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Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The New Orleans Pelicans generally lean on Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram to lead them in scoring. However, as they get healthier they have more offensive options. The increased depth might be needed when New Orleans visits the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Pelicans guard CJ McCollum returned from a 12-game absence caused by a collapsed lung and has averaged 19.5 games in the two games since his return. Trey Murphy III scored 18 points … more
Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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At the top of the Eastern Conference standings are the expected teams — Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Also in the upper echelon are the Orlando Magic, who are building on their improvement from the second half of last season as they enjoy one of the best stretches in team history. Orlando can set a team record with its 10th straight victory Saturday when it visits the Brooklyn Nets and the site of … more
Nashville Predators vs. New York Rangers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The Nashville Predators will attempt to bounce back from a bad loss when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday in the finale of a four-game homestand. Nashville was on a six-game winning streak to climb above the .500 mark before dropping a 6-1 decision to the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday. “That’s not us,” Nashville forward Ryan O’Reilly said. “It’s disappointing because that’s a divisional team. That’s a big game for us. It’s … more
Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The Winnipeg Jets will try to avoid a fourth straight loss when they play host to their Central Division-rival Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The Jets have lost back-to-back games to open a four-game homestand and three straight overall dating back to Sunday. Winnipeg’s most recent loss was a 3-1 decision to the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. “Our biggest problem tonight was faceoffs; they killed us in the faceoff circle, so you’re chasing them all … more
Dallas Stars vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will match up for two games over a three-day span with the Dallas Stars starting Saturday afternoon in the Lone Star State. For the Lightning, their season that continues to slip away from them can be defined by one word: turnovers. Against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, Tampa Bay scored twice in the first period and appeared to be on the way to breaking a two-game skid after coming off … more