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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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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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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Stanford Cardinal Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Stanford and Northern Iowa both experienced difficult second halves on Thursday. Because of those struggles, the Cardinal and Panthers will compete for seventh and eighth place on Friday night in the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Stanford (3-3) is trying to get a win in the tournament after dropping close games to No. 20 Arkansas and Michigan. Against the Razorbacks, the Cardinal took a 77-74 double-overtime defeat after blowing a four-point lead in … more

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Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Vanderbilt and Arizona State, two teams that were ineffective with their offensive execution in the opening night of the Vegas Showdown on Thursday in Las Vegas, will face each other in the third-place game on Friday. Vanderbilt (3-2) committed 19 turnovers in an 84-78 loss to North Carolina State in the first Thursday game. Arizona State (2-2) shot 33.3 percent from the field, including 2 of 20 from 3-point range, in its 77-49 defeat against … more

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Santa Clara Broncos vs. Oregon Ducks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Oregon continues its trip to Florida on Friday night with a matchup against Santa Clara at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville. The Ducks are 4-0 despite not having center N’Faly Dante, their top player, available for the past three games due to a knee injury. In an 82-71 season-opening victory over Georgia, Dante scored 16 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. Oregon also might be without Dante’s backup, Nate Bittle, who is averaging 13 points … more

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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It has been so long since Illinois played Western Illinois, Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood had just finished his 10-year stint as a Leathernecks assistant and was still 10 years from becoming a Division I head coach. On Nov. 22, 2003, Dee Brown led then-No. 12 Illinois to a 94-66 victory over Western Illinois in the first game of the Bruce Weber era. Twenty seasons later, the Leathernecks (2-3) finally get their rematch Friday … more

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Louisiana State Tigers vs. North Florida Osprey Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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LSU won its last two games in the Charleston Classic last weekend in Charleston, S.C. North Florida won its last two games in the First Coast Classic that it hosted last weekend in Jacksonville, Fla. So both teams have some momentum as they prepare to meet Friday night in Baton Rouge. La. The Tigers (3-2) lost a four-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation before beating Wake Forest 86-80 in overtime Sunday. “When … more