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Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024
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The New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks were both short-handed Saturday night. The visiting Pelicans overcame the absence of Brandon Ingram (Achilles), CJ McCollum (ankle), Zion Williamson (rest) and Trey Murphy III (knee soreness) in a 118-108 victory against the host Mavericks, who played without Luka Doncic (ankle), Dante Exum (plantar) and Dereck Lively II (ankle). Both teams hope to be closer to full strength when they meet again Monday afternoon in Dallas. New … more
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024
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With reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid still out with a knee issue, Tobias Harris took center stage for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. He scored a season-best 37 points, two shy of his career high, as the Sixers defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-93. The Sixers, who are 3-7 without Embiid this season, will host the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon and look to Harris for continued leadership and production. “Like I always say, he … more
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024
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The sweaty sneakers will be on the other feet Sunday night when the host Milwaukee Bucks play on the second night of a back-to-back set against the rested Sacramento Kings. The Bucks took advantage of a fatigued opponent for the second time in three days during their 129-118 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Milwaukee’s four oldest starters were pressed into 33 or more minutes against the Warriors Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 points), Damian … more
Wichita St. Shockers vs. Memphis Tigers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024
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No. 13 Memphis has had three close calls in American Athletic Conference play but came out unscathed while winning by a total of 12 points. Now the Tigers will look to win by a more comfortable margin while attempting to extend their winning streak to 10 games when they visit Wichita State on Sunday. Memphis (14-2, 3-0 AAC) has thrived against the Shockers since Penny Hardaway became coach, winning the last six meetings and eight … more
Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024
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Barry Trotz will see a lot of familiar faces on Saturday night when the Nashville Predators host the New York Islanders. But the Predators’ general manager also will see a far more offensively potent team than the one he oversaw during his previous job as the Islanders’ head coach. The Islanders were off Friday after overcoming a two-goal deficit in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. The Predators, meanwhile, will … more