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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Picks and Predictions January 30th 2025
Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes his team has the potential to be a force in college basketball. “We can be a dominant team if we keep growing and finding ways,” Underwood said after the Fighting Illini’s 83-74 victory over Northwestern on Sunday. “It’s growing steps and part of our process.” That process continues on Thursday night as No. 18 Illinois (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) heads to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face a struggling Cornhuskers team (12-8, 2-7 Big Ten) desperate to snap a six-game losing streak. Illinois enters this matchup as the top rebounding team in Division I, averaging 42 rebounds per game. Their dominance on the boards was on full display against Northwestern, where they grabbed a 50-27 rebounding advantage,
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Ucla Bruins vs Oregon Ducks Picks and Predictions January 30th 2025
UCLA is hitting its stride at the perfect time. After enduring a rough stretch of losses, the Bruins have bounced back with an impressive four-game winning streak. Now, they aim for their fifth straight victory as they prepare to host No. 16 Oregon on Thursday night in a crucial Big Ten showdown in Los Angeles. The Bruins (15-6, 6-4 Big Ten) have taken down formidable opponents, including then-No. 18 Wisconsin, Iowa, Washington, and most recently, rival Southern California. Meanwhile, Oregon (16-4, 5-4) is looking to recover from a recent slump that has seen the Ducks drop two of their last three games. A few weeks ago, UCLA was struggling, having lost five of six games, including setbacks against Nebraska, Maryland,
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Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions January 29th 2025
The Thunder (-447) are 9.5-point road favorites against the Warriors (+349) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 228.5 points. This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and will tip off at 10:00 ET. ESPN will provide TV coverage for this matchup. The Thunder improved to 37-8 on the season with a 118-108 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. Oklahoma City, favored by 14 points, didn’t cover the spread, but the combined score of 226 points was right on the line. After a 27-27 tie in the 1st quarter, the Thunder took control by outscoring Portland 39-26 in the 2nd. They led 93-78 going into the 4th, but the
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Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers Picks and Predictions January 29th 2025
Betting on today’s Musketeers and Bluejays game? Catch the action at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE, as the Bluejays hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Creighton being favored by -5.5 at home against Xavier. Xavier improved to 13-8 on the season with a 76-72 win over Connecticut on Saturday. The Musketeers, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 148 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5. After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Xavier’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding UConn to 31 points while scoring 36 themselves. Xavier put up 76 points in their last game,
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Miami Hurricanes vs Virginia Cavaliers Picks and Predictions January 29th 2025
Two teams desperate for a turnaround will clash on Wednesday night in Coral Gables, as Miami seeks its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory against a Virginia squad that has been reeling in recent weeks. With both programs under interim leadership and searching for stability, this game presents a crucial opportunity to halt their respective losing streaks. The Hurricanes (4-16, 0-9 ACC) have yet to win a conference game this season and are riding a nine-game losing streak. Since Thanksgiving, they’ve managed just one victory, highlighting the depths of their struggles. However, their most recent performance—a 98-94 overtime loss at Cal—suggests they may be inching closer to a breakthrough. Interim head coach Bill Courtney, who stepped in after longtime leader Jim

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Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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The Nashville Predators continue their three-game homestand on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks in a clash of clubs hoping for strong starts … more

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Calgary Flames vs. New York Rangers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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The New York Rangers have a winning record but are looking for consistency early this season. Heading into Tuesday’s road clash with … more

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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Two teams with exciting rookies will go head-to-head for the second time on the young NHL season when the Chicago Blackhawks host … more

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Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals both aim to ride the momentum of overcoming two-goal deficits on Saturday into … more

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet for the first time this season on Tuesday night at Tampa, Fla., and … more