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NBA Grind Down: Tuesday, January 5th

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2016-01-07 17:36:04

Welcome to the RotoGrinders NBA Grind Down. In this all-encompassing preview of today’s NBA action, every game will be broken down statistically, with several key elements highlighted in our charts.

Vegas lines are broken down to show projected team totals, to give you an idea of who is favored to win, and often more importantly, how many points they’re expected to score. We also provide pace numbers, so you can spot a game that might have a few extra possessions and more opportunities for fantasy points.

We also provide position-by-position matchup rankings for every team, to give you an idea of the players who will be in better situations to succeed. Using Defense versus Position data, every projected starter is listed along with his opponent’s rank in points allowed to players of his position. These color-coded charts will help you spot the best matchups of the night at a glance.

Every game is also broken down by our NBA experts, providing an overview of the game and a selection of players to consider from each contest.

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New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks – 8:00 PM

New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks
newyorknba Vegas Total 203.0 atlantanba Vegas Total 203.0
Vegas Sprd 8.0 Vegas Sprd -8.0
Team Proj. 97.5 Team Proj. 105.5
Team Pace 96.50 Team Pace 98.70
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Jose Calderon Arron Afflalo Carmelo Anthony Kristaps Porzingis Robin Lopez Proj. Starter Jeff Teague Kyle Korver Kent Bazemore Paul Millsap Al Horford
Opp. Season 19 20 18 10 24 Opp. Season 10 18 7 9 15
Opp. Last 7 11 19 9 1 27 Opp. Last 7 17 7 21 23 22

New York Knicks

Record: 16-19 — Road: 7-11 — Last 10: 5-5

The Knicks have won five of their last ten games, but are still three games below .500 on the season. Tonight they head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks in one of three games that has the potential to turn into a blowout. The Knicks have an implied team total of 97.5 points, which is right around their average points per game this season.

The Hawks have been a little better defensively over the last couple of weeks, but they are still ranked 13th in points allowed per game and 18th in fantasy points allowed per game. Lou Amundson and Cleanthony Early are both out tonight, but neither player makes much of a fantasy impact anyway. The Knicks are littered with secondary plays tonight.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

Carmelo Anthony

Anthony has been productive this season, but not to the point that justifies his hefty price tag. He draws a fairly difficult matchup tonight against the Hawks. He’ll likely be defended by a combination of Kent Bazemore and Thabo Sefolosha. Small forward is a thin position tonight, which does make Anthony a secondary play.

FD — $8,600 — SF
DK — $8,200 — SF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 25.6 | Last Five Games: 24.4
Min/Game — Season: 34.4 | Last Five Games: 35.2
FP/Game — Season: 36.2 | Last Five Games: 36.8

Arron Afflalo

Afflalo hasn’t been very productive recently, but his minutes continue to trend upward. Over his last five games, he has averaged 32.6 minutes per contest. On a night with very little value, Afflalo is worth a look at shooting guard.

FD — $4,600 — SG
DK — $4,900 — SG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 16.7 | Last Five Games: 14.8
Min/Game — Season: 31.3 | Last Five Games: 32.6
FP/Game — Season: 20.6 | Last Five Games: 18.4

Jose Calderon

Calderon has quietly put together a nice five-game stretch, averaging 21.9 fantasy points in 27.9 minutes per contest. His price has come way down across the industry and he basically only needs 20 fantasy points to reach value.

FD — $4,100 — PG
DK — $4,200 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 11.4 | Last Five Games: 11.2
Min/Game — Season: 26.8 | Last Five Games: 27.9
FP/Game — Season: 17.6 | Last Five Games: 21.9

Robin Lopez

Lopez is another Knicks’ player whose minutes are trending in the right direction. Over his last five games, he has averaged 24.9 fantasy points in 27.4 minutes per contest. He should see a heavy dose of minutes tonight against the large frontcourt of the Hawks.

