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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wilcats Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) face a tall task as they head to Champaign, Illinois, on Sunday to battle the 17th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini (13-6, 5-4). Northwestern hasn’t won at Illinois since January 2013, enduring an eight-game losing streak by an average margin of 12.4 points. However, the Wildcats’ December victory over Illinois in Evanston — a 70-66 overtime thriller — offers a glimmer of hope. That game showcased Nick Martinelli, who delivered 27 points and dominated one-on-one matchups in the second half and overtime. Can Northwestern replicate that success on Illinois’ home court? Illinois enters Sunday’s game in an unusual position, riding a two-game losing streak for the first time this season. After a 71-61 home loss
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New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 against the Avalanche. After a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 28-20-2. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 7. The Avalanche took the lead in the second period, but the Predators responded with five straight goals. Cale Makar and
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Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flames and Jets. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Flames. Calgary dropped to 24-16-7 after a 4-2 road loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary managed to tie it up at 2-2 in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50 and added an empty-netter to seal the win. The total was set
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025
Betting on today’s Wild and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals. With a 2-1 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 28-17-4. Minnesota entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period. However, the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Golden Knights being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Panthers. Florida improved to 29-18-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line. Four different players scored for the Panthers, including Sam Reinhart, who sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Florida led

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Ottawa Senators vs Arizona Coyotes Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025

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Senators Face Quick Turnaround After Emotional Victory The Ottawa Senators (23-19-4) return to the ice Sunday with little time to rest following … more

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025

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Blazers Riding Momentum into High-Stakes Matchup The Portland Trail Blazers, rejuvenated by a season-high four-game winning streak, will face their toughest test … more

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Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025

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Strong at Home, No. 18 Wisconsin Looks to Extend Nebraska’s Losing Streak As the Big Ten basketball season heats up, No. 18 … more

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Indiana Hoosiers vs Maryland Terrapins Picks and Predictions January 26th 2025

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Indiana Looks to Tighten Defense Ahead of Pivotal Matchup Against Maryland Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson has made one thing clear: defensive … more

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Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions January 25th 2025

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Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia-76ers January 25th 2025 At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-163) will host the 76ers (+138) at the United Center … more