Karl-Anthony Towns (C, MIN) - FanDuel Stud on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at POR, $8,400 ANALYSIS: Dude has dropped 47.2, 46.1 and 46.9 FanDuel points in three straight games against Cleveland, Oklahoma City and Utah, respectively. He is so studly that this is the only downside FanDuel could find on the big man: “more assists could help his fantasy value and his team’s play.” Wow. I’ll […]

Marvin Williams (PF, CHA) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAL, $5,400 ANALYSIS: All season the Hornets have been waiting for the former Tar Heel to break out, and now their patience is finally paying off. Of course it has taken injuries to Cody Zeller and Al Jefferson, but fantasy owners are quite happy with his recent production. Those injuries have really opened […]

Chris Bosh (PF, MIA) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ATL, $7,700 ANALYSIS: Most of the other options at this position have some questions, and Bosh is not without his. Primarily will Hassan Whiteside play? Of course that is also a Whiteside question, but if the giant center does miss his fifth straight game, then Bosh becomes the primary interior threat for the […]

Evan Turner (SF, BOS) - Safe FanDuel Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at ORL, $5,300 ANALYSIS: Turner has scored double-digit points in six straight games and he is always a guy that will add some extra stats across the line. His minutes appears locked in right now in that crazy Celtic rotation, so he should continue to consistently contribute anywhere from 28-32 FanDuel points. Meanwhile, the […]

Chandler Parsons (SF, DAL) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs PHX, $6,700 ANALYSIS: I am not quite ready to reinvest in Carmelo Anthony, but I certainly understand if some fantasy owners want to roster the budding Knick superstar. Instead, I will opt to free up some cap room and roster Parsons, a guy that has been as close to white hot as possible […]

Klay Thompson (SG, GSW) - Strong FanDuel Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at NY, $7,000 ANALYSIS: It appears Mr. Thompson is in the middle of one of his patented hot streaks. He has gone 11-for-22 from behind the arc over his last two games, and Thompson typically is a guy that plays in three to four game bursts. The Warriors are massive favorites, but the starters […]

Dwyane Wade (SG, MIA) - Reliable FanDuel Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs ATL, $7,800 ANALYSIS: Turn back the clock! Flash has indeed shown flashes of dominance that he displayed in the pre-LeBron years. The 34-year-old All Star is averaging 43.2 FanDuel points per game over his last four, playing no less than 32 minutes during that span. With the less than inspiring play being displayed […]

Deron Williams (PG, DAL) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs PHX, $5,500 ANALYSIS: After his dud performance against the Knicks on Thursday, the how to beat Archie Goodwin playbook is an open secret. As long as point guards play fast and attack the rim, the third-year veteran out of Kentucky will attempt to match basket for basket and get run out of his […]

Kemba Walker (PG, CHA) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/31/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at LAL, $8,600 ANALYSIS: Certainly there is the possibility that Steph Curry sizzles in front of the New York crowd, but he is really going to cost you if you choose to roster the Baby Faced Assassin. Instead, you can save a little fake money by drafting Walker. Despite going an atrocious 12-for-50 from […]

J.J. Barea (PG, DAL) and Chandler Parsons (SF, DAL) - DraftKings Stack/Matchup Play on 1/31/16

J.J. Barea (vs PHO, $4,200) Barea should see plenty of the floor against the depleted Phoenix Suns. While in a time-share rotation at point guard with Deron Williams and Raymond Felton, the three still see close to the same amount of court time. Barea has been playing around 25 minutes a night recently, scoring in double-digits in his last three. […]

Chris Bosh (PF, MIA) - DraftKings Tournament Play on 1/31/16

Chris Bosh (vs ATL, $7,700) In the absence of Hassan Whiteside, Bosh has stepped up his game. In the four straight games that the Heat center has missed, Bosh has scored in double-digits in all of them, while scoring over 20 in five of eight games played. Whiteside is questionable for Sunday's game, and if he laces up, […]

Langston Galloway (SG, NYK) - DraftKings Value Play on 1/31/16

Langston Galloway (vs GS, $4,500) Galloway has strung together a nice couple of games in relief of the injured Jose Calderon. Even with Calderon in the lineup last week against the Thunder, Galloway dropped 21 points in 33 minutes. The second year guard displayed plenty of explosiveness against the short-handed Suns Friday night, and will definitely be tested against […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel DFS Basketball Advice for 1/31/16

Congratulations! You have reached the first Sunday in the NBA regular season in which DFS sites are not hosting NFL games as well. Pop open a cold one and tune in to the NBA’s seven game schedule for Sunday. Note: Today’s selections include only the 6:00pm EST games and on. In this article, I will […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice - NBA DFS Lineup Picks for 1/31/16

On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors visit Madison Square Garden for the first time this season, while several of the best teams in the league face off against each other. Oh, and the Phoenix Suns are playing. Tonight's lineup features plenty of affordable and safe options, along with a couple of players facing each other […]

Early Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Maneuvering the Middle Rounds

Here are the usual suspects (in draft order): Jacob Bogardus, Brad Johnson, Alex Brock, Harris Yudin, Max Petrie, Josh Leonard, Ross Williamson, Andrew Miller (from The Fantasy Fix), Nick Mariano (myself), Tom Bellucco, Brian Dunshee (also from The Fantasy Fix), and Edward Suletan. Reminder - this was a traditional 5x5 redraft 23 round mock with […]

Can Lucas Duda Find Consistency in 2016?

