Mike McCarthy Puts Faith In Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who is being retained for the final year of his contract in 2024 despite another early playoff exit, has full confidence in quarterback Dak Prescott moving forward. "I believe in Dak Prescott," McCarthy said. The head coach also called Prescott "part of the solution moving forward." The 30-year-old signal-caller […]

Ravens Sign Dalvin Cook To Active Roster

The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Dalvin Cook from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Thursday, and he's expected to make his Ravens debut in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, according to his agency. The Ravens waived running back Melvin Gordon III on Wednesday to open up a […]

Dylan Larkin Hits Game-Winner In Overtime Against Florida

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin provided a dramatic finish to Wednesday's encounter with the Panthers, scoring a 3-2 game-winning goal on a power play in overtime. The Red Wings captain netted a goal in a third consecutive game with a strike at the 1:09 mark in the extra frame. Along with the goal streak, […]

Sam Reinhart Extends Goal Streak With Another Short-Handed Tally

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart kept his incredible goal-scoring run going on Wednesday against Detroit with a short-handed marker in a 3-2 overtime loss. He opened the scoring 5:38 into the second period with his 33rd goal of the season. Reinhart has already had 10 goals in January and set a new franchise record by […]

Luke Hughes Bags A Power-Play Goal Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens. The talented rearguard sparked a comeback from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but the Devils were still left empty-handed. It's Hughes' first goal since he finished last month with a three-game goal streak. He boasts eight […]

Cole Caufield Extends Goal Streak On Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield scored in a third consecutive game and added an assist as the team took down the Devils 3-2 on the road Wednesday. He set up Juraj Slafkovsky for a first-period goal and played the hero himself late in the third, with Caufield's 14th goal of the season turning out to […]

Sean Monahan Records Two Assists In Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan had his fifth multi-point outing of the season Wednesday, registering two assists in a 3-2 win over New Jersey. He helped Joshua Roy and Cole Caufield score, with Caufield's strike at the 15:29 mark in the third period ending up as the game-winning marker. Following a pair of cold months, […]

Mikael Granlund Out Week-To-Week

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund will be out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. He got hurt on Tuesday against Chicago and faces another multi-game absence after having already sat out seven contests this season. Granlund leads the Sharks with 24 assists and has tallied 29 total points in 38 appearances. San Jose will need […]

Luka Doncic Returns With 30-Point Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic put together a big comeback performance on Wednesday against the Lakers, returning to the lineup with a triple-double. Dallas struggled and went down 127-110 in Los Angeles, but Doncic had fun all night and piled up 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. He logged 36 minutes and also […]

Obi Toppin Iffy For Thursday Due To Calf Issue

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Sacramento. He couldn't practice on Wednesday due to a left calf strain, and it looks like Toppin might have to skip his first game of the season. The 25-year-old is enjoying a decent debut campaign in Indianapolis, averaging 11.6 points with […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/18/24)

The NBA brings five games to the table Thursday. The highlight matchups of the evening feature the Jazz hosting the Thunder, and the Pacers taking on the Kings. The Raptors, who traded Pascal Siakam to the Pacers on Wednesday, will also be in action. With Siakam having just been traded Wednesday afternoon, it seems unlikely […]

Aaron Nesmith Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (shin) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Sacramento. He's already been out for two games with a left shin issue and might have to sit again. Nesmith had made 10 consecutive starts before landing on the shelf. Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) could land in the starting unit in Nesmith's […]

Bennedict Mathurin Listed As Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash with the Kings. He sprained his left ankle against Utah on Monday and could be forced to miss his first game of the campaign. However, Mathurin was present in Wednesday's practice, so it looks like there's a good chance he won't have to […]

Patrick Williams Could Miss Third Consecutive Game

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game on Thursday versus the Raptors. He's nursing a right ankle strain and is listed as questionable for the game. Williams didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, which is a bad sign regarding his availability for the Toronto game. With the Bulls […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable For Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto. He's dealing with a left shoulder issue, which limited Dosunmu to only a 19-minute outing on Monday versus Cleveland. However, according to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, Dosunmu is "totally fine" after undergoing imaging on his shoulder. The young guard […]

