14 December 2019
14 December 2019
The Toronto Raptors found life without Kawhi Leonard a struggle on Wednesday when Leonard and his new team, the LA Clippers, dismantled the Raptors, 112-92, in front of a raucous Toronto crowd. The loss was part of a recent downturn for the Raptors (16-8), who have lost four of their last five. Toronto's opponent tonight, the Brooklyn Nets, can relate to playing without a star as they've had to move forward while Kyrie Irving continues to rehab his shoulder injury. But the Nets (13-11) have actually played well without Irving, posting a healthy 9-4 record even with their 105-102 loss to Charlotte on Wednesday. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. EST at Scotiabank Arena. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full NBA schedule, click HERE.
On the college hardwood, another team facing life without its star is the Memphis Tigers (8-1), who still have another month to go before center James Wiseman will be eligible to return. Like the Nets, Penny Hardaway's squad has fared well without Wiseman, winning six straight. But the competition gets ratcheted up today as the Tigers face in-state rival Tennessee (7-1), which leads the all-time series 15-11 and won last year' contest 102-92. Tip off is 3:00 p.m. EST at Thompson-Boling Arena. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full NCAA Basketball schedule, click HERE.
The ice in Tennessee will be lit up as well as the Nashville Predators (14-11-5) host the Dallas Stars (18-11-4) in a rematch of last year's Western Conference first round series, which the Stars won 4-games-to-2. Face off is 6:30 p..m. EST at Bridgestone Arena. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full NHL schedule, click HERE.
The annual Army-Navy game celebrates its 120th installment today with the Black Knights having won the last three contests. Kick off is 3:00 p.m. EST at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. To get Dunkel’s pick for this game as well as the Quarterfinal Round of the FCS playoffs, click HERE.
Matchweek 17 of the English Premier League also gets started when the best and worst meet as Liverpool (15-1-0) hosts Watford (1-6-9). Kick off is 7:30 a.m. EST at Anfield. To get Dunkel’s pick for this match and the full EPL schedule, click HERE.
And Week 15 of the NFL schedule started on Thursday with the Baltimore Ravens continuing to hold onto the top spot in the AFC standings following their 42-21 win over the NY Jets. To get Dunkel’s picks for the remainder of the schedule, click HERE.
