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Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 6th 2023
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Two teams striving to improve on their early-season mediocrity clash Wednesday night when the Miami Heat visit the Toronto Raptors. Miami stands seventh in the Eastern Conference after 20 games. “We stand right where we don’t want to be, which is very mediocre, not good, not bad, not great, not any of those things,” Miami forward Jimmy Butler said after a 144-129 home loss to the Indiana Pacers Saturday. “Just mediocre. You talk about our … more
Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 6th 2023
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A five-day break came at just the right time for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers haven’t played since last Friday when they dropped their second straight, 125-119 to the Boston Celtics. All-Star center Joel Embiid missed the past two games with an illness. Tyrese Maxey was also out against the Celtics. Philadelphia is expected to have Embiid and Maxey back when it visits the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. “I think that they’re pretty much fine,” … more
Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 6th 2023
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The last time the Detroit Pistons tasted victory, trick-or-treaters hadn’t even collected their candy. They’ve endured a stomach-churning 17 consecutive losses, a franchise record for a single season. Their last win came Oct. 28. They’ll try once again to end their misery when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. It’s one of two games recently scheduled by the NBA for every team that didn’t advance during the in-season tournament. The Pistons suffered another agonizing … more
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 6th 2023
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The Orlando Magic aim to tighten up defensively in a bid to bounce back after seeing their franchise high-tying nine-game winning streak come to a halt. The Magic’s first opportunity to get back on the right track comes Wednesday night when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. Orlando was able to continue its win streak despite surrendering 117 points to the Charlotte Hornets and 120 and 125 over a pair of games against the Washington Wizards. … more
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 7th 2023
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Rarely have the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves sporting a more impressive offense than their opponent this season, but that very well could be the case on Thursday night when they face the visiting New England Patriots. New England (2-10) has been anemic over its past three games, scoring a total of 13 points. It was shut out for the second time this season in a 6-0 home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. … more