The unexpected firing of Kevin McHale might wake up the sputtering Rockets. James Harden $10100 and Dwight Howard $7500 are strong plays tonight at home against Portland, with Terrence Jones $6200 and Trevor Ariza $5600 also worth considering in DFS contests at DraftKings. [Read more…]
As usual, we got a few things right on Monday, notably that Mario Chalmers is a great fit for the Grizzlies (29 PTS in 23 minutes) and that the Celtics are better than people think. I also predicted the Suns guards’ domination of the Lakers, but didn’t use Brandon Knight for his monster triple-double. Woulda, coulda, shoulda… [Read more…]
Talk is cheap. Just ask the slumping Houston Rockets, whose locker room is starting to resemble a presidential candidates’ debate. “We’ve been talking,” slumping superstar James Harden said. “We’ve been doing too much talking.” “We’ve had a lot of heart-to-hearts,” coach Kevin McHale said. “As a matter of fact, we talk too much. Talking doesn’t win basketball games.” Last season, the Rockets surprised more than a few folks by crashing the Western Conference finals, a spot thought to be reserved for the San
Sunday was full of surprises in the NBA and daily fantasy. Not only did Anthony Davis return, he played 40 minutes in peak form. The Celtics won in Oklahoma City. The Lakers won. [Read more…]
Wake up, basketball fans. An unusual NBA Sunday tips off at noon Eastern with the wounded Pelicans visiting Madison Square Garden. Anthony Davis $10700 (hip) is doubtful, leaving Eric Gordon $6300, Ryan Anderson $6200 and Jrue Holiday $5000 as the only scoring threats. [Read more…]
We got a few things right on Friday, predicting triple-doubles from Russell Westbrook and Rajon Rondo while making DeMarcus Cousins our top pick. There’s a 7-game NBA slate on Saturday, with one 3:30 Eastern start (DET @ LAC) that we’re ignoring at DraftKings. [Read more…]
On an 11-game Friday slate, the NBA injury list keeps altering the fantasy landscape. Knowing who’s in and out can be profitable at DraftKings. [Read more…]
Thursday’s 3-game NBA slate has the unbeaten Warriors in Minnesota, where Ricky Rubio $7500 and Andrew Wiggins $6400 are both questionable with knee injuries. [Read more…]