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Saturday NFL Week 15: Scores and Predictions

by Angel Ortiz | Dec 17, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Indianapolis Colts Vs Minnesota Vikings

Saturday NFL Football will be having three games but the first game will be a cross conference matchup between the (4-8-1) Indianapolis Colts vs the (10-3) Minnesota Vikings. This game will kickoff at 12:00 PM central daylight time.

The Colts are fresh off a bye week but last time they stepped foot on the field they lost 54-19 to the Dallas Cowboys two weeks ago. The Colts aren’t exactly out of playoff contention; they would have to win the rest of the year to have a chance at a wildcard spot but with a loss it’s essentially season over for the Colts. The season has been a tough one for the Colts since they released their head coach and replaced him with Jeff Saturday during the Mid season. The Colts offense has struggled to throw the ball and Jonathan Taylor hasn’t been able to get it going on the ground.

The Vikings come off a 34-24 loss to the Detroit Lions who pulled off an upset victory. With the Vikings sitting atop of the division and a (10-3) record they are essentially guaranteed a playoff spot, a victory against the Colts would only solidify their playoff spot even more. The Vikings offense has been what they’ve relied on to win games, Kirk Cousins passed for 425 yards and two passing touchdowns against the Lions. Justin Jefferson also had himself a day with 223 yards receiving, but for the Vikings the problem is mainly defense as they have allowed their opponents to keep themselves in the game. The Vikings defense will have to step up in order for them to win.

A matchup that is rarely seen could prove to be important for both teams as the Colts look to win out the rest of their games and the Vikings only solidifying their Playoff hopes.

Score Prediction: Vikings win (24-10)

Baltimore Ravens Vs Cleveland Browns

The (9-4) Baltimore Ravens will be going up against their division rivals the Cleveland Browns who are (5-8) on the season. This game will kickoff at 3:30 PM central daylight time.

The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson who is still out with an injury, the Ravens were however able to get a 16-14 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens have struggled to keep the lead in lost games but as of late they’ve been able to hold it down, as for the defense they’ll need to play better and limit the Browns run game. The Ravens are currently tied for first place in the AFC North division and with a victory it could only improve their chances of winning the division.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson will get the start yet again, Watson has slowly eased his way into the team as he hasn’t had bad performances. Where the Browns really strive is their run game with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt carrying the workload as well as the defense playing solid football against opposing NFL offenses. Wide receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones have also been a bright spot on this offense, if the Browns want to win this game they’ll have to find the right balance between running the ball and passing the ball.

An AFC North matchup between the Ravens and Browns is always a treat as both teams look to chase a playoff spot.

Score Prediction: Ravens Win (17-14)

Miami Dolphins Vs Buffalo Bills

An AFC East Divisional matchup between the (8-5) Miami Dolphins and the (10-3) Buffalo Bills on Saturday Night Football could possibly be the game of the week. This game is slated to have snow and negative degree weather.

The Dolphins were able to win the first matchup against the Bills earlier in the season in which they won 21-19 and they’ll look to win this game so they can be only one game behind first place in their division. The Dolphins aren’t used to the cold weather so this will be something to look out for. The Dolphins did lose their last matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 and are looking to bounce back. The Dolphins defense will have to double team Stephon Diggs as he’s been one of the league’s best and limit Josh Allen’s ability to run the ball. With snow forecasted the Dolphins will look to rely on the run game or short passes to star wideout Tyreek Hill.

The Bills came off a 20-12 win against the New York Jets which extended their win streak to four. Josh Allen and the Bills offense have been great through the Air but through the ground they haven’t been able to get anything going as their rushing game hasn’t been there to rely on in key situations. But the Bills trust Allen’s arm to get them victories and also rely on Diggs who has been playing at a high level this season. The defense will be without Von Miller which is a big blow to that defense as he is a veteran leader to that Bills defense. It will be interesting to see if the Bills defense can continue their dominant defensive schemes and pull through with a victory.

With a Bills win they could solidify first place in the AFC East division and punch their ticket to the playoffs but with a Dolphins win they’ll only be one game short of first place and hold the head to head matchup over the Bills.

