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NBA betting: Five picks for Friday’s slate
The compelling player matchup likely leads us to focus on MVP favorite Nikola Jokic facing Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama, albeit in a game with a massive point spread. More on Jokic’s prospects below. The slate is filled with large lines outside of a matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz, a […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday
NBA action ramps up on Wednesday with a nine-game slate featuring the Denver Nuggets at the Miami Heat on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET and then the Los Angeles Lakers at the Sacramento Kings on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET. Other key matchups include the Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers at the […]
Continue readingD’Angelo Russell’s journey from Lakers trade chip to clutch time hero: ‘I’m ready for it. I studied for this test’
Russell heard Pelinka say how vital his contributions would be in L.A.’s late-season push after the Lakers acquired the former All-Star in a deadline deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. How he’d be relied upon to play point alongside his childhood hero, LeBron James, whom the Lakers were able to sign in 2018 thanks in part […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Monday
This week of NBA action opens with a six-game Monday slate that features some sizable favorites. The presence of comfortable favorites, however, doesn’t preclude us from identifying actionable fantasy moves ahead of tip-off. Before diving into tonight’s six-pack of games, let’s quickly reflect on a series of significant injury scenarios that have ripple effects in […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Four picks for Monday’s slate
Phoenix Suns (-6.5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-105). The Suns look to have their entire starting lineup on the floor Monday night, with Devin Booker (ankle) listed as probable to return after a four-game absence. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have continued to struggle with injury. Evan Mobley is listed as out, Donovan Mitchell has missed six straight […]
Continue readingDT DaQuan Jones returning to Bills on 2-year, $16M deal
The deal includes $10.5 million guaranteed. “WE BACK!!!!!” Jones posted on X, with the hashtag #GoBills. With Jones returning, he joins Ed Oliver and Eli Ankou, who spent much of last season on the team’s practice squad, as the only defensive tackles under contract for 2024. Jones signed a two-year deal with the Bills before […]
Continue readingNHL playoff standings: Post-trade deadline update on races
The 2024 NHL trade deadline passed on Friday afternoon. For those who might’ve missed anything, our reporters identified the winners and losers and also graded 23 of the biggest moves this trade season. But now that there will be no more deals, it’s time for the rush to the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs to begin […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Saturday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors, ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Four picks for Thursday’s slate
Now, let’s dive into my first betting recommendation, which happens to be from this game. Jimmy Butler over 22.5 points. Teams often rely more on their superstars on the road, so there’s no reason why Miami would shy away from Butler, given his recent performances. The Mavericks are only 4.5-point favorites over the Heat, so […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Thursday
Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama won’t face Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings this evening due to an ailing ankle. Former Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was shut down for the season by the Brooklyn Nets given an ongoing back injury. Karl-Anthony Towns and the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves face uncertainty over his […]
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