Al-Farouq Aminu Returns To Practice, Could Play Tuesday

Orlando Magic power forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) was able to suit up for practice Monday, with head coach Steve Clifford leaving the door open for a return to game action Tuesday against Portland. Aminu, who underwent knee surgery, last took the floor Nov. 29, 2019. With Aaron Gordon (ankle) sidelined, Aminu's return could give the […]

Curtis McElhinney Gets The Nod Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning backup goaltender Curtis McElhinney will start Monday versus the Nashville Predators. McElhinney is yet to start a game this season. The former Colorado College Tigers goalie has a career regular-season record of 90-89-18, a goals-against-average of 2.89 and a .906 save percentage.

Danuel House Jr. Starting Against Charlotte

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. will start on Monday night against the Hornets. With John Wall (rest) out of the equation, the 27-year-old will be tasked with taking on some additional minutes. In four games as a starter during the 2021 campaign, House is averaging 7.5 and shooting just 20 percent from downtown. However, […]

Mike Smith Starts Monday In Ottawa

Edmonton Oilers netminder Mike Smith will guard the crease for his team on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. Monday will be Smith's first outing of the season. Smith has been out with an undisclosed injury. The Kingston, Ontario, native was 19-12-6 last season with a goals-against-average of 2.95 and a save percentage of .902.

Evan Fournier Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland due to a recurrence of back spasms. Fournier was a late scratch from the lineup Saturday due to the ailment, which allowed Dwayne Bacon to enter the starting five, a role that he is likely to reprise so […]

Igor Shesterkin Starts Monday

New York Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin will be between the pipes as they face off against the New York Islanders on Monday. Shesterkin is 3-2-1 through seven games of the season. He has a goals-against-average of 2.35 and a save percentage of .926. The Rangers and Islanders have identical records at 4-4-2.

Nerlens Noel Out Again On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) is expected to sit out of Tuesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. The veteran has missed his previous three games while dealing with soreness, which will open up some minutes in the middle, a void that will likely be filled once again by Taj Gibson. Gibson had nine […]

De'Andre Hunter Faces Extended Absence After Surgery

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is expected to return at some point in 2021, head coach Lloyd Pierce confirmed Monday, he just couldn't peg when that would be after the wing underwent a knee debridement procedure. Having already missed the team's previous four contests, Hunter won't even get his status updated for the […]

Ryan Johansen Sidelined With Injury

Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen will be placed on the Injured Reserve with an upper-body injury. Johansen is listed as week-to-week. He will most likely be out for a couple of weeks. The Vancouver native has four assists through 10 games. His teammates face the defending Stanley Cup champions in the Tampa Bay Lightning on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/8/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has eight games on the main slate for Monday as sports fans around the world recover from the Super Bowl. One matchup you'll want exposure to is between the Bucks and Nuggets. This game has a point total of 240. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate. First of […]

Victor Oladipo Set To Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) is expected to be held out for the second leg of the team's back-to-back Tuesday against New Orleans. Oladipo has a clean bill of health for Monday's game versus Charlotte, where he is expected to see elevated DFS intrigue due to the absence of John Wall and Eric […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineups (2/8/21): Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the NFL season finally completed, the NBA now takes center stage in the sports world for the next several weeks. That begins in noteworthy fashion Monday night, as there are a solid eight games on the slate with plenty of stars in action. The ledger includes several games that could generate especially fruitful DFS […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Monday (2/8/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

For those who profited off of some Super Bowl bets, Monday offers of some favorable props to help continue the streak. With an eight game slate, there are going to be situations where certain props look too good to be true, and without proper research, they are the ultimate trap bets. For example, Andre Drummond […]

LeBron James Probable Against OKC

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Thunder. The veteran has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time, so his availability shouldn't come as a surprise. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation against OKC, James should be considered a must-start […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (2/8): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is back and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on DraftKings, FanDuel, and SuperDraft. If you […]

Josh Hart Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Rockets as he works through back spasms. Hart is yet to miss a contest this season, but he is coming off a performance where he failed to knock down a shot from the floor across 28 […]

Damian Lillard Unable To Log Practice Session Monday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) continues to work through an abdominal strain, one which forced him to miss practice Monday. Lillard missed his first game of the season last week due to the ailment before returning to play 38 minutes in Saturday's outing. The move seems somewhat precautionary due to Lillard's time […]

Lauri Markkanen Possibly Out For A Month

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) is expected to miss up to a month due to a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old suffered the injury on Friday night against the Magic, with an MRI confirming the severity of the ailment. In his place, rookie Patrick Williams, who is averaging 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds through 21 […]

Kyrie Irving On Track To Return Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Pistons, likely stemming his absence at one game due to a sprained right index finger. Irving's return knocks some of the shine from James Harden's appeal, but with Kevin Durant still in the league's […]

Goran Dragic Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks, his second consecutive absence due to a sprained ankle. Kendrick Nunn entered the starting five in his place and dropped 16 points (including four triples) against New York on Sunday. Tyler Herro appears set to continue leading the […]

Alex Caruso Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (hand) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's contest versus the Thunder due to a strained right hand. Caruso tied his season high with 10 points in his most recent outing, having played a season-best 26 minutes. Despite the increased role, Caruso remains a tough season-long fantasy asset […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Still In Play For Mets

The New York Mets are still in play for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., even after the Mets signed outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to a deal over the weekend. If the designated hitter was in play again in the National League in 2021, Brandon Nimmo would likely move to left field, Dominic Smith would play […]

Carson Wentz Trade Isn't Imminent

It was reported over the weekend that a trade of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was coming in the next few days, with the Chicago Bears one of the most aggressive teams. The Indianapolis Colts are also believed to be interested. However, nothing is imminent as of Monday and the Eagles are waiting for a […]

Angels, Shohei Ohtani Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Angels avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani on Monday by agreeing to a two-year, $8.5 million deal. Ohtani will make $3 million in 2021 and $5.5 million in 2022. The two-way star filed for $3.3 million and the Angels offered him $2.5 million, so the deal comes in a […]

LaMarcus Aldridge, Lonnie Walker IV Will Miss Monday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) and shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (illness) have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors. Aldridge's absence marks his third in a row and is an indication that he'll be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a hip ailment; fantasy […]

D'Angelo Russell Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Monday's game versus the Mavericks after missing the team's most recent outing as he works through a quad contusion. Ricky Rubio figures to earn another start should Russell be unavailable, but the veteran has seen a minimal increase in […]

Theo Maledon, Isaiah Roby Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Theo Maledon and power forward/center Isaiah Roby (foot) have been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Lakers. Maledon is missing his second outing as he returns to the league's health and safety protocols, while Roby's absence in the frontcourt paves the way for Al Horford to see a considerable […]

Jae Crowder Headlines Unavailable Suns For Monday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small/power forward Jae Crowder (foot) is one of four members of the roster that has already been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. Crowder is missing his third straight game due to a sore right foot, paving the way for Frank Kaminsky to remain among the starting five. Joining Crowder on […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 2/8 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest PG - LaMelo Ball, Patty Mills, Tomas Satoransky SG - Josh Richardson, Talen Horton-Tucker SF - Michael Porter Jr., Rudy Gay PF - […]

Chris Paul Earns Questionable Tag For Monday

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against Cleveland due to a sore right hamstring. Paul is yet to miss a contest this season, so how Phoenix would reallocate his minutes remains to be seen, yet Devin Booker would figure to see more ball-handling duties […]