Connor Hellebuyck Starting Thursday Against Senators

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will start Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. Back-up netminder Laurent Brossoit allowed three goals on 41 shots during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Sens. Hellebuyck has tallied a 2.50 goals-against average and .921 save percentage through his first two starts, and he has a good chance at improving […]

De'Andre Hunter And Cam Reddish Questionable Friday Night

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) and guard Cam Reddish (knee) are both questionable Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both Hunter and Reddish missed Wednesday's win over the Detroit Pistons with knee issues and are probably closer to game-time decisions for Friday. If they both sit again, Kevin Huerter and Solomon Hill will likely get […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/21/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have just a three-game slate on tap Thursday night, which naturally makes it all the more challenging to choose wisely and find at least a handful of plays that can help us differentiate in tournaments. Fortunately, there are no major injuries to be concerned with, as the designations attached to LeBron James and Anthony […]

Josh Bailey Removed From COVID-19 List

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list on Thursday afternoon. He would be eligible to play in Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils, but there is no word whether he will suit up. The 31-year-old was held scoreless through his first three games of the season. […]

Danilo Gallinari Listed As Doubtful Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) is doubtful and not expected to play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gallinari has had a rough start to his Atlanta campaign and only played in two games this year while dealing with an ankle injury. Gallinari will likely be eased back into the lineup whenever he is cleared […]

Alec Burks Probable To Play Thursday

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (ankle) is listed as probable Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Burks has been out a few weeks after dealing with an ankle sprain, but stated he feels great and is expected to play. The tail end of his absences were due to conditioning so Burks should not […]

Morgan Frost Out Indefinitely With Dislocated Shoulder

Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost (shoulder) will be sidelined for the foreseeable future with a dislocated left shoulder. The 21-year-old suffered the injury during Tuesday's game in Buffalo. The Flyers are battling serious injury problems at center ice, with Frost and Sean Couturier (ribs) now out for multiple weeks. In their absence, Nolan Patrick and […]

Mikael Granlund Back At Practice, Nearing 2021 Debut

Nashville Predators right wing Mikael Granlund returned to practice on Thursday. The Finnish forward missed the entirety of training camp because of the league's COVID-19 protocols. Granlund's 2021 debut will probably come on Sunday against the Dallas Stars. He will play in a middle-six role when he returns to the lineup and could have modest […]

Tim Stutzle Out Again On Thursday

Ottawa Senators left wing Tim Stutzle (undisclosed) will not play on Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets. It will be the second-straight game the rookie forward has missed. Stutzle skated on Thursday morning and is expected to practice Friday, which suggests he is close to a return. Alex Galchenyuk, who scored in his 2021 debut, […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (1/21): 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 […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Placed On COVID-19 List

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood appeared on the most recent release of the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list. This ensures that Blackwood will not be playing on Thursday night, but it is unclear how long he will be sidelined. It is an unfortunate blow for the 24-year-old, who was one of the hottest goalies in […]

Chris Godwin An Excellent Play In The NFC Championship Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is poised for a great showing against the Packers in the NFC Championship game. Godwin has 19 targets in the Buccaneers' two playoff games, a mark that leads the team. He could be in line to receive more work than usual, as Mike Evans will likely have to […]

Bowen Byram Making NHL Debut Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram will make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings. The fourth-overall pick from the 2019 NHL Draft is one of the top defensive prospects in hockey, which seems unfair given the Avs already have Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Samuel Girard in their lineup. It is […]

Alex Ovechkin One Of Four Capitals Set To Miss Four Games

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin will miss at least the next four games after failing to comply with the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov will also miss four games. All four players gathered in a hotel room during the team's recent road trip, and because of contract tracing, they […]

Mike Evans Faces Tough Matchup On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will likely face off with Packers' star corner Jaire Alexander in the NFC title game. This is fresh off of being held to one catch by Marshon Lattimore- though his lone reception was a touchdown. Evans and Alexander went toe-to-toe in Week 6, with Alexander following him on […]

