Dawson Mercer Leads Devils' Offense Versus Columbus

New Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer notched three points as the team returned from the holiday break with a 4-3 overtime win against Columbus on Wednesday. Mercer scored the team's second goal and posted two assists to register his first three-point outing of the campaign. The 22-year-old had a slow start to the season, but […]

Bruce Brown Misses Third Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game Thursday versus Chicago. He has a bone bruise on his right knee and will get his next chance to return on Saturday against the Knicks. Andrew Nembhard has hopped into the starting unit as Brown's replacement, becoming a viable fantasy option. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (12/28/23): 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 […]

When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

It's going to be a long road to recovery for T.J. Hockenson. One of the league's elite tight ends suffered a major knee injury, ending his 2023 campaign. That part of the timeline is certain, but it becomes cloudy when looking ahead to next season. Below, we'll look at the fantasy football impact of Hockenson's […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Towns returned from a one-game absence on Tuesday, but he still isn't 100 percent healthy and might need to take some more time off due to left knee soreness. Kyle Anderson made his first start of the campaign […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 17

Congratulations to all of you who are playing for a fantasy championship. Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing your league's title, and an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results are contained in this […]

Jayson Tatum Could Miss Thursday's Action

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) could sit out Thursday's outing versus Detroit as the Eastern Conference leaders start a back-to-back. The Celtics are trying to manage a left ankle sprain with Tatum, and a matchup against the worst team in the league could be an ideal spot for taking a night off. He's officially […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Pistons. He suffered a lower back contusion in a collision with LeBron James on Monday. Brown had no trouble finishing the game against the Lakers, but he is in danger of missing his second contest of the season. Sam Hauser is […]

Isaiah Stewart Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (toe) won't take the floor Thursday against Boston. He managed to play through a big toe sprain Tuesday versus the Nets, but the injury will keep him sidelined on Thursday. The 22-year-old will miss his third game of the season. Ausar Thompson (illness) and Marvin Bagley III are the leading […]

Ausar Thompson Listed As Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (illness)is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Celtics. The 20-year-old is battling an illness, which limited him to just nine minutes last time out against Brooklyn. Thompson started his rookie campaign with a bang, but he's had a couple of difficult weeks, and it's definitely not easy […]

Killian Hayes Probable Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) is regarded as probable for Thursday's matchup against Boston. Hayes has been sidelined for four games, and he's actually had the probable tag a couple of times during his absence, so it might not mean he's on track to return. Jaden Ivey has made four consecutive starts with Hayes […]

Amari Cooper's Status For Thursday Night Football Uncertain

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) is a true question mark for Thursday night's matchup against the New York Jets. Cooper has been held out of practice all week and he's officially listed as questionable. The short week is seemingly the biggest factor for the four-time Pro Bowler. Cooper is coming off a 265-yard, […]

NBA DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Hornets vs. Lakers Thursday Night Showdown

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our weekly showdown. We absolutely crushed last week's article as the top four plays from the article were the top four scored in the Blazers vs. Wizards game. The value hurt us a bit, but it still led to us cashing really well. This week, we have a tough […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 17 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 17, RotoBallers! It's an action-packed schedule to end 2023 with 13 games on the main slate. The San Francisco-Washington matchup promises fireworks with a 48.5-point over/under. Meanwhile, the party to avoid is in Denver, where the Chargers and Broncos bring backups […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 28, 2023

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 […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Saturday, December 30

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17's Saturday Slate between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions! The 2023 NFL season is well underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks […]

Best Potential Matchups For Super Bowl 58

While there are still three weeks left in the regular season, it appears that contenders are starting to separate themselves from the rest, giving us a glimpse of potential teams playing in February. The NFL is renowned for its captivating storylines, and Super Bowl 58 could offer some compelling narratives. Alongside these storylines, the potential […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Jets vs. Browns TNF Showdown

Welcome back and happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We have quite the game tonight, with a quarterback matchup that nobody expected. It'll be Trevor Siemian and the New York Jets (6-9) heading to Cleveland to take on Joe Flacco and the Browns (10-5).  We've been pretty successful so far with these showdown slates in previous years, and […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 10

We have a unique schedule for the rest of Week 10. There are four teams that will play just one game each. There are also four teams who will play three games each. The rest of the league will all play two games apiece. Two of the teams that are scheduled to play three times […]

Interlude: Talk with Rome of "Combat Sports Today"

Brady Grove hosts an interlude episode of "Tap That", and is joined by a special guest, bringing you stories and insight from inside the world of mixed martial arts/combat sports/college sports from those who are currently living it. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Risers and Fallers

What's good, RotoBallers? Welcome back to the Week 10 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! A lot of attention will be on the NFL right now, so this is the perfect time for NBA fantasy managers to make some great decisions and catch their distracted opponents off guard. If things haven't gone […]

When Will Zach Wilson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wowed everyone at his pro day in 2021 with a precision deep pass across the field while fading to the left. That, combined with his 73.5% completion percentage and nearly 3,700 passing yards in 2020 at BYU, led to him being picked No. 2 overall in the 2021 NFL […]

When Will Jordan Addison Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is leading all rookie receivers with nine touchdown catches.  Not only is Addison a touchdown machine, he is also second amongst rookies with 826 receiving yards. If it wasn't for Puka Nacua, Addison might be in the conversation for Offensive Rookie of the Year. He helped power many teams […]

When Will Keenan Allen Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was one of the top fantasy options throughout the entire season. Through Week 14, Allen was a top-three fantasy wideout while averaging a whopping 21.5 fantasy points per game. He realistically carried fantasy managers to the playoffs in 2023.  However, since Justin Herbert (finger) was ruled out for […]

Way Too Early 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year Favorites

The temperature outside is near freezing here in the Northeast, there's a warm glow in the fireplace, and the ball that draws 2023 to a close has yet to drop in Times Square. So, you know what that means... it's the perfect time to speculate who will take home MLB Rookie of the Year in […]

When Will Will Levis Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has displayed his big-play ability since his first career game in which he tossed four touchdown passes. He has remained the Titans' starter since Week 8. But an injury caused him to miss Week 16. Will he be able to play in Week 17? When is Will Levis coming back […]

When Will Zay Jones Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones has been an unexpected value for fantasy managers who drafted him late last season and this season. Last year, Jones caught 82 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns. He had an encouraging start to this season, too, having scored touchdowns in two of his first three games. Unfortunately, […]

DraftKings CBB DFS Lineup Picks For 12/28/23 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

We are back from the holiday break! We had a small slate last night, but even I skipped it. It was a mess with all of the instability with Morgan State's lineups and they were playing Virginia. I'll get back on the horse with this doozy. We begin in Norman with Central Arkansas paying a […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/28/23)

We are back down to three games today as DraftKings chopped off the Fenway Bowl in Boston since they are starting before noon Eastern. It's not unusual, but it sure is annoying. We still have three really good games to focus on though. That's what we get in bowl season. We begin in Yankee Stadium […]