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FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/21/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
As the weekend, unfortunately, comes to a close, FanDuel has seven games on its “Main Slate,” which will help open things up a bit more after only five contests took place on Saturday. While the schedule was limited, we were still treated to some strong fantasy outings from many. In Portland, Damian Lillard came through […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDerrick Lewis Stuns Curtis Blaydes Saturday Night
Derrick Lewis (25-7) scored the win over Curtis Blaydes (14-3) in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night. Both men exchanged blows throughout the first round, with Blaydes landing more strikes against his opponent. However, in the second, things turned around as Lewis landed a knockout uppercut during a takedown attempt from Razor, scoring the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDelon Wright Doubtful Against Orlando
Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Magic. The 28-year-old strained his right adductor during Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, leaving his status in jeopardy against Orlando. If the veteran can't suit up, Dennis Smith Jr. could see some time as a starter. Keep him in mind as […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoKyle Lowry Now Doubtful For Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) was downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the 76ers. According to head coach Nick Nurse, the veteran was initially slated to be out for at least a few games, so his injury designation is still somewhat of a surprise. If he surely can't go, look for Fred Vanvleet […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDennis Schroder Tests Negative For COVID-19
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder could potentially return next Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran will need to quarantine for seven days despite testing negative for COVID-19. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation for a month, Schroder is capable of being the No. 2 scoring option for the team. Alex Caruso […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoNicolas Claxton Trending In The Right Direction
Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Although there is still a good chance he won't play, Saturday's status on the league's official injury report was an encouraging sign. The 21-year-old, who hasn't played a game this year, averaged 4.4 points throughout 12.4 minutes […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoStephen Curry Does Not Play Against Hornets
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (illness) was a late scratch before Saturday's matchup against Charlotte. The veteran didn't appear well in the minutes leading up to opening tip and needed assistance from a team trainer to get back to the locker room. This is certainly a situation to keep an eye on as an […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoHarrison Barnes Out On Saturday
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (foot) will not play on Saturday against Chicago. The veteran will now miss his second-straight contests while trying to work his way back from a strain. In his absence, look for Cory Joseph and Nemanja Bjelica to get in some additional work in a favorable matchup against the Bulls. Keep […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoRichaun Holmes Out Against Chicago
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (knee) will sit out on Saturday against Chicago. Holmes has been dealing with soreness, an ailment that has caused him to miss the team's previous two contests. With his absence, look for Hassan Whiteside to get some additional minutes in a favorable matchup with the Bulls.
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoGlenn Robinson III Still Listed As Questionable
Sacramento Kings forward Glenn Robinson III (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran has been dealing with soreness, and with some reports already suggesting that he will not play, it appears as if the door is open for Nemanja Bjelica to get some additional work. The 32-year-old had […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoTaurean Prince Will Sit Out Again On Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Oklahoma City. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain and will now miss his third-straight contest. With the Cavs also down Larry Nance Jr. (hand), Kevin Love (calf), and Andre Drummond (personal), the team will likely player small than usual, which will open […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoTom Aspinall Forces The Pit Bull To Tap
Tom Aspinall (9-2) defeated veteran Andre Arlovski (30-19) by submission on Saturday during UFC Fight Night. The 27-year-old dominated the fight, nearly ending things in the first round after a fury of punches. Aspinall then displayed his wrestling skills, taking down the former heavyweight champion at the start of Round 2 and finishing the bout […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoSteven Adams Questionable For Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's outing against the Boston Celtics. The veteran was injured during Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not play on Friday as a result. If Adams can't go, look for Willy Hernangomez to benefit, with the 26-year-old nearly missing out […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJohn Castaneda Earns A Quick Win On Saturday
John Castaneda (18-5) defeated Eddie Wineland (24-15-1) by TKO in a bantamweight bout on Saturday during the UFC Fight Night Prelims. Sexi Mexi landed 44 of his 59 strike attempts and connected on 42 of his 57 significant strike attempts. The 29-year-old unleashed a fury of punches on the veteran, causing referee Jason Herzog to […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoKyle Anderson To Rest On Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (rest) will not play on Saturday against the Suns. The veteran will get the night off after playing 25 minutes on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Look for Sean McDermott to likely slide in at the three spot, with the 24-year-old averaging 3.7 points, 1.3 boards, and shooting 36.4 percent […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBen Simmons Probable Against Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (illness) is expected to play on Sunday against Toronto. The 24-year-old didn't suit up on Friday against the Bulls while dealing with a case of the flu. With Simmons back in the mix, Matisse Thybulle will head back to the bench and lose some of his fantasy appeal as a […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJulian Erosa Ends Things Quickly At Fight Night
Julian Erosa (25-9) defeated Nate Landwehr (14-4) in a featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Prelims. Erosa needed only 56 seconds to land the knee that dropped Landwehr, causing referee Mark Smith to put a stop to the fight. Juicy J has now won each of his previous three contests, with those victories coming […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJrue Holiday Expected To Sit Again On Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will not play on Sunday against Sacramento. The veteran hasn't played since the beginning of the month while adhering to league's policies regarding COVID-19. In his absence, Bryn Forbes and Donte Divincenzo should continue to benefit from extra playing time.
