Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (4/12/24)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We have a massive 15-game slate tonight to end the week. As always, make sure you keep an eye on injury reports, as teams will rest players with a few games left in the regular season. Last night, I split my two picks. The Portland Trail Blazers covered their 4.5-point first-quarter spread, […]

Gunnar Henderson Hits Third Home Run

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's victory versus the division rival Boston Red Sox. Henderson's home run came in six-run, top of the 10th inning that led to the Orioles chalking up a win. Henderson's homer is now his third of the season to go along with eight […]

Noah Dobson Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson is under evaluation for an upper-body injury. He was hurt early into Thursday's encounter with Montreal, exiting the action after logging only 1:28 of ice time. Losing Dobson for an extended period would be an awful blow for the playoff-chasing Islanders. He's had a huge career year with 70 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, Kyle Bradish, John Means, and more

The 2023 MLB season is only a few weeks old, but as always, injuries to key pitchers continue to pile up. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, Kyle Bradish, John Means, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April […]

Grayson Rodriguez Continues To Raise His Stock

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez fell one out short of earning a quality start in Thursday's contest versus the Boston Red Sox. The youngster went 5 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, two runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. The two walks were a season high, while the five strikeouts […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/12/24)

The NBA closes out the final Friday of the regular season with a loaded 15-game slate. There are a lot of back-to-back situations, which could lead to rest days for several players. Both DraftKings and FanDuel will include the first 11 games of the evening in their main slates. The key to being successful in […]

Garrett Whitlock Continues Early Season Success

Earning a no-decision on Thursday, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock tossed five innings versus the division rival Baltimore Orioles. Whitlock allowed four hits, one run, two walks and struck out four on the evening. It was another solid performance, as Whitlock has been having a strong season with the rest of Boston's rotation. […]

Michael McGreevy Tosses Six Shutout Innings In Thursday’s Victory

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Michael McGreevy threw 6 2/3 shutout innings en route to his first victory of the season. The former first-round selection surrendered only four hits and one walk. He struck out four. This was an excellent bounce-back performance for the 23-year-old, as he allowed five earned runs in his previous start. […]

Sleeper.com NBA DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Friday, April 12

Welcome to our Sleeper NBA DFS prop picks for Friday, April 12. Remember, 15 games today. Nothing tomorrow. There will be 15 games on Saturday, then that’s it. The NBA regular season is over. The playoff picture is all but official, and matchups are slowly coming together. Since this part of this season is treacherous […]

Yu-Min Lin Strikes Out 10 Across Five Innings On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yu-Min Lin tallied 10 punchouts across five innings in a no-decision result on Thursday. Lin also allowed seven hits and one free pass, giving up four earned runs. The southpaw is ranked as the fourth-best prospect in the Diamondbacks system and is currently riding a 5.63 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Jared Jones, Mason Miller, Kevin Ginkel, Edouard Julien, Colton Cowser

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 3 -- April 8 through April 14 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The biggest news in Week 3 was baseball's top prospect, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday, being […]

Aidan Miller Tallies First Professional Home Run On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller launched his first professional home run in Thursday's victory over Fort Myers. Miller knocked a single in the third inning and hit the first-round tripper of his career in the fifth. Miller is listed as the third overall prospect in the Philadelphia pipeline and is currently posting a .350/.440/.550 […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons and Playing Time Changes - Week 3

We're in Week 3 in the fantasy baseball season and trends are starting to develop. The sooner you can get in front of them, the better your fantasy baseball teams will perform. In this article, we'll go over some of the trends we're seeing with platoon hitters, notable playing time changes, and batting order notes. […]

Joey Loperfido Hits Sixth Long Ball Of The Season

Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido launched his sixth home run of the season in the third inning on Thursday. He then hit an RBI double in the fifth, increasing the Sugar Land lead. The sixth overall prospect in the Houston system is riding a .289/.358/.711 stat line through the first 11 games of the […]