FD — $4,100 — C
DK — $4,600 — C
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 12.9 | Last Five Games: 12.6
Min/Game — Season: 24.0 | Last Five Games: 27.4
FP/Game — Season: 18.3 | Last Five Games: 24.9

Atlanta Hawks

Record: 21-14 — Home: 12-6 — Last 10: 7-3

The Hawks have won seven of their last ten games and currently sport a 12-6 record at home. Atlanta is listed as 8-point favorites tonight against the Knicks. The Hawks are projected to score 105.5 points, which is the third highest team total on the board. It is also 3.6 points higher than their average points per game this season.

The Knicks have been mediocre defensively this season. They are ranked between tenth and 18th in all four of the defensive categories listed above. The real concern here isn’t the matchup, it is whether or not the Knicks can keep this game within striking distance. That said, it’s hard to factor in potential blowouts with only four games on the schedule tonight.

Elite Plays

Paul Millsap

Draymond Green will be a popular choice at power forward, but I’m giving Millsap a slight edge on a points-per-dollar basis. His price has come up a bit across the industry, but he is coming off of a terrific five-game stretch, averaging 42.9 fantasy points per contest.

FD — $8,700 — PF
DK — $8,100 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 20.3 | Last Five Games: 23.1
Min/Game — Season: 33.4 | Last Five Games: 34.6
FP/Game — Season: 38.0 | Last Five Games: 42.9

Jeff Teague

Teague is a nice mid-range point guard option tonight. The only thing lacking with Teague is his minutes upside, however, he has averaged 31.5 over his last five games. He has also averaged 32 fantasy points per game during that stretch.

FD — $6,400 — PG
DK — $6,500 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 22.3 | Last Five Games: 23.7
Min/Game — Season: 29.5 | Last Five Games: 31.2
FP/Game — Season: 28.0 | Last Five Games: 32.0

Kent Bazemore

Most people will see Bazemore’s price tag and immediately think that he is overpriced. However, if you take the name out of it, the production completely justifies the price tag. He has averaged 24.3 fantasy points per game this season and 26.5 over his last five games.

FD — $5,700 — SG
DK — $5,800 — SF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 16.1 | Last Five Games: 15.1
Min/Game — Season: 28.7 | Last Five Games: 31.1
FP/Game — Season: 24.3 | Last Five Games: 26.5

Secondary Plays

Al Horford

Horford is a little too expensive on FanDuel, but sitting at a very playable $6,600 on DraftKings. There are a number of viable plays at center tonight, making it a good time to use two centers on DK. Horford has played well over his last five games, averaging 32.8 fantasy points.

FD — $7,200 — C
DK — $6,600 — C
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 18.7 | Last Five Games: 17.9
Min/Game — Season: 31.3 | Last Five Games: 31.4
FP/Game — Season: 31.3 | Last Five Games: 32.8

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls – 8:00 PM

Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls
milwaukeenba Vegas Total 200.5 chicagonba Vegas Total 200.5
Vegas Sprd 8.0 Vegas Sprd -8.0
Team Proj. 96.3 Team Proj. 104.3
Team Pace 96.30 Team Pace 98.80
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Michael Carter-Williams Khris Middleton Giannis Antetokounmpo Jabari Parker Greg Monroe Proj. Starter Kirk Hinrich Jimmy Butler Nikola Mirotic Taj Gibson Pau Gasol
Opp. Season 25 5 21 12 23 Opp. Season 15 16 27 24 14
Opp. Last 7 26 10 13 7 10 Opp. Last 7 21 25 29 26 25

Milwaukee Bucks

Record: 14-22 — Road: 5-15 — Last 10: 4-6

The Bucks have not played well on the road this season. They are only 5-15 away from home. They draw a difficult matchup tonight against the Bulls in Chicago. The Bucks are only projected to score 96.3 points, which is the lowest implied team total on the board.

