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Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick & Prediction JANUARY 17th 2024
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In the aftermath of a white-knuckle, one-point victory over Kansas State on Saturday that extended Texas Tech’s winning streak to nine games, Red Raiders first-year coach Grant McCasland heaped praise on his team. Texas Tech (14-2, 3-0 Big 12) rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to secure a 60-59 win over the Wildcats and extend its longest winning streak since the 2018-19 campaign. The 25th-ranked Red Raiders are off to their best start in conference … more
Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction JANUARY 17th 2024
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Alec Burks may be playing too well to remain with the Detroit Pistons much longer. The 32-year-old reserve guard has emerged as one of the few bright spots for the Pistons. He tied his career high with 34 points against Washington on Monday afternoon, lifting his club to just its fourth victory. The Pistons will look to collect back-to-back wins for the second time this season when they begin a six-game homestand against Western Conference … more
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 17th 2024
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Ascending in the standings on the strength of a season-high five-game winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night with revenge on their minds. Winners of 10 of their last 13 games overall, the surging Cavaliers owe the Bucks one in return for Milwaukee’s 119-111 victory in Cleveland on Dec. 29. Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Jarrett Allen collected 10 points and 14 rebounds in Cleveland’s 109-91 victory over the … more
Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Islanders Pick & Prediction JANUARY 16th 2024
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The New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets will both be coming off shutout losses when they meet Tuesday night. And that’s where the similarities between the teams end. The Islanders will look to snap out of a lengthy slump as they complete a back-to-back road set against Central Division foes by visiting the first-place Jets. New York fell to 0-2-0 on its four-game, Western Conference trek when it fell 5-0 to the Minnesota Wild on … more
Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 16th 2024
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The Chicago Blackhawks have lost four of five since All-Star rookie Connor Bedard sustained a fractured jaw. That each defeat came by no more than two goals against foes in or close to playoff position leaves Chicago feeling optimistic entering a Tuesday visit from the struggling San Jose Sharks. “The last handful of games have been really impressive,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said. “Not just the effort, but the ability to keep chances low … more