Connor Hellebuyck Guards The Cage Against Montreal

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets the nod against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night. Hellebuyck has had an abundant amount of success against the Habs this year, posting a 5-2-0 record. He beat the Canadiens in his last outing 4-2 on April 8th. During this contest, the Michigan native stopped 36 of 38 Canadiens shots. […]

Marc Gasol Questionable Against Nets

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Brooklyn. The veteran is currently dealing with tightness in his left hamstring, but after receiving a DNP-CD on Thursday against the Heat, a potential absence won't mean much for those who still have him on their fantasy roster for some reason. If […]

Malachi Flynn (PG, TOR) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: The G-League Bubble was an excellent platform, particularly in a season with so many health concerns, for the NBA's youngest of talents to make their case for big league playing time, and with the recent absences of Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, Malachi […]

Anton Khudobin To Start Today Against Florida

Dallas Stars veteran netminder Anton Khudobin was named the starter today against the Panthers. Khudobin played well in his last outing beating Chicago 5-1. He fought off 38 Blackhawks shots on goal to claim the victory. In 21 Stars contests, Khudobin is carrying an 8-9-4 record with three shutouts. He has a goals-against-average of 2.40, […]

Rodney Hood Upgraded On Saturday

Toronto Raptors guard Rodney Hood (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran has been dealing with a right hip flexor strain, an ailment that caused him to miss his previous four games. With Kyle Lowry (foot) questionable and Fred VanVleet (hip) out, Hood could see an uptick in minutes […]

Fred VanVleet Still Not Ready To Play

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) will not play on Saturday against the Cavs. The 27-year-old has been dealing with a left hip flexor strain and does not have a return timetable. However, when he is cleared to play, he will need to serve out his sentence (one game) stemming from his involvement in Tuesday's […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Either Monday Or Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list on Monday or Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Donaldson sprinted and ran the bases on Saturday without issue, and that he'll take grounders, hit in batting practice and get some at-bats in St. Paul this […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Minds The Crease For Florida

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will be in goal this afternoon against the Dallas Stars. Bobrovsky continues to split goaltending duties with Chris Driedger. He has compiled a 15-6-2 record, a 2.80 goals-against average, and a .910 save percentage. The Russian native lost his last start on April 6th against Carolina 5-2. During this contest, […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Could Return By Next Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) could return to the rotation by next weekend, according to MLB.com's Zachary Silver. Kim has been out with back tightness since Spring Training, and now he is scheduled to throw a simulated game at the alternate site on Sunday, where he is expected to throw 85 […]

Kyle Lowry Remains Questionable Against Cavs

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) remains questionable ahead of Saturday night's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran has missed the team's previous five games while dealing with an infection in his right foot. With Fred VanVleet (hip) also on the shelf, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, and OG Anunoby may end up virtually monopolizing the offensive […]

Anthony Duclair Could Return From Injury On Saturday

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair could be in the lineup in today's matchup versus the Dallas Stars. Duclair has been out of action for the last five Panthers games due to a shoulder injury. This year, Duclair has recorded four goals, and 12 helpers in 29 contests played. Before his injury, he was often slotted […]

Evan White Not In Lineup Saturday Against Twins

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (quad) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the Twins while recovering from a quad injury, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. White exited Wednesday's game after experiencing tightness in his left quad while beating out an RBI fielder's choice. Kramer reports that White was running on the […]

Jarrett Allen Still Out On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (head) is out again on Saturday night against Toronto. The former Net has been dealing with a concussion and has missed the team's previous six contests as a result. The 22-year-old has played well since joining the club, and with the team looking beyond the season, he likely won't be […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 4/10/21 - Monkey Knife Fight

Saturday brings 10 NHL games to the schedule and Monkey Knife Fight has contests running for all of them to make it even more fun. The puck drops in the afternoon with the Boston Bruins at the Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers at the Dallas Stars. In the main games of the evening, the most […]

Julio Teheran Placed On IL With Shoulder Strain

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Julio Teheran (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Teheran was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday as a precaution with tightness in his right triceps, but now it appears to be a shoulder issue he […]

