Luka Doncic Will Play Through Illness And Thumb Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) will play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic missed Thursday's practice with an illness and is playing through some thumb pain which he suffered a couple weeks ago. However, neither of the ailments will force Doncic to sit on Friday. Both Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) and Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) […]

XFL DFS Lineup Picks For Week 5: The Checkdown

Check out this week's XFL fantasy football preview including game breakdowns, player analysis, DFS lineup picks and more for week five of the 2020 XFL season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune […]

Matt Olson Homers In Spring Start

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in a Spring Training game vs the Reds Friday. Olson also walked and scored in the game. Olson hit 36 homers last season, but there is room for more when looking at his batted ball data. The big first baseman made hard contact […]

Mitchell Robinson Will Play On Friday Against OKC

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) will play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Robinson was question with a hamstring injury, but it is encouraging he will be able to play through it. Hamstrings can be tricky though, so hopefully Robinson is able to get through this game unscathed. With Robinson back, Bobby Portis […]

Trae Young Will Not Suit Up Friday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (illness) will not play Friday against the Washington Wizards. Young is dealing with an illness and coach Lloyd Pierce stated Young just "needed more rest". This was a juicy match up, but the best decision is for Young to recover. Jeff Teague will get the start here against a […]

Trent Grisham (OF, SD) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~260s CURRENT ADP: ~290 overall ANALYSIS: There is a lot of upside for both power and speed here that may be getting overlooked a bit. Grisham is ticketed to be the starting center fielder in San Diego, and he has both Statcast metrics and a minor league track record to back him […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/6/20): NBA DFS Lineups

In the wake of a smaller slate Thursday night, DFS hoops gets back into the deep waters Friday with a 10-game slate that is emblematic of how many evenings will go over the final month-plus. The theme Friday is points. There are three contests on the early lines that are projected for at least 235 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/6/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my FanDuel NBA DFS picks. We have a large ten-game slate on tap tonight with a number of great plays and some great games to target for DFS. We don't have all the Vegas totals yet due to injury uncertainty, but we already have three games with totals […]

Jon Berti (SS/3B/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~240s CURRENT ADP: ~260 overall ANALYSIS: Until last season, Jon Berti seemed destined to be marked as a career minor leaguer, as he had never played above Triple-A in his first eight seasons. But those types of players can easily find their way into the mix in Miami, where Berti earned 256 […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday (3/6/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

It's time to kick-start the weekend with some fantastic NBA action and make some money. The league offers up a 10-game schedule on Friday night, including 10 of the top 12 teams in terms of pace to provide us with all the counting stats and fast action we desire. The early slate is chock full […]

Jake Arrieta Wild In Spring Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta pitched four scoreless innings in a Spring Training start against the Tigers Friday. Arrieta didn't allow a hit, but walked four and threw a wild pitch. The veteran righty didn't strike out a batter, which is a continuing trend for Arrieta. His strikeout rate has dropped five straight seasons, […]

Ish Smith Will Miss At Least A Week

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (hamstring) is expected to miss at least one week of action, according to head coach Scott Brooks. He'll miss his second game in a row on Friday due to a left hamstring issue. Shabazz Napier and Jerome Robinson will see increased playing time until Smith returns. Both players could be […]

Trae Young is Downgraded to Doubtful on Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was listed as questionable earlier on Friday, but apparently the issue is worse now. Jeff Teague and Brian Goodwin will be asked to step up if Young sits out. Both players are worth looking at as […]

Deandre Ayton is Doubtful Versus Blazers

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was able to get through some non-contact work on Thursday, so it appears his sprained left ankle is getting better. It sounds unlikely that he'll play on Friday, but he appears to be day-to-day at the […]

Luka Doncic Remains Questionable on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is dealing with an illness, but also required X-rays on his left thumb after Wednesday's game. Doncic has been known to play through minor issues, but we'll see if the Mavs play it safe instead. Tim Hardaway […]

Joakim Noah Signs With Clippers

Free-agent center Joakim Noah has agreed to a 10-day deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Shams Charania. The Clippers reportedly had interest in Noah back in September, but they've finally struck a deal months later. Noah is expected to join the team next week, but he'll likely see little playing time. Montrezl Harrell […]

