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Milwaukee comes home frustrated after getting handled by Oklahoma City, and Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t hide what he thinks is wrong: effort, chemistry, and selfish possessions. That’s a tough backdrop against a Denver team that’s been forced to play connected basketball for weeks because of injuries. Denver is still without Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun, but Jonas Valanciunas is back, and that matters for getting Denver closer to “normal” minutes and normal rebounding structure on both ends. Denver’s offense is still good enough to win because Jamal Murray can carry half-court creation, and the role-player scoring has been real. The bigger concern lately has been the glass. When Denver loses the rebound battle badly, the game gets away from them even

Portland has been one of the hottest teams in the league lately and enters Friday chasing a fifth straight win. The biggest question coming off Thursday is health, but the expectation is Deni Avdija will be available after back tightness forced an early exit against Miami. Toronto has found offense on this trip and is playing with more comfort letting its best shooters fire. If the Raptors keep generating clean looks early, they can pressure Portland into a faster script than the Blazers prefer when they’re protecting leads late. Toronto’s last few games have been defined by shot quality and decision-making. When the Raptors stay disciplined and let the offense breathe, they can score in bunches without forcing the issue.

The Washington Capitals continue their Western Canada road swing Friday night with a visit to the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. ET, with Washington favored at -139 on the moneyline. Calgary enters as a home underdog at +118. Both teams are fighting for position in their respective conferences, though it’s Washington with the stronger form coming in. The Flames have struggled to find rhythm this season, particularly against non-division opponents. Meanwhile, the Caps have been finding ways to win tight games, powered by their veteran leadership and resurgent goaltending. The line movement reflects that edge — but it’s not without risk. This isn’t a slam dunk road spot, and bettors will need to

The Anaheim Ducks head to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Kraken Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Both teams come into this game as near coin flips — Seattle is a slight home favorite at -118, while Anaheim is priced at -101 on the moneyline. This matchup doesn’t jump off the page for casual fans, but from a betting perspective, the tight market and low total offer some real value angles. The Ducks are in a rebuild but have played tough, especially in spots where they’re overlooked. The Kraken, meanwhile, have regressed this season after a strong playoff run in 2024–25. They’ve struggled to score and haven’t had consistent