Dwight Grant Hoping To Score A Big Knockout

3-2 inside the UFC since his Contender Series victory, AKA product Dwight Grant (11-3) looks to build off of his April split-decision win when he takes to the main card of Saturday's event. A heavy handed striker, seven of his 11 career wins have come by knockout/TKO, including a first-round knockout in his UFC debut. […]

Jerami Grant Scores 24 Points In Loss To Bulls

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant led the team in scoring in their season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. He dropped 24 points while shooting 8-for-20 from the field and 5-for-5 from the line. He hit three three-pointers in the game and also racked up six rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/21): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! For those first-time readers, my name is Mark and while I write mostly Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy Football content on the site, I also play a lot of NHL DFS. NHL DFS is very similar to MLB DFS and it's a fun way to spend the fall and winter […]

Ike Villanueva Hoping To Turn His Fortunes Around

It's been a rough road in the UFC for Ike Villanueva (18-12), who is currently 1-3 inside the Octagon and is now looking to rebound from a second-round TKO back in June. Facing some big names throughout his career, 15 of Villanueva's 18 career victories have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Hurricane as the huge […]

Nikola Vucevic Goes For 15 Points, 15 Rebounds

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic had a mixed-bag performance in Wednesday's season opener against the Detroit Pistons. He posted a solid double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds while also tallying four assists. However, he struggled significantly with his shot, going just 7-for-21 from the field and 1-for-4 from three-point range. The former Orlando Magic […]

Zach LaVine Drops 34 Points In Season Opener

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine led all scorers in the team's 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. He shot 11-for-17 from the field and 11-for-11 from the line on the way to 34 points. He hit one three-pointer and also added seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block while turning […]

Will Barton Drains Four Threes In Win Over Suns

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton totaled 20 points with six rebounds, five assists, four triples, and a steal in a 110-98 win over Phoenix. Barton seems likely to take on some of the usage available with Jamal Murray (knee) sidelined, as he played 34 minutes, tied for second on the team, and took 14 shots, […]

Nikola Jokic Scores Game-High 27 Points With 13 Boards

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poured in a game-high 27 points with 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a three-pointer in 35 minutes of action. Jokic picked up right where he left off in last year's MVP campaign, as he produced game-highs in both points and rebounds. The star center was inefficient from the […]

Nick Negumereanu Set To Showcase Knockout Power

Rebounding from a debut loss in the Octagon, Nick Negumereanu (10-1) scored his first UFC win back in June with a split decision. Proving to be a dangerous finisher, all nine of his previous victories came by finish, with six of those coming by knockout/TKO. The level of competition in the UFC will increase, and […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 6 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Team In Scoring In Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team in scoring in a losing effort to the Jazz Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't efficient, as he scored 18 points on just 7 of 17 shooting from the field and 1-for-7 shooting from deep, adding four boards and a pair of assists. Despite his disappointing performance, the 23-year-old […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Paces Team With 22 Points

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic scored a team-high 22 points in Wednesday's victory over Oklahoma City. Bogdanovic shot 10-for-17 from the field and 2 of 6 from beyond the arc, chipping in four rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 28 minutes of action. The veteran sharpshooter has averaged at least 17 points per game […]

Julian Blackmon Suffers Torn Achilles

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during Wednesday's practice and will miss the rest of the season. He went down with an injury in Wednesday's practice, and after further evaluation, the Colts announced that the 23-year-old tore his Achilles. This is a significant blow to the Colts' defense as Blackmon started […]

Rudy Gobert Pulls Down 21 Rebounds

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tallied 16 points with 21 rebounds and a blocked shot in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Thunder. Gobert tied for third in the NBA in double-doubles last year and wasted no time in picking up his first of the 2021 campaign, as he notched one in just 12 minutes. The […]

Devontae Booker - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker is expected to lead the Giants backfield in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The former Denver Bronco rushed 12 times for 41 yards and secured all four targets for 28 yards in the Giants' 38-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6. Giants star RB […]

Teddy Bridgewater Expected To Play Thursday Night

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (foot, quad) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns. He is officially listed as questionable for Thursday after being limited in practice all week with a foot issue. The 28-year-old will look to bounce back against the Browns after turning the ball over three times (three […]