Aric Almirola Is An Undervalued Play For Phoenix

Aric Almirola is an undervalued driver that will pay dividends for fantasy players at Phoenix. In 18 starts at the track, Almirola has five Top 10 finishes, which include three in the last four races at the site. Almirola also picked up positive Place Differential in 10 of the last 11 races at PR. Phoenix […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. is Ruled Out for Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was listed as questionable on Thursday's injury report due to a bruised left shoulder. The Mavs are a bit banged up with Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) and J.J. Barea (ankle) both questionable for this game as well. […]

Otto Porter Will Come Off the Bench on Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter will come off the bench versus the Indiana Pacers on Friday. He looked solid in his first game back on Monday when he dropped 18 points and three assists over 17 minutes of play. He didn't play too well on Wednesday, but will get roughly 20-22 minutes on Friday. The […]

Clint Bowyer Can Provide Great Upside For The Price At Phoenix

Depending on his starting position, Clint Bowyer has a great chance of being a strong fantasy play with great upside for the price. In 29 starts at Phoenix, Bowyer has eight Top 10 finishes, which includes his finish of eighth in his last start at the track. He has placed 13th or better in five […]

Fantasy Players Should Consider Erik Jones For Phoenix

Erik Jones is a driver that fantasy players must consider this week for Phoenix. In seven starts at the track, Jones has four Top 10 finishes, which includes a finish of seventh in the most recent race at the site. He also scored positive Place Differential in four of his seven starts at the Arizona […]

Lauri Markkanen Remains Limited on Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will play roughly 20-22 minutes during Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He dropped 13 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes during his return on Wednesday. He'll remain in the starting five here, but the Bulls will be cautious with their young forward. Markkanen should continue to see a […]

Joel Embiid to Be Evaluated on Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) has resumed basketball activities and appears to be making solid progress. He has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors, but will be re-evaluated on Monday. The Sixers next game after Saturday is against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Fantasy owners will have to wait […]

Alex Bowman Is An Ideal Contrarian Play For Phoenix

Alex Bowman is coming off of his second career Cup Series win last week at Auto Club Speedway. In nine starts at Phoenix, he has one Top 10 finish. Bowman has failed to finish on the lead lap in each of the last three races at PR and lost Place Differential in all but one […]

Chase Elliott Is A Risky Play That Could Pay Big At Phoenix

Chase Elliott hopes to score his first career win in his ninth start at Phoenix Raceway. In eight starts at the track, Elliott has four Top 10 finishes. Since 2017 at Phoenix Raceway, Elliott is fourth in Laps led (156), third in Fastest Laps (151), and fifth in Driver Rating (102.1). The driver of the […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Return Versus Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (leg) is set to make his season debut against the Houston Rockets on March 15. He has been doing on-court work and practices over the last few months. He'll be heavily limited since he hasn't played all season, but he should have fantasy value in some formats. Hassan Whiteside […]

Ryan Blaney Is A Highly Favored Recommendation For Phoenix

After three races, Ryan Blaney is the current Cup Series regular season points leader heading into Phoenix. In eight starts at the site, Blaney has four top-10 finishes, which include two finishes of third in the last two events. Since 2017 at PR, Blaney ranks fifth in laps in the top 15 (1,533) and average […]

Draymond Green is Questionable to Play Versus Sixers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Green had an MRI on his left knee, but it came back clean, so he's hopeful to play in Saturday's contest. Eric Paschall has stepped up and played well in the absence of Green. He'll be worth […]

Denny Hamlin Is One Of The Top Options For Phoenix

Denny Hamlin is the most recent winner at Phoenix Raceway. In 29 starts at the track, Hamlin has two wins, 17 Top 10 finishes, and 821 laps led, which ranks fourth of active drivers. Since 2017 at PR, Hamlin ranks fourth in Laps in the Top 15 (1,634), third in Average Running Position (7.2), and […]

Joey Logano Works Best As A Phoenix Tournament Play

Since his only win at Phoenix in 2016, Joey Logano has scored two top-10 finishes, which came in his last two starts at the track. In 22 starts at the site, Logano has 11 top-10 finishes and has led 389 laps, which ranks sixth among active drivers. Since 2017 at Phoenix, Logano has led the […]