Score Prediction: Dolphins Win (24-21)

Dec 17, 2022 No Comments

Naz Reid Leads The Timberwolves To Victory In Oklahoma City (112-110)

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by Travis Singleton | Dec 16, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves were on a losing skid but all of that changed tonight in OKC. The Timberwolves showed a lot of heart especially knowing they had to play without Rudy Gobert and D’Angelo Russell. Minnesota had to adjust the starting lineup and other players had to step up in their absence. One of those players that showed up tonight was Naz Reid as he was able to showcase his full talent on display. We saw Reid go coast to coast with a euro step and hit a couple 3 pointers. Naz Reid has been able to step right in with confidence and make the best of the minutes given to him with injuries. The way that Reid has played this season shows that he definitely needs some more playing time and was able to put on a show against OKC tonight. Naz Reid finished with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Reid was able to punish the OKC Thunder inside the paint and outside with the 3-point game. The Thunder put multiple players on Reid but it didn’t change a thing as he had it going tonight. Reid is a true power forward that can stretch the floor and that helps his teammates get openings for the offense.

The other player that showed up for the Timberwolves tonight was Austin Rivers who finished with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Rivers showed that he can knock down his shot still and he can generate offense when given the opportunity. Austin hit a huge 3-pointer late in the game to seal the win but he was able to get a bucket with ease. This was a back-and-forth game with a lot of scoring so this was right down Austin Rivers’s alley. Austin showed a lot of leadership tonight and was able to defend at a high level as he was able to disrupt Gilgeous-Alexander and Giddey tonight. Anthony Edwards was close to a triple-double but the young star was all over the place in this game. Edwards showed a lot of growth in this game as he was able to find his teammates while looking for his shot as well. Edwards finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists on the night as he was able to do as he pleased against OKC.

The Thunder lost another close one and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was at the front of their offense again as he was able to get what he wanted against Minnesota. The Timberwolves made it tough on Shai but he was able to still put up 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Thunder are going to be a team that everyone will need to watch out for after next season but the future is bright with SGA running things in OKC.

This Timberwolves team has been through ups and downs this season but they have grown to adapt to every situation with lineup changes. This team has stuck together now with Towns, Gobert, and Russell out of the lineup.

Dec 16, 2022 No Comments

Primetime Preview: San Francisco 49ers Vs Seattle Seahawks (TNF Week 15)

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by Angel Ortiz | Dec 15, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Week 15 of the NFL season will kick off with a divisional matchup between the (9-4) San Francisco 49ers and the (7-6) Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night football.

The 49ers come into this game fresh off a 35-7 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers are on a six game winning streak and are leading their division with the Seahawks right behind them. Many people believed the season was over for the 49ers when veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went down with an injury, but Brock Purdy has stepped up in his last two starts he has beaten the Miami Dolphins and Buccaneers. Despite Purdy getting the job done the offense has clicked on all cylinders and has been playing effectively. Star Wideout Deebo Samuel is questionable heading into the game against the Seahawks with an ankle injury. On the opposite end of the ball for the 49ers the defense has been lights out and has forced opposing quarterbacks into uncomfortable situations. Last week the 49ers defense forced Brady to throw two interceptions while only allowing 235 passing yards. The 49ers defense will have to keep playing elite against the Seahawks to stay atop of the NFC West Division.

The Seahawks come off a tough 30-24 loss against the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks will look to win this game and stay in contention to win the division as they are two games behind the 49ers, they currently hold a wildcard spot but with a loss it could be costly in a competitive NFC Conference. Geno Smith has led this Seahawks offense all year and has played better than most expected. Despite Smith doing it all for the Seahawks offense, they’ve dealt with injuries at the running back position. With DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as wideouts this offense could be dangerous given the right circumstances but they are facing a tough 49ers Defense. As for the Seahawks defense they’ve been struggling allowing many points to opposing teams, they’ve also struggled against the run game as they’ve allowed almost every team they’ve played to run all over them. If the Seahawks want to win the game they’ll need to step on defense and get the 49ers offense off the field as quickly as possible.

A NFC west battle between the 49ers and Seahawks with the division on the line could potentially be the game of the week. This game will kickoff at 7:15 Central Daylight Time on Amazon Prime Video.