The Bulls play at an above-average pace, but they are still an above-average defense. On the season, they are ranked 12th in points allowed per game and sixth in defensive efficiency. Jerryd Bayless rolled the same ankle that kept him out of 11 games last night against the Spurs. He is listed as questionable, but is more likely on the doubtful side. Greivis Vasquez remains out.

Elite Plays

Michael Carter-Williams

This pick hinges on whether or not Jerryd Bayless is able to play. Assuming he sits out, MCW becomes an elite play at point guard. In 12 games without Bayless this season, MCW has averaged 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks/steals. He also draws a nice matchup against the Bulls, who are ranked 25th against point guards.

FD — $6,700 — PG
DK — $6,700 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 18.6 | Last Five Games: 17.4
Min/Game — Season: 30.2 | Last Five Games: 31.5
FP/Game — Season: 27.1 | Last Five Games: 32.4

Secondary Plays

Greg Monroe

Monroe is a little overpriced on FanDuel, but is a borderline elite play on DraftKings. The biggest knock on Monroe has been his minutes. He has only averaged 30.4 on the season. I project him to play 30-32 minutes tonight against the Bulls, with the potential for more given how big the Bulls frontcourt is.

FD — $7,400 — C
DK — $6,500 — C
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 19.6 | Last Five Games: 19.0
Min/Game — Season: 30.4 | Last Five Games: 27.5
FP/Game — Season: 32.8 | Last Five Games: 29.1

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Khris Middleton may be a popular name today, but Antetokounmpo draws the better matchup of the two. Middleton will be locked up with Jimmy Butler, while Giannis will match up against Nikola Mirotic. He is a little too inconsistent to use in cash games, but he could make an intriguing tournament option.

FD — $6,900 — SG
DK — $6,700 — SF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 17.3 | Last Five Games: 17.8
Min/Game — Season: 33.6 | Last Five Games: 33.1
FP/Game — Season: 29.2 | Last Five Games: 28.6

Chicago Bulls

Record: 20-12 — Home: 14-5 — Last 10: 6-4

The Bulls have won six of their last ten games to improve to 20-12 on the season. Chicago is listed as 8-point favorites tonight against the Bucks with their team total set at 104.3 points. Their team total is 2.6 points higher than their average points per game this season.

The Bucks have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA this season. They are ranked 22nd or worse in all four of the defensive categories listed above. The key injury to keep our eye on here is Derrick Rose. He is listed as questionable, after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. If he is out, give a sizable boost to Jimmy Butler and Aaron Brooks.

Elite Plays

Jimmy Butler

Butler would see a nice boost if Derrick Rose is unable to play tonight. Even if Rose plays, Butler is a borderline elite play. He has the highest floor of any shooting guard on the board and he is coming off of a historical second-half performance against the Raptors in which he scored 40 points.

FD — $8,300 — SG
DK — $8,000 — SG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 21.3 | Last Five Games: 21.7
Min/Game — Season: 37.8 | Last Five Games: 37.9
FP/Game — Season: 36.5 | Last Five Games: 39.4

Pau Gasol

In what seems to be a theme today, Gasol is a bit overpriced on FanDuel and a bit underpriced on DraftKings. There are plenty of viable center options on DK tonight, but Gasol is my favorite of the bunch. He has played well all season and he has averaged 39.4 fantasy points per game in his last five.

FD — $8,700 — PF
DK — $7,800 — C
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 21.7 | Last Five Games: 21.3
Min/Game — Season: 31.2 | Last Five Games: 33.6
FP/Game — Season: 37.8 | Last Five Games: 39.4

Secondary Plays

Taj Gibson

Gibson is a borderline elite play on FanDuel tonight. He has played well over his last five games, averaging 24.9 fantasy points. He should see minutes in the low-30’s tonight against the Bucks, who are ranked 27th in rebounding differential this season.

FD — $5,000 — PF
DK — $5,700 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 12.0 | Last Five Games: 10.0
Min/Game — Season: 24.4 | Last Five Games: 32.5
FP/Game — Season: 19.7 | Last Five Games: 24.9

Nikola Mirotic

Mirotic is one of the most inconsistent fantasy options in the entire NBA. His minutes and production are volatile on a nightly basis, making him a great tournament play and a risky cash game play.