Jacob Wilson Tallies Six RBI In Thursday’s Victory

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson went 4-for-5 with six RBI to power the Midland Rock Hounds over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Thursday. Wilson knocked a leadoff single in the first inning and then proceeded to swipe second and third base but was unable to score. In the second, he laced an RBI single, […]

Tap That: Episode #132: It's Here

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 […]

Florio's NFL/Fantasy Football Scouting Report: Maye, McCarthy, Penix, Nix, and more

Quarterback is the hardest position to scout. No one can get inside a QB's head and I am not going to pretend like I know who has the intangibles and who doesn’t. I do not know if any of them did not have their friends attend their birthday party. But what I can judge is […]

Top-Five Biggest Disappointments in the NBA Playoffs

Here's the thing about playing in the NBA playoffs: it's always pressure-packed. It doesn't matter whether you're a title favorite or not. If you perform well, people will talk about you. If you don't, the more people will talk about you and how you falter. Over the years, we've seen teams with hefty expectations vested […]

UFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 3: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)

Week 2 of the UFL season is in the books and only two undefeated teams remain. The Birmingham Stallions and the San Antonio Brahmas will both attempt to remain unblemished with home matchups on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. On the flip side, last year's XFL champion Renegades sit at 0-2. They will take on the […]

Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes for Fantasy Baseball: Pitch Mix, Movement, and Velocity

We've had 16 pitchers in the top-200 picks of NFBC ADP injured in the first week or so, with Sonny Gray as the only pitcher returning from an injury. Meanwhile, seven hitters inside the top 200 in ADP have been injured to begin the season. It's been brutal and we seem to have pitchers unexpectedly […]

The Four Longest Active Playoff Droughts in the NFL

Last season, the Detroit Lions ended a six-year playoff drought. They won the division for the first time since 1993 when the NFC Central included the same four teams of the NFC North plus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A heartbreaking second-half collapse in the NFC Championship Game meant that they would extend their streak of […]

Gameweek 33 Preview - Fantasy Premier League Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, and Differentials

With Arsenal and Manchester City securing vital three points in Gameweek 32, the Premier League run-in intensifies, with just a single-point difference among the top-three teams. Kevin De Bruyne's brace and assist, along with Kai Havertz's goal and assist for Arsenal against Brighton, highlight the excitement, with the German forward boasting 10 attacking returns in […]

2024 NFL Draft Prospect Comparison: Xavier Worthy vs. Brian Thomas Jr.

The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching. This draft is known already for the depth with the wide receiver prospects, as big names like Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze are at the top of the class. Those aren't the only big names, though. This is one of the deepest wide receiver classes […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes and Buys/Sells (Week 3)

If you enjoy dynasty baseball, you know it is a fast-paced game. Keeping up with the Joneses per se keeps you in the game and at the top of the standings. At the end of the day, we all want to build a dynasty team that sustains and lasts for the long haul. I am […]

Gameweek 33 Rankings - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023-24

Welcome to Gameweek 33, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, which reviews the previous month and looks ahead to the […]

Alec Bohm Cracks First Homer Of 2024

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm had a nice game on Thursday, going 2-for-3 and hitting his first homer of the season in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bohm had been struggling a bit to start the year, but with the big performance, he is now up to a .267 AVG and .787 […]

Brandon Marsh Continues Hot Start

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh had another good day at the plate on Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marsh went 1-for-3 with his fourth homer of the young season and added a run and two RBI to his line as well. The 26-year-old appears to be finding his groove fourth MLB […]

Jose Quintana Turns In Solid Effort In Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana earned his first win of the season on Thursday in a 16-4 blowout over the Atlanta Braves. Quintana threw 5 ⅓ innings of three-run ball, which was good enough with the Mets jumping on the Braves early in this one. He allowed five hits and two walks while […]

Jon Gray Punches Out Nine In Loss To A's

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray was saddled with a tough-luck loss in a 1-0 defeat against the Oakland Athletics. Gray pitched very well in this one, striking out nine over five frames while allowing just three hits and a walk. Unfortunately, one of those hits was a Seth Brown homer, which turned out to […]