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Donovan Mitchell, Cavs clicking heading into game vs. youthful Nets
The Cleveland Cavaliers carried the longest winning streak in the Eastern Conference into the All-Star break, rolling off five straight victories.,Their high-profile backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will attempt to keep the surge going Thursday, when the visiting Brooklyn Nets make the...
Hawks, 76ers eye turnaround after entering break on skids
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers have had plenty of time to dwell on their recent disappointing performances., ,Following the All-Star break, both teams return to the court Thursday when the Hawks visit the Sixers., ,Atlanta entered the midseason break on a three-game losing streak. Two of t...
Hot before break, Hornets aim to keep it going vs. Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets will try to pick up where they left off prior to the All-Star break.,They won 10 of their final 11 games before the layoff, so regaining that form will be critical with Thursday night's game against the visiting Houston Rockets.,"It's a mindset that the group is developing," Ch...
NBA Betting Picks for Thursday Feb. 19th’s Return From All-Star Break
The NBA returns from the All-Star break with a 10-game slate. Here are the top betting picks for Pistons vs. Knicks, Celtics vs. Warriors, and Rockets vs. Hornets....
Best 2026 American League Central Season-Long Future Betting Predictions
Breaking down 2026 AL Central futures, including a fade of the Guardians, a division bet on the Royals behind Bobby Witt Jr., and value on the Twins’ pitching depth. Here are the best bets in MLB’s most volatile division....
Keyshawn Hall expected back as Auburn visits Mississippi State
If Auburn hopes to extend its streak of four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, it needs leading scorer Keyshawn Hall on the court. It appears that may just be the case come Wednesday.,Hall, who has been indefinitely suspended for undisclosed reasons, was not listed on the SEC availability rep...
After two rousing road comebacks, West Virginia awaits lowly Utah
West Virginia coach Ross Hodges believes his Mountaineers are ready for the stretch run after coming from behind by 14 points to win twice on the road in a 10-day span., ,CBS Bracketology lists the Mountaineers (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament heading into their final six reg...
Seton Hall's NCAA desires require win over DePaul
They're the two biggest surprises in the Big East Conference. And while Seton Hall is the team with realistic NCAA Tournament hopes, DePaul has shown it's not the same old Blue Demons this season.,Seton Hall must continue its latest winning streak to keep postseason hopes alive when it hosts DePaul ...
Baskets at a premium when Maryland, Northwestern collide
For those tuning in on Wednesday when Maryland faces Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., viewer discretion is advised.,The game features the Terrapins (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten), who have the worst field goal percentage in the conference at 40.8%, against the Wildcats (10-16, 2-13), who possess the worst 3-p...
Georgetown out to stretch Butler's skid to 7 with sweep
Georgetown hosts free-falling Butler on Wednesday night in Washington, looking to earn its first season sweep of the Bulldogs in more than a decade.,The Hoyas (13-12, 5-9 Big East) got 17 points apiece from KJ Lewis and Vince Iwuchukwu in a 77-64 victory in the teams' first meeting in Indianapolis o...
Skid over, Rutgers eyes win over struggling Penn State
Rutgers hopes to secure its first winning streak of the calendar year Wednesday when the Scarlet Knights visit Penn State in University Park, Pa., ,The Scarlet Knights (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) have not won back-to-back games since defeating Penn and Delaware State in late December. In fact, they had no...
Tuesday Feb. 17th College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions
No. 1 Michigan faces a major road test at Purdue, Michigan State battles UCLA, and unbeaten Miami (Ohio) looks to stay perfect. Here are the top college basketball bets and spreads to watch Tuesday night....
Best 2026 American League East Season-Long Future Betting Predictions
Spring Training is underway, and it’s time to dive into AL East season-long props. From the Orioles’ loaded roster to a Yankees win total Over and a Blue Jays regression case, here are the best bets to make before Opening Day....
No. 13 Texas Tech feels it's 'scratching surface,' ready for ASU
No. 13 Texas Tech heads to Tempe, Ariz., on Tuesday night to face Arizona State riding momentum from its 78-75 upset victory at then-No. 1 Arizona on Saturday.,Texas Tech (19-6, 9-3 Big 12) has won three consecutive games after losing two straight to UCF and Kansas.,"I don't know if anyone is ever p...
Texas, hoping to peak at right time, meets skidding LSU
Texas and LSU square off Tuesday in a late-season Southeastern Conference clash in Austin, Texas between two teams pointing in different directions as the regular season turns into the home stretch.,The Longhorns (16-9, 7-5 SEC) head home after a dominating 85-68 win at Missouri on Saturday that fea...
Kansas State begins Matthew Driscoll era against Baylor
Kansas State associate head coach Matthew Driscoll has been named interim coach after the university fired head coach Jerome Tang on Sunday.,Driscoll will lead the Wildcats (10-15, 1-11 Big 12) when they host Baylor (13-12, 3-9) Tuesday in a Big 12 game in Manhattan, Kan.,Driscoll served as head coa...
US vs. Canada final inevitable, but this time the ice has tilted
MILAN -- Canada and the United States will play out another chapter in their long-standing rivalry after setting up the almost inevitable Olympic women's ice hockey final on Monday, but this time the Americans have flipped the script and tilted the ice in their favor.,The U.S. strolled to a 5-0 win ...
No. 24 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown against Ohio State
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard promises the No. 24 Badgers will stay focused on the present when the giant killers play at Ohio State on Tuesday.,It is natural to consider recent victories over three ranked opponents and think about a postseason run, but Gard made it clear that this was not the case afte...
Tru Washington aiding Miami ahead of Virginia Tech tilt
Tru Washington is back, and that's great news for Miami.,Washington, who had missed three straight games due to personal reasons, could be key when Miami plays host to Virginia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Tuesday in Coral Gables, Fla.,The Hurricanes (20-5, 9-3 ACC), who have won ...
TCU, UCF clash in key Big 12 bubble showdown
TCU has six games remaining on its Big 12 schedule, and there is very little margin for error as the school plays at UCF on Tuesday night in Orlando, Fla.,The Horned Frogs (16-9, 6-6 Big 12) are tied with the Knights (17-7, 6-6) for eighth in the conference. The season has been strong for the league...