Warriors vs. Rockets NBA odds, picks: Kevin Durant faces Steph Curry in latest Hall of Fame duel Wednesday
Steph Curry and the Warriors bring an eight-game winning streak into Houston With Steph Curry and Kevin Durant both now 38 years old, who knows how many more times we will get to see the future Hall of Famers, former MVPs and ex-teammates duel on the court? We get that gift tonight, and it's easily the marquee matchup on the NBA slate as Curry's Golden State Warriors bring an eight-game winning streak into Houston.Claim the best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55, trade $25, and receive a $55 bonus here: It's a 9:30 ET tip as the second game of an ESPN doubleheader (Cavs-Knicks is the opener). At +6.5 via DraftKings, Golden State is taking 58% of handle with tickets about 50/50. Heavy leans on Over 222.5 points. Fans interested inNBA bettingcan keep up with NBA news and follow our experts to be prepared before wagering at any of the topsports betting apps.Bet on NBA props and more at DraftKings and get $200 in bonus bets plus three free months of NBA League Pass: When I looked at the Dubs last week, I mentioned how good rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been, and he was the second-favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year then to the Grizzlies' Cameron Boozer. Now the No. 11 overall pick out of Michigan is your +190 favorite with Boozer at +220.
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NFL Legend Drew Brees Talks Saints, Hall of Fame, Josh Allen, Caleb Williams & More in B/R Interview
New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees knows the NFC South is probably a step below the rest of the divisions this season. But he also knows that means opportunity for his former team. "The division is wide open," Brees told Bleacher Report when discussing the Saints. "They're right there, it's all in front of them. You take care of your division games and win the ones you're supposed to, then you have a great shot at being a division winner and hosting a playoff game." Winning the division and hosting playoff games was business as usual in New Orleans during Brees' tenure, but the team hasn't been to the postseason since he retired after the 2020 campaign. In fact, it finished in last place in the NFC South in each of the previous two seasons. Yet there was reason for optimism coming into 2026 since Tyler Shough provided a boost as a rookie last season by going 5-4 as a starter. A second-year leap figured to be in play with more experience under his belt, and it was also the second year for head coach Kellen Moore. Instead, inconsistency has been the defining theme on the way to a 3-5 start, although the silver lining is nobody has taken control of the division since all four teams each have three wins.
One Major Improvement May Lift Raptors' Scottie Barnes to All-NBA Status
Despite the Toronto Raptors' underwhelming start in the win column, star forward Scottie Barnes is taking another step in his offensive evolution by adding a new dimension to his scoring game. Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes recently identified Barnes as a potential first-time All-NBA selection, and his increase ability to attack the basket and generate opportunities at the free-throw line explains why. For a player who has struggles to find consistency from the perimeter, that development gives Barnes another avenue to produce offense and makes scoring profile even more difficult to defend. Scottie Barnes Is Embracing His Increased Offensive Responsibility Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect With Kawhi Leonard currently sidelined by a knee injury, Barnes has quickly become a much more prominent scoring option for Toronto this season compared to years past. The increased workload has translated into a noticeable jump in production. In the eight games before going down with a groin injury, Barnes on the season is averaging a career-high 23.5 points per game. A significant jump from his 18.1 last season despite playing nearly the same amount of minutes per game (33.3). His field-goal attempts have increased from 14.0 to 19.8 per game, reflecting how frequently Toronto is looking to get him involved offensively. However the most encouraging development has been his ability to generate additional scoring opportunities at the free-throw line.
Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders QB Decision Revealed in New NFL Rumors Ahead of Browns-Texans
Despite Shedeur Sanders' strong showing in an overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints this past weekend, Deshaun Watson will reportedly return to a starting role against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Watson missed the Browns' 23-22 defeat in Week 9 due to a concussion, but a league source told Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot that he will be back in the lineup against his former team in Week 10. Each of the Browns' first eight games this season were started by Watson, who led Cleveland to a 5-3 record. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" pagehere. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company.
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