DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (4/10/16): NBA DFS Advice

The 2015-2016 regular season is winding down. A majority of the playoff spots have already been filled. Some teams are barely hanging onto their postseason hopes while others are doing all they can to clinch and earn extra basketball. My gut is telling me to say away from the Golden State and San Antonio game. […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 4/10/16

The 2015-2016 regular season is winding down. A majority of the playoff spots have already been filled. Some teams are barely hanging onto their postseason hopes while others are doing all they can to clinch and earn extra basketball. My gut is telling me to say away from the Golden State and San Antonio game. […]

Pedro Alvarez (1B / DH, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in 12+ Team Leagues  OWNED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite an 0-for-12 start at the plate to the 2016 campaign, Pedro Alvarez has displayed plenty of power in the past, hitting 30, 36, 18, and 27 home runs respectively over his last four seasons. This is simply a case of taking […]

Travis Shaw (1B/3B, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Bench Stash in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: Shaw was given the nod as Boston's Opening Day third baseman over Pablo Sandoval, and has picked up four hits in nine at-bats. The issue with trusting someone like Shaw in an everyday fantasy role is that we only have a little more […]

Chris Carter (1B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Mixed Leagues  OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: If you need a boost in power production and can afford to sacrifice average, Chris Carter is your guy. Although he is a consistent strikeout candidate, Carter has hit two home runs and has driven in four RBI over his past two games. […]

Socrates Brito (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Mixed Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: With A.J. Pollock set to miss the 2016 campaign with a broken elbow, Socrates Brito's fantasy value definitely increases. The question is how much? Brito has appeared in four games so far, twice as a pinch-hitter, and has picked up two hits in 10 […]

Brad Miller (2B/SS/OF, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Leave on the Waiver Wire  Owned In: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues Analysis: Brad Miller is not off to the start the Tampa Bay Rays hoped for after acquiring him in the off-season. Miller is still hitless through four games, striking out four times over 14 at-bats. Nobody expects him to continue to put up zeros, but […]

MLB DFS Strategy: DraftKings Rules and Basic Do's and Don'ts

This is a free article from our MLB premium DFS strategy series. See the rest of our premium DFS strategy articles here. Daily Fantasy for baseball may be one of the most intricate of the four main sports, specifically because of all the ways a lineup can accumulate points. Football is up there as well, but […]

Matt Hasselbeck Joins the Rest of the 1998 Draft in Retirement

In 2010 the Seattle Seahawks became the first team to finish below .500 and still make the playoffs. Coming off three losses in their last four games of the season, the Seattle Seahawks beat the St. Louis Rams in Week 17 to limp into the playoffs at the top of the NFC West. Under center for the 10th […]

Peyton Manning Deserves to Walk Away a Champion

The high snap soared over his head and danced into the end zone. The first play of Super Bowl 48 resulted in a safety for the Seattle Seahawks, a foreshadowing of what was to come for Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos. In what was hyped to be the league's number one offense against the number one defense, the Broncos fell […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/30/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, March 30th 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. Three games make up Wednesday's card. On a night with such a small […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/28/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Monday, March 28th 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. Eight games make up Monday's card, all with plenty of playoff implication attached […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/28/16): NBA DFS Advice

On a night with 10 games, it might be smarter to round out your team instead of splurging on someone like Russel Westbrook or Kevin Durant. There are a ton of value options that still make your lineup very strong without breaking the bank. It would be wise to target the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota […]

Smith's Shoe Problem, Puig Scratched, Pujols Returns, Upton Homers Twice

Fantasy Baseball Spring Training News and Notes for 3/27/16 Will Smith Tears Ligament in Right Knee Smith has learned that injuries also happen off the field, in the unlikeliest of ways. One half of the Milwaukee Brewers closer-committee will now miss an extended amount of time after tearing the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, simply […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/27/16

Five games on the slate for Sunday, including the Golden State Warriors facing the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors are eight wins away from the magical 73 and should have no problem inching closer to that number against the Sixers. There are obvious choices from that game for Daily Fantasy, but who else can break out […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/27/16): NBA DFS Advice

