Predicting The 12 Team 2025 College Football Playoff

Memphis was one of my favorites to make the college football playoff last year. Ashton Jeanty proved that one terrific player can carry a Group of Five team and got Boise there instead. Memphis st...

Taj Bradley Working On New Pitch

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley unveiled a new pitch during Tuesday's spring training contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bradley's new pitch is a modification of his cutter that moves like a slider. Bradley noted that this pitch will look to limit hard contact. Last season, the right-hander showed flashes of potential times but […]

Quinn Hughes Tallies Game-Winning Helper In Return

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) tallied a game-winning primary assist in his return on Wednesday evening. Hughes has been sidelined over their previous six contests due to an oblique injury. However, the defenseman saw his typical workload as he logged over 21 minutes of ice time and over three minutes on the power play. […]

Top 10 Greatest Ohio State Football Players Of All Time

Marvin Harrison Jr. is Ohio State’s highest-drafted wide receiver of all time. After playing behind NFL stars as a freshman, Harrison broke out as a sophomore with 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. H...

Conor Garland Leads Vancouver To Victory

Vancouver Canucks right wing Connor Garland tallied two goals, including the overtime winner, to power the Canucks over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday evening. Garland found the back of the net for the first time in the second frame on the power-play. Then, in overtime, Garland would score his 16th goal of the season […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/27/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Martin Necas Tallies Three Helpers On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas tallied three helpers during their 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. Necas tallied the primary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening game in the first period. Later in the third, Necas would add two helpers on the power-play, one as a primary assist and the other […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Twice In Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points during their 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. MacKinnon tallied the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening game in the first period. Then, in the third, MacKinnon would find the back of the net twice, both times on the power-play. He also tallied […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 27, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Kyle Connor Scores Goal No. 31 On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor tallied two points during their 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday evening. Connor found the back of the net for the 31st time this season in the second period. He beat Ottawa netminder Linus Ullmark on a wrist shot. Then, later in the final frame, Connor would […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - February 27, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Connor Hellebuyck Sharp On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday evening. The Jets had a significant advantage in the shot total, but Hellebuyck was able to stand up when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Thomas Chabot beat […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday night featured nine games around the National Basketball Association. The Pistons scored an impressive win over the Boston Celtics, while the Brooklyn Nets gave OKC a scare.  The league has five contests on the schedule for Thursday night. At this point in the season, every win counts. Still, things matter even more for potential […]

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 50 Players for Fantasy Football (Pre-Combine Analysis)

The 2025 NFL Draft is universally considered a "down year." However, casual fans and followers need to understand what this phrase means. When analysts consider this group a "down" or "disappointing" class, it has nothing to do with the group's depth. The depth is tremendous. What is "down" about this class is the top-end "blue […]

Top 10 Dynasty League Risers: Players to Target in Fantasy Football Drafts (2025)

Dynasty fantasy football is a game of consistent change. Players see their fantasy value rise or fall every year. Sometimes, players go from bench options to must-start superstars. Other times, players go from weekly starters to untradable bench fodder. Let’s look at 10 players who saw their dynasty fantasy football value rise following the 2024 […]

NFL Rookie Tight Ends - 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Outlooks

Last year's NFL Draft class was loaded at the quarterback and wide receiver positions. Meanwhile, the tight end position had only one prospect guaranteed to have fantasy value. Brock Bowers had an outstanding rookie season despite being in an extremely unfriendly fantasy football situation. The former Georgia star ended the year as the TE1, averaging […]

2025 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospects: Early Fantasy Football Rookie Preview

Last year’s wide receiver rookie draft class was one of the best in recent memory. Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze were top 10 picks. Meanwhile, Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, and Xavier Legette were first-round selections. While some of the first-round picks had poor fantasy rookie seasons, Nabers and Thomas […]

2025 NFL Draft Analysis: Early Breakdown of Top Running Back Prospects for Fantasy Football

Fantasy players have heard the hype surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft running back class for over a year. While the 2024 running back class lacked significant fantasy upside, this year’s unit might be the best in recent memory. Last year, Jonathon Brooks was the only running back drafted in the first two rounds. However, many […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft: NFL Rookie 12-Team Staff Mock (1QB)

It's NFL Draft season, which means our fantasy focus can finely turn entirely toward dynasty leagues. No more wasting time on games that "matter" and weekly matchups. Now is the time to bargain, borrow, and beg for draft picks that may ever turn into anything. In other words, it's time for what we dynasty dogs […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sells - 2nd Year Players To Trade Away

Don’t look now, but we are only a few days away from the start of the 2025 NFL Combine. It’s an exciting time of year for dynasty fantasy football managers. The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and that means dynasty rookie drafts will soon follow. While you should generally exhibit patience with your young players, […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Strikes Out Three In Spring Debut

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher prospect AJ Smith-Shawver made his spring debut on Wednesday, yielding zero runs on two hits while striking out three in two innings of work in a 9-4 Grapefruit League win over the Pirates. Smith-Shawver made 21 starts at Triple-A last season, posting an uninspiring 4.85 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, but also […]

Jordan Lawlar Cranks First Cactus League Home Run Of 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar blasted his first home run of the spring in Wednesday's 7-1 Cactus League win over the Brewers. The two-run home run was the only hit of the day for the 22-year-old, who is now 2-for-8 this spring. While it is always a welcome sight when your players perform well, […]

Best Option For Falcons Is To Trade Kirk Cousins

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that trading quarterback Kirk Cousins before March 17 is the best course of action for the Atlanta Falcons from a salary cap standpoint. However, it might be tough for the Falcons to find a trade partner willing to take on $27.5 million guaranteed in 2025 and $10 million next year after […]

Will Warren Strikes Out Four In Three Perfect Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher prospect Will Warren turned in his second consecutive strong outing to open the spring season, tossing three innings of perfect baseball in Wednesday's 7-0 Grapefruit League win over the Cardinals. The righty didn't allow a hit or a walk while striking out four batters, utilizing a four-pitch mix that included […]

Cubs Option Owen Caissie To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday as the team made the first round of roster cuts. Although Caissie is one of the Cubs' top prospects, it wasn't surprising to see him get sent down since the Cubs are currently set in the outfield with Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and […]

Abdul Carter Close To Full Health

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder), who will not work out at the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis due to a shoulder injury that he suffered late last year, said he is close to being 100 percent healthy. Once he's cleared, Carter plans to do a battery of workouts at Penn State's Pro […]

Jordan Whitehead Will Become A Free Agent

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers informed safety Jordan Whitehead (neck) that they will not exercise his $3.75 million option bonus for the 2025 season, which will make him a free agent in a few weeks, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. A neck injury that Whitehead suffered in a car accident caused him to miss […]

Chain Gangs To Be Replaced In 2025

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for the line to gain is scheduled to replace the chains as the primary measurement system for the NFL regular season in 2025. The chain gain will remain on the sidelines as a backup option. The average time to measure with the chains came out […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Working To Be More Efficient On The Bases

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2024 season that resulted in him being the runner-up for the American League MVP award, but he wants to be more efficient as a baserunner in 2025. "I'm one of the fastest guys in the league, so I shouldn't be getting thrown out the way […]

Deni Avdija Won't Return On Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quadriceps) won't return to Wednesday's meeting against the Wizards. He wasn't on the floor long, logging only six minutes and finishing with five points. The Blazers are already down Deandre Ayton (calf), so another extended absence of one of the team's top producers wouldn't be an ideal scenario. Fantasy […]