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Demetri is a writer with an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. His writing has appeared in Prairie Schooner, The Good Men Project, Cactus Heart, Aftertastes, Critical Mass, The Inquisitive Eater, and more. He covers Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey for RotoBaller, and lives in New York where he bleeds Jets green, Yankees pinstripes, Rangers blue.
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Second Year Running Backs Primed to Breakout in 2016
It seems that the running back position for fantasy has been recently overshadowed by wide receivers. Owners are now looking to draft wideouts first, before running backs. In the past, running backs were flying off the draft board before everybody. Now, it's guys like Antonio Brown and A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins that have our... Read More
2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - New England Patriots
This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we look at the New England Patriots. Editor's Note: Purchase a full... Read More
2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Seattle Seahawks
This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we look at the Seattle Seahawks. Editor's Note: Purchase a full season... Read More
2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Arizona Cardinals
This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we look at the Arizona Cardinals. Editor's Note: Purchase a full season... Read More
Bankroll Management Theories for DFS Play (Premium Content)
Picking a Daily Fantasy lineup is a lot like everyday living. You can get away with spending a few too many dollars on adult beverages on a Saturday night with only the risk of having to go easy the following week. If you overspend any given night in DFS, due to extremely high variance and... Read More
Using Weather Reports and Vegas Odds to Analyze DFS Slates (Premium Content)
The absolute first place you must look any day you are setting an MLB DFS lineup is at the weather forecast and Las Vegas projected run totals for the slate of games. After combing through that information first, you can start looking at specific player analysis, but you will surely be relying on this data... Read More
2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Kansas City Chiefs
This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the Kansas City Chiefs. Editor's Note: Purchase... Read More
2016 Fantasy Football Team Outlook - Baltimore Ravens
This article continues off our team outlook series where we will breakdown each NFL team from a fantasy football perspective. We will cover the major changes on each team in the offseason and project what the team will do in the upcoming season. Today we take a look at the Baltimore Ravens. Editor's Note: Purchase a... Read More
Running Back Standouts From the 2015-2016 Season: David Johnson, Thomas Rawls and Doug Martin
The lifespan of a running back, on the field and in fantasy seems to get shorter every season. Simply look at the recent production of Eddie Lacy. Is he capable of resiliency and reestablishing himself as one of the game's best young backs? And then there's someone like Marshawn Lynch, who retired at 29 years old,... Read More
Ryan Fitzpatrick's Career Year Fell Short By One Day
Ryan Fitzpatrick certainly saved his worst for last. After 15 games worth remembering, a memorable season was headed towards the unfamiliar postseason for the New York Jets. However, Fitzpatrick, and the Green and White faithful have now done all they can to forget the final showdown of the 2015-2016 season. Coming of a nail biter... Read More
Quarterback Standouts from 2015 Fantasy Football Leagues
This list has been narrowed down to four names, but it doesn't mean the quarterbacks not on this list, like Tom Brady and Russell Wilson, should be overlooked by any means. So many quarterbacks stood out in an exciting and interesting 2015-2016 season. Here are four that shined in their own unique ways. Editor's Note: RotoBaller... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/25/16): MLB DFS Advice
May is winding down, and that's certainly good news for some players. Others don't want the month to end. There are a ton of intriguing stacks to choose from on Wednesday, all coming from two games. The Yankees are hosting the Blue Jays in the Bronx which always means the possibility of fly balls leaving... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi (SP, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: The word trustworthy and Yankees starting pitcher have not found themselves this close to each other in a sentence yet this season. Eovaldi isn't exactly Mr. Reliable either with his 4.85 ERA, but certain individual performances early in 2016 deserve him a mention. As fantasy... Read More
Fernando Rodney (RP, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 70% Fleaflicker ANALYSIS: Fernando Rodney's ownership continues to rise. Rightfully so. In 16 appearances and 16 innings of work, Rodney has yet to surrender an earned run. His BB total is high at seven, but considering he has kept the damage at bay, no harm no foul. His K/9 sits at an... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/18/16): MLB DFS Advice
Now heavily into the swing of the season, and the Daily Fantasy season, it's been difficult to stay away from choosing the same guys on a nightly basis. And, you really shouldn't considering how streaky of a sport baseball is. Team's like the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Detroit Tigers have been fun to stack,... Read More