On a day with only five games and only a couple of big money guys set to take the floor, it's almost necessary to draft someone like Stephen Curry. Since he's an obvious choice, and James Harden is questionable after missing practice on Saturday because of an illness, I've thrown together a bunch of value options for […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, DET) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~280 CURRENT ADP: 299 ANALYSIS: Jose Iglesias suffered a small chip fracture in his right middle finger in early September, and was shelved for the remainder of 2015. He finished the season batting .300 in 416 AB, and while his power numbers aren't worth mentioning, he did collect 125 hits and a career-high […]

Demetri Raftopoulos' 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Welcome back to RotoBaller's 2016 Bold Predictions series. We've heard from several writers already, but have plenty more fearless forecasts coming down the pike. Today, it's my turn to put my sterling reputation on the line. Editor's note: Be sure to check out our fantasy baseball rankings assistant. We recently launched this handy new rankings tool - you can […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/23/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, March 23rd 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. This is where it gets interesting (and tricky). Only two games make up […]

Gausman Sidelined, Fernandez Dominant, Norris Exits Early, Ethier Out 10-14 Weeks

Fantasy Baseball Spring Training News and Notes from 3/22/16 Kevin Gausman Likely Starting Season on DL    Gausman, a promising young boost to the Baltimore Orioles pitching rotation, is in line to miss his first, and even maybe his second, start of the 2016 season. Locked in as the O's fifth starter, Gausman would have been set […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Common Misconceptions

But isn't he going to sit early in the fourth against the Phoenix Suns?  This is a type of question I'm asked often. The problem with answering questions like that is that there is no right or wrong answer until we hear the final buzzer at the end of regulation. There lies the sticky situation Daily […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Dalton Pompey

Dalton Pompey stepped to the plate in the ninth inning. The Blue Jays trailed by a run to the Baltimore Orioles in a recent Grapefruit League game, and with one swing, the young outfielder tied the score with a homer to deep center. The contest resulted in a 6-6 tie as both managers opted to end the […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Eugenio Suarez

"Hell yeah, I want to play every day," Eugenio Suarez told manager Bryan Price when he asked if Suarez would be willing to play third base, according to Reds.com. "I want to play in the big leagues every day, anywhere. I'm ready for an opportunity." Editor's note: Be sure to check out our 2016 fantasy […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/21/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Monday, March 21st 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. Three out of the four games on Monday are between teams headed to the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/21/16): NBA DFS Advice

There are a couple intriguing stack plays for Monday's action. The games I'm most drawn to for stacking are the Chicago Bulls hosting the Sacramento Kings, the Washington Wizards visiting the Atlanta Hawks, and the Indiana Pacers squaring off with the Philadelphia 76ers. On a night with nine games, it might be wise to focus […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Lineup Picks (3/20/16): NBA DFS Advice

Anthony Davis is officially out on Sunday, setting up plenty of opportunities for the Los Angeles Clippers to handle the New Orleans Pelicans with ease. Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan are in line for big performances, but can those on the Pelicans emerge and keep the game close in the wake of their leader's absence? […]

NBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks - FanDuel Basketball Advice for 3/20/16

On a day with only six games on the slate, it's definitely important to pick a superstar for your lineup. DeMarcus Cousins facing the New York Knicks is an obvious choice while another big money name won't be able to aid in keeping his team in the game against Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan. Anthony […]

Puig Unscathed, McCullers Sidelined, Nicasio Fans 10, Peralta Returns Wearing Cast

Fantasy Baseball Spring Training News and Notes from 3/17/16 Yasiel Puig and the Los Angeles Dodgers Can Now Breath Easy As reported last week, Yasiel Puig was the next target of MLB's Domestic Violence Policy. However, Puig will not be suspended, as the league has decided to take no action against the Dodgers outfielder. "The Office […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Tyler Duffey

2015 In Review On August 5th of last season, the Minnesota Twins were 54-52, a wild card contender amidst a tight American League race. After already dropping the first two games in a four game set with the surging Toronto Blue Jays, the Twinies called upon Tyler Duffey to try and salvage the series in […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/16/16): FanDuel & DraftKings Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Welcome to the Daily Fantasy Hockey (NHL DFS) lineup picks article for Wednesday, March 16th 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. With the exception of two relatively high priced goalies, Wednesday's lineup features plenty […]