deskgameCam Thomas is leading the way for Brooklyn in scoring at 23.8 points per game. He ranks second in the league in free throw percentage, at a 90.4% clip. Nic Claxton remains a steady presence down low, as he leads the Nets with 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Last season, he averaged 2.1 blocks per game, so expect that average to increase. If he can play through a back injury, Brooklyn will be better equipped to handle Towns.
deskgameIt won’t be easy for Washington, but playing as the underdogs is how they entered the season. They won’t be intimidated by it on Thursday night.
deskgameHead coach Brent Venables is defensive-minded and should have a solid plan of attack against the triple option. Even with a downsized roster, Oklahoma still has more talent on its sideline. The final score will come down to how the fresh faces perform and how quickly the defense adjusts to an unfamiliar scheme.
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deskgameThe Eagles must win five of their final seven games to reach 13 wins. They will be in a great position if they maintain their current performance level. They are 3.5-point favorites over the Rams in Week 12. The following week they play at Baltimore and are likely to be underdogs.