Plate Discipline: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

No matter how high a particular player's BABIP may be, his average will be mediocre at best if he strikes out too much. This is why fantasy managers have known for years that players like Joey Gallo are potential drains on a fantasy team's batting average. Furthermore, players who whiff a lot tend to continue […]

Matisse Thybulle Suffers Ankle Injury

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle sprained his left ankle against Brooklyn on Wednesday and had to exit the game in the fourth quarter. The defensive specialist ended the night with three points and three assists in 21 minutes off the bench. Portland has struggled with injuries all season long, and Thybulle is the latest […]

Underrated Players For Each Divisional-Round Team: Under-The-Radar Sleepers On Offense And Defense

The 2024 NFL playoffs enter the second round this weekend, and all eight teams have stars or superstars who have been key reasons why their squads are still alive. Everyone is familiar with marquee players like Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Nick Bosa, and Mike Evans, but each team is also made up of a ton […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Divisional Round Playoffs: C.J. Stroud, Christian McCaffrey, Gus Edwards, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Travis Kelce

The Divisional Round of the playoffs is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include C.J. Stroud, Christian McCaffrey, Gus Edwards, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Travis Kelce. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions […]

EPL Betting Picks and FPL Game Previews for Matchday 21 Part 2: English Premier League

The EPL season rolls on and so does the coverage from the RotoBaller soccer team. We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game, along with a score prediction, and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: betting on sports […]

Does Robbie Ray Move The Needle For The Giants? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners have swung a major deal involving some impactful MLB veterans. Former AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray is on his way to the Bay Area in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani. BREAKING: The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a […]

Nick Saban's Coaching Tree: Ranking The Best Saban Assistants Turned Head Coaches

With Nick Saban's college coaching career over, it's time to look back on his various achievements. Except in this case, it isn't his achievements we're looking at, but his former assistant coaches. Saban's got a long coaching tree thanks to his many years around college football. Let's analyze which of those assistants turned head coaches had […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 13

The NBA doesn’t have a packed schedule for the rest of the week. There are eight teams that will play just one more game each. However, it’s also important to note that two teams will play twice each, providing a significant boost to the players on those squads. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/18/24): 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 […]

Is Sean Manaea Trustworthy With the Mets? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Sean Manaea has been a solid pitcher throughout his eight-year big-league tenure. His 4.10 ERA fits nicely in the middle-to-back of just about every rotation in baseball. However, his most recent results are middling at best. The Mets added Manaea on a two-year, $28 million pact this winter, adding another new arm to a rotation […]

Every NFL MVP Award Winner

The NFL has several yearly awards, allowing fans to see who had the best season in multiple areas. However, the MVP award remains at the top of the list. In 1957, the Associated Press handed out their first NFL MVP award. Future Hall of Famer Jim Brown won the first two awards in 1957 and […]

How Does Michael Busch Fit With The Cubs? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

There have been some notable trades in Major League Baseball this offseason, one of which involves young former Dodgers infielder Michael Busch. Busch and reliever Yency Almonte were dealt to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for prospects Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope. For the Dodgers, they needed to clear 40-man roster spots for free-agent signings […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/18/24)

It's a little lighter on our Thursday night with eight games and the night tournament containing games from the main one. The Big 10 and Pac 12 are heavily involved, so we have nothing to complain about. It's still a strong slate. Minnesota and Michigan State tip a bit early in East Lansing, but I'm […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 18, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There are 11 games on tonight’s slate, but for the first time in a long while, there aren’t any road teams popping on the Heat Map. I’m not sure if that has ever happened for me on a slate this large, but […]

Is Baker Mayfield Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is the talk of the league after his underdog comeback story, which has propelled his team to the Divisional Round. The former No. 1 overall pick thrived against a broken Eagles team and appears to be having the most fun of his career. Mayfield sustained a shot to his […]