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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023
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HOUSTON — It was June 23 and the Texas Rangers held a 6 1/2-game lead in the American League West over the Houston Astros, a cushion that almost seemed insurmountable, given how the teams were performing at the time. There was little reason to predict the frantic chase for the division title that would follow over the final three-plus months of the regular season. It was a pursuit that concluded with the Astros claiming the … more
New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023
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If the New York Liberty are going to make a series of it against the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, now is the time to do it. Down 2-0 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals and absolutely humiliated Wednesday night in a 104-76 loss, New York comes home on Sunday for a win-or-else Game 3. “It’s about action now,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “No (bleeping) feelings anymore. We’re all disappointed, angry, embarrassed with how … more
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023
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Going into their third game on Saturday against the visiting Calgary Flames, the Pittsburgh Penguins believe they have found the template they need. Pittsburgh had a visit from lingering demons in their opener, a 4-2 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The Penguins had a two-goal lead but could not put the game away, a problem that plagued them last season. On Friday, Pittsburgh flashed the type of game that has been expected of … more
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023
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Despite winning their season opener in a shootout, the Toronto Maple Leafs know they need to improve Saturday night against the visiting Minnesota Wild. The Maple Leafs needed two late goals in the third period from Auston Matthews before defeating the visiting Montreal Canadiens 6-5 Wednesday in a shootout. The tying goal gave Matthews a hat trick. Toronto also killed a penalty in overtime. “I want to forget about this game and just keep moving … more
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023
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Jonas Johansson passed his first test as Tampa Bay’s No. 1 goalie. Johansson and the Lightning will now try to grab a road victory in the Detroit Red Wings’ home opener on Saturday. Johansson was thrust into the role when Andrei Vasilevskiy underwent back surgery during training camp. Tampa Bay defeated Nashville in its home opener 5-3 on Tuesday as Johansson stopped 28 shots. “His game was quiet and he made himself big. He wasn’t … more