Lucas Duda was easily one of the most maddening players to own in fantasy in 2015. He could win you a week single-handedly sometimes, or he could go ice cold for weeks and months at a time. Then naturally just when you cut him, someone else would pick him up right before he exploded again. […]

Is Jacob deGrom a Top Five Pitcher in 2016?

Jacob deGrom was the bomb dot com in 2015. After coming out of nowhere in 2014, he was absolutely electric in his second year. deGrom's coming out party was made official in the All Star Game with a 10 pitch, three strikeout effort. It's hard not to get excited about just how high his ceiling […]

Miguel Montero, Backup Extraordinaire?

After his first season with the Chicago Cubs, 32-year-old catcher Miguel Montero enters the 2016 campaign as the hitter with arguably the least fantasy value in the lineup. That’s certainly not a knock on the Venezuelan veteran, it’s simply a matter of this lineup's strength, which will relegate him to the bottom third of the order. One […]

Will Jean Segura's Change of Scenery Yield Positive Results in 2016?

This just in! Jean Segura has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a five player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. His fantasy value was low with the Brewers, as it seemed likely that Orlando Arcia would take over at some point in the season. However, he could now have a chance to return to […]

Will Shelby Miller Have Better Luck in 2016?

Despite having his best year in terms of ERA, Shelby Miller was stuck on a Braves team that had virtually no offense. Because of that, Miller ended up with a 6-17 record which really hurt his fantasy value. So how will this translate in 2016? Miller is now in Arizona where he will have the […]

Will Jason Heyward Reap The Rewards Of His New Lineup?

Chicago’s biggest acquisition this winter was Jason Heyward, the 26-year-old outfielder who left St. Louis for the rival Cubs. Heyward is widely considered the final piece to this powerful lineup, but what exactly will he provide in terms of fantasy value? Chicago has a solid core in the middle of the batting order with Rizzo, […]

Marcin Gortat (C, WAS) - FanDuel Upside Play on 1/30/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: at HOU, $6,900 ANALYSIS: Speaking of the Washington Wizards, Marcin Gortat plays tonight. He is going to face off against the Houston Rockets, who are one of the worst teams in the league against opposing big men, and Josh Smith is only going to make that worse. Gortat has not looked all that great […]

Josh Smith (PF, HOU) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/30/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs WAS, $4,100 ANALYSIS: Josh Smith is another great power forward option tonight, as he faces off against the Washington Wizards. Smith is being utilized heavily in the Houston Rockets' offense, even with Dwight Howard back in the lineup. J-Smoove is playing 25-30 minutes per game, and he is posting similar fantasy points. In […]

Myles Turner (PF, IND) - FanDuel Matchup Play on 1/30/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs DEN, $5,100 ANALYSIS: Myles Turner is listed as a power forward on FanDuel, and he should be able to dominate the Denver Nuggets tonight. Sure, Anthony Davis (possibly) is going to play, along with Draymond Green and others, but Turner provides the most 'bang for his buck.' He is, or at least did […]

Norris Cole (PG, NO) - FanDuel Value Play on 1/30/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs BKN, $4,700 ANALYSIS: Tyreke Evans is questionable to play tonight against the Brooklyn Nets, which means that Norris Cole's value could skyrocket. With both Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans out against the Sacramento Kings, Cole posted almost 40 fantasy points with 17 points and 10 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are horrible against opposing […]

Kyle Lowry (PG, TOR) - FanDuel Tournament Play on 1/30/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs DET, $9,000 ANALYSIS: Kyle Lowry recently hurt his wrist, but he did not sit out of the last game the Toronto Raptors played. In fact, he posted over 50 fantasy points in 41 minutes against the New York Knicks. Prior to a little bit of a dry spell, Lowry was posting over 40 […]

James Harden (SG, HOU) - DraftKings Big Money Play on 1/30/16

James Harden (vs WAS, $10,100) Harden has been on fire, aside from a poor performance against the Spurs, in which he only played 28 minutes because it was a blowout. His price should be significantly higher than it is, as Harden is one of the best fantasy players in the NBA when he’s on fire. He […]

Jrue Holiday (PG, NO) - Strong DraftKings Play on 1/30/16

Jrue Holiday (vs BKN, $7,100) Holiday has been on fire recently, averaging 23.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 2.0 steals (46.25 fantasy points) per game over his last three games. He gets a great matchup against the Nets, who have really struggled defensively this season, and Holiday can be used in all leagues. He’ll gain more […]

Myles Turner (C, IND) - DraftKings Value Play on 1/30/16

Myles Turner (vs DEN, $5,300) Turner has given the Pacers no choice but to give him minutes because of how well he has been playing. Over the last 10 days, he’s averaging 18.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in only 26.6 minutes per game. He’s an extremely athletic player, who will be able to keep up […]

Daily Fantasy MMA: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks & Advice for UFC Fight Night - Johnson vs. Bader

Welcome back to another UFC breakdown, and this one has some big boys on it. It should be a very interesting card because while there are a fight or two that have obvious finishing power, the card as a whole is tough to analyze. I expect a ton of different lineups out there. As usual, […]