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We’re back for our daily NBA betting predictions and picks as we head to the Eastern Conference for this next showdown. The Indiana Pacers (18-18) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (13-22) as both teams trend in opposite directions. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Nets prediction and pick. The Indiana Pacers are currently sitting […]

272 games have been played, and that means the 2024 regular season is officially closed. And while there is no shortage of important and interesting stories to spend time talking about — the NFL Playoffs, the coaching carousel, the resurgence of the running back, Woody Johnson having to deny that his teenage sons are running the […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate of action as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Phoenix Suns (15-18) will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) as both sides conclude their season series with Phoenix leading 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-76ers prediction and […]

What the Oklahoma City Thunder are accomplishing this season is nothing short of spectacular. We all knew of this team’s potential entering the year with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge. Still, this young, inexperienced team has looked like a group of veterans who understand the challenge of competing for a championship. Without Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma […]

The final regular season NFL Power Rankings is all locked up, as all 32 NFL teams played either Saturday or Sunday in Week 18. All the playoff seeds are locked up, matchups are known, and hotels are being reserved for teams and fans alike. Come along as we provide in-depth analysis every week on how […]

Hello friends, and welcome to the latest 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracketology update here at ClutchPoints. In our intro section today, in honor of Dick Vitale, who back in December announced he is once again cancer free, I request that you read the following three italicized paragraphs about the 4th-ranked Duke Blue Devils in your best […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. It will be a thriller at the Target Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Clippers lead the head-to-head series 69-65. However, the Wolves have beaten the Clippers twice this season, winning 93-92 at […]

The Houston Rockets have become one of the most exciting teams in the league this season.As of this writing, they boast a 23-12 record that has firmly placed them among the Western Conference’s elite. After several years of rebuilding and nurturing their young core, the Rockets are proving they are ready to take the next […]

The Florida Panthers will battle the Colorado Avalanche on Monday in Denver. Two conference powers collide at Ball Arena as we share our NHL odds series and make a Panthers-Avalanche prediction and pick. The Panthers and Avalanche have split the last 22 games. However, the Avalanche demolished the Panthers 7-4 in Sunsure on November 23, […]

Which WWE Superstars are going to make their appearance on RAW‘s debut on Netflix? Who will win the important matches already on the books? And more importantly of all, what surprises does the promotion have planned for the fans watching along at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and watching along from home worldwide? Well, […]

The 2025 Golden Globes ceremony has now come and gone. Was former Golden Globe nominee Timothée Chalamet a Golden Globe winner for playing Bob Dylan? Who won the new box office award? Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony, which took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. It was […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered Week 18 eager to solidify their playoff standing. However, their aspirations were crushed in a lackluster 31-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions. This game was more than just a disappointing loss. It starkly exposed the team’s weaknesses and raised critical concerns about their playoff readiness. As the Lions reveled in their […]

The Atlanta Braves had a year full of injuries in 2024. From losing ace Spencer Strider in April to Ronald Acuña Jr in May to Chris Sale for the playoffs, it was a disappointing campaign. And then free agency hit and they lost two key pitchers. Max Fried is on the New York Yankees and […]

Jerod Mayo is no longer the New England Patriots head coach as Robert Kraft and the front office are set to begin their first real head coaching search in 25 years. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after their win in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. The victory was just the fourth of Mayo’s […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the New York Knicks on Monday. It’s a showdown at Madison Square Garden as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Knicks prediction and pick. The Magic lead the head-to-head series 67-66. However, the Knicks have beaten the Magic three times this season and will attempt to sweep […]

Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]

The Miami Dolphins entered Week 18 against the New York Jets with less than a 15% chance of making the AFC playoffs and earning the final seventh seed. And, well, they didn’t disappoint—in the worst way possible. The Dolphins needed help to secure their third straight playoff appearance under head coach Mike McDaniel. First and […]

The San Antonio Spurs have consistently emphasized patience, player development, and strategic planning as hallmarks of their organization. As the 2024-25 NBA season unfolds, the team has showcased flashes of potential and promise. Of course, this has been driven largely by the emergence of their talented young core. Yet, to fully capitalize on their progress […]

