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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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Boston College Eagles vs. Harvard Crimson Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 18th 2023

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Boston College coach Earl Grant liked what he saw from his defense in the second half of a 68-61 triumph over visiting Richmond on Wednesday. He hopes to see a similar defensive effort when the Eagles play host to Harvard on Saturday. Boston College (3-0) trailed 34-30 at halftime, but held Richmond to 37 percent shooting from the field and 27 points in the final 20 minutes. The Spiders entered that contest averaging 91.5 points … more

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Louisville Cardinals vs. Texas Longhorns Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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No. 19 Texas was successful on both ends of the floor while opening the season with three decisive victories, but the Longhorns take a major step up in competition as they battle Louisville on Sunday afternoon in the semifinals of the Empire Classic in New York. The winner will play the winner of Sunday’s late semifinal between No. 5 UConn and Indiana on Monday evening. The losers will play earlier on Monday. The Longhorns (3-0) … more

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Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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The Toronto Raptors are out for a victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon in order to complete their four-game homestand with a split. After winning the opener of the homestand by coming back from a 23-point deficit to defeat the Washington Wizards 111-107, the Raptors have lost two in a row. Toronto was down by 16 points at halftime Friday and came back to take the lead in the fourth quarter before losing … more

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 19th 2023

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The last time the Nets welcomed the Philadelphia 76ers to town, Brooklyn saw its season come to an end. After being swept by Philadelphia in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series this past spring, the Nets will be out for revenge on Sunday afternoon when the teams reconvene in New York. If Brooklyn wants to redeem itself, it will have to do so short-handed. The Nets will be without guards Ben Simmons (back) and Cam … more

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 18th 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs hope that a spirited effort, even in defeat, will carry forward and help snap a seven-game losing streak when they host the struggling and short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The Grizzlies head to the Alamo City on three days’ rest after a 134-107 loss Tuesday in Los Angeles to the Lakers. Santi Aldama led Memphis with 24 points while David Roddy added 17, and Xavier Tillman and Desmond Bane scored 15 … more