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Depaul Blue Demons vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Picks and Predictions November 4th 2024
Chris Holtmann Era Begins as DePaul Hosts Southern Indiana Chris Holtmann, striving for a new beginning following his departure from Ohio State, is now in charge at DePaul with a special chance to revive a faltering program. After a disappointing 3-29 season last year, the Blue Demons will kick off the season with a home game against Southern Indiana on Monday evening in Chicago. Holtmann’s Goal: Bringing Back to Life DePaul Basketball Holtmann has a history of success, leading Butler and Ohio State to seven straight NCAA Tournament appearances in the past. Nevertheless, his Buckeyes’ disappointing records of 16-19 and 14-11 in the last two seasons in Columbus resulted in his termination. Currently, he is enthusiastic about introducing a fresh
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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Baylor Bears Picks and Predictions November 4th 2024
No. 6 Gonzaga, No. 8 Baylor Face Off in Star-Studded Opener The stage is set for a thrilling start to the college basketball season as No. 6 Gonzaga hosts No. 8 Baylor on Monday night in Spokane, Washington. This game not only features two powerhouse programs but also marks a high-stakes rematch of the 2021 NCAA title game, which Baylor claimed decisively with an 86-70 victory. Both teams are loaded with new and returning talent, and both coaches emphasize the importance of top-tier matchups early in the season. Gonzaga: A History of High-Caliber Competition Gonzaga’s commitment to a tough nonconference schedule has defined the program’s rise as a national powerhouse. Coach Mark Few sees this as crucial to preparing his
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions November 4th 2024
Thunder vs Magic November 4th 2024 At 9:15 ET, the Orlando Magic (3-4) will travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-0) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 12 points and the over/under line is set at 215.5. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. FDSO will have the TV coverage. Magic vs. Thunder Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center Date: Monday, November 4th Betting Odds OKC -12, ORL +528 | OKC -741 O/U 215.5 The Magic Can Win If… Orlando’s season record dropped to 3-4 after a 108-85 loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Magic, who were +6.5 point
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions November 4th 2024
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers November 4th 2024 At 9:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-144) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+121) at the Smoothie King Center in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans are favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 222. Portland comes into this game with a record of 2-5, while New Orleans is 3-4. The game can be seen on KATU. Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center Date: Monday, November 4th Betting Odds NO -3, POR +121 | NO -144 O/U 222 The Trail Blazers Can Win If… Portland fell to 2-5 on the season
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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions November 4th 2024
Heat vs Kings November 4th 2024 The Sacramento Kings (+110) travel to Miami to take on the Heat (-131) in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:15 ET at the Kaseya Center. The Heat are currently favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5. This game will be televised on NBCS. Kings vs. Heat Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Sacramento Kings at Miami Heat Where: Miami at Kaseya Center Date: Monday, November 4th Betting Odds MIA -2.5, SAC +110 | MIA -131 O/U 226.5 The Kings Can Win If… The Kings fell to 3-3 on the season after a 131-128 loss to the Raptors on Saturday. Sacramento, who were -9.5 point favorites, not only lost

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Texas-El Paso Miners vs. California Golden Bears Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 21st 2023

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Cal begins a week of action in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., with a semifinal clash against unbeaten UTEP on Monday night in the Surf Division of the SoCal Challenge. The city known for the yearly bird migration of swallows is hosting tournament games on Monday and Wednesday, with the Golden Bears sticking around for a Saturday matchup against San Diego State. Cal (2-2) is looking to bounce back from a 63-60 home loss to Montana … more

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Louisville Cardinals vs. Indiana Hoosiers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 20th 2023

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Louisville is no longer the 4-28 team it was a season ago. The Cardinals have shown a lot of promise through the first four games of the 2023-24 campaign, and they will look to keep taking steps in the right direction on Monday when they face Indiana in the third-place game of the Empire Classic in New York. After winning two of three games to start the season, Louisville (2-2) faced its toughest challenge yet, … more

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 20th 2023

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The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins Monday night knowing they have finally conquered one of their biggest nemeses this season — the third period. On Saturday afternoon, the Lightning spotted the Edmonton Oilers a 2-0 lead in the first period but rallied back, eventually winning 6-4 to break a three-game home losing streak. In the win, coach Jon Cooper’s team beat the dreaded third period, which had been an enormous hurdle to overcome, … more

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Anaheim Ducks vs. St. Louis Blues Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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The Anaheim Ducks will seek a faster start on Sunday night when they continue their four-game homestand against the St. Louis Blues. The Ducks struggled through the first two periods during their 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday. They nearly tied the game with 8:49 remaining on Jakob Silfverberg’s apparent wraparound goal, but the tally was nullified following a video review. “We weren’t very good, let’s be honest. The first couple periods, we … more

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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The Buffalo Sabres upped the intensity in the third period of what ultimately was a loss in their most recent outing. The energy is something they’ll look to replicate on Sunday night when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sabres lost 3-2 to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, twice falling behind by a pair of goals before closing the gap. After getting outshot 7-6 in the first period, they outshot Winnipeg 22-11 over the final … more