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NBA Expert Picks: Charlotte Hornets VS Washington Wizards Predictions Tonight

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards will play in a Southeast Division clash, when both clubs meet tonight. Read our prediction of Hornets VS Wizards.  For NBA Betting Predictions from a Hot Prediction Site you can count on, read MatchPlug’s betting preview for Hornets VS Wizards to get some help with your bets. Predictions and Betting Preview for Hornets VS Wizards Betting On The Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets surrendered to the Denver Nuggets in the second match of a back-to-back on Saturday night, losing their fourth straight and sixth in the last seven matches. They dropped to 12-34 on the year and are fourth in the Southeast Division, 11.5 matches behind the Miami Heat for top position. The Hornets were 14th in the Eastern Conference, 11.5 games behind the Heat for the last guaranteed playoff place and 7.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for last place in the play-in tournament.  On the year, Charlotte is 28th in the league in scoring offense with 106.8 points per game. They are 5th in the NBA in rebounding, collecting 46 boards per contest and 26th in assists with 23.9 dimes per contest. The Hornets scored 10th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 111.9 points per game. Betting On The Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards ended a 16-game skid to win their second away victory of the year, as they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. They advanced to 7-41 on the season and are at the bottom of the Southeast Division, 17.5 matches behind the Heat for the top spot. The Wizards were last in the Eastern Conference, 17.5 games behind Miami for the last playoff spot and 13.5 matches behind Chicago for the last spot in the play-in contest.  Washington is 27th in the NBA in scoring offense with 106.9 points per game. They are 19th in rebounding by clinching 43.9 boards a night while standing 24th in assists by delivering 24.6 dimes a contest. They are 30th in scoring offense by permitting 121.8 points per game. Kyle Kuzma is second on the team as he averages 15 points plus 5.8 rebounds per contest this term.  MatchPlug Prediction For Hornets VS Wizards The Charlotte Hornets are 0-8 in divisional matches, 8-18 at home and losing for four straight matches. Considering their injury problems, support the Washington Wizards on the Moneyline.  Final Prediction: Washington Wizards moneyline.

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NBA Expert Picks: Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks Predictions Tonight

The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks will face off at Little Caesars Arena tonight, in a Pistons VS Hawks matchup.  For NBA Betting Predictions from a Hot Prediction Site you can count on, read MatchPlug’s betting preview for Pistons VS Hawks to get some help with your bets. Predictions and Betting Preview for Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks  Odds By 1XBet. Betting On The Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons have improved greatly from their past campaigns, keeping a record game above .500. The Pistons have won their last two matches, finishing off with a strong 217-119 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Cade Cunnigham balled out with 22 points and 15 assists. He leads the team, averaging 25.3 points and 9.2 assists per match. Jalen Duren has played well too, contributing 21 points and 13 rebounds against Chicago.  Detroit has balanced well on both ends. On offense, they are 16th scoring 112.3 ppg, and rank 13th in defensive scoring permitting 113.3 points per game. The Pistons are in better shape than Atlanta, but Jaden Ivey’s absence, who averages 17.6 points, has destroyed their backcourt depth. Betting On The Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks have struggled, losing their last eight matches, including a 132-127 defeat against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Trae Young leads the club with 22.8 points and a league-best 11.5 assists per game, but didn’t make the All-Star Game roster. Young dropped 34 points and delivered 17 assists in the loss to Indiana. Dyson Daniel also played a solid match against the Pacers contributing 23 points.  On the season, Atlanta averages 115.6 points per game, which is 10th in the league, while they struggle defensively permitting 118.8, 28th ppg. Next to Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter contributes 18.9 ppg. The Hawks’ three-point shooting is weak, ranking 26th with them making 34.3%. Atlanta has struggled with injuries, with Jalen Johnson out for the year and Clint Capela, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin also sidelined. Bodgan Bogdanovic’s status, also being questionable, further jeopardizes them in this game.  MatchPlug Prediction Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks  With the Pistons having well-rounded scoring and defensive improvements, along with the Hawks recent injuries, fans can take Detroit to cover the spread.  Final Prediction: Detroit Pistons -4.5.

