attempts from three-point range. He grabbed eight rebounds […]

Stephen Curry Puts Up 30 Points In Warriors Win

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had an efficient night from the field on Wednesday against the Bulls. The two-time MVP knocked down 10-for-18 field goal attempt en route to 30 points for the night. He shot 6-for-11 from deep and knocked down all four of his free throw attempts. Curry collected nine rebounds, […]

Klay Thompson Has a Monster Night Against the Bulls

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson could not be stopped on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson carried the Warriors to victory, putting up a game-high 38 points on an extremely efficient 12-for-22 shooting from the field. The sharpshooter converted 7-for-13 three-point attempts across his 37 minutes of court time. The 27-year-old added four […]