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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
The Blue Jackets and Bruins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Blue Jackets in a Eastern conference matchup. Columbus fell to 15-15-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, underdogs on the puck line, allowed five goals in the first period. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. Columbus didn’t score until 0:49 into the second period, when Damon Severson made it 5-1. Kevin Labanc added another goal for the Blue
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San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions Picks and Predictions December 30th 2024
ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which is set to kick off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164, and the over/under line is at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. At 13-2, the Lions hold the top spot in our power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from a week 15 loss to the Bills with a 34-17 win over the Bears in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The
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Depaul Blue Demons vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
The Greyhounds and Blue Demons are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FS1. The Blue Demons will host the game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and DePaul is favored by -16.5 at home against Loyola Maryland. Loyola Maryland dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 76-68 home loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Greyhounds, who were -2 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. After trailing 32-26 at halftime, Loyola Maryland scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points. The total points for the game ended at 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5. Milos Ilic and Wayne Bristol
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Louisville Cardinals vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Coming off back-to-back stellar shooting performances, Louisville has the chance to match last season’s win total when they host Eastern Kentucky (EKU) this Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals (7-5) have caught fire from beyond the arc, making a combined 29 three-pointers in their last two games. After sinking 14 threes in a hard-fought loss to then-No. 5 Kentucky on Dec. 14, Louisville upped the ante by hitting 15 of 29 triples in a decisive 90-76 win over Florida State on Dec. 21. Reyne Smith was electric off the bench against Florida State, draining six treys, while Terrence Edwards showcased his long-range talent with five three-pointers in the loss to Kentucky. “We played with great poise,” head coach Pat Kelsey said after
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Missouri Tigers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Picks and Predictions December 30th 2024
The Missouri Tigers are the -2.5 point favorites as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Kick-off is set for 2:30 ET from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with ESPN handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 43.5 points. Iowa comes in with an 8-4 record, while Missouri is 9-3 on the season. Iowa enters Week 1 against Missouri with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 5-1 at home but are 2-3 on the road. The Hawkeyes have been favored in 10 of their 12 games, going 7-3 as the favorite. Iowa’s over/under record is 8-3, with their games averaging 45.1 points. This week’s line is 43.5, and their average over/under line has been 40.2 points.

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Detroit Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 14th 2023

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For the Detroit Pistons, eight is more than enough. The losses have been piling up in the early going and they’ll look to end their eight-game slide when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The game is part of the NBA’s new in-season tournament. The Pistons lost their East Group A opener to Philadelphia on Friday, 114-106. The Hawks will be playing their tournament opener. Detroit hit the road after the loss to the … more

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 14th 2023

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The Miami Heat have shown the ability to overcome tough situations and win games; the Charlotte Hornets would be wise to pick up that trait. The teams, with vastly different trends, meet Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C. The Heat hold a five-game winning streak following Sunday night’s 118-113 comeback victory at San Antonio. “A good step,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “Hopefully, we can build on that.” Spoelstra called it a “character game,” and that’s … more

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 13th 2023

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The Milwaukee Bucks will bid to bounce back from consecutive losses on the road when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Milwaukee dropped a 126-124 decision to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night and a 112-97 setback to the Orlando Magic two days later. Giannis Antetokounmpo backed up his 54-point night in Indiana with a 35-point, 10-rebound, seven-assist performance vs. Orlando. With Damian Lillard sitting out a second straight game due to a … more

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Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 13th 2023

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The Toronto Raptors will return from a 2-2 road trip to open a four-game homestand with a clash against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. The Raptors completed their trek with a 117-94 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. The Wizards lost 102-94 to the host Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon after overcoming a 17-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter. Washington has dropped six of its past seven games. … more

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Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 13th 2023

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The Boston Celtics rebounded from last week’s back-to-back losses to Minnesota and Philadelphia and can stretch their winning streak to three games when they host the New York Knicks on Monday night. Boston ended its two-game skid with a 121-107 victory over Brooklyn on Friday, then beat Toronto 117-94 on Saturday. The win against Toronto improved Boston’s home record to 4-0. “I think what we’re trying to do is share the ball a little bit … more