10 semi-bold NBA & college hoops predictions with Chris Vernon | The Kevin O’Connor Show

In the wake of the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins, questions arose over the decision to part ways with a successful coach just before the playoffs, with reports suggesting a loss of impact on the team. Despite a strong start to the season, Memphis struggled against top teams, leading to a coaching change aimed at optimizing star player Ja Morant and improving the team's offensive approach. The move was made by the GM alone,...

The New York Knicks have the opportunity to sweep the Philadelphia 76ers in the season series for the first time since 2015-16 with a victory on Tuesday, as they aim to secure the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers, who have lost eight straight games, are dealing with injuries to key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Knicks are 13-point favorites in the upcoming game, with the model leaning towards...

The NBA has suspended five players, including Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, and Marcus Sasser of the Detroit Pistons, and Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo of the Minnesota Timberwolves, following a brawl during their game. The altercation began with a foul by Holland on Reid, escalating into a physical confrontation involving multiple players and coaches that spilled into the stands. The incident resulted in seven ejections, including Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Timberwolves assistant...

On March 31, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford grabbed a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. In fantasy basketball, standout performances included Hornets players, Jazz players, Nets players, Mavericks players, Pacers players, Lakers players, Celtics players, Thunder players, and Clippers players, showcasing impressive stats and contributions in various games. Key players like Gafford, along with other fantasy standouts, made an impact on the...

Two struggling teams, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, face off in a pivotal interconference matchup after both suffering recent losses. The Suns have lost three straight games and will be without Kevin Durant, while the Bucks have dropped four in a row but have seen strong performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma. The SportsLine Projection Model favors the Bucks by 6.5 points, predicting a high-scoring game with a total of 225 points....