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The NBA is back in Charlotte! The Indiana Pacers hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Hornets prediction and pick based on Pacers Hornets odds. The Indiana Pacers are looking to finally establish themselves as contenders in 2021. This is […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is back! The Philadelphia 76ers travel southwest to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Pelicans prediction and pick based on 76ers Pelicans odds. The 76ers can’t keep themselves out of the news. The world has no clue as to what […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is officially underway! Two games Tuesday night and just about a full slate of games for Wednesday night. The Detroit Pistons host the Chicago Bulls in what should be an entertaining first game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Pistons prediction and pick based on Bulls […]

With Manny Pacquiao now out of the picture, all eyes are on Jmiuel as they seek to know if his eldest son can continue his fighting legacy. Jimuel Pacquiao is just as persistent as his father Manny is in politics when it comes to carving his own path in boxing. The young Pacquiao began drawing […]

Players like Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green have been on an NBA trajectory since they were pre-teens. They’re the stars of their grade school teams, they join the AAU basketball circuit, scouts make regular appearances at their games, and they’re recruited by several different entities looking to capitalize on their talents (colleges, brands, extended family, […]

Considering the mileage and resumés of the future Hall of Famers on the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers roster, there’s going to be some statistical benchmark passed nearly every game by somebody wearing purple-and-gold. “Yeah, the support is there. I try to give people their flowers, you have to,” Carmelo Anthony said after practice on Sunday, […]

In a shocking turn of events last week, Ben Simmons ended his holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers. The former number one pick reported to the team facility during their preseason matchup against Brooklyn Nets, and since then, went through all the necessary requirements to re-join the team in practice under the watch of Doc Rivers. […]

The Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox will play Game 4 of the ALCS Tuesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Red Sox prediction and pick. The importance of this game is obvious. A win here essentially seals the series for Boston, as a 3-1 lead is a roadblock […]

Another day, another development in the Ben Simmons saga. Things hit a boiling point Tuesday afternoon when Doc Rivers kicked the three-time All-Star out of practice for being disengaged and a distraction. In a corresponding move, the team has also suspended Simmons for the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. […]

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers will continue the NLCS Monday night, as the Braves hold a 2-0 lead following back-to-back walk-off wins in Atlanta. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Braves-Dodgers prediction and pick. The Braves have remarkably took a 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers in the […]

The Tennessee Titans stopped the Buffalo Bills in the ultimate game of Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season. That game had everything. It was also arguably the most entertaining game of the week and provided a great example of what a trap game is. With that said, here are three takeaways from that crazy contest […]

The Indianapolis Colts recently got back to the win column after they grabbed a 31-3 blowout victory over the Houston Texans. After their Week 6 win, Frank Reich and his squad have improved to a 2-4 record for the second spot in the AFC South. With evident improvements from their performances over the past weeks, […]

No one expected the Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole to come out of the preseason as one of the hottest names in the hobby. After going under the radar for the first two years of his career, the smooth shooting guard from the Bay is entering the new season with more hype and interest from […]

The Houston Rockets used four different starting lineups through the preseason. A total of eight different players have seen their name called to start so far and the Rockets have deliberately collected data internally on all these units. While it’s pretty clear who three of the starters are going to be, the remaining two starters […]

In his first appearance as an NFL head coach, Rich Bisaccia led the Las Vegas Raiders to a much-needed victory over the Denver Broncos. Looking to put the turmoil surrounding Jon Gruden behind them, the Raiders came out swinging right from the start and never took their foot off the gas. Especially after dominant performances […]

The Dallas Cowboys scored a thrilling 35-29 victory over the New England Patriots in overtime. They have started the season hot with a record of 5-1, with their only loss being in week one to the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dak Prescott has looked great following a horrific season-ending injury last season and is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a dominant 34-11 victory over the winless Detroit Lions. Joe Burrow and his team improved to 4-2 on the season, putting them in second place in the AFC North. For what it’s worth, the Bengals were firing on all cylinders as they took down the Lions. While the Bengals may be […]

After enduring another disappointing loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Seattle Seahawks are in a bind. With star quarterback Russell Wilson out injured and Geno Smith doing all he can to keep the team afloat, there are some tough challenges that lie ahead for Seattle. Now that the Seahawks have some adjustments to […]

The NBA, not just the Philadelphia Sixers, faced a tough situation last year, but incoming rookies such as Tyrese Maxey arguably had it the worst. Their amount of time to learn the NBA lifestyle was significantly shorter compared to a typical season. Between no summer league and minimal training camp, Tyrese Maxey had to acclimate […]

Fresh off a surprising NBA Finals appearance, the Phoenix Suns are in the final stages of gearing up for another run. Unfortunately, it appears they’ll have a big distraction with Deandre Ayton on their hands as they try to repeat as Western Conference Champions. Ayton and the Suns reportedly could not agree on a contract […]

