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There's a healthy balance with what to take away from NBA preseason. It may get ugly here and there, because it's the first bit of NBA game action in several months. There's not a whole lot of normalcy when it comes to rotations and minutes distribution - as the coaching staff is experimenting with players competing for rotation or roster spots. So…

On this week's Core 4, the guys open the show discussing the Memphis Grizzlies' current seven-game winning streak including a pair of wins in their latest back-to-back. In the first segment, Xavier, Matt, and Dave give their biggest surprises and disappointment from around the NBA to mark the halfway point in the season. Matt has enjoyed the…

WHO: New Orleans Pelicans (36-44, 17-23 away) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (55-25, 29-10 home) WHEN: 5:00 PM CT WHERE: FedExForum in Memphis, TN HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis, NBATV BETTING INFORMATION (per DraftKings) - Grizzlies -5.5; O/U 232.5 INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Ja Morant (Questionable, knee), Tyrell Terry (Out,…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) vs. Orlando Magic (0-0) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out, foot surgery recovery), Danny Green (Out, knee surgery recovery), Maybe Other Key Players (Out, it's preseason) Orlando: Jonathan…

Thor Nystrom tracks players opting out of upcoming bowl games as well as the coaching changes around the college football landscape. Thor will update the article through the remainder of the bowl season to keep you updated on opt-outs and 2023 NFL Draft prospects. News note: On December 16, the NCAA approved a one-time blanket waiver to exempt this…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs WHAT: 2022 NBA Summer League WHEN: 5:00 PM CT HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: ESPN/92.9 FM ESPN MEMPHIS PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS: MEMPHIS: Kennedy Chandler, Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman SAN ANTONIO: Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, DJ Stewart, Robert Woodard II, Dominick Barlow After…

Without question, the vibes with the Lakers and Russell Westbrook are exponentially better this season than last. It certainly would be near impossible for them to have been worse than they were at the end of the year, particularly after his exit interview. But it would be unfair to simply call this season better than last. Westbrook has embraced…

At every turn, whenever the conversation about a potential trade the Lakers might make comes up, the far too pervasive response through leaks has been that they would not make a trade that does not make them a title contender. It's fine in theory, but in practice, is highly subjective and let's those responsible for fixing this flawed roster off…

WHO: Memphis Grizzlies (19-9, 6-7 away) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (11-18, 6-7 home) WHEN: 7:00 PM CT WHERE: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: Bally Sports Southeast/92.9 FM ESPN Memphis INJURY REPORT: MEMPHIS: Desmond Bane (Out, toe), Danny Green (Out, knee), Jake LaRavia (Out, G League Assignment), Kenneth Lofton Jr.…

We're in a bit of a rut with these betting posts of late. We nearly hit last week but Anthony Davis only had one block instead of two against the Celtics, ruining our parlay. It's hard to be mad at him given his performance on that night. The Lakers aren't in action this week on TNT but we do have the surging Knicks behind OG Baby Laker Julius…

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s defensive leap in 2022 has been astonishing, emerging as one of the best defenders in the league - with a strong argument for being the best one. His absence and return highlight the significance of his defense. While he was sidelined, the Memphis Grizzlies were 20th in Defensive Rating (112.4). Since then, they've emerged into…

The Boston Celtics will present a lot of matchup problems for the Lakers on Tuesday night, sporting a pair of elite wings in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and the league's best offense. But the Lakers have one very big advantage of their own in Anthony Davis that will be the target of tonight's betting angle. One of the safest bets this season…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. The Memphis Grizzlies have tonight off but the NBA has a fun slate of games, including a TNT doubleheader that is sure to excite. With two matchups full of spicy subplots,…

Coming off of their fifth straight win, the Memphis Grizzlies host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. This matchup marks the fourth game of a five-game homestand for the Grizzlies. Atlanta won an overtime thriller against the Bulls last night to end a three-game losing streak. The Grizzlies enter tonight with two days rest, whereas the Hawks have played…

With a partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook, we have another "Big Bets from Big Memphis," where we track and predict each TNT double-header of games using DraftKings' odds. While the Memphis Grizzlies, along with the majority of the NBA, are off tonight the few matchups going on have plenty of relevancy to the Grizzlies. The scorching…

The Racing Dudes give Saturday picks live from Keeneland for the 39th annual Breeders' Cup World Championships, including the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) featuring Flightline. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping…

Sitting at just 7-12 entering their Wednesday night matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, it's not exactly breaking news that the Los Angeles Lakers may make a trade or two this season. After all, the team has been linked to various potential Russell Westbrook trades for going on a calendar year. But just how large of a shakeup they are willing…

Last week, I built a parlay that I tried to base on stats and historical precedent and said that if we lost, it'd come because of a historical performance. So Anthony Davis went out and did something entirely unprecedented in NBA history. Right. Lesson learned. Still, if we had just taken the over on rebounds, we'd have hit. But Vegas is rolling in…

First, I would like to address last week's bet in which we properly targeted the Nets being very bad, but underestimated just how bad they were. Domantas Sabonis was on pace to hit the over on his rebounds prop, but the Kings winning by approximately 60 points throughout the contest meant he basically didn't have to play in the second half. The…

