12 January 2020
12 January 2020
Already facing the loss of Kawhi Leonard to free agency, the Toronto Raptors (25-13) have also had to deal with a rash of injuries recently to key players Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell and Free VanVleet. Nick Nurse's shorthanded unit will try to slow down the San Antonio Spurs (16-21) and former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 27.2 points over his last 10 games. Tip off is 6:00 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, the Wichita State Shockers (14-1) have won seven straight road games, the second longest streak behind Gonzaga's 14 straight. Gregg Marshall's team will try to avoid a slip today at UConn (10-5) where they lost to the Huskies by 20 points last year. Tip off is 12:00 p.m. EST at XL Center. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full NCAA Basketball schedule, click HERE.
And the Nashville Predators (20-16-7) showed improvement in handing new coach John Hynes his first victory in a 5-2 win over Chicago on Friday. Hynes and the Preds will try to make it two straight this afternoon as they travel to Winnipeg to face the Jets (24-17-4). Face off is 2:00 p.m. EST at Bell MTS Place. To get Dunkel's pick for this game and the full NHL slate, click HERE.