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The Oklahoma City Thunder will finish their season series with the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. It will be a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Thunder-Clippers prediction and pick The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 148-86. They are also 8-2 in the past 10 games against the […]

There will be no Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Nashville Predators this spring, as their 2024-25 NHL season will end with the disappointment of failing to live up to the lofty expectations that they began the campaign with. Despite the additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei, along with the re-signing of goaltender […]

Free agency is a great time for NBA superstars to contemplate about where to play. Whether it’s winning championships or playing for a team that can pay them at the right price, their decision always come down to their best interest. Unfortunately, like in life, not everything pans out the way you expect it to. […]

LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been polarizing at the very least. While the Lakers did capture an NBA championship in 2020, things haven’t panned out since then. Here are the Lakers’ 10 worst roster moves in the LeBron James era, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Trading for Russell Westbrook Prior […]

It’s hard to argue that it hasn’t been a successful first season of hockey in Salt Lake City. Despite a plethora of injuries, the Utah Hockey Club has been hanging around the playoff picture in the Western Conference all season long, and currently sit just four points back of the final postseason berth — with […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition match that features the best players in the league. Throughout its history, there have been many legends and Hall of Famers who battled it out against each other, paving the way for dream matchups and team-ups. Here is a look at the 10 NBA players with the […]

The University of Kentucky earned themselves the No. 3 seed in the Midwest bracket after a strong season going 23-11 under Mark Pope in his first year as head coach of the Wildcats. A team known for its depth, the Wildcats have seen success thanks to a handful of players, including sharpshooting guard Koby Brea. […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights. It will be a throwdown at the T-Mobile Arena as we continue our NHL odds series while making a Lightning-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Golden Knights lead the head-to-head series 7-6. Also, the Knights are 4-1 in the past five […]

The Carolina Hurricanes will play on the second end of a back-to-back as they drive down the Interstate-5 Freeway to face the Anaheim Ducks. It will be a battle at the Honda Center as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Hurricanes-Ducks prediction and pick. The Ducks lead the head-to-head series 27-17-1. Additionally, […]

The 2025 offseason hype surrounding the Chicago Bears is predominantly due to the newfound pairing of second year quarterback Caleb Williams and first-year head coach Ben Johnson, who comes to the Windy City after a successful stint as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. But on the opposite side of the ball, there is […]

Jordan Poole has quietly become one of the NBA’s most improved players in his second campaign with the Washington Wizards. The former NBA champion became only the fourth-ever Wizard to hit 200 three-pointers in a season during their 120-105 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, just one year after being benched. Poole attributed […]

The Orlando Magic returned to the win column Friday night with a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards behind another standout performance from Paolo Banchero. The 22-year-old forward led the Magic in scoring for the ninth consecutive game, finishing with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal. He shot 11-for-22 from the field […]

We’re back with our final betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we head to the West Coast for this first meeting between cross-conference foes. The Chicago Bulls (30-40) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) as both teams look to continue winning towards the end of the Regular Season. It’s time to continue […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we conclude this cross-conference series between two squads battling for playoff position. The Milwaukee Bucks (39-30) will take on the Sacramento Kings (35-34) with Milwaukee leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Kings prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks are […]

We’re set for more coverage of Saturday’s NBA slate as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the conclusion of this Eastern Conference four-game season series. The Washington Wizards will visit the New York Knicks as New York searches for a 4-0 season sweep. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA’s Eastern Conference as we’ll see the second half of this back-to-back series. The Brooklyn Nets (23-47) will take on the Indiana Pacers (40-29) as Indiana leads the season series 2-1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Brooklyn Nets are […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2025 NFL offseason as one of the league’s most intriguing and confusing teams. After the first wave of free agency, however, their outlook looks dim. Fresh off an NFC Championship appearance two seasons ago, this was a team poised to stay in Super Bowl contention. And yet, instead of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are well-versed in retooling their roster for another Super Bowl run. This offseason, they made key additions in free agency. These included offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and cornerback Kristian Fulton. Their additions should address some of their most pressing needs. With these moves in place, the Chiefs’ approach to the 2025 […]

Heading into the 2025 offseason, the Buffalo Bills were well aware that difficult decisions lay ahead. After another deep playoff run that ended short of a Super Bowl appearance, general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott had to navigate pressing roster concerns. They do have limited cap space and key contributors hitting free […]

The opening stretch of 2025 NFL free agency has passed. For Dallas Cowboys fans, the experience has been all too familiar. While other NFC contenders aggressively upgraded their rosters, the Cowboys remained committed to their restrained offseason strategy. They prioritized internal extensions and modest signings over splashy acquisitions. This approach has become a hallmark of […]