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDeMarcus Cousins, Rockets Expected To Part Ways
The Rockets and center DeMarcus Cousins are expected to part ways within the next few days. With Houston looking to go younger during its rebuilding phase, the veteran will now find himself testing free agency once again. The 30-year-old is averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 boards throughout 25 appearances with the club but has had […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoCasey O’Neill Takes Home The Win On Saturday
Flyweight Casey O'Neill (5-0) defeated Shana Dobson (4-4) by TKO during the UFC Fight Night Prelims on Saturday. The 23-year-old put on a clinic, landing four of her six takedown attempts while landing 121 strikes by the second round. King has now won her sixth consecutive fight, with her last two ending with a finish.
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoFanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Make sure you take a nap because we have some late ones taking place on Saturday night. During the loaded, nine-game slate on Friday night, we witnessed some notable fantasy outings, specifically from Nikola Vucevic, who racked up a 30-point triple-double against the Golden State Warriors, a team that has been vulnerable in the middle […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoFanDuel MMA, UFC Fight Night - Blaydes vs. Lewis
After an exciting UFC 258, an event that saw Kamaru Usman retaining the welterweight championship in a bout with Gilbert Burns, we turn our attention back to the heavyweights for a meeting between two ranked opponents. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy MMA lineup picks for FanDuel for UFC […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoTaurean Prince To Miss Another Game On Friday Night
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince (ankle) won't play on Friday night against the Nuggets. This will mark the veteran's second-straight absence as he continues to deal with left ankle soreness. In his stead, Jarrett Allen and Cedi Osman should continue to see a hefty increase in fantasy value, so managers in all formats will want […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJames Wiseman Remains Out On Friday Evening
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (wrist) will be out again on Friday against Orlando. The rookie continues to deal with residual pain associated with his sprained wrist, which is unwelcome news as the team will also be without Kevon Looney (ankle) and possibly Draymond Green (ankle). If Green plays, he will likely slide in […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoRichaun Holmes Listed As Out On Official Injury Report
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (knee) is listed as out on the league's official injury report. While some reports have surfaced that he will test things out before opening tip against the Heat, fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to miss his second-straight contest. With Holmes out, Marvin Bagley III will see some time in […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoGoran Dragic Out Again On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (ankle) is out for Thursday's matchup against the Kings. The veteran didn't travel with the team for its West Coast road trip, so his absence was expected all along. Without Dragic in the lineup, the team will continue to roll with Kendrick Nunn at the one, opening the door for […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoLeBron James Probable Against Nets
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's meeting against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time but has still managed to play, so his designation shouldn't come as a surprise. With Brooklyn giving up points at historic levels, the former MVP should […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMike Conley Remains Questionable
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is questionable for Friday night’s matchup against the Clippers. The veteran has been dealing with tightness in the area and has missed his previous six contests as a result. If he remains out, Donovan Mitchell should continue to see a bump in usage running things at the point, with […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoNicolas Batum Questionable On Friday Night
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (concussion) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting against Utah. The veteran has missed his previous two outings, opening the door for Serge Ibaka and Marcus Morris to see a dramatic increase in minutes. Batum is averaging 9.7 points, 1.4 steals, and shooting 45.6 percent from deep during the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDraymond Green Questionable Against Orlando
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Magic. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his right ankle, an injury that forced him to miss Wednesday's encounter with the Miami Heat. If he is ruled out again, look for Eric Paschall and Kent Bazemore to potentially see […]
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