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox will continue the ALCS Monday night with the series tied 1-1 as it goes back to Boston. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Red Sox-Astros prediction and pick. The Astros and Red Sox split the first two games of the series in Houston, […]

As the Chicago Bears took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter over the injury-depleted Green Bay Packers, it looked as if a hard-fought defensive upset could be on the horizon. It wasn’t meant to be, however, as Green Bay stormed back to pitch a 17-0 shutout over the next two quarters, and would cruise […]

As CeeDee Lamb high-stepped into the end zone to seal the Dallas Cowboys 35-29 overtime win over the New England Patriots, cameras immediately zoomed in on Pats rookie quarterback Mac Jones to capture his stoic response to the devastating loss. However, his expression was not one of defeat; rather, it looked to behold a new […]

The biggest storyline for the Brooklyn Nets on Monday (aside from Kyrie Irving and anything related to him) is whether or not the team will extend James Harden’s contract and keep him in town for the next five-plus seasons. Monday is the deadline for teams to extend veteran players with two years remaining on their […]

The Los Angeles Rams continued to assert their dominance as they rolled past the New York Giants with a 38-11 victory in Week 6. An impressive outing from Sean McVay and his men lifted them to a 5-1 record to nab second place in the NFC West behind the undefeated Arizona Cardinals. Despite having a […]

During the offseason, Kyrie Irving cards were one of the many options collectors went for as the market dipped. It makes sense because the Brooklyn Nets are going to enter the upcoming season with a healthy Kevin Durant and James Harden, making them instant contenders in the Eastern Conference. What’s unexpected, however, is the All-Star […]

Fresh off a pulse-pounding finish against the Carolina Panthers, the Minnesota Vikings got back to .500 after a terrific comeback win on Sunday. Kirk Cousins was clutch for them and Dalvin cook had another strong rushing performance to pave the way for Minnesota’s exciting finish against Carolina in Week 6. Looking to follow-up with another […]

Pressure starts to mount as Manchester United begins to realize that having Cristiano Ronaldo back isn’t the only thing needed to win. Manchester United came back from the International Break with high hopes of regaining the rhythm it had at the start of the season by beating Leicester City. It can be recalled that prior […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the win column with a victory over the Washington Football Team. This was an important win as the Chiefs couldn’t afford to fall too far behind. It was a 31-13 victory for Kansas City, which shut out Washington in the second half. The defense played better, which was […]

The newest chapter of the Ben Simmons saga began on Sunday afternoon for the Philadelphia Sixers, coach Doc Rivers, Tobias Harris, and the rest of the roster. After clearing protocol on Friday, the 25-year-old had his first practice with the team since his sudden end to his holdout last week. All the talk following practice […]

The Tennessee Titans have a big test this week against the 4-1 Buffalo Bills. The Titans sit at 3-2 on the season and are coming off a dominant victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week, Tennessee gets back star wide receiver Julio Jones, who has been sidelined with an injury since week three. The Bills […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their first win of the season over the Miami Dolphins. It was Urban Meyer’s first win as a head coach in the NFL after starting the season 0-5. Trevor Lawrence played well and more parts of the Jaguars team looked good. The Dolphins led at halftime, but Meyer and the […]

With the Green Bay Packers Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears now under wraps, many will look at them as one of the best teams in the league. It was an impressive outing by this franchise, which is why we’re diving deeper into the Packers-Bears game with our Packers Week 6 takeaways. The offense […]

There’s still time for the Portland Trail Blazers to sign Anfernee Simons to a contract extension. The league-wide deadline to ink fourth-year players still on their rookie contracts to an extension is October 18th, two days before Simons and the Blazers host the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center in the 2021-22 season opener. But the […]

With the Miami Dolphins Week 6 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars now over, it’s clear this franchise is in need of some help. There are some bright spots from this Dolphins-Jaguars game, however, as we’ll be evaluating the Dolphins Week 6 takeaways. This franchise needs to turn things around quickly if they hope to right […]

Back 4 Blood‘s class of special zombies, or as they are called, special ridden, are a different kind of headache to take care of. You can’t just empty magazines at them aimlessly and hope for the best – you actually have to strategize around them to beat them. Hence, to make sure that you can […]

The Cleveland Browns’ Week 6 tilt will certainly be a tough one as they host the undefeated Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The matchup between the two stacked teams led by Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray will definitely make the Browns-Cardinals tilt an exciting matchup for everyone. Heading to the game, Arizona will be without […]

Currently on a four-game winning streak and looking to continue this trend in Week 6, the Buffalo Bills are aiming to get another dominant win against the Tennessee Titans after that their statement win against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday night. With the Bills currently possessing one of the most explosive offensive units in […]

The Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans will clash in prime time on Monday Night Football. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Bills-Titans prediction and pick. After their appearance in the AFC Championship game last season, everyone expected the Bills to be one of the best teams in the AFC. […]