FD — $4,700 — SF
DK — $5,100 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 17.2 | Last Five Games: 13.6
Min/Game — Season: 23.6 | Last Five Games: 27.2
FP/Game — Season: 21.3 | Last Five Games: 25.2

Bobby Portis

Portis is still not seeing the minutes that he deserves, but they are trending upward. Over his last five games, he has averaged 19.1 fantasy points in 22.2 minutes per contest. He has plenty of upside in a matchup against the Bucks and he could see extra run if the game turns into a blowout.

FD — $3,900 — PF
DK — $4,500 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 20.3 | Last Five Games: 15.3
Min/Game — Season: 16.2 | Last Five Games: 22.2
FP/Game — Season: 15.9 | Last Five Games: 19.1

Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM

Sacramento Kings Dallas Mavericks
sacramentonba Vegas Total 214.0 dallasnba Vegas Total 214.0
Vegas Sprd 5.5 Vegas Sprd -5.5
Team Proj. 104.3 Team Proj. 109.8
Team Pace 102.40 Team Pace 97.90
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Darren Collison James Anderson Rudy Gay Quincy Acy DeMarcus Cousins Proj. Starter Jose Juan Barea Wesley Matthews Chandler Parsons Dirk Nowitzki Zaza Pachulia
Opp. Season 16 7 10 26 7 Opp. Season 27 29 25 28 26
Opp. Last 7 8 16 17 14 7 Opp. Last 7 28 29 12 29 12

Sacramento Kings

Record: 14-20 — Road: 5-11 — Last 10: 5-5

The Kings picked up an impressive win over the Thunder last night. They are still six games below .500 on the season, but they appear to be moving in the right direction. The Kings have an implied team total of 104.3 points tonight against the Mavericks, which is tied for the fourth highest on the board.

The Mavericks have been an average defense for most of the season. They are ranked between 13th and 21st in all four of the defensive categories listed above. There are two injuries that we need to monitor here – Omri Casspi and Ben McLemore are both listed as questionable. Casspi missed last night’s game with a back injury and McLemore left last night’s game with back spasms.

Elite Plays

DeMarcus Cousins

Cousins had a monster outing against the Suns and he backed it up with an even bigger outing against the Thunder last night. Given the way the salaries shake out on the different sites, I prefer to use him on FanDuel where the other centers are a bit overpriced. On DraftKings, Cousins is listed as a power forward, which is a position littered with options tonight.

FD — $9,700 — C
DK — $10,000 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 28.7 | Last Five Games: 29.3
Min/Game — Season: 32.5 | Last Five Games: 29.8
FP/Game — Season: 43.3 | Last Five Games: 42.1

Rajon Rondo

Editor’s Note: Rajon Rondo has been ruled OUT for tonight.

The revenge narrative is always a fun one to explore, but there are only a few players that really seem to feed off of it. Rondo is one of them. As a member of the Mavericks, he had his worst season of his career. However, he did have 29 points, six rebounds, and five assists against the Celtics. Rondo and the Mavericks split up on bad terms and Rondo should be pumped for this one.

FD — $7,800 — PG
DK — $8,400 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 17.2 | Last Five Games: 16.2
Min/Game — Season: 35.4 | Last Five Games: 33.7
FP/Game — Season: 37.3 | Last Five Games: 36.2

Secondary Plays

Rudy Gay

Gay was one of the many disappointments last night. He struggled to get anything going offensively against the Thunder, even though the Kings were playing most of the game without Omri Casspi and Ben McLemore. The price is still nice though, making Gay an interesting option tonight against the Mavericks.

