Kyle Cody Torched By Dodgers

Texas Rangers starter Kyle Cody allowed five runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The runs came after he allowed a walk and eight hits over just 2.1 innings. Six of the hits were doubles. Cody is attempting to win a spot in the Rangers' starting rotation to open the year but he now […]

Spencer Howard Could Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (back) took a step in the right direction on Friday. Howard, who is dealing with back issues, was able to throw from 120 feet on Friday afternoon, with manager Joe Girardi saying a bullpen session on Sunday could be possible for the 24-year-old. It's currently unclear where Howard fits […]

Trent Thornton Returns to Action

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton (elbow) pitched his first game of the spring on Friday. He had been recovering from an injury that caused him to appear in just three games in 2020. The right-hander threw two no-hit, shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers. Thornton struck out four batters while touching 93.8 mph with his fastball […]

Rudy Gobert Considered A Game-Time Decision Friday

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is a game-time decision Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was questionable after suffering a left hip contusion in Thursday's loss to the Washington Wizards. Gobert's absence would leave a huge hole in Utah's defense, especially after dropping four out of their last six games. If Gobert is unable […]

Jake Odorizzi Eyeing First Homestand For Season Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi expects to be ready to take the mound for his team's first homestand. Odorizzi is continuing to build up his arm for regular-season action, as he threw his second live batting practice on Friday, lining him up to make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday. While he likely won't […]

Robbie Ray’s Displaying Newfound Control

Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray struck out seven Detroit Tigers on Friday. The veteran right-hander also continued his run of new-found control and issued just one free pass in 5.1 innings. Over four starts this spring, Ray has a K-BB of 18-5 in 13.2 innings and he's allowed just six hits. Prior to his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Records Seventh Straight Hit

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 7-for-7 with two doubles and a triple over his last two games. Playing third base on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, he recorded three singles. He's now 12-for-20 (.600) with four extra-base hits and a BB-K of 5-2 this spring. Guerrero Jr. produced a 112 wRC+ in […]

Nick Mariano's H2H Points Leagues Targets (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) usually cater to the biggest stars or the deepest sleepers, but there are very few articles that simply discuss the mid-round targets that deserve a boost in points league formats (even if points veterans will laugh at some […]

Jeremy Lamb Available To Play Against Miami

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is available to play off the bench on Friday against the Miami Heat. Lamb has missed the past three games while dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired knee, but will make his return on Friday. Lamb significantly cooled down lately and was playing in the mid-teens off the […]

Jaden Schwartz Returns To Blues Lineup

St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (lower body) will return to the lineup on Friday against San Jose. The 28-year-old missed over a month of action, last skating on Feb. 12. He was off to a productive start to the season with nine points and a plus-nine rating in 14 games with 23 shots. […]

Martin Jones In Sharks Net On Friday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will make his 17th start of the season on Friday against St. Louis, looking to improve an 8-6-1 record. It's been an up-and-down season for the 31-year-old, who carries a 3.64 goals-against average and a .884 save percentage. It looks like a good matchup for him, as he's done […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Starting Against Memphis

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (foot) is starting Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after being listed as questionable. Oubre was actually doubtful to play at one point, but is now miraculously playing through a right foot sprain on Friday. Oubre and company with have to shoulder a heavy burden without Stephen Curry (tailbone). […]

Jacob Markstrom Continues To Start For Flames

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will make a seventh consecutive start in Friday's road game at Toronto. He's looking to bounce back after seeing seven pucks fly past him in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Edmonton. Markstrom was on a three-game winning streak before suffering the big defeat, so he's actually demonstrated some good form lately. […]

Stephen Curry Out Friday And Doubtful Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) has been ruled out Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies and is in danger of missing Saturday's game as well. Curry is "still very sore" according to head coach Steve Kerr after taking a hard fall in Wednesday's game. Tailbone injuries typically last 1-3 games given the pain tolerance […]

Alex Galchenyuk Set For Leafs Debut On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Galchenyuk is set to make his team debut in Friday's meeting with Calgary. The 27-year-old journeyman is penciled in to skate with John Tavares and William Nylander on the second line. Galchenyuk had one point -- a goal -- in eight games and a minus-six rating playing for Ottawa at […]

