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The Western Conference Finals are set. The Phoenix Suns take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a seven-game series, where the winner heads to the NBA Finals. Both of these teams are excellent on the defensive end and have overcome adversity throughout the postseason to get here. It should be a hard-fought battle that could […]

The Atlanta Hawks head to Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a do-or-die Game 7 matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-76ers prediction and pick. The Hawks have been rather impressive so far this postseason as we’ve witnessed Trae Young become a superstar in front of our very […]

Chicago Bears minicamp is underway as the team prepares for the 2021 season. The Bears made the playoffs last year after going 8-8, and they hope to improve that record. The front office made one of the biggest moves in the NFL draft, after trading up to acquire rookie sensation Justin Fields. With Mitchell Trubisky […]

The defending Super Bowl champions are in the middle of minicamp, just like the rest of the teams in the NFL. After a spectacular run last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to repeat their performance. The front office brought back all 22 starters to the roster, which means this team already has the chemistry […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head back to the northeast to take on the Brooklyn Nets in a huge Game 7 matchup. The winner advances to the next round while the loser goes home. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Bucks-Nets Game 7 prediction and pick. After a monster performance from Giannis […]

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame the Atlanta Hawks by winning Game 6 on Friday night. Joel Embiid has stayed rather consistent throughout the postseason this year, playing as one of the best in the league. Tobias Harris decided to show up too, as his 24 points on the night helped elevate the 76ers past the Hawks. […]

Denver Broncos minicamp is underway, and the team has plenty to figure out before the start of the season. The Broncos have a quarterback battle going between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater that might not be determined until right before the start of the season, and the Aaron Rodgers rumors still loom. Even so, the […]

The Chicago Bears made the 2020 NFL Playoffs by the skin of their teeth. Finishing the season with an 8-8 record, Chicago’s Wild Card appearance was short lived after losing to the New Orleans Saints in the first round. The franchise has made some aggressive moves during the offseason and they hope to make it […]

As the NFL offseason is underway and teams around the league are finalizing their rosters, the Pittsburgh Steelers hope to improve next year. After playing as one of the best teams in the league throughout the regular season, the Steelers were bounced out in the first round of the playoffs. A disappointing end to a […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a bombshell on the NBA world after agreeing to a trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston is sending Kemba Walker to the Thunder for Al Horford. Draft picks are included as well, where Wojnarowski explains in detail. The Celtics are trading […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took it to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 in the second-round series. As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant were on full display, as the two went at each other like a couple of Heavyweight champion fighters. The Greek Freak finished the evening with 30 points, 17 […]

Mandatory training camps are underway and teams around the NFL are getting the first glimpse of their 2021 rosters. One franchise looking for an improved season is the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick and the front office entered the offseason with a different strategy, as they were aggressive during free agency. The Patriots have brought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell apart in the final quarter of Game 5 on Wednesday night. They held a 26 point lead at halftime, just for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to make a spectacular comeback. Joel Embiid and Seth Curry were not to blame, as the two of them combined for 73 points. However, […]

The Western Conference Finals are nearly set as the Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a do-or-die Game 6 matchup. We watched Paul George carry the Clippers to the victory with Kawhi Leonard sidelined due to a knee injury. It was an impressive performance, but the Jazz will come out swinging in […]

Wednesday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks came down to the wire in the final minutes of the game. The 76ers held a 62-40 lead heading into halftime and maintained a big lead through the third quarter. However, the Hawks pushed through and dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 40-19 and stunning […]

Game 5 between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks was a sight to behold. Kevin Durant put on one of, if not, his best performance of his career. He finished the night with a triple-double, consisting of 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Durant was completely unstoppable and looks to do the same on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Utah Jazz in a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard was ruled out with a knee injury, putting pressure on Paul George to become the leader his team needed to defeat the first-place Jazz. The years of disappointment in the […]

Kevin Durant is the talk of the town after recording an impressive triple-double in Game 5 between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. Durant finished the night with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists while playing every single minute in the game. He proved to be the difference-maker, setting himself apart from Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

In Game 4 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz, Kawhi Leonard fell to a knee injury that will reportedly keep him out the remaining of the Western Conference Semi Finals (and far longer). If that’s the case, the Clippers are going to have to lean on Paul George even more so, as having […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, where the winner will take a 3-2 series lead. It’s a pivotal game with everything on the line, so we should see a spectacular performance from both squads. For the Clippers, they’re now facing an uphill battle after Kawhi Leonard […]

