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After an impressive performance in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks have cut into the Phoenix Suns’ series lead in the NBA Finals. This series features plenty of really, really good players for NBA DFS purposes and it is always interesting to see which star is going to go off next.  Let’s look at what we […]

(All summer, Adam Pfeifer will be putting the tightest fantasy football picks under the microscope in our ADP Decisions series.) The NFC East is loaded with talented wide receivers, but perhaps none are more exciting than Terry McLaurin and CeeDee Lamb. Both young wideouts — McLaurin of the Washington Football Team and Lamb of the Dallas […]

(All summer, Adam Pfeifer will be putting the tightest fantasy football picks under the microscope in our ADP Decisions series.) We continue our ADP series with a battle of two elite running back talents that honestly project very similarly for fantasy football in 2021. Nick Chubb and Jonathan Taylor are true workhorse running backs who have the […]

(All summer, Adam Pfeifer will be putting the tightest fantasy football picks under the microscope in our ADP Decisions series.) We continue our 2021 fantasy football ADP series with an interesting debate between two talented, young running backs. Cam Akers showed flashes of brilliance to end his rookie campaign in 2020, while Joe Mixon has shown […]

Game 2 of the NBA Finals kicks off Thursday night between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. For those who aren’t quite ready for fantasy or DFS basketball to be over just yet, there are plenty of showdown contests to enter for this one-game slate.  (Make sure to check out all of the great FTN […]

(All summer, Adam Pfeifer will be putting the tightest fantasy football picks under the microscope in our ADP Decisions series.) Making tough decisions in fantasy football can be, well, tough. (I’m such a wordsmith, aren’t I?) I have plenty of experience making tough choices. It used to take me 30-40 minutes to choose which toy I […]

After a tough loss in Game 5, can the Atlanta Hawks keep their season alive in Game 6? And with Giannis Antetokounmpo out for the Milwaukee Bucks, how has this NBA Eastern Conference Finals series and the DFS landscape changed? Let’s break it all down.  (Make sure to check out all of the great FTN […]

We’re down to just one more series before the NBA Finals. The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks are both dealing with massive injuries, absolutely changing the dynamic of this series. It is all tied up at two games apiece, but how will this series and NBA DFS be impacted with Giannis Antetkounmpo out for the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers kept their season alive with an impressive Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns Monday. They will look to extend their season again Wednesday, though injuries continue to impact this series, as well as the entire playoffs. It also impacts decisions we will make in DFS. Here are five stats that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a Game 3 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks, largely due to Khris Middleton’s 38 points, 20 of which came in the final quarter when his team needed him the most. Can things turn around for the Hawks in Game 4? And what should we be looking at from […]

After winning a low-scoring, hard-fought Game 4, the Phoenix Suns are one win away from punching their ticket to the NBA Finals. A lot has changed over the course of this series, impacting NBA DFS and fantasy decisions. Here are five stats that stand out to me ahead of Monday’s Game 5. (Make sure to […]

After a brutal Game 2 loss, the Atlanta Hawks return home to host the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal Game 3 matchup Sunday. This series could be very fun, especially given the fact that both of these teams are playing at top-six paces right now. Let’s look at a handful of stats that stand out […]

After a dominant victory in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks travel to Atlanta to continue their series with the Hawks. I’d be stunned if we saw another blowout this time around, and I am very interested to see what these rotations look like ahead of Game 3.  Let’s look […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got a huge Game 3 victory the other night and will look to even up the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns Saturday. They have continued to shake up their lineup and rotations so keep an eye out for any possible changes, though that seems unlikely after an impressive victory.  […]

The Atlanta Hawks continued their winning ways Wednesday with a Game 1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. They have honestly been the story of the NBA playoffs so far and we’ll see if they can keep it going in Game 2 Friday. Let’s look at the key information to know for DFS. (Make sure to […]

Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals was amazing and ended in dramatic fashion. As we look ahead to Game 3 and its DFS implications, we have a Hall of Fame point guard set to make his return, which is bad news for a Clippers team that is already trailing 2-0 in the series. (Make […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals kicks off Wednesday night, and although there is only one game per evening the rest of the way, that doesn’t mean we have to stop playing fantasy DFS hoops, right? This series has some interesting matchup aspects so let’s break it all down.  (Make sure to check out […]

After no NBA or DFS action Monday, the Western Conference Finals continue Tuesday night. The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are both missing key players, which makes this game not only more interesting for real life purposes, but fantasy purposes, too. Here are some key stats to know when setting your Tuesday DFS lineups. […]

The two best words in sports — Game 7. The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets square off Saturday night to determine who will head to the Eastern Conference Finals and both teams continue to deal with injuries, especially the Nets. This should be a fantastic game and I’m excited to see how it plays out.  […]

It is a huge night around the NBA and in DFS Friday, as both the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz face elimination. We’ll certainly have to keep an eye on the Utah backcourt, as both Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell are questionable.  Let’s look at some key DFS stats to know for Friday’s action. (Make […]

Does Kevin Durant have an encore performance in store? He absolutely shined on Tuesday night, recording one of the greatest playoff games in the history of basketball. Brooklyn will remain without Kyrie Irving but they are one win away from clinching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Does Milwaukee have an answer? (Make sure […]

These NBA playoffs have been wild, especially with all the injuries we have been seeing as of late. The Clippers, after battling back to tie their series with Utah, will now have to play without their best player, possibly for the rest of the series.  Let’s take a look at the key stats to know […]

Dr. Pepper is the most underrated soda in the world. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ordered one, only to be greeted by ridicule and dirty looks. Seriously. For whatever reason, many people don’t enjoy Dr. Pepper like I do. And the same can be said for players throughout the fantasy football landscape. […]

There is only one NBA game on tap for DFS Tuesday night, and it is super intriguing. The short-handed Brooklyn Nets head back home to host the Milwaukee Bucks, and we’ll see what Kevin Durant and company can do without the Nets’ two All-Star guards. (Make sure to check out all of our other awesome NBA […]

Injuries aren’t slowing down, even in the NBA playoffs. We have two more games to start the week on Monday night with the Jazz and Hawks looking to bounce back after tough losses over the weekend. Joel Embiid is averaging 12.0 post-ups per game during this series. That is the highest number in the playoffs […]

There is only one NBA playoff game Saturday night, but I don’t think anyone is complaining. What can the Clippers do to avoid a 3-0 deficit against the Utah Jazz?  Let’s look at that and pick out some key stats to know when building DFS lineups for Saturday. (Make sure to check out all of […]

After a very fun Thursday night around the NBA, we have two more playoff games to satisfy our DFS appetite Friday. The Hawks return home to break the series tie against the 76ers, while the Nuggets will do everything they can to avoid a 3-0 deficit against the Suns. (Make sure to check out all […]

We have two more NBA playoff games for our DFS pleasure Thursday night. It is a pivotal Game 3 for the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Clippers look to bounce back after a tough Tuesday night loss in Utah. (Make sure to check out all of our other awesome NBA tools, including the Odds Tracker, the Prop Shop, and starting […]

We only have one playoff game around the NBA Wednesday night, but it should be a good one for our DFS purposes. The 2021 MVP might have to be even better, as the Nuggets could be even more short-handed than they already are.  (Make sure to check out all of our other awesome NBA tools, including […]

More playoff basketball? Fine by me. We have a two-game NBA slate on Tuesday night with both contests being very, very intriguing. It is fun to look at stats and metrics but also how teams are running rotations and what defensive schemes they are running as they play different teams over the course of the […]

We have reached the second round of the NBA playoffs and we already have huge news. James Harden will be sidelined for the Brooklyn Nets, which changes a lot for that series, as well as DFS basketball. Following that game, a series between Denver and Phoenix kicks off, which should be a fun one. Kyrie […]

With almost every first-round series in the books for the NBA playoffs, we have just one game on DFS schedule for Friday night. The Dallas Mavericks can clinch the series with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Even though there is just one game, there are plenty of stats that stand out ahead of […]