FD — $7,000 — SF
DK — $6,800 — SF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 20.1 | Last Five Games: 17.5
Min/Game — Season: 33.3 | Last Five Games: 33.0
FP/Game — Season: 29.9 | Last Five Games: 25.6

Darren Collison

Collison is one of my favorite tournament plays tonight. He has quietly produced at a high level this season, especially recently. Over his last five games, he has averaged 26.3 fantasy points. His ownership will be low and he provides good upside for the price.

FD — $5,400 — PG
DK — $5,300 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 18.0 | Last Five Games: 19.4
Min/Game — Season: 29.0 | Last Five Games: 29.8
FP/Game — Season: 22.8 | Last Five Games: 26.3

Marco Belinelli

If Omri Casspi and/or Ben McLemore are out, Belinelli would become an elite play. He has played well recently, averaging 20 fantasy points in 26.6 minutes per game. He played 34 minutes last night against the Thunder.

FD — $3,800 — SG
DK — $3,900 — SG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 16.7 | Last Five Games: 18.3
Min/Game — Season: 25.7 | Last Five Games: 26.6
FP/Game — Season: 16.0 | Last Five Games: 20.0

Dallas Mavericks

Record: 19-15 — Home: 10-6 — Last 10: 6-4

The Mavericks have won six of their last ten games and are now 19-15 overall. They draw the most favorable matchup on the board tonight. Dallas is projected to score 109.8 points against the Kings. Not only is that the second highest team total on the board, but it is 8.3 points higher than their average points per game this season.

The Kings have been downright awful defensively this season. They are ranked dead last in points allowed per game and 29th in fantasy points allowed per game. Deron Williams is listed as questionable for tonight’s game, but he did practice yesterday. If he is active, there are too many players splitting minutes in the Mavericks’ backcourt. If Williams is unable to play, J.J. Barea could be a nice punt option at point guard.

Elite Plays

Dirk Nowitzki

With so many players splitting minutes in the Mavericks’ backcourt, Nowitzki is really the only option that stands out as an elite play tonight. His price has come down a bit recently and he draws one of the best matchups on the board. The Kings are ranked 28th against power forwards this season.

FD — $6,900 — PF
DK — $6,200 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 21.1 | Last Five Games: 23.6
Min/Game — Season: 30.1 | Last Five Games: 30.0
FP/Game — Season: 29.8 | Last Five Games: 26.4

Secondary Plays

Zaza Pachulia

Pachulia is an interesting tournament play tonight. He has been terrific over his last five games, averaging 33.1 fantasy points per game. The biggest concern here is potential foul trouble. He and DeMarcus Cousins are both physical players and Cousins is one of the best in the game at drawing fouls.

FD — $6,600 — C
DK — $5,900 — C
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 13.9 | Last Five Games: 17.7
Min/Game — Season: 28.5 | Last Five Games: 29.9
FP/Game — Season: 27.0 | Last Five Games: 33.1

Chandler Parsons

If you have used Parsons in any of his last three games, then you have been burned by him. His production has been down recently, but the minutes have been there. If he sees minutes in the low-30’s tonight against the Kings, he will have a great shot of reaching and exceeding value. This is the perfect type of game for Parsons, as it will largely be played in transition.

FD — $5,100 — SF
DK — $5,600 — SF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 15.6 | Last Five Games: 13.6
Min/Game — Season: 24.4 | Last Five Games: 33.0
FP/Game — Season: 16.8 | Last Five Games: 22.5

Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 PM

Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers
goldenstatenba Vegas Total 215.0 lalakersnba Vegas Total 215.0
Vegas Sprd -13.0 Vegas Sprd 13.0
Team Proj. 114.0 Team Proj. 101.0
Team Pace 101.50 Team Pace 98.70
Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters Matchup – Opponent DvP Ranks and Projected Starters
DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C DvP Rks PG SG SF PF C
Proj. Starter Stephen Curry Klay Thompson Harrison Barnes Draymond Green Andrew Bogut Proj. Starter Jordan Clarkson Louis Williams Kobe Bryant “(player-popup)Larry Nance Jr Roy Hibbert
Opp. Season 30 25 23 23 25 Opp. Season 18 4 16 15 17
Opp. Last 7 29 20 27 20 11 Opp. Last 7 12 5 18 11 27

Golden State Warriors

Record: 32-2 — Road: 15-2 — Last 10: 8-2

The Warriors are 32-2 on the season and they are finally healthy. Stephen Curry and Harrison Barnes were both back in the lineup last night. The Warriors head to Los Angeles tonight to take on the Lakers. They are listed as 13-point favorites with an implied team total of 114 points.

