German Marquez has a nice match up tonight at home against the D-Backs and their struggling offense. It is Friday and you know what that means? Classic line up time! I like the match ups tonight, especially on the pitching side. Here is how I spent my $50,000 on Draft Kings. P: German Marquez, Rockies vs. Diamondbacks ($5,800): Marquez is a great value at home against the struggling D-Backs. With an…
Daily Fantasy: Baseball Line Up of the Day
For today’s daily line up, I went with a showdown match up between the Phillies and the Cubs on Draft Kings. I focused on offense as the Nick Pivetta versus Tyler Chatwood match up did not appeal to me. Here is how I spent my $50,000. Flex Line-Up Kris Bryant, Cubs, 3B ($10,200) Cesar Hernandez. Phillies ($9,600) Anthony Rizzo, Cubs, 1B ($9,300) Carlos Santana, Phillies, 1B ($8,400) Kyle Schwarber, Cubs,…
Fantasy Football: 5 Value Running Backs for 2018
Running backs are once again the most prized commodity in fantasy football. Remember three years ago when receivers and quarterbacks were the apples of most fantasy owners eyes? Not anymore. It is all about loading up at running back. Most fantasy owners panic if they miss out on LeVeon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott, David Johnson or Kareem Hunt. Don’t worry about it. The running back position is as deep as it…
Daily Fantasy: Baseball Line Up of the Day
After taking a couple of days off, I am back and I am spending. Here is how I spent my $50,000 on Draft Kings on this getaway day in the big leagues. P: Jake Odorizzi, Twins vs. White Sox ($7,300): Going for value here despite the fact the Odorizzi struggled in his last start against the Royals. P: Eduardo Rodriguez, Red Sox vs. Tigers ($9,400): Rodriguez against a Tigers team that struggles…
Feel the Draft: Baseball First Round Mock Draft
Casey Mize is projected to go first overall to the Tigers. After two months of reading various scouting reports and watching YouTube videos, I give our first round baseball mock draft. Here’s where we think the top prospects in this draft will go. 1. Detroit Tigers: Casey Mize, RHP, Auburn: Mize is the best prospect in this draft. He has front of the rotation but signability could be an issue….
Daily Fantasy: Baseball Line-Up of the Day
Vince Velasquez has been terrific in his last four starts yielding three runs or less. I am going with a classic line up on this Saturday. Here is how I spent my $50,000 today. P: Walker Buehler, Dodgers at Rockies ($6,400): The match up at Coors Field is not good but Buehler has been so good of late, that it is hard to pass up on him. P: Vince Velasquez,…
Fantasy Football: 5 Value Wide Receivers for 2018
Marquise Goodwin could be a steal in the later rounds of drafts. It is never too early to start planning for the 2018 fantasy football season. When it comes to drafting a wide receiver, you either draft one early after the run on running backs or you wait until the middle rounds. The receiver position is deep so if you don’t end up with Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr. or…
Daily Fantasy: Baseball Line Up of the Day
Frankie Montas has a favorable match up against the Royals tonight but be careful. Kansas City is sneaky offensively. I am going with a classic line up for today. I decided to invest heavily in my outfield. I liked the match ups. Here is how I spent my $50,000 on Draft Kings. P: Miles Mikolas, Cardinals vs. Pirates ($8,700): Mikolas has been terrific in all formats this season. He has been…
Fantasy Baseball: Sorry Baseball Purists. The Rays Starting Relievers is the Wave of the Future
Getty Images Cover your ears baseball purists. You are not going to like this. What the Tampa Bay Rays are doing with starting relief pitchers is the wave of the future in baseball. The days of workhorse starters pitching 200 to 250 innings a season are over. Between innings limits and the fear of Tommy John surgery, teams are exploring creative ways to keep their pitchers healthy and get the…
Daily Fantasy: Baseball Line Up of the Day
I am going to to go with a showdown line up for today. The Red Sox and Astros are playing a four game series in Houston. Here is my game one line up on Draft Kings. I spent pretty much my entire allotment on an Astros heavy line up. Line Up: Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros ($10,000) Andrew Benintendi, OF, Red Sox ($9,800) Carlos Correa, SS, Astros ($8,600) Marwin Gonzalez, 1B/OF…