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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023
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The reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights will attempt to snap a four-game losing streak on Thursday night when they face the Los Angeles Kings in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights, who opened the season with an impressive 12-game point streak (11-0-1), have lost five of their last six games, all in regulation. Vegas has dropped four consecutive games in regulation for the first time since March 2022. Defensive struggles are a big reason … more
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid sustaining back-to-back losses for the first time this season when they face the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Minnesota has surged to the top of the Western Conference standings with 22 wins in its first 29 games. Part of the Timberwolves’ surprise success has been an ability to bounce back from disappointment, as Minnesota has compiled a 6-0 record in games after a loss. That perfect … more
Oregon Ducks vs. Southern California Trojans Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023
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Southern California and Oregon open the Pac-12 Conference slate Thursday when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene. USC (6-5) continues a four-game road swing, having split a pair in Alabama. The Trojans routed Alabama State on Dec. 19, 79-59, ending a losing skid that extended to three games with their 91-75 loss Dec. 17 at Auburn. Arrinten Page led USC with a career-high 12 points against Alabama State. Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier each … more
Oregon St. Beavers vs. UCLA Bruins Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 28th 2023
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UCLA coach Mick Cronin is not one to sugarcoat anything, especially when his team is struggling. “They’re young, they’re trying to live up to the letters on the jersey and the ball’s not going in and they start to feel the snowball effect,” Cronin said Friday night after a 69-60 home loss to Maryland. “This is just my opinion, I’m not saying I’m right … but we’ve lost our confidence.” The Bruins will try to … more
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Illinois St. Redbirds Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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Of all the good signs No. 8 Kentucky has provided its fans in a 9-2 start, its ability to shoot well and often from long range might be its best. The Wildcats hope to display it again Friday night when they close their non-conference schedule against Illinois State in Lexington, Ky. Recent John Calipari teams have played inside-out and often overpowered opponents in the lane but haven’t always been able to shoot over the top … more