deskgameOnce the championship is over, an NBA Cup MVP and All-Tournament Team will be announced. Now that you’re up to speed on the format, here are my expert predictions for the 2024 Emirate NBA Cup.
deskgameSeattle’s playoff hopes end with a loss. The Seahawks are 5-1 as the away team and have a legitimate chance to beat a struggling Bears group with a .500 away record with a rookie quarterback that can be hit or miss.
deskgameThe dual-threat quarterback has thrown for 2,383 passing yards with 18 touchdown passes, but he’s also scampered for 831 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
deskgameMeanwhile, Kansas City averages 24.3 points per game, a notable drop from some recent seasons, but both teams should score enough to make this game go Over the total. Even with Kansas City fielding a formidable defense, asking both teams to score 23+ points is not a major feat at all.
deskgameMichigan plays defense. It’s what the Wolverines do. They have one of the top defensive units nationally and will want to set the tone early. I believe they will.