Brandon Drury (3B/OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: At the beginning of the season it wasn't clear whether Brandon Drury would be an everyday player for the Arizona Diamondbacks. With a set outfield and the up-and-coming Jake Lamb manning third base, where did Drury fit into an improving offensive team?... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/15-16/16): NBA DFS Advice
One series is about to end. Another is ready to begin. A game seven holds two teams fate in its hands as LeBron James waits to feast on his next opponent. The Western Conference finals will begin on Monday, and I'm assuming everyone is as excited as I am. It's always wise to target a... Read More
Domingo Santana (OF, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Own in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Domingo Santana is listed as day-to-day because of tightness in his right shoulder. Although, he received some good news on Monday as he should return to action for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins, according to ESPN.com. The shoulder tightness has kept him out... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (5/11/16): MLB DFS Advice
May is here, and a ton of players are heating up alongside the weather. It's of course important to focus on hitters that have been hot of late, but also those that have had success against their opposing starter in the past. It's always wise to spend up at pitcher, as wins are so important... Read More
Bartolo Colon (SP, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: We've all seen the footage, the memes, and the highlights. We have all heard Ron Darling's emphatic home run call as Bartolo Colon launched one to left field, acting like the dude just threw a no-no. Well, I guess for a 42 year old... Read More
Brett Lawrie (2B/3B, CHW) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 54% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Brett Lawrie has been one of many fortunate players swinging a bat for the Chicago White Sox this season. Owning the best record in the American League, the White Sox continue to piece together wins and throw together a deep lineup daily. Batting sixth in that lineup... Read More
NHL DFS Lineup Picks (5/10-11/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice
Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for May 10th and May 11th of the 2015/2016 NHL season. Each day we'll be providing you with a handful of forward, defensemen, and goaltender picks for DraftKings and FanDuel GPP and cash games. The Washington Capitals will look to do something that has been... Read More
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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/9/16): NBA DFS Advice
The Portland Trailblazers stole one in game three of their series versus the Golden State Warriors, and will look to even the series on Monday. They'll receive more help as another certain someone will likely miss another game this postseason. Injuries will also play a role in the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors series. Two... Read More
Chris Ivory's Career Year in Green and White
In what was an undeniably disappointing end to the New York Jets 2015-2016 campaign, so many individual season performances still stick out; an unusual occurrence for those playing for Gang Green. Chris Ivory's season can be mirrored next to his team's, as it started off promising, remained consistent at times, dipped into inconsistency at times,... Read More
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NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 5/8/16
The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs are both in favorable positions heading into Sunday. The Cavaliers will look to sweep the Atlanta Hawks, and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Spurs will try and avoid giving a dangerous Thunder team any life. With only two games on the card, it's wise to spend... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (5/8/16): NBA DFS Advice
The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs are both in favorable positions heading into Sunday. The Cavaliers will look to sweep the Atlanta Hawks, and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Spurs will try and avoid giving a dangerous Thunder team any life. With only two games on the card, it's wise to spend... Read More
Wide Receiver Standouts of the 2015-2016 NFL Season
An abundance of wide receivers posted impressive numbers this past season. Some succeeded in their first season with a new team, others just took advantage of being the number one at their position. Some simply broke out, and have now been thrown into the conversation for the future, on the field and in fantasy. Here's a look... Read More
Kevin Pillar (TOR, OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 51% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: It's looking like Kevin Pillar's demotion earlier in the season to the bottom of the lineup is beginning to pay off. It took some time for Pillar to transition into his new role, but since the move he's been batting .381 (21-55) with six runs scored,... Read More
Brandon Finnegan (CIN, SP/RP) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: A shaky start in late April where he was tagged for five runs and seven hits in four innings of work is as rough as it's gotten for Brandon Finnegan early on in the 2016 season. Five other appearances, five quality starts. Finnegan bounced back... Read More
Carlos Santana (CLE, 1B) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Santana has been recently used in both the leadoff role and cleanup spot of the Indians batting order, both of which have benefitted his fantasy value. Santana has scored six runs in six games while his early production, four home runs and 12 RBI, is... Read More
