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                            <news:title>Spurs vs. Trail Blazers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 5 best bets by proven model</news:title>
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            <image:caption>Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) attempts to catch a pass as Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) defends during the second half at AT&amp;amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</image:caption>
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            <image:caption>Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) attempts to catch a pass as Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) defends during the second half at AT&amp;amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</image:caption>
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                <lastmod>2026-04-28T17:15:12-04:00</lastmod>
    
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                            <news:title>NBA Playoffs odds, picks for 76ers-Celtics, Hawks-Knicks and Blazers-Spurs on Tuesday, April 28</news:title>
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            <image:caption>Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) attempts to catch a pass as Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) defends during the second half at AT&amp;amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports</image:caption>
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