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Two of the NHL’s hottest teams collide Friday afternoon as the Colorado Avalanche take their league-best record into Saint Paul to face the surging Minnesota Wild. Colorado enters on a remarkable 10-game winning streak, matching franchise history with three straight shutouts, while Minnesota has ripped off six consecutive victories and a 10-1-1 stretch over its last 12 outings. With the Avalanche sitting at 17-1-5 and the Wild at 13-7-4, the matchup is positioned as a premier post-Thanksgiving headliner featured across the NHL previews hub. Colorado’s defensive dominance has been exceptional, allowing no goals in three straight contests. Their most recent outing, a 6-0 win over San Jose, showcased the structure behind their run. Mackenzie Blackwood has delivered consecutive shutouts, crediting

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Friday NBA Cup action. Detroit looks to bounce back after their record-tying 13-game win streak ended against Boston, while Orlando aims to stay perfect in Cup play. Bettors will weigh Detroit’s star-led offense against Orlando’s depth and defensive balance. Detroit opened as slight home favorites, reflecting their strong record and Orlando’s recent surge. See full NBA odds for market movement. Orlando crushed Philadelphia 144-103, setting a franchise record with 51 second-quarter points. Anthony Black scored a career-high 31, while Franz Wagner added 21. The Magic rank seventh in scoring (119.6 PPG) and lead the league in free throws made and attempted. Defensively, they allow 114.3 points per game

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Friday NBA Cup action. Both teams are already eliminated from knockout contention, but Philadelphia looks to stay above .500 while Brooklyn searches for its first home win. Bettors will weigh the 76ers’ injury troubles against the Nets’ home struggles in this Eastern Conference matchup. Philadelphia opened as road favorites despite missing multiple starters. See full NBA odds for market movement. The 76ers were routed 144-103 by Orlando, allowing 80 points in the paint. Joel Embiid (knee) missed his eighth straight game, while Paul George (ankle) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (calf) remain questionable. Trendon Watford (adductor) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) are also sidelined. Tyrese Maxey continues to lead the

The Chicago Bulls visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Friday NBA Cup action. Both teams are struggling defensively, with Chicago coming off a high-scoring loss and Charlotte mired in a seven-game skid. Bettors will weigh the Bulls’ offensive firepower against the Hornets’ potential to turn things around at home. Chicago opened as slight road favorites, reflecting their stronger record despite defensive woes. See full NBA odds for market movement. The Bulls lost 143-130 to New Orleans, exposing defensive issues. Ayo Dosunmu scored 28 points, while Coby White added 24 and has averaged 24 over his last four games. Chicago ranks fourth in scoring (121.3 PPG) and second in possessions per game, maintaining a fast pace. They also shoot