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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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We've got another solid night in the NBA with a seven-game schedule. There are also six Top 25 men's college basketball teams in action on Wednesday. Consider this a sneak preview for the type of expert analysis and insight you will receive as a SportsLine subscriber.

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Today's top story

COWBOYS INTERVIEW REX RYAN FOR DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR JOB

The Dallas Cowboys are suddenly in the market for a defensive coordinator after previous defensive coordinator Dan Quinn took the Washington Commanders' head coaching job. According to a report from CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson, the Cowboys have interviewed Rex Ryan for their defensive coordinator position. Ryan hasn't coached since 2016 when he served as the Buffalo Bills head coach.

Here's more from CBS Sports NFL writer Cody Benjamin on Ryan's coaching history:

"Ryan has an extensive defensive background, notably spending 10 years with theBaltimore Ravensfrom 1999-2009, a stretch that included aSuper Bowl

victory, but he is perhaps best known for his six-year stint as the Jets head coach from 2009-2014. New York went 46-50 during his tenure but also reached two consecutive AFC championship games."

The Hot Ticket

Raptors at Hornets, 7 p.m. | TV: NBA League Pass

The Pick: Raptors -7.5 (-109)

Key trend: The Raptors are 3-2 ATS in their last five road games.

SportsLine expert Zack Cimini is 3-2 in his last five NBA ATS picks.

"The Toronto Raptors finally have the right matchup to get back in the win column in a big way. They will face a Charlotte Hornets team that is just 5-20 on their home floor and has lost eight consecutive games. Look for the team to finally gel after having players in and out of the lineup and take care of business."

Here's what else SportsLine is saying about the game:The Projection Model has "C" picks on the spread, moneyline, and total.Get one week of picks from SportsLine completely free with the promo codeNEWSLETTER*

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Warriors at 76ers, 7:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN

The Projection: Under 235.5 (-111)| Grade: B -- Moderate

SportsLine's Projection Model has a "B" grade on the total and moneyline with a "C" grades for the spread for the contest. The under is 3-1 in the Warriors' last four games, so we'll back that trend to continue in this spot.

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