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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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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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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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The Toronto Maple Leafs hope to reverse their recent trend of squandering early leads when they face the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. The Maple Leafs built a 3-0 lead in the first period against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night before dropping a 5-3 decision. “If you’re going to win this game and compete against that team, especially when they’re shorthanded like they are with the injuries they have, you have … more

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New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Pick & Prediction JANUARY 14th 2024

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The New York Rangers reached the halfway point of the regular season with another loss, threatening to derail their stellar start and their lead atop the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers now face the prospect of sustaining a fifth straight loss for the first time in nearly three years when they return to New York for the conclusion of a home-and-home set with the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon. The division foes are concluding the season … more

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Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Villanova Wildcats Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024

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No. 11 Marquette will hope to recover from a rare home loss when the Golden Eagles host Villanova in a Big East matchup on Monday afternoon in Milwaukee. The suddenly struggling Golden Eagles (11-5, 2-3 Big East) were upset at home by Butler 69-62 on Wednesday, snapping Marquette’s streak of 20 consecutive home conference wins. Marquette, which has lost two straight and three of its last five, had not lost a Big East game at … more

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Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio St. Buckeyes Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024

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Success has been hard to come by lately for Ohio State and even harder for Michigan, making for a critical game when they match up Monday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Buckeyes (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) have lost two straight games, and coach Chris Holtmann doesn’t want to see visions of last season’s collapse — when they lost 14 of 15 from Jan. 5 to Feb. 23 — creep into his players’ minds. “I … more

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New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic Pick & Prediction JANUARY 15th 2024

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The New York Knicks got a glimpse at what life was like without guard Jalen Brunson on Saturday night. Even in victory, they didn’t like what they saw. Brunson may be back in the lineup Monday afternoon, when the Knicks host the Orlando Magic in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee. Both teams were off after playing on the road Saturday, when the Knicks outlasted the depleted Memphis Grizzlies 106-94 and the Magic fell … more