Tonight's NBA Games:
Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (34-11)
The Grizzlies showed yesterday that business and money are more important than winning basketball games for their organization. The Grizzlies are the fourth best team in the West right now and should have been trying to improve their team rather than saving money. Trading Rudy Gay for basically Tayshaun Prince and Ed Davis will end up hurting the Grizzlies more than helping them.
The Thunder made a move similar to that of the Grizzlies earlier in the year when they got rid of James Harden. I thought back then and still do today that if they don't trade Harden they would end up winning the NBA Championship this year. While they haven't really missed a step all season, come playoff time they will regret getting rid of Harden.
As for tonight's game, the Grizzlies are visiting a Thunder team that has been unstoppable at home. With a 19-3 record on their homecourt most teams won't have much of a chance visiting them. Add that to the Grizzlies bringing in two new guys and losing one of their most important players and expect the Thunder to win this by double figures.
My prediction: Thunder win 104-91
Dallas Mavericks (34-11) @ Golden State Warriors (28-17)
Warriors somehow managed to win the other day without Stephen Curry, Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut. Klay Thompson is quietly become one of the best shooting guards in the NBA and reminds me of the style of play that Brandon Roy had before his knee injuries a few years ago. During the first game of the season between these two teams the Warriors were victorious when visiting the Mavericks.
In the Mavericks last nine games they are currently 6-3. They are showing some signs of life right now but when they are playing teams that are at the top of the West they tend to struggle. A win tonight could do a lot for this team if they want to continue to move in the right direction.
My prediction: Warriors win 102-98
Yesterday's NBA Results: 9-3
Washington Wizards (11-33) @ Philadelphia 76ers (19-26) - 76ers won 92-84
(Original prediction: 76ers win 102-92)
Detroit Pistons (17-29) @ Indiana Pacers (27-19) - Pacers won 98-79
(Original prediction: Pacers win 91-79)
Orlando Magic (14-31) @ New York Knicks (28-15) - Knicks won 113-97
(Original prediction: Knicks win 110-94)
Sacramento Kings (17-30) @ Boston Celtics (22-23) - Celtics won 99-81
(Original prediction: Celtics win 98-94)
Toronto Raptors (16-30) @ Atlanta Hawks (26-19) - Hawks won 93-92
(Original prediction: Hawks win 100-86)
Miami Heat (29-13) @ Brooklyn Nets (27-19) - Heat won 105-85
(Original prediction: Nets win 99-93)
Chicago Bulls (28-17) @ Milwaukee Bucks (24-20) - Bulls won 104-88
(Original prediction: Bucks win 96-94)
Los Angeles Clippers (34-13) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (17-25) - Clippers won 96-90
(Original prediction: Clippers win 108-96)
Charlotte Bobcats (11-34) @ San Antonio Spurs (37-11) - Spurs won 102-78
(Original prediction: Spurs win 96-80)
Houston Rockets (25-23) @ Denver Nuggets (29-18) - Nuggets won 118-110
(Original prediction: Nuggets win 103-94)
New Orleans Hornets (15-31) @ Utah Jazz (25-21) - Jazz won 104-99
(Original prediction: Jazz win 98-89)
Los Angeles Lakers (20-26) @ Phoenix Suns (16-30) - Suns won 92-86
(Original prediction: Lakers win 106-90)
Tonight's NCAA Games:
UConn (13-5) @ Providence (10-10)
Huskies are visiting the Friars who have been one of the weakest programs in the Big East for the last decade. Expect the Huskies to do what they have done to them a lot as of late, WIN.
My prediction: UConn wins 70-58
Illinois (15-6) @ #13 Michigan State (17-4)
Illinois started off the year really hot, but ever since they started BIG 10 play they have really struggled. They are 3-6 in their last nine games and it probably won't get better when they visit the Spartans. Tom Izzo has been one of the best coaches of the last 15 years in college basketball and every year he seems to have Michigan State contending in the Big 10 and come March in the NCAA Tournament.
My prediction: #13 Michigan State wins 72-65
#8 Arizona (17-2) @ Washington (12-8)
Is the old Arizona finally back? I'm starting to become a believer in the Wildcats. They have really impressed this season, and are currently looking like the best team in the Pac 12.
My prediction: #8 Arizona wins 74-66
#9 Butler (17-3) @ Saint Louis (14-5)
#7 Gonzaga (19-2) @ Loyola Marymount (8-12)
It's getting weird seeing both Butler and Gonzaga in the top 10. For the last 10-15 years both of them have shown that they can hang with schools in the larger conferences and this year they are finally getting the recognition they have deserved for the last decade plus.
I think Gonzaga will have an easy time tonight in their game, but I'm expecting the Butler Bulldogs to go down tonight.
My predictions: Saint Louis wins 66-65 and #7 Gonzaga wins 74-58
Yesterday's NCAA Results: 8-3
Northwestern (12-9) @ #1 Michigan (19-1) - #1 Michigan won 68-46
(Original prediction: #1 Michigan wins 75-61)
South Carolina (12-8) @ #4 Florida (17-2) - #4 Florida won 75-36
(Original prediction: #4 Florida wins 72-59)
#5 Duke (18-2) @ Wake Forest (10-10) - #5 Duke won 75-70
(Original prediction: #5 Duke wins 70-62)
#3 Indiana (19-2) @ Purdue (11-10) - #3 Indiana won 97-60
(Original prediction: #3 Indiana wins 69-67)
Rutgers (12-8) @ #24 Cincinnati (17-4) - #24 Cincinnati won 62-54
(Original prediction: #24 Cincinnati wins 68-57)
#17 Missouri (15-5) @ LSU (11-7) - LSU won 73-70
My prediction: #17 Missouri wins 72-64
Texas (9-11) @ #18 Kansas State (16-4) - #18 Kansas State won 83-57
My prediction: #18 Kansas State wins 70-60
Missouri State (6-16) @ #21 Creighton (19-3) - #21 Creighton won 91-77
My prediction: #21 Creighton wins 78-61
#14 Miami (FL) (16-3) @ Virginia Tech (11-9) - #14 Miami (FL) won 73-64
My prediction: #14 Miami (FL) wins 74-62
#20 New Mexico (18-3) @ Wyoming (15-5) - #20 New Mexico won 63-59
My prediction: Wyoming wins 68-65
#10 Oregon (18-3) @ Stanford (13-8) - Stanford won 76-53
My prediction: #10 Oregon wins 67-63
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