Score Prediction: Seahawks win (21-17)

Dec 15, 2022 No Comments

The Los Angeles Clippers Beat The Shorthanded Timberwolves (99-88)

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by Travis Singleton | Dec 15, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are already playing without Karl-Anthony Towns who should be back in early January. Tonight they had to play without their point guard D’Angelo Russell who’s been listed as (day to day) with a left knee contusion. Minnesota started Austin Rivers in his place tonight as they were looking for someone that can facilitate the offense to keep it running at a high pace. It didn’t work out as planned tonight as the Timberwolves struggled from the field against the Clippers but they showed a lot of grit/grind. Anthony Edwards was tested tonight as he was being guarded by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George during the game. In true Anthony Edwards fashion, he didn’t back down from the challenge he embraced it.

Edwards was the leading scorer for the Timberwolves tonight with 19 points, 3 assists, and 7 rebounds on 6/14 shooting from the field. It was a tough outing overall for the Timberwolves as they put out their lowest-scoring total of the season against the Clippers. Kyle Anderson and Jaylen Nowell both put up 13 points but the starters didn’t really get the chance to get involved as the Clippers team’s defense was a little too much to handle especially with D’Angelo Russell. It was tough for the Timberwolves to get a rhythm especially when your point guard isn’t there and you’re missing his clutch shot-making ability down the stretch. The Timberwolves got beat on the 3-point line tonight as that was the tale of the game the Clippers hit 14 3-pointers compared to their 4 3-pointers in the game. When it’s that lopsided in the 3-point department it’s going to be a tough night for any team in the NBA.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George didn’t erupt for many points but both made a huge impact on the defensive end. Both of the LA Clippers stars combined for 36 points, 12 assists, and 19 rebounds with the majority of it coming from Paul George. Tonight PG-13 had a triple-double and was able to get his teammates in the right spots and he was able to defend Anthony Edwards at a high level. Both these teams will be squaring off again in early January as the Timberwolves will hope to be back at full health by getting Towns/Russell back for that game. The Clippers were at full strength tonight and were able to make the Timberwolves pay on every defensive mistake they had which wasn’t much. But it seemed as though the Clippers made every bucket off a turnover and made it a point to continue to attack the basket when the opportunity presented itself. Rudy Gobert finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds on the night as the Timberwolves missed out on some easy baskets in the paint with Rudy.

This team’s still learning and they were missing key pieces but when they figure it out as a whole they will be a problem for any team. Next up the Timberwolves will look to get back in the win column as they face the OKC Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Photo Credit: (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dec 15, 2022 No Comments

Luka 1 “University Red” Coming Soon

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by Angel Ortiz | Dec 13, 2022 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Dallas Mavericks SuperStar Luka Doncic has been having himself a strong 2022-23 NBA campaign averaging 32.9 points per game, and it has us wondering if it’s the shoes making him play this great. Since the release of the Jordan Luka 1 a few colorways have been released, this time an all red Luka 1 is set to release before the holidays.

The whole shoe is entirely red with a hint of gold on the Luka logo. There are Some technology features such as full-length Formula23 foam in the midsole, The upper is made up of breathable Flightwire and mesh, the outsole features a multi-directional design instead of a traditional herringbone pattern.

The Luka 1 “University Red” is set to release on December 19th, for $110 USD on the Nike app and at select retailers such as FootLocker and Finish Line. This pair will also be available in Grade School, Toddler, and Pre-School sizing.

Dec 13, 2022 No Comments

New Nike KD 3 “White/Gold” Coming in 2023

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by Angel Ortiz | Dec 13, 2022 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A new Nike KD 3 has surfaced this time in a White and Gold colorway, 2023 seems to be the year of the KD 3 as it’s already been confirmed that the KD 3 “All-Star” is set to return in February.

This KD 3 white and gold colorway features a milky white outsole, The swoosh comes dressed in white with a gold outline, and a gold shank plate. The upper is made up of a weave mesh and leather materials. There is KD branding on the tongue and on the backtab. This KD 3 will feature Nike Zoom technology and flywire which has been seen on almost every KD sneaker.

These are expected to release during the spring of 2023 at Nike retailers and on the Nike App with a retail price of $130 USD.