Ronald Jones II Has Upside Against Green Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) said he's "good" after returning last week from a quadriceps injury in a win over New Orleans. Jones has since gotten in two limited practice sessions and seems poised to be out there again on Sunday against Green Bay. While he's likely looking at a timeshare […]

Tuukka Rask Looks To Continue Domination Of Flyers

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask will be between the pipes for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rask allowed one goal on 17 shots during Monday's 1-0 loss to the Islanders. The Finnish netminder has dominated the Flyers throughout his career, tallying a 15-2-4 record to go along with a .934 save percentage. Rask's offensive […]

Carter Hart Facing Off Against Bruins Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will tend the twine during Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins. The 22-year-old has had a middling start to 2021, posting an .899 save percentage through three appearances. He is the unquestioned workhorse in Philadelphia, but he is going to need to string together some solid outings to regain the […]

Leonard Fournette Looks To Keep Rolling Against Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has been on a roll in the playoffs. With fellow back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) battling injury, Fournette has taken the reins of the backfield with 45 total touches in his last two games, the most for him in any two-game stretch this season. Jones seems to be […]

David Robertson On The Comeback Trail

Free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Thursday and is planning a showcase for interested teams in early February after having Tommy John surgery in August of 2019. The veteran right-hander has a 2.90 career ERA and 137 saves in 661 relief outings over 12 big-league seasons. But Robertson made […]

Chris Archer A Fit For The Cubs?

Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Archer could be a possibility for the Chicago Cubs as they look for starting rotation options on a budget this offseason. Archer missed all of last season due to thoracic outlet syndrome, but he's hoping to be ready for spring training. Mike Foltynewicz, Carlos Rodon, Rick Porcello and Trevor Williams could […]

Joonas Korpisalo In Net Against Lightning

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be in net for Thursday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Finnish netminder is enjoying a strong start to the season, tallying a 2.03 goals-against average and .944 save percentage across two appearances. His season-long fantasy value is hampered by the presence of Elvis Merzlikins, but both […]

Gary Kubiak Officially Retires

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak officially announced his retirement on Thursday after 25 seasons of coaching in the NFL. He was hired in Minnesota in 2019 to be the team's assistant head coach/offensive advisor, serving as the offensive coordinator in 2020. The 59-year-old was leaning toward retirement after the season, but he has made […]

Tom Brady A Dependable Option Against Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has led his team on a six-game winning streak all the way up to Aaron Rodgers' doorstep at Lambeau Field for the NFC title game. Brady is playing some of the best football of his career in those six games, a stretch that includes the playoffs, where he's thrown […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 1/21/21 - Monkey Knife Fight

The NHL season rambles on Thursday with six games on the schedule. Monkey Knife Fight is on it, with fun contests to play for every game. There are a couple of games that are the second game of a series. That includes the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Vancouver Canucks for the second straight night […]

Derrick Favors Probable On Thursday

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is dealing with right knee soreness, but it sounds like Favors can play through the issue. Favors played 16 minutes on Tuesday and should see a similar workload here. He doesn't have much upside in standard […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Doubtful For Friday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He suffered a bruised thigh on Wednesday and it doesn't sound like he'll be able to play through it. His absence could mean more minutes for Lauri Markkanen at the center spot. Although, Daniel Gafford would be […]

Patrick Williams Questionable For Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (hip) was able to go through practice on Thursday. It sounds like he is trending in the right direction, but should still be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Garrett Temple (ankle) would be in line for another start, assuming Williams is out. Both Denzel Valentine and […]

Garrett Temple Returns To Practice

Chicago Bulls guard Garrett Temple (ankle) was able to fully participate in Thursday's practice. He was limited on Wednesday, but it sounds like Temple is trending in the right direction. Patrick Williams (hip) is currently listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Temple could be in line for another start and hold […]

Kemba Walker To See More Minutes Friday

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker will have his minutes raised for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team continues to monitor Walker, but will extend his minutes to 25-28 for this game, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Walker is slowly working his way back up and that is great news for fantasy managers. […]