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NHL Predictions Today: Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators Expert Picks

Two teams on different paths will play tonight, when the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators meet for Predators VS Senators.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Predators VS Senators. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators have had an uneventful season with their offense disappointing them, to score just 2.61 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault have shared 33 goals and 54 assists, but the rest of the unit struggled. Only four skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can take out the offense due to this. Nashville’s offense is bad but the defense has struggled too. They allow 3.22 goals per game. Brady Skei and Roman Josi combined for 12.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to score easily. Additionally, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled with .901 saves percentage and 2.84 goals-against average on 1068 shots with -1.0 goals saved above average.  Betting On The Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are having an incredible campaign despite their offense scoring just 2.83 goals per game. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have scored 52 goals and 64 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense struggled. Only seven skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can hamper the top-heavy offense due to this.  Ottawa’s offense is weak, but the defense has been great, permitting just 2.67 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen share 15.4 defensive point shares, while Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven combine for 11.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Leevi Merilainen has a .925 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average on295 shots with 7.0 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction For Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are better positioned to win this game over the Nashville Predators. Take them on the moneyline as road Underdogs. Final Prediction: Ottawa Senators Moneyline. 

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NHL Predictions Today: Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild Expert Picks

The Boston Bruins will welcome the Minnesota Wild to TD Garden tonight, where they’ll play in Bruins VS Wild.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Bruins VS Wild. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins played against the Dallas Stars in an outing where they won by a 6-3 mark. They had 3 chances on the power play in this match and secured 2 of those chances. The Bruins scored 6 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they tried.  Boston has taken 1,473 shots (18th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.12% while allowing their opponents 1,541 shots. The Bruins have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 745.00% on their oppositions 168 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.7%. Boston have scored 124 goals at even strength and 25 goals (26th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage.  Betting On The Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild will want to get a victory in their next appearance after losing 6-0 to the Ottawa Senators last time. The Wild gathered 31 minutes in the box for this match. They also had 3 power play chances but couldn’t make most of them. Their offensive unit was beaten on the ice in that loss. For the match, Minnesota couldn’t convert any of the 16 shots they took. Minnesota’s opponents have recorded 134 power play chances (24th in the NHL) and have earned 40 goals in those attempts. They have taken 1,581 shots against the Wild and the team has a save percentage of .905. The hosts have attempted 1.462 shots and have a shooting percentage of 10.5%. While playing at even strength, they have permitted opponents to score 110 goals while scoring 127.  MatchPlug Prediction For Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild The odds for this match have the Wild at -145 and the Bruins at +125. The betting total is at 6.5. Final Prediction: Minnesota Wild Over 5.5.

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Luka Dončić expresses gratitude to Mavericks fans in heartfelt address

Seven years after playing with the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić is going to Los Angeles to team up with LeBron James and the Lakers in a trade that shook the NBA. After the contract was signed on Sunday morning, Dončić wrote a note to Dallas fans on social media. Below is the full text of his letter:  “Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream of playing basketball at the highest level. I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship. The love and support you all have given me is more than I could have ever dreamed of. For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home. In good times and bad, from injuries to the NBA Finals, your support never changed. Thank you not only for sharing my joy in our best moments, but also for lifting me up when I needed it most. “To all the organizations I’ve worked with throughout the Dallas community, thank you for letting me contribute to your important work and join you in bringing light to those who need it. As I start the next part of my basketball journey, I am leaving a city that will always feel like a home away from home. “Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans. “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

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The New All-Star Game Format

The NBA All-Star Game will feature a mini-tournament with four teams and three games, for the first time. Two squads will compete in one semi-final (Game 1), while the remaining two teams will play in another semifinal (Game 2). The winning teams from Game 1 and Game 2 will face off in the championship (Game 3). For every match, the first team to score or pass 40 points will win.  Each team in the NBA All-Star Game, will have eight players and be named after a TNT NBA analyst. The 24 NBA All-Star selections will be broken up into three squads. TNT”s Inside the NBA commentators will draft the rosters. Honorary team general managers are Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith.  The three analysts will make their pick for Team Shaq, Team Chuck, and Team Kenny live on TNT in the NBA All-Star Draft, which will happen on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. ET. This is just before the network’s doubleheader.  The fourth team will be the winning team from the Castrol Rising Stars championship game, the yearly showcase of top first-and-second year NBA players and NBA G League standouts, which will be played on February 14 during NBA All-Star 2025. TNT analyst and WNBA legend Candace Parker will act as honorary GM of the Rising Stars champion, called Team Candace. Fans (50% of the vote), current NBA players (25%), and media panel (25%) will choose the five players honored as starters in each conference. The seven players honored as reserves in each conference will be selected by NBA head coaches.  The four teams competing in the NBA All-Star Game, will play for a prize pool of $1.8 million. Each player on the championship-winning team will get $125,000, each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000 and every player on the third-and fourth-place teams will get $25,000.

