The latest NBA and MLB games have concluded with some exciting results. The Dallas Mavericks secured a 107-103 victory against the Sacramento Kings, while the Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Utah Jazz with a score of 101-100. Additionally, the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged victorious with a 111-98 win over the Denver Nuggets.
In the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 6-3, the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 7-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies, and the San Francisco Giants emerged victorious with an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres.
Turning to college basketball, the NC State Wolfpack faced off against Marquette, with Marquette claiming a 67.6% chance of winning with a -7.5 spread and an over/under of 151.5. Gonzaga battled against Purdue, with Purdue leading at 58.7% with a -4.5 spread and an over/under of 155.5. Duke also competed against Houston, with Houston holding a 52.3% chance of winning with a -4.5 spread and an over/under of 133.5.
In other news, Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang is set to play in the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets despite previously being questionable due to back spasms. This decision comes after Juzang received the green light to take the floor, indicating his readiness to kick off the weekend. Our models project Juzang to contribute 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 12.8 FanDuel points during his anticipated 18.1 minutes of play.
Furthermore, recent player updates include the Pistons’ Quentin Grimes being ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, while the Heat’s Nikola Jovic will not return on Friday. Additionally, the Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan and Portland’s Matisse Thybulle will also not return on Friday. On a positive note, Maxi Kleber is available for the Mavericks, and Luka Doncic is set to play despite his Achilles injury.
For the Utah Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh will start on Friday in place of the injured Lauri Markkanen, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, Jordan Clarkson remains out, and Lauri Markkanen is also unavailable for Friday’s game. Johnny Juzang’s availability for the game was previously in question, but he is now confirmed to play, providing a boost for the Utah Jazz.
