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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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South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Kentucky Wildcats Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 18th 2023

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South Carolina’s quest to become bowl eligible will advance when the team hosts Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference clash on Saturday night in Columbia, S.C. The Gamecocks (4-6, 2-5) answered four straight losses with a 38-28 win over Jacksonville State on Nov. 4 and a 47-6 victory vs. Vanderbilt last Saturday. Should South Carolina beat the Wildcats (6-4, 3-4), it would set up a regular-season finale with Palmetto State rival Clemson on Nov. 25 for … more

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. NC State Wolfpack Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 18th 2023

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North Carolina State and Virginia Tech will meet Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference game with plenty at stake in Blacksburg, Va. For starters, the Wolfpack (7-3, 4-2) and Hokies (5-5, 4-2) sit tied for third in the conference with North Carolina. Dave Doeren’s North Carolina State squad has won three straight games since losing 24-3 at then-No. 17 Duke on Oct. 14. However, winning has not been part of the team’s recent trips to … more

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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 18th 2023

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The Old Brass Spittoon might be the only thing Michigan State and Indiana are playing for when they meet Saturday in Bloomington, Ind. Both teams enter the game with 3-7 records overall and 1-6 marks in the Big Ten East, and bowl eligibility is all but gone for each squad. There is only hope of a 5-7 finish, which could potentially be enough for a Power 5 team to be chosen for a bowl game. … more

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Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 17th 2023

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Back in September, a primetime matchup between Colorado and Washington State would have been off the charts. The Buffaloes, under first-year coach Deion Sanders, won their first three games of the season and were ranked 18th in the Top 25. The Cougars opened with four straight victories and reached No. 13. Those good times are long gone and Friday night in Pullman, Wash., the Buffaloes and Cougars meet to see who can escape the Pacific-12 … more

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Boston College Eagles Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 16th 2023

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Boston College brings the baggage of its first loss in six games to Pitt on Thursday night, but the Panthers are unpacking much bigger problems. The Eagles (6-4, 3-3 ACC) had a five-game winning streak snapped last week when Virginia Tech scored 35 straight points en route to a 48-22 victory. BC was outgained 600-262 (including 363-124 on the ground) in suffering its first defeat since Sept. 23. “We didn’t play like we have for … more