Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

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 […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (10/22/24) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 3

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! We are back with our third Matchweek of the Champions League season!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich make their long-awaited return […]

Pavel Mintyukov Set To Return On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Sharks. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against L.A. due to food poisoning. However, Mintyukov was back in practice on Monday, which is a strong signal regarding his potential return. Mintyukov is […]

Ryan Strome Battling An Illness

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing Monday's practice because of an illness. He's caught an illness bug at a bad time, as Strome has just gained some good momentum with a three-game point streak, which included goals in back-to-back games. The Ducks might need to get […]

Matchday 3 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Borussia Dortmund's remarkable 7-1 victory over Celtic FC. SL Benfica stunned the Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in a 4-0 victory which was the main upset from the previous encounter. Matchday 3 promises more excitement, with headline clashes like FC Barcelona […]

Nick Seeler Penciled In For Season Debut On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (knee) is poised to make his season debut on Tuesday against Washington. Philadelphia has activated Seeler from Injured Reserve ahead of the tilt. The 31-year-old has been unavailable for the first few games of the season due to a knee injury sustained during preseason. Seeler led the Flyers with 205 […]

Jordan Greenway Set To Return On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's matchup against Dallas. A lower-body injury sidelined him for the previous game against Chicago. Buffalo hasn't done too well at the start of the season, but Greenway can be happy with his work. The 27-year-old power forward has tallied […]

Victor Olofsson Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Victor Olofsson (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy. After scoring three goals in the first four games of the season, Olofsson has been forced to miss two contests with a lower-body injury, and his return isn't imminent. Pavel Dorofeyev has joined the first power-play […]

Vince Dunn Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. Dunn has missed one contest and will be absent for a few more, as he will be required to sit out either 24 days or 10 games. The earliest he can return is a matchup against Columbus on Nov. 12. Seattle […]

Mariano's Hot Take: 10 Reasons Why The Dallas Cowboys Won't Make The NFL Playoffs

The 2024 Dallas Cowboys were able to enjoy a breather on their Week 7 bye after getting blown out by the Detroit Lions. While anything can happen in the NFL, there are many reasons to explore why the Cowboys are not poised to make the playoffs this year. From ownership and coaching down to personnel […]

William Nylander Notches Three Points In Monday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander starred in Monday's 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay, scoring two goals and recording one assist. His second marker ended up as the game-winning goal in the contest. Nylander has hit top gear lately, registering three multi-point efforts across four games. All of his five goals and two assists […]

Keon Coleman Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

After a roller coaster of a season so far, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman had his biggest effort of 2024 in Week 7, catching four of seven targets for 125 yards, good for a ridiculous 31.3 yards per catch and 17.9 yards per target. Despite the addition of former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/22/24)

WELCOME BACK, ROTOBALLERS!!! It is my honor and pleasure to kick off the 2024 NBA regular season DFS slate with you all. Tonight we have a two-game slate headlined by what could be a preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for […]

NFL DFS: First Look of Week 8 - Totals, Salaries, Slates, and more

Week 7 was a brutal Sunday with injuries and bad performances. Let's quickly move on to Week 8 and forget about Sunday. We'll dive into the data to see where to stack and attack. This piece is intended to be a one-stop shop for readers to begin their DFS research for the week. While it […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 8 (2024)

Fantasy football managers who hate bye weeks, rejoice. There are no teams on bye in Week 8! Still, you must look to the waiver wire to add replacements for injured players and pick up some ascending stars who can help your team. Here are 11 linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs to add for Week […]