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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Thunder at Grizzlies—Ja Morant is out for the Grizzlies. Kyle Anderson is questionable with back soreness. For the Thunder Derrick Favors out with an illness. They are missing some supporting players but the core is healthy for the Thunder. A back to back for OKC after facing the Rockets on Wednesday and losing 114-110. As they entered that game the Thunder had lost eight of nine but covered six of those games. In that period Oklahoma City sits 12th in defensive efficiency by allowing 107.1 points per 100 possessions. In that period the Grizzlies sit 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 115.2 points per 100 possessions. Play Oklahoma City +9.5.

Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Cowboys at Saints—Amari Cooper appears to be ready to play on Thursday. CeeDee Lamb will return. Cowboys starting right tackle out. On the Saints side Alvin Kamara was limited at practice this week and questionable. Mark Ingram with a knee is questionable. Saints left and right offensive tackle both questionable. At the quarterback position with Trevor Siemian ineffective the Saints could turn to Taysom Hill under center if his foot injury recovers in time. New Orleans was held to 190 yards and six points in a loss to Buffalo at home on Thanksgiving. It is a four game losing streak. Dallas defense surrendered 509 yards to the Raiders last week. They have now lost three of four. But with their three receivers back the Cowboys should be more effective in moving the chains and keeping their defense off the field. Play Dallas -4.

Colorado vs. UCLA College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Colorado at UCLA—Colorado lost their leading scorer from a year ago to the NBA. Three impact players transferred out of the program. Five of their top eight scorers have exited. This is the first true road game for the Buffs. UCLA is stacked with talent from their Final Four Team returning four starters and quality depth. Bruins shooting and defending well. They are strong on the offensive and defensive glass. Bruins are making 38.7% from three and take good care of the basketball. Buffaloes have issues in perimeter defense. They did drop a game to Southern Illinois on a neutral court. Colorado needed overtime to beat Montana St and Duquesne plus have a two point win against Brown. Play UCLA -13.5.

Richmond vs. Wofford College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Richmond at Wofford—The Terriers did return six of their top eight scorers from a season ago. They are a perfect 4-0 on their home court. Terriers a good shooting team connecting on 47.5% while holding opponents to 43.8%. Spiders struggle defensively as they give p 47% shooting along with 38.7% from beyond the arc. Wofford takes care of the basketball, good rebounding team that scores well inside. They are also making 80.4% of their free throws. Spiders struggle at the line and offensive glass. Richmond has lost all their step up games losing to Mississippi St, Maryland, Drake and Utah St. In their first true road game the Spiders they were beaten on Drake 73-70. Play Wofford +2.

Utah vs. USC College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Utah at USC—Utah returns one starter from last season for first year head coach Craig Smith. Only two rotational players remained after the coaching change. This will be the first true road game for the Utes. Utah struggles from the three point line where they convert 31.4%. USC a talented team that sits at 6-0 on the year. They have a notable 15 point win on a neutral court to San Diego St. Trojans are shooting 48.4% and holding opponents to 34.4% ang 24.8% from beyond the arc. They sit seventh in defensive efficiency in the nation and 30th on the offensive side. Play USC -7.5.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

76ers at Celtics—The core players for Philadelphia are healthy. Jaylen Brown for Boston with injury management for his hamstring. Philadelphia broke a two game losing streak with a 101-96 home win to Orlando. Boston also broke a two game losing streak with a 12 point win at Toronto on Sunday. Joel Embiid plays his third game since sidelined nine games. Boston shooting form poor past five games by hitting 40.9%. With the 76ers core healthy they are the side here. Play Philadelphia +2.5.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Cavaliers at Heat—Collin Sexto out for the season. Rest of Cavaliers core are healthy. On the Miami side Jimmy Butler questionable with a tailbone. Bam Adebayo Questionable with a sprained thumb. Tyler Herro probable. Cleveland has won two straight after their 114-96 road win at Dallas. They have covered four straight. In that four game period Cleveland sits third in defensive efficiency with 96 points per 100 possessions. Heat have failed to cover four of five. In that period they are allowing 46.8% shooting. Play Cleveland +8.5.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Hawks at Pacers—For Atlanta DeAndre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic are out. Cam Reddish Is questionable with a wrist injury. Indiana will be without Jrue Holiday and TJ Warrant. Miles Turner with an illness is questionable. Atlanta had their seven game win streak snapped in a 99-90 home defeat to New York on Saturday. Hawks were on a back to back in that spot. They enter with three days rest in this spot. Indiana with the cluster injuries have lost two straight after a two point road defeat at Minnesota on Monday. Pacers have lost six of nine. In that period the Pacers sit 23rd in offensive efficiency with 105 points per 100 possessions. Indiana trending poorly past five games by shooting 42.8% with 29.3% from three. Hawks in that period shooting 49% with 38% from beyond the arch while limiting the opponents to 41.9%. Play Atlanta +1.5.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Hornets at Bucks—Continued out for Milwaukee is Lopez and DiVincenzo. Jordan Nwora is probable. Cody Martin and Jason Plumlee both out for the Hornets. Charlotte carries a two game losing streak after their 133-119 road defeat to Chicago Bulls. Charlotte is 26th in road defensive efficiency by allowing 112.6 points per 100 possessions. It is a seven game win streak for Milwaukee after a 118-100 road win at Indiana. In that seven game period the Bucks sit second in offensive efficiency with 121.4 points per 100 possessions. Past five games they are shooting 50.5% along with 40.2% from three. Play Milwaukee -8.

Sacramento Kings vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 12/1/2021 by Tony T.

Kings at Clippers—For the Clippers Nicolas Batum will be out with COVID protocols. For Sacramento Marvin Bagley has an illness and questionable. Harris Barnes has missed three straight games with a foot injury. This is a back to back for the Kings after hosting the Lakers on Tuesday and losing 117-92. Sacramento was outscored 67-33 in the second half. Clippers have rest advantage here. They are 2-3 on this home stand losing two straight to the Pelicans and Warriors. They have shot only 44.4% from the field and 34.4% from three on this homestand. Clippers have won both games with rest advantage this year. With key contributors possibly out will take rested team. Play LA Clippers -6.5.