Rotowire recommends starting Myles Turner for Friday’s game after his 20-point, 10-rebound performance on Wednesday. After a quiet Thursday, we have 11 games around the NBA to enjoy Friday night. With 22 teams in action, let’s take a look at the noteworthy injuries. LaMelo Ball (ankle) is sidelined again when the Hornets face the Cavs, who have their own issues with Jarrett Allen (illness) listed as questionable. The Nuggets have two of their stars – Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray… Source link
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Domantas Sabonis is one of two centers to look out for in Thursday’s matchup between the Kings and Spurs. Thursday brings an odd schedule in the NBA. There are only three games, and all of them will be on the West Coast. The Trail Blazers will take on the struggling Nets, who gave up a staggering 153 points in a loss to the Kings on Tuesday. Those same Kings will also be in action, taking on the Spurs in Sacramento. The final game of the evening will feature the Clippers hosting the… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo lineup strategy for Wed., Nov. 16
Expect Michael Porter Jr. to increase his shot production on Wednesday with Nikola Jokic out for the Denver Nuggets. Wednesday will be a busy night in the NBA with 10 games on the schedule. Once again, injuries will have a significant impact on the slate. Some of the noteworthy players who will not take the floor include Nikola Jokic (COVID-19 protocols), Tyler Herro (ankle) and Jarrett Allen (ankle). Others who are questionable include Donovan Mitchell (ankle), Chris Paul (heel)… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays and strategy for Tues., Nov. 15
Domantas Sabonis is among the players to watch in Monday’s Nets-Kings game. Tuesday brings five games across the NBA that will contain plenty of star power. The first game of the night is a battle between two Western Conference teams with playoff aspirations, with the Pelicans hosting the Grizzlies. The big news in that game is that Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot) is expected to make his season debut. However, it’s not all positive for the Grizzlies considering Desmond Bane (toe) is out… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Monday Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Hockey series. Monday is a little light, especially since the primary slate of DFS contests on Yahoo doesn’t include a 5:30 p.m. ET start between the Islanders and the Senators. However, that means you have until 8:30 p.m. ET to get your lineups in, so you have a little extra time. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS contests. GOALIE Antti Raanta, CAR at CHI ($33): Frederik Andersen may return, but that’s up in the air, and… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Monday, November 14
With an injured Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes is a player to watch in Monday’s game against the Pistons. The NBA starts off the week on Monday with seven games on the schedule. Injuries continue to pile up across the league, which will leave several teams shorthanded. When the Pistons host the Raptors, Pascal Siakam (groin), Fred VanVleet (illness) and Cade Cunningham (lower leg) will all be out. Kawhi Leonard (knee) and John Wall (knee) will both be out during the Clippers’… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Monday Picks
Monday is a little light, especially since the primary slate of DFS contests on Yahoo doesn’t include a 5:30 p.m. ET start between the Islanders and the Senators. However, that means you have until 8:30 p.m. ET to get your lineups in, so you have a little extra time. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS contests. GOALIE Antti Raanta, CAR at CHI ($33): Frederik Andersen may return, but that’s up in the air, and Raanta has looked decent thus far. He has a .911 save… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks
Halfway through November, the NHL is up and running and firing on all cylinders. It’s been an interesting season thus far, and that will hopefully continue Sunday. There are five games starting at 6 p.m. EST or later. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Igor Shesterkin, NYR vs. ARI ($36): Both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back, but Shesterkin and the Rangers are at home. The Coyotes come in last in shots on net allowed per game. Shesterkin is… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Friday, November 11
Fred VanVleet has stepped up with averages of 29.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists over the past 3 games. The NBA returns from a quiet Thursday with eight games Friday. One of the most appealing matchups features the Celtics hosting the Nuggets. Out West, the Warriors will welcome the up-and-coming Cavs, who’ve dropped their last two. Among the notable injuries on this slate will be LeBron James (thigh), Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) and Jrue Holiday (ankle), who are all out. Let’s… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Friday Picks
Fridays are more fun with some DFS hockey. There are four NHL games on the slate here in the middle of November. Here are the players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Andrei Vasilevskiy, TAM at WAS ($33): While we are a little over a dozen games into the NHL season for each team, there are still some things I expect to shake out as the season goes on. Like, say, Vasilevskiy’s numbers. He has a career 2.51 GAA and .919 save percentage, and he has finished a season with a… Source link
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