Eric Staal A Game-Time Decision Friday

Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal (jaw) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. Staal took an elbow to the face in Thursday's game, forcing him to leave the contest. The veteran pivot is the Sabres second-line center and also featured on the second power-play unit. If Staal cannot go, expect […]

Grizzlies-Timberwolves Matchup Called Off Friday

The contest that was set to take place between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night has been postponed under the league's health and safety protocols. It had been announced earlier in the week that Juan Hernangomez and Ricky Rubio would be sidelined under the protocols, but there had been no word of […]

Leonard Fournette Could Face Tough Sledding Against Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette will be in for a tough test against the Saints' stingy defense this weekend. Fournette will get the start after teammate Ronald Jones II (quad, finger) was deemed a game-time decision. The veteran back is coming off a season-high 19 carries against Washington, though the Saints Defense is […]

Frederik Andersen Between The Pipes Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen will start Friday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The Danish netminder gave up four goals on 32 shots in the season opener, but ended up recording the win. Andersen is a strong fantasy option on Friday night against an improving, but still exploitable Senators team. He is expected to […]

Vitek Vanecek Making NHL Debut Friday

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will make his NHL debut on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old was a second-round pick of the Capitals in 2014 and faces a stiff test against a top-heavy Sabres lineup. Vanecek posted a 19-10-1 record in the AHL last season, to go along with a 2.26 goals-against […]

Linus Ullmark Making 2021 Debut On Friday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark is expected to be between the pipes for Friday's game against the Washington Capitals. The Swedish netminder posted a 17-14-3 record last season with a .915 save percentage. Carter Hutton started the Sabres first game of the year, surrendering five goals on 27 shots. If Ullmark has a strong debut, […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy, Sell, or Hold: CJ McCollum and Rudy Gobert

There's no better way to wheel and deal your way to a better team, and step by step, to a championship than using hot and cold streaks to swap lesser players who are on fire for better guys in a current slump. However, many fantasy managers know about this and are on the lookout so […]

Tom Brady A Good Play Against Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gets a tough matchup against the Saints in the Divisional Round on Sunday. Brady is coming off of a 381-yard, two-touchdown performance against the league's second-best pass defense last week and gets another top-five unit in New Orleans this weekend. The veteran signal-caller tossed five interceptions in two regular […]

Matt Murray Faces Tough Test In Senators Debut

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray is expected to be in net for Friday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be Murray's first game with the Senators, after spending the first five years of his career in Pittsburgh. The two-time Stanley Cup champion struggled throughout most of the 2019-20 season, and things do not […]

Tristan Jarry Looks To Rebound On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is back in net for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was lit up for six goals on 25 shots against the Flyers on Wednesday. Playing Jarry against the same team that just victimized him may seem tough to digest for fantasy managers, but it is a perfect redemption […]

Police Investigating Von Miller

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is the subject of a police investigation in Parker, Colorado, although police haven't specified why they are investigating the former Super Bowl MVP. Miller missed the entire 2020 season after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in practice just days before the season opener. The 31-year-old was suspended for six games […]

Lou Williams Could Sit Out Versus Kings

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard was limited to nine minutes on Wednesday due to a hip issue. The team is likely going to wait until pregame before deciding if Williams will play. Luke Kennard would gain the most value, […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Questionable For Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) missed practice on Thursday and Friday and is questionable to play against the Browns in the Divisional Round on Sunday. Tight end Deon Yelder (groin) and cornerback Rashad Fenton (ankle, foot) are also questionable. It's disappointing for Edwards-Helaire after he was limited in practice back […]

Jusuf Nurkic Sidelined At Least Two Months

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) is expected to miss at least eight weeks of action after undergoing surgery. It's not quite as bad as originally reported since it's only a right wrist fracture. Regardless, the Blazers have a huge hole in the rotation to fill with Nurkic sidelined. Enes Kanter is the biggest […]

Sammy Watkins Won't Play In Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and linebacker Willie Gay (ankle) missed practice all week and will not play in the Divisional Round against the Browns on Sunday. Watkins suffered a calf injury in Week 16 and was held out of the Week 17 regular season finale, but two weeks of rest wasn't […]

