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Washington Huskies vs Seattle U Redhawks Picks and Predictions December 23rd 2024
Washington aims to secure in-state dominance as it hosts Seattle University on Monday night in Seattle. The Huskies (8-3) have already bested Eastern Washington and Washington State in their recent homestand, with hopes of sweeping their Evergreen State competition. Under first-year head coach Danny Sprinkle, the Huskies appear to be hitting their stride. They notched season highs in points (89) and assists (18) during last Wednesday’s 89-73 victory over Washington State. Washington shot 50 percent from the field, including an efficient 10-for-21 from 3-point range. The Huskies’ aggressive defense was key, forcing 22 turnovers and converting them into a 24-4 edge in points. Guard DJ Davis led the way with a season-high 21 points, while Great Osobor contributed 13 points,
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San Jose State Spartans vs South Florida Bulls Picks and Predictions December 24th 2024
San Jose State is the -2.5 point favorite as they face South Florida in the Hawai’i Bowl, being played at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 24th, with ESPN handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 62.5 points. South Florida comes in with a 6-6 record, while San Jose State is 7-5 this season. South Florida enters their Week 1 matchup against San Jose State with a 6-6 record. They’ve gone 3-3 at home and 2-3 on the road. The Bulls have been favored in five of their 12 games, posting a 4-1 record as the favorite, but they are just 1-5 as the underdog.   South Florida’s
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New York Knicks vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions December 23rd 2024
At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-1044) will host the Toronto Raptors (+673) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13.5 points and have won three straight games. The Raptors have lost seven in a row and have a record of 7-22. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are 18-10 and are currently the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 14th in the East and 5th in the Atlantic Division. The Raptors fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Toronto, who were +9 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points
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Tennessee Volunteers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Picks and Predictions December 23rd 2024
The highly ranked Tennessee aims to preserve its perfect record for the season as it faces off against in-state opponent Middle Tennessee on Monday evening in Knoxville. The Volunteers (11-0) are pursuing history, since a victory would equal the second-best beginning in school history, matching a 12-0 start from the 1922-23 season. The Volunteers have been truly impressive, securing victory in seven matches by over 20 points. Their defensive strength has been the cornerstone of their achievements, positioning them first in field-goal percentage defense (33.9%) and second in scoring defense (55.9 points per game). On the offensive side, Tennessee’s average margin of victory of 25.2 points ranks as the second highest in the nation. The Volunteers demonstrated their defensive superiority
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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions December 23rd 2024
At 8:30 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (+365) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (-483) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 228.5 points. Portland is 9-19 on the season and 13th in the Western Conference. Dallas is 18-10 and currently 4th in the West. The Mavericks are favored by 10 points. Portland’s season continued to slide with a 114-94 loss to the Spurs on Saturday, dropping their record to 9-19. The Blazers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 20 points. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 225.5 O/U line. Portland trailed 25-20 after the 1st quarter, and a 35-24

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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The red-hot Vancouver Canucks pay a visit to the Buffalo Sabres for a Saturday afternoon matchup, hoping to continue their surge up the NHL standings. In the penultimate game of a seven-game road trip, the Canucks enter the cross-conference clash off a 4-3 overtime win Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The victory followed a franchise-first sweep of the New York Metropolitan area, knocking off the Devils, Rangers and Islanders in successive games. Vancouver, sitting second … more

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Duke vs. Georgia Tech Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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No. 11 Duke is coming off one of its more impressive performances of the season. Next up for the Blue Devils is trying to avenge one of their most disappointing games. Georgia Tech visits Duke on Saturday for an Atlantic Coast Conference rematch in Durham, N.C. Since a Dec. 2 loss at Georgia Tech, the Blue Devils (12-3, 3-1 ACC) have put together a seven-game winning streak. That includes Tuesday night’s 75-53 trouncing of host … more

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Central Florida vs. Brigham Young Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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UCF gets a second crack at being a giant slayer against a Top 25 opponent Saturday when it hosts No. 18 BYU in Orlando. The Knights (10-4, 1-1 Big 12) pulled off a shocker Wednesday when they rallied from a double-digit deficit to take down No. 3 Kansas 65-60 in their Big 12 home opener. UCF had been only 1-11 against top-five opponents and that lone win came back against UConn in 2011. “It just … more

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Texas Tech vs. Kansas State Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Last season’s surprise team from the Big 12 Conference collides with one of the league’s emerging surprises this season when Kansas State visits Texas Tech on Saturday at Lubbock, Texas. The Wildcats and Red Raiders are both 2-0 in Big 12 play and tied with Baylor for the early conference lead. Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and first-year Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland were fellow assistants at Baylor so there will be plenty of familiarity. … more

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UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Utah St. Aggies Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Utah State will try to extend its 14-game winning streak — the current longest active run in the nation — Saturday afternoon when the 20th-ranked Aggies take on UNLV in a Mountain West Conference game in Las Vegas. The Aggies (15-1, 3-0) haven’t lost since Nov. 11, when they fell 72-66 in overtime to Bradley on the road. UNLV (8-6, 1-1) is 5-1 at its often-raucous on-campus Thomas & Mack Center, the site of Saturday’s … more