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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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Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks are tied for first place in the Southwest Division. That tie will be broken when they face each other Saturday night in the first of two head-to-head matchups in three nights in Dallas. The tie arose after the Pelicans lost Friday night at Denver, 125-113, which was only New Orleans’ second defeat in eight games and ended a seven-game road winning streak. “It definitely gives a playoff feel … more

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Two seasons ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic were in a race toward the bottom of the NBA standings. In the process of a rebuild, the teams were battling for the top picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Magic ultimately won out, selecting Paolo Banchero with the top overall pick. The Thunder got the second overall pick, taking Chet Holmgren. While Holmgren missed all of last season with a foot injury, Banchero … more

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The Milwaukee Bucks catch a huge break in the schedule for the second consecutive game when they host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. As was the case when Milwaukee took advantage of a Boston Celtics back-to-back to crush its Eastern Conference rival 135-102 on Thursday, the Bucks enjoyed Friday off while the Warriors were involved in a basketball-style track meet in Chicago. A short-handed Golden State squad prevailed 140-131 but had to burn … more

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Philadelphia Flyers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The Winnipeg Jets will try to extend their franchise-record winning streak to nine games when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday evening. Winnipeg also brings a 14-game point streak (12-0-2) into the game and hasn’t surrendered more than two goals in its past 11 games. The Jets will be facing a Philadelphia team that rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period on Friday to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime at … more

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The surging Colorado Avalanche will be going for their third consecutive victory Saturday night when they open a five-game road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Avalanche are coming off a 3-0 home win Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights and are on an 8-1-1 roll. The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, lost 4-3 in overtime on the road Thursday to the New York Islanders after leading 3-1. It ended Toronto’s four-game winning streak. In Colorado’s … more