Brett Burns Contributes To Sharks Victory Over The Kings

San Jose Sharks veteran defenseman Brett Burns produced three assists for his team on Friday against Los Angeles. San Jose beat Los Angeles 5-2 for their fifth win in their last six contests. In 2021, Brett Burns has tallied five goals and 19 helpers in 29 Sharks games. He has had an average season thus […]

Larry Nance Jr. Remains Out On Saturday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (illness) will remain out on Saturday night against the Raptors. The 28-year-old has been dealing with an undisclosed illness that has recently caused him to lose approximately 20 pounds. He does not have a timetable for a return, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he didn't make it […]

Nikola Jokic Records Another Triple-Double In Victory

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his 13th triple-double of the season in Friday's 121-119 victory against the Spurs. Jokic finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds, 14 assists, one steal and six turnovers on 9-for-17 shooting from the field, 2-for-2 from deep and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the contest. Jokic's MVP caliber season […]

Alex Bregman Out Of Lineup With Leg Soreness

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (leg) is out of Saturday's lineup with soreness in his legs, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Bregman dealt with a hamstring injury throughout Spring Training, and the team has been taking things slow with him to start the year. Holding Bregman out Saturday gives him two days to […]

Trae Young Scores 42 Points Against Bulls

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young finished with 42 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, one made three-pointer and four turnovers on 15-for-25 shooting from the field and 11-for-14 from the free-throw line in Friday's 120-108 victory against the Bulls. Young's 42-point performance was his second-highest total of the season, while he fell one assist shy of […]

Nathan MacKinnon Continues Point Streak On Friday

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon extended his point streak to eight games assisting on a third-period Mikko Rantanen goal. The Avalanche shutout Anaheim 2-0 to claim their sixth win in their last seven matches. During MacKinnon's eight-game hot streak, he is responsible for five markers and eight helpers. The centerman is tied for fourth in […]

Jorge Alfaro A Late Scratch With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) was scratched from the lineup Saturday just 40 minutes before first due to lingering tightness in his left hamstring, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chad Wallach will take over behind the plate now and bat eighth against the Mets. Alfaro is 3-for-14 with a stolen base […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 25 Points In Loss

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 11-for-19 shooting from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range in Friday's 120-108 loss against the Hawks. Vucevic has been a nice addition for the Bulls, as the 30-year-old has scored 20-plus points in seven of eight games […]

Chris Martin Placed On 10-Day Injured List Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Martin had been out since Sunday, after exiting his appearance early when he felt numbness in his fingers on his throwing hand, and he had been listed as day-to-day […]

Manuel Margot Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (groin, quad) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Saturday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Berry reports that Margot had "tweaked his groin/quad," and according to manager Kevin Cash, Margot will be available to hit off the bench Saturday, and the team hopes he'll […]

Reilly Smith Pumps In Two Goals On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Reilly Smith was one of 13 players on the scoresheet against Arizona on Friday. Vegas ended up beating Arizona 7-4. One of Smith's two goals resulted in a shorthanded tally for Vegas. Smith averages 18:00 minutes of total ice time per game in 2021. He has collected nine goals and six […]

Zach LaVine Has Career-Night Against Hawks

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had a dominant performance in Friday's 120-108 loss against the Hawks, as the 26-year-old scored a career-high 50 points on 18-for-31 shooting from the field and 7-for-12 from three-point range — including 39 points in the first half. In addition to LaVine's 50-point performance, the guard added eight rebounds, five […]

J.D. Davis Heads To The 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 7 by the Mets on Saturday. Davis had been day-to-day since getting hit in the hand with a pitch on Tuesday against the Phillies. Although additional X-rays on Wednesday came back negative, confirming that Davis had no […]

Paul Goldschmidt Says He'll Return To Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) told reporters early Saturday that he will be back in the lineup against the Adrian Houser and the Brewers, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Goldschmidt said that his back had tightened up on him when the team returned to St. Louis Wednesday, and shortly before first […]

Austin Meadows With Three Hits On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a walk in the Rays' 10-5 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Through the first seven games of the season, Meadows has posted a .269/.367/.577 slash line with two home runs and two RBI in 26 at-bats. Meadows is looking […]