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2024-25 NFL Coaching Carousel: Which Head Coaches Get Fired Next?
NFL Coaches Fired in 2024NFL Coach Fired OddsFavorites To Be Fired FirstWhich NFL Coach Will Be Fired First?NFL Black Monday The NFL coaching carousel refers to the comings and goings of head coaches in the league. Typically, it’s due to head coaches being fired for not meeting the expectations of the front office or the owner. Last year, we saw eight coaches get axed during and after the season. This year, we’ve already seen two head coaches get axed and there are plenty more on the proverbial hot seat. Heading into the 2024-24 NFL season, New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen (+275) was the odds-on favorite to get fired first. However, the New York Jets canned Robert Saleh (+900)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Suns vs. Timberwolves Key InformationThe LeanAfter ‘Important’ Win, Wolves Meet Low-Scoring SunsSuns’ Offensive StrugglesTimberwolves Riding HighKeys to the GameRecent Rivalry HistoryPrediction The Timberwolves (-286) are favored by 7 points over the Suns (+233) in this Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 219.5 points. Phoenix is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 5th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 9th in the West and has a 7-6 record. Suns vs. Timberwolves Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves Where: Minneapolis at Target Center Date: Sunday, November 17th Betting Odds MIN -7, PHO +233 | MIN -286 O/U 219.5 The Suns Can Win If… The Suns fell to 9-4 on the season after a
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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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VCU Rams vs. Penn St. Nittany Lions Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 26th 2023

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The seventh-place game of the ESPN Events Invitational will pit coach Mike Rhoades and some of his former players against the program they left earlier this year. Rhoades will direct Penn State (4-2) against his former program, VCU (3-3), on Sunday in Kissimmee, Fla. In six seasons at VCU, Rhoades led the Rams to three NCAA Tournament appearances and a 129-61 overall record. The Nittany Lions’ job came open when Micah Shrewsberry left for Notre … more

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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Texas A&M Aggies Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 26th 2023

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Texas A&M and Iowa State are looking for bounce-back wins when they battle for third place in the ESPN Events Invitational Sunday in Kissimmee, Fla. The 12th-ranked Aggies (5-1) are coming off their first loss of the season, falling 96-89 to No. 19 Florida Atlantic in the semifinal round Friday. Iowa State (5-1) also lost its first game of the year Friday, dropping a 71-62 decision to Virginia Tech. SEC Preseason Player of the Year … more

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Texas Longhorns vs. Wyoming Cowboys Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 26th 2023

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No. 15 Texas will look to get healthy and back on the winning track when it hosts Wyoming on Sunday in Austin, Texas. The Longhorns (4-1) return home after splitting a pair of games in the Empire Classic in New York. Texas beat Louisville 81-80 on Sunday with a buzzer-beating shot by Max Abmas, while getting 27 points from Kadin Shedrick. On Monday, the Longhorns lost 81-71 to No. 5 UConn. “You look back on … more

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Georgetown Hoyas vs. Jackson State Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 25th 2023

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Jayden Epps notched his career high in points for the second straight game to lead Georgetown past visiting Jackson State 88-81 on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Epps scored 34 points, including 24 in the second half, to eclipse his previous career-best mark of 31 points, which he set in the Hoyas’ 88-83 overtime win over American last Sunday. Georgetown (4-2) also used 22 points from Dontrez Styles, 13 from Jay Heath and 11 from Wayne … more

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 26th 2023

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Nineteenth-ranked Florida Atlantic, which plays Virginia Tech in Sunday’s ESPN Events Invitational final in Kissimmee, Fla., is trying to prove it hasn’t lost its edge. FAU is coming off a glorious season, leading the nation in wins (35) while reaching the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four for the first time in program history. The Owls started this season ranked 10th in the nation, but they fell nine spots after a shocking home loss to Bryant on … more