Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/20/24)

Welcome to the 2024 NBA playoffs! After settling the play-in matchups earlier this week, we kick off the real action with four games today. The quest for Larry O'Brien is underway and I'm really excited for these series. It's wall-to-wall hoops with the Cavaliers vs. Magic starting at 1 p.m. EDT and the Nuggets vs.... Read More

Travis D'Arnaud Rips Three Home Runs, Collects Six RBI

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud had a career night on Friday in an 8-3 win over the Rangers, going 3-for-4 with three home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored. The first two were solo shots, however, the third was a grand slam that broke a 3-3 tie. The veteran backstop didn't have a home... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/20/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake... Read More

2024 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview: Betting Picks and Predictions

The playoff bracket is finally set for the Eastern Conference. The 76ers claimed the seventh seed, while the Heat rebounded from a defeat at the hand of the 76ers to earn the eighth seed. Now that we have all the matchups, it’s time to dig into each series. Will the Celtics sweep their way to... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/20/24)

Happy Saturday, and welcome back, RotoBallers! I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks for this marathon of a baseball season, so let's take a look at the board and get some momentum rolling.  Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various... Read More

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Price Check – Jameson Williams

Will the third year be the charm for Detroit Lions wideout Jameson Williams? Fantasy footballers certainly hope so. Williams was taken in the first round of 2022 NFL Draft with the hopes he would be the big-play pass-catcher the Lions desperately needed at the wide receiver position. He was a home-run hitter during his college... Read More

Buying and Selling FFPC Teams on Dynasty Depot in 2024

For those who find themselves deeply enthralled by the intricacies of fantasy football, dynasty leagues are a godsend, ensuring the game never really goes into hibernation. Are you twiddling your thumbs during the offseason, itching for some action? Dynasty leagues have you covered. Can’t wait until August to start scheming and drafting your squads? No... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/20/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy April 20 to those of you who celebrate. Our Saturday is split up today with more of the action taking place in the early afternoon. Eight of the 15 games are on the early slates on DraftKings while FanDuel chops the early up a little more. Prices on FD will be taken from the... Read More

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Slate Picks - The 2024 RBC Heritage

The general logic to showdown has been to target golfers who played well the day before and particularly those who hit their irons well. This makes sense as you want to roster players who are playing good golf right now. These players will be higher-owned and chalkier than golfers in the same price range who... Read More

Bone Fragment Caused Spencer Strider's Elbow Surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider's (elbow) UCL ligament was compromised by the unavoidable development of a bone fragment. But instead of having Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career, Dr. Keith Meister fixed Strider's damaged UCL by inserting an internal brace last week. It could allow the Braves' hurler to pitch again... Read More

Tylor Megill Throws First Bullpen Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) threw his first bullpen assignment on Friday. Megill is ramping up his throwing activity as he recuperates from a strained right shoulder that's held him to one start so far in the 2024 regular season, which came in New York's opening series of the campaign. The big... Read More

John Means Not Stretched Out Yet

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said before Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals that starting pitcher John Means (forearm) still needs to get stretched out more in his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. Means' fourth rehab start on Wednesday compounded on his recent struggles, as he was blown up for five earned runs... Read More

Josiah Gray Increasing Throwing Distance

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said before Friday's game versus the Houston Astros that starting pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) was able to increase his throwing distance up to 60 feet on Thursday and Friday. Gray has been on the 15-day injured list since April 9 due to a right elbow/forearm flexor strain, and while he's... Read More

Keibert Ruiz Feeling Better

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said before Friday's game versus the Houston Astros that catcher Keibert Ruiz (influenza) is feeling a lot better after he recently played catch and took batting practice. Martinez said the backstop lost 20 pounds while battling the flu, so Ruiz still needs to build his strength back up. With that... Read More

Francisco Alvarez Suffers Apparent Thumb Injury

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) departed Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning with an apparent injury to his left thumb. The injury occurred while Alvarez was hustling to second base on an errant Yoshinobu Yamamoto throw to first base, and he went 0-for-1 with a run scored before... Read More