Matvei Michkov Bags Two Points Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov collected two points in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Washington. The Flyers found themselves in a 4-0 hole in the second period, but Michkov's good work helped the team make it a one-goal game before a couple of empty-netters sealed the deal late in the third. Michkov became the first […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Tallies Three Points In Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois logged a game-high three points in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over Philadelphia. He had two assists when Washington jumped to a 4-0 lead and bagged an empty-net goal late in the third period. Dubois struggled badly last year in Los Angeles, and things haven't started too well for him in D.C., […]

NBA DFS Picks for Daily Fantasy Basketball on DraftKings and FanDuel (10/24/24)

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Glad to be here helping you all out with your DFS picks on this fine Thursday. We have a solid four-game slate ahead of us tonight with a few teams who will be starting their season. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. […]

Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Vikings vs. Rams

Aaron Jones has been unbelievably steady this season and is now the RB14 in total points and the RB11 in half-PPR points per game this season. He has dealt with various minor ailments, but keeps p...

Jaylin Williams Will Miss Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (hamstring) hasn't recovered in time to be ready for Thursday's season opener against Denver. He missed the preseason with a right hamstring strain and hasn't been cleared for the start of the regular season. The Thunder look very thin inside the paint, with Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) also on the […]

Malik Monk Available On Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (hand) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Timberwolves. He appears to be good to go for the contest after battling right-hand soreness last week. Monk, who has been among the NBA's top bench scorers in recent years, will begin another campaign as a member […]

DeMar DeRozan Good To Go For Kings Debut Thursday

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) will be in the lineup on Thursday versus Minnesota. DeRozan sat out Friday's practice for personal reasons but isn't listed on the injury report. This will mark DeRozan's debut with the Kings following a big sign-and-trade deal that brought him to Sacramento in the summer. With De'Aaron Fox and […]

Gameweek 9 Staff Roundtable Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2024/25

Welcome to the Gameweek 9 FPL Staff Roundtable, RotoBallers! It's a Friday night deadline for the first time in a while, so make sure you don't miss the deadline. At the time of publishing, the Thursday European games are still to be played, so managers also need to ensure that players involved in those matches survive […]

Brandon Miller Limited To 11 Minutes Wednesday Due To Hip Issue

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (hip) played only 11 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Houston. He left the game shortly before halftime with left hip soreness. Miller shot 2-for-4 in the contest to register six points and had one rebound and one assist with one steal. With Josh Green (Achilles) already unavailable, Seth Curry […]

Jonathan Isaac Exits Season Opener With Hip Soreness

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was limited to 11 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Miami due to left hip soreness. He came off the bench in the contest to log three points, three rebounds, one steal, and two blocks. Isaac has been troubled by injuries throughout his career, and unfortunately, he has to deal […]

NFL Predictions for Week 8: Picks for Every Game

We get Week 8 of the NFL season started with an intriguing NFC matchup between the Vikings and Rams. If you like X’s and O’s, you should get your popcorn ready for a battle between two...

Dejounte Murray Fractures Hand In Season Opener

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) had the worst possible debut with the team on Wednesday when he was injured in the season opener against Chicago. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Murray exited the contest with a fractured left hand. He will be sidelined for an "extended period." Murray totaled 14 points, eight rebounds, and […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/24/24)

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 […]

Predicting The 2024 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 8

Detroit showed brilliant resolve by defeating the Vikings by two points the week after losing their defensive anchor in Aidan Hutchinson. They roared to life with three second-quarter TDs but allo...

Video: Week 8 Must-Start Wide Receivers - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

As crucial injuries mount at the wide receiver position, be prepared by checking out our favorite 2024 fantasy football must-start wide receivers for Week 8! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" WRs that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 8, as well as some wideouts you might want to avoid this […]

College Football Betting Picks: Thursday and Friday Games (Week 9 2024)

We had the return of Tuesday and Wednesday college football this week and I love it! Those picks were released in the DFS articles again this week. We have a busy Thursday and Friday again, which I also love. There is no better time to be a college football fan than in October when we […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (10/24/24)

We have some fun from the Fun Belt and some old Big East flavor from the ACC. It's not bad for a Thursday night, and it's still infinitely more entertaining than the NFL's Thursday offering. We start in Virginia, but not for the ACC. Old Dominion is bringing in a Georgia Southern team that just […]

Tap That: Episode #155: Friends in High Places

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 […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 8 Value Picks Include Kirk Cousins, Javonte Williams, Rashod Bateman, and more

Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 8 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Outlooks and Trends For Week 8

The first few weeks of the 2024 season had many fantasy managers wondering why they ever invested in the tight-end position. However, in recent weeks, the position has looked much better. The return of Evan Engram and David Njoku has provided a jolt to the position, but Mark Andrews has also shown life. The question […]

Fantasy Baseball Dynasty/Keeper League Outfielders To Stash For 2025

Welcome back, RotoBallers. It may be the offseason but we don't stop thinking about fantasy baseball in these parts, especially if you play in a dynasty/keeper league. I am starting a new series on players to grab and stash before the 2025 season. Spring training or even just offseason analysis could generate buzz on some […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for October 24, 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 […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - October 24, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

High-Powered Offenses: Players To Target in Week 8 Lineups Including Tua Tagovailoa, Tyler Lockett, Keon Coleman, Noah Fant, Rashod Bateman, more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our column High-Powered Offenses for Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Below, you’ll find a recap of the last week's offenses to target, a sneak peek of the offenses to target, a breakdown of the methodology, a snapshot of each metric in a data table, a few key takeaways, […]

What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 8 NFL Schedule

We're through seven weeks now, and it's becoming clearer which teams are in playoff contention and which are likely out of the race. On Thursday, one team is looking to rebound from its first loss against a team that's desperately clinging to fading hopes of making the postseason. The two teams have a solid history […]

Why Did Kawhi Leonard Choose the Clippers in 2019?

In 2019, Kawhi Leonard was coming off a championship-winning run with the Toronto Raptors when he stunned the NBA fandom and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. After all, it was widely believed back then that he would join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Since then, the Clippers have reached the Western Conference […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 8 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Week 8 marks an odd time in the NFL schedule. It is a period after several teams have had their bye weeks, yet it’s a time before many others do. Despite that, Week 8 is the eye of the storm. It’s a rare moment where no NFL team is on bye … for some reason. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends: Week 8 - Updates for Evan Engram, T.J. Hockenson, Dallas Goedert, George Kittle

It’s Week 8, nearly halfway through the 2024-25 campaign. It hasn’t been a memorable season for tight ends around the National Football League. Many in the position haven’t met expectations, while others have had issues just staying healthy enough to get on the field. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Vikings vs. Rams TNF Showdown (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! That Cardinals game on Monday was quite the snoozefest up until the end. It did not go how I had imagined but that is okay as there is always the next game. This one should be a solid Thursday night game as Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings look to bounce back […]

Regression Due For Rams D/ST

The Los Angeles Rams' defense turned in their best game of the season in Week 7, holding the Las Vegas Raiders to 15 points and registering two sacks, three interceptions, and a fumble recovered and returned for a touchdown. It was the first time in 2024 that Los Angeles kept an opponent under 24 points […]