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Blazers vs. Lakers NBA Prediction The second game of Friday night’s NBA double header takes place at STAPLES Center where the Lakers will host the Trail Blazers at 10:00 p.m. ET. Will the struggling Lakers cover as a 5.5-point favorite or are the Blazers the better bet as a road dog?

Jazz vs. Heat NBA Prediction A pair of red-hot teams will meet in Miami on Friday night when the Heat host the Jazz at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will Utah cover yet another spread when it lays 6.5 points tonight in Miami or are the Heat the better play as the home dog?

Rockets vs. Raptors NBA Prediction The Raptors will look to add to their win column on Friday night when they host a struggling Rockets team at 7:30 p.m. ET. That said, is 7.5 too big a number to lay with Toronto as a home favorite?

Pacers vs. Celtics NBA Prediction The struggling Celtics will look to get back on track on Friday night when they host the Pacers at 7:30 p.m. ET. Is tonight another golden opportunity to fade Boston on national television when these two teams meet on ESPN?

Purdue vs. Minnesota Prediction Big Ten rivals square off in University Park, PA on Friday night when Penn State hosts Purdue at 7:00 p.m. ET. With the Nittany Lions laying one point as a home favorite and the total sitting at 140, what’s the best option tonight?

Kings vs. Coyotes NHL Prediction The red-hot Kings are underdogs on Friday night in Minnesota where they’ll take on the Wild at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will Los Angeles cash another big ticket or is there a better option on the board in this NHL mathup?

Ohio State vs. Michigan State Prediction Ohio State will look to rebound from its loss to Michigan when it takes on Michigan State tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes are only laying four points as a road favorite but the Spartans are playing better of late. Will OSU cover or is MSU a live dog again after upsetting Illinois on Saturday?

Clippers vs. Grizzlies NBA Prediction The Memphis Grizzlies have struggled over their last 10 games and things don’t get any easier on Thursday night when they host the Clippers at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will the Grizzlies at least cover as an 8-point home dog tonight?

Iowa vs. Michigan Prediction The marquee matchup in college basketball on Thursday night will take place in Ann Arbor where No. 3 Michigan will host No. 9 Iowa at 7:00 p.m. ET. Is five points too much to lay with the talented Wolverines or will UM roll despite Iowa’s impressive run of late?

Pelicans vs. Bucks NBA Prediction The Milwaukee Bucks are laying 9 points as a home favorite tonight in the second game of TNT’s NBA double header at 9:30 p.m. ET. Are the Bucks a strong play or is Zion and the Pelicans the better bet to cover as the road dog?