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Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Picks and Predictions January 4th 2025
ABC will televise the week 18 AFC North matchup between the Bengals and Steelers, which is set to kick off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th. The game is being played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Bengals are the slight road favorite with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of -125. The Steelers’ money line odds are +105, and the over/under line is 48.5 points. With four straight wins, the Bengals have climbed back to 8-8, giving them a 10.1% chance of making the playoffs. Cincinnati ranks 13th in our NFL power rankings and 9th in the AFC. They are 3rd in the AFC North and have a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
After strong finishes to 2024, Northwestern and Penn State will look to start the new year with a bang when they clash Thursday night in a Big Ten showdown in University Park, Pa. The Wildcats (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) closed the calendar year with four straight wins, including an impressive overtime victory against then-No. 19 Illinois. Their most recent outing was an emphatic 85-60 win over Northeastern on Sunday, fueled by a hot-shooting performance from Ty Berry, who drilled five 3-pointers en route to a season-high 23 points. Coach Chris Collins sees Berry’s resurgence as a potential turning point: “Hopefully this is a springboard for him, because we need him.” Another standout was Brooks Barnhizer, who delivered an all-around masterpiece
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Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Picks and Predictions January 4th 2025
ABC is set to televise the week 18 AFC North matchup between the Ravens and Browns, which kicks off at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th. The Ravens are heavily favored with a money line of -1951, and the point spread is -17.5 in their favor. The over/under line is currently at 41.5 points. Heading into week 18, the Browns are ranked 31st in our NFL power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland has lost five straight games, including a 20-3 defeat to the Dolphins in week 17. The Browns were 3-point underdogs at home but couldn’t cover the spread, dropping their record to 4-12 ATS this season. They are 0-4 as favorites and 4-8
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Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-121) will host the Indiana Pacers (+101) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat are currently 6th in the East, while the Pacers are 8th. Miami is favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.5. This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on FDSS. The Pacers dropped to 16-18 on the season after a 120-112 home loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. Indiana, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 230. After taking control with a 36-23 2nd quarter, the Pacers led 91-88
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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Portland Pilots Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
The Gonzaga Bulldogs aim to build momentum in West Coast Conference (WCC) play when they host the Portland Pilots on Thursday night in Spokane, Washington. Following their road victory over Pepperdine, the No. 19 Bulldogs are looking to dominate a familiar opponent as they settle into the heart of the season. For decades, Gonzaga has reigned supreme in the WCC, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. The Bulldogs (10-4, 1-0 WCC) opened conference play on Monday with an 89-82 victory over Pepperdine, their 48th consecutive win against the Waves. Gonzaga leaned heavily on its interior game, outscoring Pepperdine 63-34 in the paint. However, the Bulldogs struggled from beyond the arc, going just 2-of-15. Coach Mark Few emphasized the

Oregon Ducks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

Oregon Ducks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

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No. 9 Oregon Faces Tough Challenge Against No. 22 Illinois in Big Ten Clash The ninth-ranked Oregon Ducks welcome No. 22 Illinois to Eugene on Thursday night for an early-season Big Ten showdown. Both teams bring strong records and complementary styles into what promises to be a tightly contested game. Oregon’s Quest for Consistency Despite a stellar 12-1 record, the Ducks are still chasing a complete performance. Guard Jackson Shelstad acknowledged this after Oregon’s dominant … more

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Washington Huskies vs Maryland Terrapins Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

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Together in Big Ten, Washington and Maryland Meet for First Time The expanded Big Ten Conference adds a new chapter on Thursday night as Maryland travels to Seattle to face Washington in a historic matchup. This marks the first-ever meeting between the Terrapins and the Huskies, two teams with contrasting styles and big aspirations in their inaugural season as conference rivals. Maryland’s Journey to the West Coast Maryland (11-2, 1-1 Big Ten) started its conference … more

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

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No. 20 Purdue Seeks First Road Win at Minnesota in Big Ten Clash No. 20 Purdue heads to Minneapolis on Thursday night to face Minnesota in a critical early Big Ten matchup. The Boilermakers (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) are looking for their first road victory of the season, while the Golden Gophers (8-5, 0-2) hope to build on a two-game winning streak. Purdue’s Quest for Road Success Purdue coach Matt Painter knows his team’s readiness … more

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Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

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Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes January 2nd 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Hurricanes versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Hurricanes in a Eastern conference matchup. … more

Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025

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Rutgers, Indiana Look to Establish Consistency in Big Ten Clash Inconsistent play has marked the seasons of both Rutgers and Indiana, and as the teams prepare to resume Big Ten action on Thursday in Bloomington, Ind., each is eager to set a steadier course. Despite NBA-level talent on both rosters, neither program has yet found a way to dominate consistently. Indiana: Searching for Offensive Rhythm The Hoosiers (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) have struggled to string … more