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Well, the Toronto Raptors video production team didn’t have much time to put together a Pascal Siakam tribute. Spicy P makes his return to The Six on Wednesday night when the Indiana Pacers take on the Raptors. But once what I’m sure will be a touching tribute is in the rearview mirror, the focus will be on the court where both teams are looking to turn things around. The Pacers and Raps are both coming off embarrassing losses in their previous games.  So, who will turn things around tonight? The NBA odds are giving the edge to Indiana. Will Siakam be a key contributor? I break down this Eastern Conference matchup and bring you the best bet in my NBA picks and predictions for Pacers vs. Raptors on Wednesday, February 14. Pacers vs Raptors odds Pacers vs Raptors predictions The shine that came when the Toronto Raptors first traded OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam has certainly faded. Toronto enters tonight’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers hav...

It is a bit disconcerting to see the Toronto Raptors slip into a tank, but that has become the present reality for a franchise headed toward just its second losing season in the last 11 years. It may be as unexpected to see the Oklahoma City Thunder atop their conference already, but that, too, is reality. The Thunder should have little trouble to night , even if the NBA odds spread has fallen to single digits. Toronto has three more Game s on this seven- Game Midwestern road trip, even further suggesting reason to doubt the lone Canadian franchise. But one NBA player prop seems inflated tonight, and I explain why in my free NBA picks for the Raptors vs. Thunder on February 4. Raptors vs Thunder odds Raptors vs Thunder predictions The Toronto Raptors defense has unsurprisingly fallen off since trading O.G. Anunoby and then Pascal Siakam. It should not shock anyone that Toronto’s defensive rating has been in the Bottom 5 of the NBA since January 1. Scottie Bar...

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA ’s best stories. Winners of nine straight, they’ll try to carry that win streak into double digits as they host the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 3. Both these teams are riding high, coming off what could be argued as their best wins of the season. Without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers upended their historic rival and produced the single greatest NBA odds upset of the season as they crushed the Boston Celtics on their home floor. The Knicks meanwhile overcame absences to four of their top rotation players including All-Star Julius Randle, coming back from 15 points down to the Indiana Pacers on the back of a legendary performance by Jalen Brunson. My NBA picks and predictions for Lakers vs. Knicks believe Brunson is going to thrive against the Lakers' limited perimeter defense. Lakers vs Knicks odds Lakers vs Knicks predictions The New York Knicks are the hottest team...

Believe it or not, the Utah Jazz are arguably the hottest team in the NBA and they’ll look to keep making some sweet music when they welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Delta Center on Monday night. The Jazz have won 11 of their last 13 games, including the last five in a row overall. They have really found their rhythm on offense and even the defense is much more sound. (Did you take the Over on my music-related puns in this lede?) To night , they’ll take on a Pacers team also known for its high-octane offense. Unfortunately, the engine that runs that offense has stalled as Tyrese Haliburton is out for the next little while with a hamstring injury and the NBA odds don’t like their chances as the Pacers are 7-point underdogs. Does Indiana have a chance to keep up with Utah? Or will the Jazz keep the beat going? I break down this matchup and bring you the best bet in my NBA picks and predictions for Pacers vs. Jazz on Monday, January 15.  Pacers v...

The Vancouver Canucks will look to win their third consecutive road game when they face the New York Islanders tonight. New York is a short home favorite in the NHL odds, and the Isles are also in a better schedule spot with the Canucks playing their third road game in four nights. Vancouver has exploded for 12 goals over its past two Game s and head to UBS Arena with the most goals per Game (3.88) in the league. New York has also struggled defensively for most of the season, surrendering the 11th-most gpg (3.26)  Add perennial Vezina Trophy candidate Ilya Sorokin ho-humming his way to an uncharacteristic .909 SV% and 3.17 GAA, and New York sitting in third place in the Metropolitan Division is at least somewhat surprising. Vancouver likely turns to backup Casey DeSmith on Tuesday, so per usual, goaltending will have a major impact. Here are my free NHL picks for the Canucks vs. Islanders on Tuesday, January 9. Canucks vs Islanders odds Pet =""> Game id...

The Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars face off on Monday night at American Airlines Center for the first time since their intense playoff series. The Stars have been one of the best teams in the league this season at 17-8-4 while the Kraken have disappointed at 10-14-8. With that in mind, it's no surprise NHL odds have labeled Dallas a sizeable favorite. With Dallas moneyline not holding much value by itself, I am taking to the NHL player props market for my best bet. Find out who I'm targeting in my free NHL picks for the Kraken vs. Stars on December 18. Kraken vs Stars odds Kraken vs Stars predictions The Dallas Stars took down the Seattle Kraken in seven Game s in the Western Conference semifinals and perhaps no one enjoyed that series more than Joe Pavelski. The Stars forward returned from injury to put up eight goals — including a four-goal Game — and an assist in the series. Pavelski has had plenty of success against Seattle in the regular season a...

The LA Clippers have found their groove, winning five of their last six games behind excellent play on the defensive end and some renewed explosiveness on offense. Now, their form will be put to the test once more against a devastating Sacramento Kings offense. Can the Clippers keep up their winning ways at home and find away to cover the NBA odds as well? Let's get right into it with our in-depth preview and free NBA picks for Kings vs. Clippers on Tuesday, December 12.  Kings vs Clippers odds Kings vs Clippers predictions Simply put, the Los Angeles Clippers have done their job at home. They’ve started the season going 8-3 straight up in these games and while their 5-6 record against the spread doesn’t sound all that appetizing it looks quite nice next to their 9-13 overall record against the spread. The Sacramento Kings are also 0-2 ATS this season on the second night of a back-to-back, and the Clippers are a solid 24-20-1 ATS in these spots sin...

The Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers both reached their respective Conference Finals last spring, and the pair of juggernauts are back on the fast track to have a say in this year’s playoffs. It’s just that they’re both entering this tape-measuring matchup in run-of-the-mill fashion. Dallas is coming off a 4-0 road loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, and the hiccup has the Stars mired in a ho-hum 3-3-2 stretch. Similarly, Florida has been sitting on its 4-3 home loss to the New York Islanders since Saturday night, and the Panthers are also middling along a 4-4-1 run. So, for a pair of teams with Stanley Cup odds aspirations, something has to give. And, their current so-so form is just scratching the surface of how similar the Stars and Panthers are. The NHL odds for Wednesday’s Game further reinforce it with Florida just a short home favorite. Here’s my free NHL picks for the Stars vs. Panthers on Wednesday, December 6. Stars vs ...

Police in Glendale, Colorado opened an investigation into a video that appeared to show Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant showing off a gun inside a night club following the team's loss to the Denver Nuggets on March 3, according to the Associated Press. Morant was suspended for at least two games but will be away from the team indefinitely following the incident . He did not play in their loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and will not suit up on Tuesday when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies' next game following their road trip will be at home on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors.  "I take full responsibility for my actions last night ," Morant said in a statement released on March 4. "I'm sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies organization for letting you down. I'm going to take some...