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Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Heat vs. Pacers Key InformationThe LeanHeat Eye Sweep of Pacers, May Get Jimmy Butler BackHeat’s Momentum Without ButlerWill Jimmy Butler Return?Pacers Struggling to Find Defensive AnswersKeys to the GamePrediction The Pacers (-138) are favored by 2.5 points over the Heat (+117) in a matchup between two teams with losing streaks. Indiana has lost two straight and is 5-7 overall, while Miami has dropped three in a row and is 5-6 on the season. Tipoff is set for 5:00 ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This Eastern Conference showdown can be seen on FDSI. The over/under line is currently set at 229 points. Heat vs. Pacers Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Date: Sunday,
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Key InformationThe LeanHealthier Grizzlies to Face Nuggets, Who Could Be Short-HandedGrizzlies Reclaim Depth Despite Ja Morant’s AbsenceNuggets Struggle Without Nikola JokicKey MatchupsWhat to WatchPrediction At 6:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-130) will host the Denver Nuggets (+110) in a Western Conference matchup. Memphis is currently favored by 2 and has lost two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 227.5. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on ALT. Nuggets vs. Grizzlies Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies Where: Memphis at FedExForum Date: Sunday, November 17th Betting Odds MEM -2, DEN +110 | MEM -130 O/U 227.5 The Nuggets Can Win If… Denver’s record dropped
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Hawks vs. Trail Blazers Key InformationThe LeanNewcomer Dyson Daniels Raising Hawks’ Play as They Head to PortlandDyson Daniels: A Defensive PowerhouseHawks Getting HealthierTrail Blazers: Fighting Through InjuriesKey MatchupsWhat’s at Stake At 6:00 ET, the Hawks (-176) will travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (+149) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 231.5. Both teams enter this game on two-game winning streaks. Atlanta is 6-7 on the season and is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. Portland is 5-8 and is currently 13th in the Western Conference. Hawks vs. Trail Blazers Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trail Blazers Where: Portland at Moda Center Date: Sunday, November 17th
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Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Pistons vs. Wizards Key InformationThe LeanWizards Look to Halt 7-Game Skid When Pistons VisitPistons Building MomentumWizards’ Struggles ContinueKey MatchupsWhat’s at Stake The Detroit Pistons (-198) will travel to Washington to take on the Wizards (+165) at 6:00 ET. The Pistons (-4.5) are favored in this Eastern Conference matchup and will look to improve on their 6-8 record. Washington (2-9) is currently on a 7-game losing streak and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line for this game is 228.5. Pistons vs. Wizards Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards Where: Washington at Capital One Arena Date: Sunday, November 17th Betting Odds DET -4.5, DET -198 | WAS +165 O/U 228.5 The Pistons Can Win If…
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Key InformationThe LeanCavaliers Host Hornets, Eyeing Historic 15-0 StartCavaliers Riding High Under AtkinsonHornets Seek to Play SpoilerKey MatchupsInjury ConcernsPrediction The 14-0 Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 5-7 Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are favored by 10.5 points and have a moneyline of -536. The over/under line is set at 224 points. This Eastern Conference matchup is scheduled to tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on FDSO. Charlotte is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Cleveland sits atop the standings. Hornets vs. Cavaliers Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Date: Sunday, November 17th Betting Odds CLE -10.5, CHA +405 |

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024

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With reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid still out with a knee issue, Tobias Harris took center stage for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. He scored a season-best 37 points, two shy of his career high, as the Sixers defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-93. The Sixers, who are 3-7 without Embiid this season, will host the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon and look to Harris for continued leadership and production. “Like I always say, he … more

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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The sweaty sneakers will be on the other feet Sunday night when the host Milwaukee Bucks play on the second night of a back-to-back set against the rested Sacramento Kings. The Bucks took advantage of a fatigued opponent for the second time in three days during their 129-118 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Milwaukee’s four oldest starters were pressed into 33 or more minutes against the Warriors Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 points), Damian … more

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Wichita St. Shockers vs. Memphis Tigers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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No. 13 Memphis has had three close calls in American Athletic Conference play but came out unscathed while winning by a total of 12 points. Now the Tigers will look to win by a more comfortable margin while attempting to extend their winning streak to 10 games when they visit Wichita State on Sunday. Memphis (14-2, 3-0 AAC) has thrived against the Shockers since Penny Hardaway became coach, winning the last six meetings and eight … more

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Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Barry Trotz will see a lot of familiar faces on Saturday night when the Nashville Predators host the New York Islanders. But the Predators’ general manager also will see a far more offensively potent team than the one he oversaw during his previous job as the Islanders’ head coach. The Islanders were off Friday after overcoming a two-goal deficit in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. The Predators, meanwhile, will … more

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Minnesota Wild vs. Arizona Coyotes Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The Minnesota Wild will try to bounce back on short rest when they host the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night. Minnesota failed to hold a 3-1 lead early in the third period en route to losing for the seventh time in eight games (1-6-1). The Wild have been outscored 32-15 during that span. … more