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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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New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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A run of deficient defensive performances is threatening to undo a quick start for the New Jersey Devils. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are hoping the worst is over after their most productive showing of the first two months. The Devils attempt to stay over .500 on Friday afternoon in Newark, N.J., when they host the Blue Jackets, who are seeking consecutive wins for the second time this season. New Jersey began the season 6-2-1 … more

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Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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The NHL-leading Boston Bruins return to work following the Thanksgiving holiday when they host a matinee Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins (14-1-3, 31 points) blew multiple leads in Monday’s 5-4 overtime loss at Tampa Bay before finishing their two-game trip with a 3-1 victory Wednesday win against the Florida Panthers. Boston passed Vegas for the top spot in the overall NHL standings with the victory, becoming the fourth team in 30 years … more

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Toronto’s William Nylander and his Maple Leafs teammates have returned from Sweden with a pair of wins following the Global Series — a productive trip that had the young Swede leaving a stamp on his homeland in the process. The smooth-skating Nylander will be back at it on Black Friday as he leads his team into Chicago as Toronto finishes its two-game season series with the Blackhawks. But what a week it’s been for Nylander. … more

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Providence Friars vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Providence coach Kim English is hoping his team will be at full strength when it faces visiting Lehigh on Friday. Providence (4-1) is coming off a third-place finish in the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship. The Friars dropped a 73-70 overtime decision to Kansas State in the tournament’s opening round, then beat Georgia 71-64 in the third-place game. The Friars were without freshman guard Garwey Dual and sophomore guard Jayden Pierre for the game against … more

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Washington St. Cougars vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 24th 2023

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Washington State coach Kyle Smith hoped his team’s trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off last weekend in Uncasville, Conn., would provide a good approximation of what the Cougars will face in Pacific-12 Conference play. Despite a 76-64 loss to Mississippi State in their tourney opener, the Cougars rebounded with a 78-57 victory against Rhode Island on Sunday. “That’s what the top of our league looks like and we need to get there,” Smith … more