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 […]

Dodgers Bring Stephen Gonsalves Aboard On Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent left-hander Stephen Gonsalves to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old southpaw has thrown only 29 innings in the majors and hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2021 with the Boston Red Sox. In 2023, he appeared at four levels of […]

Dodgers Sign Jesse Hahn To Minors Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Jesse Hahn to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, according to sources. Hahn has pitched in parts of seven seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals but hasn't appeared in a professional game […]

Yankees Designate Oscar Gonzalez For Assignment

To make room on the 40-man roster for the recent signing of right-hander Marcus Stroman, the New York Yankees designated outfielder Oscar Gonzalez for assignment on Wednesday. The Yankees also added outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo this offseason, so they had no real need for Gonzalez on their depth chart. Gonzalez hit .296 (107-for-362) […]

Braves Sign Jordan Luplow To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent outfielder Jordan Luplow to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Luplow played in 39 games at the major-league level in 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins, going 16-for-77 (.208) with two home runs and five RBI in 90 plate appearances. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter has played in seven […]

Tyrese Haliburton Holds Questionable Tag

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This is surprising news given that Haliburton had a timetable of at least two weeks and that was 10 days ago. It sounds like Haliburton is making great progress and is on the verge of being cleared […]

Ibou Badji Available On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Ibou Badji (hip) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The big man was questionable coming into this game due to a right hip contusion. However, it appears the issue was minor and Badji will be able to play his normal role. Although, his role in the rotation […]

Marcelo Mayer Healthy Heading Into Spring Training

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (shoulder), who is listed as the No. 11 overall prospect heading into the 2024 season, is fully healthy and expected to be a full-go for spring training after injuring his left shoulder in May of last year. The 21-year-old said he's been hitting off a tee and will […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Suit Up On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (groin) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard was uncertain coming into this game due to groin soreness. His presence is a welcoming sight for the Blazers as Brogdon has played a significant role lately with the team shorthanded. He's expected to come […]

Anfernee Simons Will Play Versus Nets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is good news after Simons was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Simons should resume his normal role in the rotation. Simons has played a […]

Wyatt Langford Invited To Rangers Camp

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Wyatt Langford was among 10 players invited to major-league spring training on Wednesday. The nine others were first baseman Blaine Crim, right-hander Daniel Robert, catcher Liam Hicks, right-hander Emiliano Teodo, infielder Davis Wendzel, right-hander Jack Leiter, left-hander Grant Wolfram, first baseman Abimelec Ortiz and outfielder Aaron Zavala. Langford is the team's […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Available On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (ankle) are both available for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Both players were uncertain coming into this game, but that seems to be normal these days. As usual, James and Davis will both be active for this game despite the injury tags. The […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 18, 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 […]

Josh Green Won't Play On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Green came into this game as questionable, but the team will ultimately hold him out while Green is batting an illness. His absence means that Tim Hardaway Jr. remains in the starting five. He has been […]

Luka Doncic Available On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar guard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games. There is no word on Doncic being limited, so the assumption is that he'll have his normal workload. The return […]

Dustin May Has Started Throwing Progression

Based on Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May's (elbow) Instagram page, he has started a throwing program this offseason after having flexor-tendon surgery and a Tommy John revision on his right elbow in July. Because of the fact that the 26-year-old will be sidelined until at least the second half of the 2024 season, he'll […]