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Raiders hire Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator

Chip Kelly is rejoining the NFL after almost a decade. The Las Vegas Raiders want to hire Kelly as their next offensive coordinator. Kelly brings years of proven experience to the staff, led by head coach Pete Carroll as Las Vegas looks to save their offense that placed 29th in scoring during the 2024 campaign.  Chip served as offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes during their season at the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. He last worked in the NFL as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. Before that, Kelly was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-2015.

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Nicky Lopez joins the Cubs on a minor deal

The Chicago Cubs have entered a Minor League deal with infielder Nicky Lopez. A source reported this, while the club has not officially confirmed it.  Lopez spent the last MLB season playing in second base and shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. He batted .241 with a .606 OPS across 445 plate appearances. He has a .626 OPS across six major league seasons shared between the Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, and White Sox. While he does not leave much mark at the plate, Lopez is a plus defender by outs above averaged. He gathered 5 OAA last season and had 53 OAA in the infield since the beginning of 2021. This record is fifth among all skilled infielders.   Lopez could play a crucial role for the Cubs Opening Day match, especially with Nico Hoerner unclear after he had flexor tendon surgery on his right forearm on October 11th.  Chicago will start their 2025 regular season in Tokyo, Japan, against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18. 

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Killorn, Ducks beat Canadiens for 4th victory in past 5

Alex Killorn delivered a goal and assist for the Anaheim Ducks, who scored three straight goals to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at Honda Center on Sunday.  Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano scored too, Leo Carlsson recorded two assists, and Lukas Dosta saved 21 shots for Anaheim (22-24-6), who have won four of their last five.  “We played pretty fast. I mean, both teams did, we just kind of capitalized on our chances,” said McTavish, who has seven goals in the past six games. “We got off to kind of a slow start, but we battled back, so (I’m) proud of the group.” Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak scored, while Sam Montembeault saved 19 for the Montreal Canadiens (24-24-5), who have lost five in a row (0-4-1). “We have to come out next game and have our best game of the season,” Montreal captain Nick Suzuki said. “We can’t be losing these games and falling back in the standings, so we really have to find a way to win the next two on this road trip.” The Ducks cut the lead to 2-1 at 13:37 of the second when McTavish tipped a shot from Killorn past Montembeault. “Just kind of instinct and reaction,” McTavish said. “Just hand-eye, I guess. I was able to tip it and just kind of found a hole.” Vatrano scored a goal 40 seconds later on a one-timer from the inside edge of the right circle off a backhanded centering pass from Ryan Strome to tie it 2-2 at 14:17. Killorn had a chance to take the puck into the right circle before scoring with a wrist shot through traffic to give the Ducks a 3-2 lead at 11:11 of the third period. “Coming in the zone, I thought that their (defense) was going to step on me, and (McTavish) was driving through, so I was looking to hit (McTavish), but they just kind of gave me a ton of room,” Killorn said. “I just decided to take it and the shot goes in.”

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NBA Predictions Today: Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies

Tune in to one of the NBA’s best game matchup as the Milwaukee Bucks play against the Memphis Grizzlies. This preview features Match Plug’s NBA predictions, odds, and analysis of the Bucks VS Grizzlies game held on Sunday. Two of NBA’s star players, Jaren Jackson Jr and Giannis Antetokounmpo will face off in this match at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee. Note: Before you lock in your picks for Sunday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s odds, and analysis on Bucks VS Grizzlies. Betting Preview for Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks haven’t been strong home favorites (11-10-1 against the spread) this season. They also lost two straight games and have dropped to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. Their last game ended in a loss on Friday with a score 114-118 against San Antonio Spurs to end their 4-game road trip. The Bucks were only favored going into this game with 2.5 points. Betting On The Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies have been doing great this season, despite dealing with major injuries of some of their top players – Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr. Even though they’ve faced these setbacks, Memphis has managed to win 8 of their last 10 games and are currently holding the 3rd spot in the western conference. However, with the absence of Morant, the team are not at their full potential. MatchPlug Prediction For Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies Both teams played earlier this season and Memphis won 122-99 in the first meeting at Memphis without much trouble. That said, we predict that the Grizzlies will likely struggle playing against Giannis and Damian Lillard this Sunday without the strong offense boost from their star player Morant, who will probably sit this game out. Final Prediction: Bucks -3.5 Spread.

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