The Lakers have been one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA this season. They are ranked 26th or worse in all four of the defensive categories listed above. The question here isn’t about the matchup, it’s about the Lakers ability to keep this game close. With the Warriors playing in the second half of a back-to-back, they may look to limit their starters minutes tonight. I will be avoiding Stephen Curry, as he played 32 minutes last night and you have to think the Warriors are going to play it safe with him.

Elite Plays

Draymond Green

Green is coming off of three straight triple-doubles. Three straight triple-doubles! He is one of the top plays on the board tonight, but you have to work to get him into your lineup, as there aren’t many value plays. Obviously, the upside is still there with Green. Plus, if he is getting close to another triple-double, his teammates will do everything in their power to get him it.

FD — $9,700 — PF
DK — $10,100 — PF
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 17.2 | Last Five Games: 18.4
Min/Game — Season: 35.2 | Last Five Games: 36.2
FP/Game — Season: 40.4 | Last Five Games: 49.8

Secondary Plays

Klay Thompson

Thompson has been on fire in his last five games, averaging 35.4 fantasy points in 38.9 minutes per game. The issue is twofold – we can’t project him to play 39 minutes tonight and his price has come up across the industry. The matchup is one of the best on the board, but Jimmy Butler is the safer play of the two.

FD — $7,600 — SG
DK — $7,900 — SG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 21.0 | Last Five Games: 24.8
Min/Game — Season: 33.0 | Last Five Games: 38.9
FP/Game — Season: 29.1 | Last Five Games: 35.4

Los Angeles Lakers

Record: 8-27 — Home: 4-9 — Last 10: 4-6

The Lakers have lost six of their last ten games and have fallen to 8-27 on the season. They draw a tough matchup tonight against the Warriors, but at least the game will be played at a fast pace. The Lakers are projected to score 101 points, which is 4.3 points higher than their average points per game this season.

The Warriors have one of the best defenses in the NBA, but their pace of play puts them right around the league average in points allowed per game and fantasy points allowed per game. There are two injuries to keep our eye on tonight – Kobe Bryant and D’Angelo Russell are both listed as questionable. If both players are active, the Lakers can be avoided altogether. However, if Bryant and/or Russell are out, Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams could both be worth a look.

Elite Plays

NONE

Secondary Plays

Jordan Clarkson

Clarkson is really the only Lakers’ player on my radar tonight and that is only if Kobe Bryant and/or D’Angelo Russell is unable to play. If they are both out, Clarkson could log heavy minutes in an uptempo game against the Warriors.

FD — $6,100 — PG
DK — $5,400 — PG
TO-Adjusted Usage — Season: 18.6 | Last Five Games: 20.2
Min/Game — Season: 32.0 | Last Five Games: 32.6
FP/Game — Season: 24.2 | Last Five Games: 27.7

About the Author

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Derek Farnsworth (Notorious)

Derek Farnsworth (aka Notorious) is a lead RotoGrinders Expert and one of the most recognizable names and faces in all of DFS. Before joining the RotoGrinders team, Derek received a Master’s Degree from the University of Utah. When he’s not busy providing content, he’s dominating the DFS industry as evidenced by his consistent top rankings in several sports and multiple Live Final appearances. Noto provides expert NBA, NFL, MLB, and PGA analysis for RotoGrinders Premium members on a daily basis and has also been nominated for five different Fantasy Sports Writer’s Association (FSWA) awards. Follow Noto on X – @RG_Notorious