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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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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The Dallas Stars will look to continue their dominance of the Blackhawks when the two clubs meet Saturday night in Chicago. Dallas is 9-1-0 in its last 10 meetings with the Blackhawks, dating to the 2020-21 season. That lopsided record includes two wins last month as the Stars recorded a 5-4 overtime victory on Dec. 29 and an 8-1 rout on Dec. 31. Those two wins were part of Dallas’ 9-4-2 record in its last … more

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Stanford Cardinal vs. Utah Utes Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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How will Utah follow up a historic 90-44 rout of UCLA? By getting back to the basics for Sunday’s Pac-12 Conference trip to Stanford, according to guard Deivon Smith. “Doing things that we’re capable of,” he said. “Talking, just being there to help, having your brother’s back.” Doing those things on the defensive end enabled the Utes (12-4, 3-2 Pac-12) to enjoy their largest margin of victory in a Pac-12 game and hand the Bruins … more

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Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UAB Blazers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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No. 24 Florida Atlantic has not been winning all of the close games like it seemingly did last season, but the team’s most recent victory was a throwback to that magical campaign. The Owls (12-4, 2-1 American Athletic Conference) will play their second conference home game Sunday against UAB in Boca Raton, Fla. On Thursday, coach Dusty May’s group squandered a late lead by allowing host Tulane to go on a 10-0 run. However, Alijah … more

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Michigan St Spartans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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Rutgers collected its first Big Ten victory this season on Tuesday. The Scarlet Knights next will seek their first victory ever at Michigan State’s Breslin Center on Sunday afternoon. Rutgers has won three of its last four matchups against the Spartans, but none of those victories were recorded in East Lansing, Mich. The Scarlet Knights (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) snapped a two-game losing streak with a 66-57 win over Indiana on Tuesday. Rutgers shot just … more

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Maryland Terrapins Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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By now Illinois has erased doubts about whether the suspension of leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. might damage the Fighting Illini goal of making a run to the NCAA Tournament. The 10th-ranked Fighting Illini, who are 3-1 without Shannon, have a shot at win No. 13 on Sunday when they welcome Maryland to Champaign for a Big Ten Conference matchup. “Nobody has an ego on this team,” guard Ty Rodgers said when asked to explain … more