The College Football Playoff continues with the Orange Bowl between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 6 Penn State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Notre Dame-Penn State prediction and pick. Notre Dame-Penn State Last Game – Matchup History The last matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State took […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Kings prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Sacramento Kings host the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center on Monday night. De’Aaron Fox and […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Grizzlies prediction and pick. In a pivotal Western Conference clash, the Dallas Mavericks (20-15) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (23-13) looking to halt their four-game losing streak. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Bulls prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs (18-17) face the Chicago Bulls (16-19) in a compelling Monday night matchup at the United Center. Victor […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons on Monday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Pistons prediction and pick. The Portland Trail Blazers (12-22) visit the Detroit Pistons (17-18) in a pivotal matchup at Little Caesars Arena. The Blazers […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end on Sunday, even though it was extended for just a little bit. A Week 18 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers stings for a franchise now missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season. This was supposed to be a season of hope, a season of change. […]

The best players in NFL history get a lot of attention, and rightfully so, as they changed the game of football as we know it. Fans also enjoy talking about the worst players ever, too. Defining what makes a bad player isn’t easy, though. Arguably, a bad player is someone who makes a lot of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at a pivotal juncture in the 2024-25 NBA season. Sitting at a .500 record of 17-17, the team has flashed moments of excellence but also struggled with inconsistency. This has left fans questioning how far they can truly go. In the ultra-competitive Western Conference, stagnation is not an option. With the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers began the 2024-25 NBA season with modest aspirations, a youthful roster, and the ambition to rebuild toward a brighter future. However, the team’s ongoing struggles underscore an urgent need for reinforcements that align with their long-term goals. With a disappointing 12-22 record, Portland is faced with a pressing question: who should […]

The Utah Jazz find themselves at a crossroads in the 2024-25 NBA season. As the team navigates a challenging campaign, questions loom over how they can pivot from their current struggles to rebuild for a brighter future. With an 8-25 record through the first third of the season, the Jazz have seen the harsh realities […]

With the ink finally dry on Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract, there is plenty of buzz and excitement in the Big Apple discussing just how far the New York Mets can go with Soto on their roster. There’s no doubt that Steve Cohen wanted Soto badly and got his man regardless of the cost. […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Warriors prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors on Sunday, January 5, 2025, promises to be an exciting […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning will conclude their California road trip as they face the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. It will be a fun matchup at the Honda Center as we share our NHL odds series and make a Lightning-Ducks prediction and pick. The Lightning leads the head-to-head series 16-5. Significantly, the Bolts swept the Ducks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Houston Rockets on Sunday in South Texas. It will be a thriller at the Toyota Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Rockets prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 148-89. It will be the first time the Lakers and Rockets face off […]

The Boston Celtics will continue their road trip facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. It will be a battle at the Paycom Center as we share our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Thunder prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 79-66. They split the two games last season, with the Thunder edging out the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Charlotte Hornets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Hornets (7-26) are struggling, […]

The college basketball season continues on Sunday with a matchup between Indiana and Penn State. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Indiana-Penn State prediction and pick. In a thrilling Big Ten matchup at the historic Palestra, the Indiana Hoosiers face the red-hot Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State enters with […]

The college basketball season continues on Sunday with a matchup between Providence and Alabama. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Providence-UConn prediction and pick. The No. 11 UConn Huskies (11-3, 3-0 Big East) host the Providence Friars (7-7, 1-2 Big East) on Sunday, January 5, at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. […]

Paul George’s net worth in 2025 is $90 million. The star forward has been a top player in the NBA for quite some time and has enjoyed the massive spoils of his superstar status, resulting in a rather impressive net worth. He is a nine-time All-Star but has struggled with injuries in recent years, averaging […]

The Dallas Cowboys will finish the 2024 NFL season either 8-9 or 7-10, meaning they could pick as high as No. 11 or as low as No. 17 in the 2025 NFL Draft. When Week 18 shakes out, though, it will likely end with Big D somewhere in the 12-14 range. With that selection, Dallas […]

The Green Bay Packers were undoubtedly disappointed with the results of their Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Talk about a terrible way to end the year…the Packers were outplayed and outmatched for much of the game before a fourth-quarter comeback masked what was otherwise a blowout. The 27-25 final […]