Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies host the Spurs on Wednesday night. We have a solid eight-game slate for Wednesday night, one that features some higher-end players at guard and forward in particularly appealing matchups and a pair of mid-salary centers that could well overdeliver in terms of return on investment. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each position for your Yahoo Fantasy lineups, as well as a good trio of candidates that… Source link
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Julius Randle has scored at least 46.7 Yahoo points in 10 straight games. The NBA will bring eight games to the table Wednesday. Unfortunately, injuries will once again be a common theme. The Bulls will face the Wizards in Washington, but two big names, DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps) and Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) are listed as questionable. The Suns, who have seen their depth chart decimated by injuries, will have a challenging task at hand when they play the Nuggets in the second game of a… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays and strategy for Tues., Jan. 10
Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors host the Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday night. Tuesday brings a seven-game slate in the NBA that is filled with injuries. The Heat will take on the Thunder in Miami, but the statuses of both Bam Adebayo (hand) and Tyler Herro (knee) are uncertain. The Suns have a tough matchup on the road against the Warriors, which will be made even more difficult with Devin Booker (groin) and Chris Paul (hip) out. Finally, Luka Doncic (ankle) is… Source link
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Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic face the Sacramento Kings Monday night. The NBA begins the week with only six games on the schedule Monday. The Bulls have played much better against teams with a winning record this season and will try to continue their improvement in that area during a matchup against the Celtics. Another potentially exciting Eastern Conference battle will occur in New York when the Knicks host the Bucks. In the Western Conference, LeBron James and the Lakers take on
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Sunday Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Hockey series. It’s a busier Sunday than usual for the NHL, and there are five games during the evening slate that starts at 7 p.m. EST. That’s not a lot of action, but it offers more than most Sundays. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Jacob Markstrom, CGY at CHI ($32): Markstrom’s terrible start to the season was a bit puzzling, and truth be told his .909 save percentage over his last 11 outings isn’t… Source link
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Jalen Duren and the Pistons travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs Friday night at 8 ET. The NBA closes out the work week with 11 games on Friday. Injuries and players resting will once again take center stage. The 76ers have already ruled out Joel Embiid, who will be missing his second straight game because of a foot injury. The Cavaliers have said Donovan Mitchell will sit out their matchup with the Nuggets for rest. The Nuggets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, so… Source link
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All-Star Game rosters are out, so we know we’re really into the thick of the NHL season. Friday features six games, with several All-Stars in the mix, of course. Here are some players to target, and some to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Kaapo Kahkonen, SAN at ANA ($23): Kahkonen has struggled this year, but he has a career .902 save percentage so I expect him to improve. He won’t necessarily be great, but he’s a better goalie than his current numbers (including an arguably-unsustainable… Source link
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Utah’s Lauri Markannen is a player who is likely to excel during Thursday night’s matchup against the Rockets. Thursday brings a limited slate consisting of only four games. Among the eight teams that are set to take the floor, the Grizzlies, Magic and Rockets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set. The Nuggets and Clippers will be playing the front end of a back-to-back set, so things could get tricky. One of the marquee matchups in which neither of those scenarios… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo strategy for Jan. 4
After a 54-point game on Monday, Klay Thompson is a player to watch during Wednesday night’s matchup against the Pistons. We’re set for our biggest slate yet since the calendar flipped to 2023, as there are 12 games on tap. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each position for your Yahoo Fantasy lineups, as well as a good trio of candidates that may be best to steer clear of due to a combination of circumstances/salary. Guards Damian… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Wednesday, January 4
Ja Morant might be primed for a big night against Charlotte. After a quiet Tuesday, the NBA storms back with 12 games on the schedule Wednesday. Unfortunately, we’ll be missing several star players because of injuries. The Suns have a tough matchup against the Cavaliers on the road and will remain without Devin Booker (groin). The Pelicans will have their depth tested with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) out for their game against the Rockets. Finally, the Bucks,… Source link
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