It’s no doubt that Kevin Durant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Many regard him as the best pure scorer in NBA history, as he has the ability to score from anywhere on the court. His height and length make him impossible to defend, as he’s nearly seven feet tall and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-1 series lead after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 127-111 in Game 3 on Friday. The Sixers have done a better job containing Trae Young and the rest of the deep Hawks rotation since Game 1, and Joel Embiid has proven to be the difference-maker despite playing on a torn meniscus. […]

Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers turned out to be a blowout. LA just couldn’t miss, as the team shot over 56% from the field. Just an insanely efficient night for the Clippers. Additionally, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points while Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum combined for […]

The Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets and look to close out the series on Sunday. Denver has given it their all, and even after Nikola Jokic recorded a 32-20-10 triple-double stat line, it still wan’t enough to defeat the Suns. The Nuggets are going to have to do something […]

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets has been sidelined throughout the year after suffering a partial ACL tear back in December. The Nets guard wasn’t originally due to come back until next season. However, according to NY Daily News, if Brooklyn makes it to the NBA Finals, Dinwiddie hopes to return to make an impact […]

The main card of UFC 263 kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between two Lightheavyweight contenders. Paul Craig is set to take on the rising prospect Jamahal Hill, which has all of the fixings for an exciting bout. It’s time to continue our UFC 263 odds series with a Paul Craig-Jamahal Hill prediction and […]

The Utah Jazz head to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers for their Game 3 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Jazz-Clippers Game 3 prediction and pick. The Jazz currently hold a 2-0 lead to start the series and hope to […]

This fight wasn’t originally supposed to be on this card, but after a delay, Leon Edwards will be taking on Nate Diaz at UFC 263. It’s a Welterweight matchup that has everything on the line. Edwards will likely receive a title shot if he wins, while Diaz is out to prove why he’s one of […]

The main card for UFC 263 is stacked, as Demian Maia and Belal Muhammad face off as the second bout on the card. It’s a classic grappler vs striker matchup where anything could happen in this one. Maia aims to maintain relevancy in the UFC, while Muhammad hopes to climb the ranks of the Welterweight […]

UFC 263 is a stacked card on Saturday and the co-main event has the potential to be the Fight of Night. Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on Brandon Moreno in a thrilling rematch. In this post, we’ll start our UFC 263 odds series, making a Deiveson Figueiredo-Brandon Moreno prediction and pick. The first time they […]

UFC 263 is set for Saturday, June 12. It’s one of the biggest fight cards of the year, as the main card is stacked with some of the top talent within the organization. The main event of the evening is a Middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. It’s time to continue our […]

The Brooklyn Nets currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks after losing Game 3 in a nail biter. Things are getting heated between the two squads, as PJ Tucker and Kevin Durant had to be separated by security at one point in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton took off for a […]

The Utah Jazz have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers, proving they’re deserving of the number one seed of the Western Conference so far. The first two games have been highly entertaining, as each one has come down to the wire. The Clippers are very familiar with the feeling of falling […]

The Utah Jazz are currently on a six-game winning streak since losing Game 1 in the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Los Angeles Clippers have done everything they can to beat the Jazz, but Utah has so far proven to be the more superior team through two games. Los Angeles is in a […]

The Phoenix Suns currently hold a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix has been running away with this matchup so far, and Denver needs to make some serious adjustments if they hope to keep their postseason hopes alive. Game 3 is vital, as it has everything on the line for both organizations. The […]

Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks was a bit one-sided for the 76ers. They essentially had control of the entire game and ran away with it in the fourth quarter. It was a big win for the organization, as it brought the series back to 1-1 as Sixers-Hawks Game 3 is set […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

The Phoenix Suns dominated Game 2 of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets, 123-98. The game was never really that close from the start, as the Suns outscored Denver in every quarter. If the Nuggets plan to progress past the second round, then they need to make some changes and fast after getting smoked […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost to the Utah Jazz in the opening game of the series. LA played great in the first half but fell apart in the third and fourth quarters. It came down to the wire though, as the game was finalized by a Rudy Gobert block to seal Utah’s victory. Statistically speaking, […]