The Pelicans began the home stand with disappointment, losing to a Damian Lillard-less Trail Blazers squad, but there's strong reason to believe the ship gets righted against the Rockets tonight... and perhaps beyond. Houston is tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the worst record in the league. Their defense has been practically non-existent…

After three straight victories, the Memphis Grizzlies came up short against the Boston Celtics. Grizzlies fans must not hang their heads after Monday's loss. The Grizz only lost by three despite being on the second night of a back-to-back and without Steven Adams. Memphis's top three scorers - Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Dillon Brooks - shot a…

The Racing Dudes interview Jon White, Santa Anita and Del Mar morning line oddsmaker and long-time horse racing journeyman, who gives his thoughts on the upcoming 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1), including some of his strongest bets and favorite longshots to use in the Run for the Roses. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly…

Coming off a blazing 45-3 win against the Miami Hurricanes last weekend, the Florida State Seminoles look to go on the road to take on the Syracuse Orange this weekend. FSU vs. Syracuse is set for an 8 p.m. kickoff from the JMA Wireless Dome and will broadcast on the ACC Network. The Noles are currently favored in their night matchup. Quarterback…

The Florida State Seminoles (5-3, 3-3 ACC) take to the road this weekend to face off against the Miami Hurricanes (4-4, 2-2 ACC) in one of the most historic college football rivalries of all time. The Noles are coming off a 41-16 wrecking ball of a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets this past weekend and look to improve on their 5-3…

Rewind back to the summer of 2021, and the Lakers and Nets were seen as two of the frontrunners for the NBA title, rightly or wrongly. Fast forward to present day and the two teams combined have three wins through their opening 13 combined games, and the Nets parted ways with their head coach on Tuesday morning (while the Lakers already dumped…

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets in overtime by a score of 129-125 Thursday night in Brooklyn, securing their second win of the season and their first on the road. Luka Doncic notched his first triple double this season, putting up an astounding 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 18 points and Maxi…

Florida State Seminoles football (4-3, 2-3 ACC) is rested up and off its second bye of the season, looking to snap a three-game losing streak this Saturday vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-4, 2-2 ACC). FSU will also be looking to snap a two-game losing streak to Georgia Tech on Saturday at noon, having lost to the Yellow Jackets off a…

The Magic Mike Show with Curtis "Magic" Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing show covering the best action around the country. Listen to these Racing Dudes discuss big cashes, bad beats, great rides, handicapping advice, and more. The Magic Mike Show live-streams each episode on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning at 5:00 PM Eastern…

It no longer feels like a hot take to say Miyan Williams is Ohio State's best running back. Williams hasn't just been Ohio State's best running back this season, he's been one of the best running backs in college football this year. TreVeyon Henderson remains great, too, but after Williams' 189-yard, five-touchdown performance against Rutgers,…

The perception of Dillon Brooks has been polarizing over the past several seasons, and it reached its apex during Game 4 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. His shot selection was maddening, after a putrid 5-19 outing. From there, more questions regarding Dillon Brooks' long-term role and fit with the Memphis Grizzlies arose - while bold…

The Memphis Grizzlies tip off training camp today in preparation for the 2022-2023 NBA season. Before they could all get back on the court together, the Grizzlies held their annual media day availabilities and met with the media with plenty of optimism for the upcoming season. Zach Kleiman, Taylor Jenkins and the entire Grizzlies roster were made…

The Florida State Seminoles are entering this game against Boston College starting 3-0 and 2-1 against the spread. They have been able to succeed expectations Right now the story surrounding the Seminoles is who will be playing QB on Saturday. Tate Rodemaker played well in relief of the injured Jordan Travis to secure the win vs Louisville. The…

The NBA is reportedly looking to expand for the first time since the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2004. The cities rumored to be in the lead are Las Vegas, which has added and NHL, NFL, and WNBA team in recent years, and Seattle which famously lost the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City in 2008. Expansion of the league would also…

The Florida State Seminoles are playing Friday night on the road versus the Louisville Cardinals. While they opened as a pick'em after the Cardinals' game to Central Florida, that line has moved in the Seminoles favor it is currently has them as -2.5 (-115) favorites via DraftKings Sportsbook. After Sunday, that line moved to -2.0 and has continued…

One thing I've talked about on the website countless times at this point is how lucky we are to watch Connor McDavid play hockey on a regular basis, and it bears repeating once more as we draw ever closer to the 2022-23 NHL season. The dude is Michaelangelo - artist, not turtle - in a land of stick figures, and I am very much looking forward to…

The Lakers front office had one primary job entering the offseason: move on from Russell Westbrook. After a disastrous 2021-22 season that saw the team finish in 11th place - behind a team that was a seller at the trade deadline - and culminated with Westbrook blaming everyone but himself in his exit interview, it seemed unfeasible that he would…

The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for the 2022 $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar, a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" for the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for the three remaining Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races this weekend at Del Mar and Saratoga. Featuring your resident Racing…