'Wolves Showing Interest In P.J. Tucker

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker is reportedly on the trade block. There does seem to be a market for him, but the Minnesota Timberwolves appear to be the favorite to land the veteran forward. The Wolves have been unhappy with Juan Hernangomez and Tucker would give them some help on the defensive side. Tucker is […]

David Njoku Questionable Against Chiefs

Cleveland Browns tight ends David Njoku (hamstring) and Stephen Carlson (groin), offensive tackle Jack Conklin (hamstring, knee) and linebacker B.J. Goodson (shoulder) are questionable for the Divisional Round against the Chiefs on Sunday. Carlson was the only one of the four who was not able to practice on Friday, so the other three should have […]

Reggie Bullock Expected To Play Versus Cavs

New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (hip) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was listed as questionable earlier in the week, but it appears he's doing better. Bullock is expected to see an increased workload with Alec Burks (ankle) still sidelined. However, Austin Rivers is still the better streaming […]

Gordon Hayward Questionable For Saturday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was probable on Thursday, but did end up sitting out due to a left hip strain. Malik Monk and Caleb Martin are expected to benefit the most, assuming Hayward misses another game. Monk is the better option […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/16/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Just a cute little four-game slate for pro hoops on DraftKings tonight. LaMelo and the Hornets are 7.5-point underdogs to Toronto; The Sixers are two-point road favorites against Memphis; the Heat are favored by two at home against Detroit, and the Blazers are projected to win by 4.5 points over Atlanta. This article will provide […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/15 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   The Best of the Rest Point Guard - Jeff Teague, Cole Anthony, Patrick Beverley Shooting Guard - D'Angelo Russell, Marcus Smart, Hamidou Diallo Small Forward - Malik Beasley, […]

Juuse Saros Makes 29 Saves In Season-Opening Win

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 29 of 30 shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old got the start over veteran netminder Pekka Rinne and looked sharp throughout the contest. Saros posted a 17-12-4 record with a 2.70 goals-against average last season and is the future of the crease in […]

Patrik Laine Paces Jets With Three-Point Outing

Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine scored two goals, including the overtime winner, during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. The Finnish forward also had a power-play assist in the contest and fired three shots on net. Despite ongoing trade speculation, Laine remains one of the league's elite snipers. He is a fixture on […]

Kirill Kaprizov Spectacular In NHL Debut

Minnesota Wild right wing Kirill Kaprizov had a debut to remember on Thursday night, scoring the overtime winner and adding two assists. The 23-year-old forward looked dangerous throughout the game, setting up several high-end scoring chances. Kaprizov was one of the best players in the KHL before coming over, so excelling at the professional level […]

Leon Draisaitl Racks Up Four Assists On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl picked up four assists on Thursday, with two coming on the power play. The hulking German forward now has five assists through his first two games of the year. Draisaitl led the NHL in scoring last season and will be in the mix again this year. He does not primarily […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Nets Three Points Against Canucks

Edmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals during Thursday's thrashing of the Vancouver Canucks. He also had an assist and fired eight shots on net. The former first overall pick is poised for a productive year on Connor McDavid's wing. He has never averaged over a point-per-game in an NHL season, but he […]

Connor McDavid Records Hat Trick In Thursday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored the first hat trick in the NHL this season during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He also added a power-play assist for good measure. The two-time NHL scoring leader was held off of the scoresheet in the Oilers first game, but responded in a big way. He […]

Josh Hader, Brandon Woodruff Avoid Arbitration

Milwaukee Brewers relief ace Josh Hader and right-hander Brandon Woodruff avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to one-year deals. Hader will earn $6.675 million in 2020, while Woodruff's salary wasn't immediately known. Hader set an all-time record with 12 consecutive hitless innings to begin the 2020 season and ended with 31 strikeouts and 10 […]

Angels Sign Kurt Suzuki Friday

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday, according to a source. Suzuki figures to split the catching workload with Max Stassi in 2021, with Anthony Bemboom also an option behind the two on the 40-man roster. Stassi is coming off left hip surgery last […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 1/16: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

A stunning comeback from DWG saved the day for some folks. Not me. I faded all LCK matches yesterday, eschewing the safety for the more exciting upside of the LPL matchups. Too many hedge lineups and not enough eStar. Felt like I had a pretty good grasp of the slate with the LCK options being […]