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The Penguins are a below-average defensive team with weak goaltending, so it’s not surprising that they have lost 4 of their last 5 games. The Jets are 7-2-0 on the road and have one of the best power plays in the league, so this is their game to win. Even if Pittsburgh can score a few goals, they simply aren’t good enough to keep the puck out of their own net. Winnipeg should be able to come away with the win in regulation.
Joel Embiid has been returning to form, scoring 35 points in his last outing against the Memphis Grizzlies. The visitors have Nic Claxton listed as questionable, leaving them dangerously short of size against one of the most dominant centers in the league. Look for the former MVP to dominate and lead the hosts to a comfortable win.
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Joel Embiid has been returning to form, scoring 35 points in his last outing against the Memphis Grizzlies. The visitors have Nic Claxton listed as questionable, leaving them dangerously short of size against one of the most dominant centers in the league. Look for the former MVP to dominate and lead the hosts to a comfortable win.
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Joel Embiid has been returning to form, scoring 35 points in his last outing against the Memphis Grizzlies. The visitors have Nic Claxton listed as questionable, leaving them dangerously short of size against one of the most dominant centers in the league. Look for the former MVP to dominate and lead the hosts to a comfortable win.
What may be the most telling for the Pelican’s current situation is to look at the success they had in a 128-100 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. Rookie guard Antonio Reeves was asked to play 40 minutes and scored 34 points. Despite this unexpected outcome the Pelicans still lost by nearly 30. I don’t see where else the Pelicans can turn towards for offense. It shows in the numbers. The Pelicans have only managed to score 100 points per game in their last 10 games, the lowest in the NBA in that time frame. With how well the Warriors have played and scored the basketball, I foresee another blowout loss for the Pelicans.
Giannis is a on a tear right now with 41 and 59 points in 2 of his last 4 games. Against Indiana he is averaging 42.2 points per game in the last 5 meetings, look for him to dominate and lead Milwaukee to a 5th win in 6 games.
The Nuggets have already taken down the Mavs this season with a healthy lineup, but tonight Dallas will be without Luka Doncic after he suffered a right wrist injury on Tuesday night. There is some uncertainty surrounding the availability of Nikola Jokic since he’s now missed 3 consecutive games for personal reasons, but there’s still a chance he plays tonight which will only make the Nuggets heavier favorites.
I really like this match-up for the Kings. DeRozan comes back from injury to lift them on offense. De’Aaron Fox has been cooking, he’s averaging over 45 points in his last 3 games, there’s no way James Harden slows him down here. Kings are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 road games.
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Giannis is a on a tear right now with 41 and 59 points in 2 of his last 4 games. Against Indiana he is averaging 42.2 points per game in the last 5 meetings, look for him to dominate and lead Milwaukee to a 5th win in 6 games.
I really like this match-up for the Kings. DeRozan comes back from injury to lift them on offense. De’Aaron Fox has been cooking, he’s averaging over 45 points in his last 3 games, there’s no way James Harden slows him down here. Kings are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 road games.
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