Yankees Option Mike Ford

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford was optioned to the minor leagues by the team on Friday. Ford's demotion comes as no surprise as the Yankees have a crowded competition to fill out the remaining spots on their bench, but it's disappointing to see Ford lose his MLB playing time after posting a .909 […]

Andre Iguodala Has Been Ruled Out Friday

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (hip) will sit out Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Iguodala will miss his second straight game after leaving Tuesday with a hip injury. Iguodala's absence could open the door for newly acquired Trevor Ariza to step in and earn meaningful minutes right away. Ariza's conditioning is always a factor as […]

Frederik Andersen Looks For Form Versus Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will be between the pipes in Friday's home outing against Calgary. He's trying to get his season back on track after dropping four of his last five decisions. Andersen, who admitted this week that he's playing through a lower-body injury, has a 13-7-2 record for the season with a […]

Ben McLemore Will Be Available Against Pistons

Houston Rockets guard/forward Ben McLemore (ankle) is available to play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. McLemore will make his return to the court after a two-game absence, but will have a ton of competition for minutes with the Rockets getting healthier. With John Wall (knee) back in action, Kevin Porter Jr. will be the main […]

OG Anunoby Officially Back Against Jazz

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby will start Friday against the Utah Jazz after being removed from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Anunoby has not played since Feb. 26 and will likely be eased back into the rotation given the lengthy absence. We have seen multiple players take some time to get back in a […]

Tanner Pearson Out For At Least Four Weeks

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (lower body) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He had just started to pick up pace following a long dry spell, recording two points in three outings, but an apparent ankle problem will now lead to a month-long absence. Pearson has 11 points for the season […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/19/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a ten-game monster on the NBA schedule again tonight. Utah, Orlando, Phoenix, Minnesota, and Portland are all on the tail end of a back-to-back set here. Therefore, I fully expect this article to be irrelevant by noon. Most of the information contained herein will be the same though, so we may just have […]

John Wall Will Start Friday

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) will start Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Wall will be returning from a five-game absence and is likely to resume his regular role, but may see a dip in minutes given his injury history. Wall's return will push the red-hot Kevin Porter Jr. to the bench, decreasing his […]

Thatcher Demko Tries To Stay Hot Versus Montreal

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will look to maintain his hot form in Friday's meeting with the Canadiens. The 25-year-old has been spectacular this month with a 7-1-0 record, a 1.71 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage. However, his only loss came against the Habs and it was an ugly one with a 5-1 […]

Nick Mariano's H2H Points Leagues Early-Round Avoids (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. There's insight out there for most anything, but coverage of points leagues […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/19/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a ten-game slate for Friday. MIN, ORL, PHX, POR, and UTA are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There are two games at 7:30 pm ET (SA @ CLE and SAC @BOS), fives games at 8:00 pm (GS @ MEM, BKN @ ORL, UTA @ TOR, IND @ MIA, and DET @ […]

Jake Allen Earns 11th Start Of The Season

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen is set to make his 11th start of the season in Friday's battle with the Canucks. The 30-year-old started the season strongly, but he finds himself on a five-game losing streak ahead of the clash. Allen has a 4-3-3 record for the season with a 2.28 goals-against average and a […]

Davis Bertans Out At Least Two Weeks With Calf Strain

Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (calf) will be sidelined for the next two weeks after an MRI revealed a calf strain in his right leg. Bertans left Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz with tightness and never returned. This is shaping up to be a lost season for Bertans after a breakout campaign last year. […]

Alexandar Georgiev Faces Streaking Capitals

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will take on a red-hot Washington team on Friday, aiming to stop their six-game winning streak. He will enter the contest off the back of his second shutout of the year after the Rangers had a phenomenal 9-0 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. Georgiev is 5-4-2 for the season […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (3/19/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday's 10-game slate is projected to offer plenty of variance with out-of-conference teams competing and a few teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Damian Lillard went off for 26 points in the first half against the Pelicans, but finished with 36 on the night. It's clear the return of C.J. McCollum has, […]