The final weekend of November is packed with NHL action. There are five games Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. ET or later. Here are some players to target, and some to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Semyon Varlamov, NYI vs. PHI ($33): Varlamov is one of the better backups in the NHL. This year he has a 2.97 GAA but a .914 save percentage. The Flyers are on the second leg of a back-to-back and have scored the fewest goals per game in the NHL. GOALIE TO AVOID Logan Thompson, VGK vs. VAN… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Saturday, November 26
We had 28 of the 30 teams in action on Friday, leaving us with a small Saturday slate. We have just four games in total, with three of them making up the main card. What could make it frustrating is the fact that every team on this slate played Friday night. That means we’re going to get some resting, with the Spurs, Lakers, Jazz, Suns, Thunder and Rockets all playing the second half of a B2B. Just be sure to keep an eye on injury reports closer to the opening tip. Guards Shai… Source link
Read More »NBA Fantasy Stat Stuffers: Players available in Yahoo leagues
Andre Drummond is averaging 8.6 rebounds per game this season. Despite Thanksgiving being in our rearview mirror, stuffing is still on the menu. Specifically, it’s time to serve up some “stat stuffers” still available in most Yahoo leagues and can help fantasy basketball managers in specific categories. Rebounds John Konchar, Memphis Grizzlies (57% available) Konchar is one of the best rebounding guards in the league. The problem has been he wasn’t getting enough minutes at the… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Single-Game Preview for Argentina vs. Mexico
Saturday’s single-game Yahoo slate features a matchup between Mexico and Argentina with the South Americans being heavy favorites in a pivotal match for both with only a point between them after the opening match day. For detailed stats and odds, check out the DFS Fantasy Soccer: Argentina vs. Mexico Cheat Sheet CASH GAME STRATEGY Do you want me to tell you to fade Lionel Messi ($32)? I don’t think I can do that. Messi takes penalties and the majority of corners for Argentina while having the… Source link
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo plays and strategy for Nov. 25
The Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo is one to watch on Friday as the Celtics host the Kings. The NBA returns Friday with a packed 14-game schedule. One of the more intriguing matchups will feature the Celtics hosting the surging Kings. A battle between two tough defensive teams will take place when the Cavs face off with the Bucks. The Bulls, who defeated the Celtics and Bucks in consecutive games, will continue their current road trip in OKC. The Warriors will also be in action at home… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Hockey: Friday Picks
Hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. The NHL was off, but it’s back in a big way Friday! However, a lot of the action is in the afternoon. Still, in the evening there are seven games taking place, so you have plenty of DFS options. Here are some players to target, and to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Ville Husso, DET vs. ARI ($36): The Wings took a shot on Alex Nedeljkovic last season and…it didn’t work out. They went back to the drawing board and swung for the fences on Husso and,… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Friday, November 25
The NBA returns Friday with a packed 14-game schedule. One of the more intriguing matchups will feature the Celtics hosting the surging Kings. A battle between two tough defensive teams will take place when the Cavs face off with the Bucks. The Bulls, who defeated the Celtics and Bucks in consecutive games, will continue their current road trip in OKC. The Warriors will also be in action at home against a Jazz team that is off to a surprisingly strong start. Let’s dig into all of the… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Single-Game Preview for USA vs. England
The top matchup on Friday’s slate features the United States and England Maybe we can nickname it La Revoluciono? England are the heavy 62 percent favorites after handing out a 6-2 drubbing to Iran, while Team USA wound up with a one-all draw against a spirited Wales side. There’s few things groups of Americans like doing more than upsetting the British, and England have never beaten the United States in an official competition (0-1-2). CASH GAME STRATEGY It’s impossible to start off with… Source link
Read More »Week 12 Waiver-Wire Pickups: Available Sleepers in Most Yahoo Leagues | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Week 12 Waiver-Wire Pickups: Available Sleepers in Most Yahoo Leagues 0 of 4 Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Week 12 got underway on Thursday with a trio of Thanksgiving games. Some fantasy managers were thankful for point-stuffed performances from players like Amon-Ra St. Brown and CeeDee Lamb, while others were left hungry for a big bounce-back on Sunday. And with several key injuries this week, some managers will be scrambling to make late additions to their lineups. There are… Source link
Read More »Yahoo NBA DFS: Players to chase, fade for Nov. 23
Alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Terry Rozier is a guard to watch during Wednesday night’s slate. Twenty-four teams play Wednesday, and the 12-game slate features some fast-paced matchups with high projected totals. At least one of our selections will come from these games. We’ll also do our best to avoid the premier players and focus away from obvious adds for the slate, like Luka Doncic ($57) and Giannis Antetokounmpo ($60). GUARDS Tyrese Haliburton, IND ($41) vs. MIN Terry Rozier,… Source link
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