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2024-25 NFL Coaching Carousel: Which Head Coaches Get Fired Next?
NFL Coaches Fired in 2024NFL Coach Fired OddsFavorites To Be Fired FirstWhich NFL Coach Will Be Fired First?NFL Black Monday The NFL coaching carousel refers to the comings and goings of head coaches in the league. Typically, it’s due to head coaches being fired for not meeting the expectations of the front office or the owner. Last year, we saw eight coaches get axed during and after the season. This year, we’ve already seen two head coaches get axed and there are plenty more on the proverbial hot seat. Heading into the 2024-24 NFL season, New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen (+275) was the odds-on favorite to get fired first. However, the New York Jets canned Robert Saleh (+900)
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions November 17th 2024
Suns vs. Timberwolves Key InformationThe LeanAfter ‘Important’ Win, Wolves Meet Low-Scoring SunsSuns’ Offensive StrugglesTimberwolves Riding HighKeys to the GameRecent Rivalry HistoryPrediction The Timberwolves (-286) are favored by 7 points over the Suns (+233) in this Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 219.5 points. Phoenix is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 5th in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 9th in the West and has a 7-6 record. Suns vs. Timberwolves Key Information Sport: NBA Teams: Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves Where: Minneapolis at Target Center Date: Sunday, November 17th Betting Odds MIN -7, PHO +233 | MIN -286 O/U 219.5 The Suns Can Win If… The Suns fell to 9-4 on the season after a
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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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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick & Prediction JANUARY 19th 2024

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Since the calendar flipped, the Detroit Red Wings have been the standard of consistency, securing a point in all seven of their games, winning six while dropping one in overtime. After a solid start to the season, the Red Wings went through hiccups but have picked up momentum heading into their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Raleigh, N.C., hoping to extend their win streak to four and points streak to eight. Detroit, … more

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Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Pick & Prediction JANUARY 18th 2024

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The new year has not been kind to the Ottawa Senators. However, they have been at their best of late when facing the Montreal Canadiens. On Thursday night, the reeling Senators eye a seventh straight victory over the visiting Canadiens, who will try for a season-high third consecutive win. Though Ottawa resides at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with 30 points, it closed 2023 with three wins in four games. However, the Senators have … more

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St. John’s Red Storm vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Pick & Prediction JANUARY 20th 2024

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Without Rick Pitino on the sidelines, St John’s saw its offense disappear for significant stretches against Seton Hall. Even if Pitino does return from his absence due to COVID-19, No. 17 Marquette hopes to contain St. John’s on Saturday afternoon when the teams get together at Madison Square Garden in New York. Marquette (12-5, 3-3 Big East) is attempting to get rolling after opening league play with a 15-point loss at Providence last month and … more

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Seton Hall Pirates vs. Creighton Bluejays Pick & Prediction JANUARY 20th 2024

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No. 18 Creighton normally has a high-powered offense, but it was held to 48 points for the second time this season when it lost 62-48 at No. 1 UConn on Wednesday. Things will not get easier for the Bluejays when they visit the other team tied atop the Big East Conference, defensive-minded Seton Hall, on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J. Creighton (13-5, 4-3 Big East) had a four-game winning streak snapped Wednesday. The Bluejays shot … more

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Xavier Musketeers vs. Georgetown Hoyas Pick & Prediction JANUARY 19th 2024

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Xavier is still searching for consistency as it hosts Georgetown on Friday night in a Big East Conference matchup in Cincinnati. The Musketeers (9-8, 3-3) have been looking for steady play all season from a roster with 10 new players while still coping with the losses of Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter to injuries. In Tuesday’s 85-71 victory over Butler, Xavier used runs of 8-0, 16-0 and 13-0 to overcome inconsistent and sloppy play on … more