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is set to be an exciting conclusion to a storied season of UConn women’s college basketball. The theme of the 2024-25 campaign was parity, and that has continued into the postseason. Each program will have to navigate through a sea of competitors worthy of holding the title of national champion. The […]

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is now over and done with. Fans saw a ton of movement, especially on trade deadline day. This year’s deadline shuffled the deck a bit when it comes to the 2025 NHL Draft. And now that the dust has settled on the deadline, it’s time for ClutchPoints to present its […]

It is not often that a women’s college basketball player breaks through to mainstream media attention, but USC’s JuJu Watkins firmly fits that mold. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, all eyes will be on Watkins and the Trojans as they seek their first national championship since 1984. Watkins is not the only star of […]

The Colorado Avalanche will battle the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. It will be a clash at Centre Bell as we continue our NHL odds series and make an Avalanche-Canadiens prediction and pick. The Canadiens lead the head-to-head series 92-77. However, the Avs are 6-3-1 in the past 10 games against the Habs. The Avalanche are […]

The Ottawa Senators will face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday at the Prudential Center. It will be a battle in the Garden State as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Senators-Devils prediction and pick. The Senators lead the head-to-head series 53-52. They are also 6-4 in the past 10 games against […]

The Florida Panthers will face the Washington Capitals on Saturday at the Capital One Arena. It could be a playoff preview as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Panthers-Capitals prediction and pick. The Capitals lead the head-to-head series 71-58-7. However, the Panthers have gone 8-1-1 over their past 10 games, including 4-1 […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will visit the Gateway to the West as they face the St. Louis Blues in a Central Division showdown. It will be a battle at the Enterprise Center as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Blackhawks-Blues prediction and pick. The Blackhawks lead the head-to-head series 155-143. Moreover, the Blues […]

Two historic college basketball programs clash in the Round of 32, with Houston (31-4) meeting Gonzaga (26-8) at the INTRUST Bank Arena. It’s time to continue our March Madness College Basketball odds series with a Gonzaga-Houston prediction and pick. Houston, the No. 1 seed of the Midwest region, used a dominant second half to cruise […]

The Vegas Golden Knights continue their homestand as they face the Detroit Red Wings. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Red Wings-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Red Wings come into the game sitting at 32-30-6 on the year, which places them in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. In […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning were another team that didn’t have much salary cap space to make a move at the trade deadline. Forward depth was an area of emphasis, which they fixed with two additions from the Seattle Kraken. Yanni Gourde was a former fan favorite for the Lightning during their dynasty years, and they […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to continue their winning streak as they visit the Nashville Predators. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Maple Leafs-Predators prediction and pick. The Maple Leafs come into the game at 42-24-3 on the year, which places them tied for the top spot in the Atlantic […]

The Western Conference is a gauntlet. No team has more than 14 games remaining, and for 12 teams still in the mix for a potential playoff or play-in tournament spot, every matchup matters a little bit more. That is not the case for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s squad has already reached historic […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their road trip as they face the Utah Hockey Club. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Lightning-Utah Hockey Club prediction and pick. The Lightning come into the game sitting at 40-23-5 on the year, which places them third in the Atlantic Division. They are coming […]

The Los Angeles Kings didn’t have much salary cap space to improve their team at the trade deadline. The Kings’ main goal is to get over the first-round hump in the playoffs, but they had no choice but to roll with the players they have in the locker room. One move they did make was […]

These are two teams that are spiraling and struggling to get wins. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Spurs prediction and pick. The 76ers have been highly inconsistent this season and are headed toward a lost season. They have a 23-46 record and have lost five of their last six games. […]

The Hornets are in the middle of a lost season, while the Thunder are arguably the best team in the NBA this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Thunder prediction and pick. There’s an argument that the Hornets are the worst team in the NBA. They have a 17-51 record […]

Setting NBA records are a great way to cement a player’s legacy. While records are usually broken from time to time, there are just some who remain set in stone. Here is a look at the 10 most unbreakable records in NBA history. Check out the gallery. LeBron James’ NBA all-time scoring record It was […]

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their west coast swing as they face the Los Angeles Kings. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Kings prediction and pick. The Carolina Hurricanes come into the game at 42-22-4 on the year, which is good for second place in the Metropolitan Division. They have been […]

The Philadelphia Flyers look to break their losing streak as they visit the Dallas Stars.  It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Flyers-Stars prediction and pick. The Flyers come into the game at 28-34-8 on the year, which places them in last place in the Metropolitan Division. It has been a tough […]