Robert Williams
Spring brings new and wonderful things for us to enjoy.
WandaVision gives way to Falcon and the Winter Soldier; the first half of the NBA turns into the second half.
The All-Star Break gave fantasy managers a two-fer week to make up for the six-day absence of NBA games. Here some players who were able to keep their rhythm through the midway point siesta and others that even the break couldn't help.
Booms
Kelly Olynyk Forward/Center Miami Heat
Miami is starting to look like Bubble Miami and one of the factors is a more involved Kelly Olynyk. The former Celtic has filled the stat sheet the last two weeks, averaging 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 steals and 2.4 made threes. He's also shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 85.7 from the charity stripe while only turning the ball over 1.4 times in that same time span.
That is eight categories (seven in 8-cat) that he is positively contributing to. With a firm grasp on a starting spot, logging 32.3 minutes the last five games and ranked 68 in 9-cat Yahoo leagues, he is worth a pickup. (44 percent rostered in Yahoo leagues)
Chris Boucher Forward/Center Toronto Raptors
The Raptors are trending towards irrelevant this season, but Chris Boucher's emergence has been a positive for the struggling team. The lanky Oregon product has averaged 22.0 points on 58.7 percent shooting, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 made threes and 1.6 blocks.
While Toronto is last in the Atlantic Division, it can still make a push for the Play-In Tournament and they will need all hands on deck in order to accomplish it. Chris Boucher might be the one they lean on to answer the call.
Robert Williams Center Boston Celtics
The man Celtics fans affectionately refer to as Time Lord for his inability to show up on time to events early in his Boston stint is making the most of his minutes on the court. Williams has been all over the court the last four games, averaging 10.3 points on 76.2 percent shooting, 8.0 rebounds, 3.8 blocks per game. He's also been a surprising playmaker, throwing in a bonus 2.5 assists per game in the same stretch for his fantasy managers.
Williams is providing all of that production at just over 20 minutes per game. If he starts logging 30 or more minutes consistently, we could be looking at a blooming fantasy star.
Danilo Gallinari Forward Atlanta Hawks
Injuries and a new bench role have slowed Gallinari's integration into the Atlanta Hawks roster, but it looks like he's found his groove with his new team. He's averaging 17.2 points while making 3.4 threes, six rebounds and 1.2 steals the last five games.
The 32-year-old isn't going to outshine Trae Young or the other young stars on the team, but he is still looked to as one of the team's more consistent shot makers and will continue to get opportunities to put up numbers while De'Andre Hunter is sidelined with a knee injury.
Busts
Serge Ibaka Forward/Center Los Angeles Clippers
Despite posting his worst numbers since 2013, Ibaka has been a source of consistency for managers all year, but he's hit a bit of a skid midway through the season. He's been held scoreless in two of his last four games and averaged 5.8 points on 40 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds and 0.5 made threes in that time. Granted, one of those games, he did leave early due to back spasms.
Long gone are the days of the Congolese dominating on the defensive end, but he's still capable of finishing in the top-100 in 9-Cat formats. Hold him despite this slump.
James Wiseman Center Golden State Warriors
Wiseman is starting to learn that being a rookie is tough. Sometimes, you play a lot and sometimes you don't. Unfortunately for him and fantasy managers, that can lead to uneven performances.
The last two weeks, Wiseman has averaged 20.3 minutes per game. Twice he was held under 12 minutes. In that time he has averaged 11.8 points, six rebounds, 0.5 blocks and shooting 40 percent from the free-throw line.
He's a promising rookie, but even he goes through the struggle. We'll see whether this is just a blimp or if the rookie wall has claimed another victim.
Bobby Portis Forward/Center Milwaukee Bucks
Portis stepped up while Donte DiVincenzo and Jrue Holiday were out, but since the team has gotten healthier, Bobby Buckets has taken a step back.
He's only averaged 18.3 minutes the last four games resulting in an average of 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and nearly nothing in every other category. Portis is able to step up when someone goes down, but if the Bucks are healthy, you should look for other options to roster.
Keldon Johnson Forward San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs put LaMarcus Aldridge on the shelf, opening things up for other players to perform well. Keldon Johnson, who has been a surprising contributor with some big games, was looked to as a player who could capitalize on the opportunity. He has yet to do that.
Since coming back from the health and safety protocols, Johnson has averaged 10.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 made three-pointers. He has also only been playing 20.2 minutes per contest which could be impacting his chances to produce.
Gregg Popovich is still experimenting with post-Aldridge life and that could mean inconsistent minutes for everyone not named DeMar DeRozan. Proceed with caution when considering Johnson for your lineup.
With Football and March Madness in our rear-view window, you must think that there is nothing good to bet on these days. However, there’s so much going on right now that even we are having a hard time keeping up!
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on to help you out.
First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC
- and the PGA Tour
With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, they are offering new users their No Sweat $1,000 promotion. This means you will get up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets if you lose your first bet!
Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.
First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC
- and the PGA Tour
With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!
It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.
So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.
First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:
- NFL
- NBA
- MLB
- NHL
- UFC
- and the PGA Tour
With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!
It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:
Basketball: NBA Player Combos
A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.
Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!
Hockey: Total Shots On Goal
A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.
Soccer: Total Shots
Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.
Golf: Over/Under Birdies
A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!
Baseball: NRFI
Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".
With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.
Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!
Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.
Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.