Charlie McAvoy Delivers Two Assists Wednesday Night

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy recorded two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Philadelphia, reaching 100 helpers for his career. He helped Taylor Hall to get his first goal of the season in the second frame and also picked up an assist on Brad Marchand's third goal of the season before the period was done. […]

Keith Yandle Stays Hot With Two Points

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle continued his hot start to the season on Wednesday, dishing out two assists in a 6-3 win over the Bruins. The veteran blueliner became just the third Flyers defenseman to notch five points in the first three games of a season. He's picked up all his points via assists, with […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Faces "Uphill Battle" To Play In Week 7

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is dealing with a significant shoulder injury and faces an "uphill battle" to play in Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. He hasn't practiced all week and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The 28-year-old reportedly is not expected to play, but the Browns have yet […]

Cam Atkinson Scores Twice In Win Over Boston

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Cam Atkinson scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Boston, starting the scoring 8:08 into the game and getting the eventual game-winner in the opening minute of the final frame. He had four total shots in the contest and registered two hits with one block in 14:15. Atkinson has had […]

Brandon Ingram Scores Game-High 25 Points

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 25 points on Wednesday against Philadelphia but couldn't save his side from a big 117-97 home loss. He shot 12-for-26 from the field with a 1-for-3 record from behind the arc. Ingram's line included seven rebounds, six assists and one block with four turnovers. […]

College Football Betting Picks for Week Eight (10/23/2021)

What a whirlwind season it has been thus far. Its anyone's guess who might make the College Football Playoff at this point, as ranked teams are falling at a rapid pace (such as Coastal Carolina's Wednesday night loss to Appalachian State). Heisman contenders such as Alabama's Bryce Young, Pitt's Kenny Pickett, and Ole Miss' Matt […]

Jarvis Landry Expected To Be Activated Off IR, Will Play Thursday

The Cleveland Browns are expected to activate wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) from the injured reserve. If officially activated, the 28-year-old will play in Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. He has been sidelined since Week 2 with an MCL sprain. The Browns will need Landry as they are missing some vital pieces on the […]

Tyrese Maxey Shines As Starter

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the season opener against New Orleans on Wednesday. The 20-year-old shot 8-for-14 from the field and 2-for-3 from downtown, while logging 34 minutes as a starter in a 117-97 win. He replaced Ben Simmons in the starting five, with Philly's […]

Joel Embiid Notches 22 Points In Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid started the campaign with a 22-point effort in a 117-97 road win over the Pelicans. He also had six rebounds with five assists, one steal and one block, shooting 8-for-17 from the field and 2-for-3 from outside. Embiid shared the team lead in scoring with Furkan Korkmaz, who netted 22 […]

Fantasy Football Trading Tips and Advice for Week 7: The Engel Eye

To me, one of the fun “assignments” for a fantasy football analyst is regularly providing advice on trade offers. I manage well over a dozen of my own teams, but I am not a frequent trader. I trade on as “as needed” basis, which means it is time to start pursuing deals when I have […]

Jalen Green Has Quiet NBA Debut

Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green was anonymous in 32 minutes in his NBA debut on Wednesday, shooting 4-for-14 from the field and ending up with only nine points in a big loss to Minnesota. He was 1-for-6 with the three-ball and picked up four rebounds, four assists and one steal. The second pick of […]

Anthony Edwards Drops 29 Points, Six Three-Point Bombs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards wowed the crowd with his electrifying game in the team's season opener against Houston, ending up with 29 points on 10-for-21 shooting in a 124-106 win. Six of his makes came with 12 attempts from downtown and Edwards shot 3-for-4 at the line. He completed his line with six rebounds, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Gets 30 Points In 29 Minutes

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns made light work of the Houston Rockets in the team's season opener on Wednesday, collecting 30 points and 10 rebounds in 29 minutes in a blowout win. He added a pair of assists, two steals and two blocks to his line with three turnovers, shooting 11-for-15 from the field and […]

Trade For These Rookies Before They Break Out

Sometimes, rookies come out of the gate with a bang, putting up big numbers like Ja'Marr Chase is doing in Cincy. Other times, they take some time to get going. That's where a good fantasy football manager can pounce, taking advantage of managers who are ready to give up on slow-developing rookies. That's our goal […]