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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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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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After finding some momentum at the end of a six-game road trip, the Carolina Hurricanes return home to host the Nashville Predators on Friday in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes were only 2-4-0 on the road swing, but salvaged the trip by winning their last two games. Carolina’s last stop was a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, with Jordan Staal capitalizing on a misplay by Wings goalie Ville Husso to score the … more

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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Northeastern Huskies Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Twice in a span of four days early this month, Isaac McKneely of No. 22 Virginia scored a career-high 22 points. Not only that, in the wins over Syracuse and North Carolina Central, the sophomore guard used the same formula, hitting 8 of 11 shots from the floor and 6 of 8 from 3-point range. After 10 days off, the Cavaliers (8-1) hope McKneely still has the rhythm as they host Northeastern (4-6) on Saturday … more

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Miami-Florida Hurricanes vs. La Salle Explorers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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La Salle is off to a surprisingly strong start after at least one national magazine predicted the Explorers would finish last in the Atlantic 10 Conference. On Saturday afternoon, LaSalle (8-2) will visit the 24th-ranked Miami Hurricanes (7-2). One of La Salle’s two losses this season was a triple-overtime classic at Temple. The other was a blowout defeat at Duke. On paper, the Hurricanes and Explorers are similar in that both play small ball with … more

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Arizona Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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The San Jose Sharks won’t feel any sympathy for the Arizona Coyotes when the teams meet Friday night in Tempe, Ariz. The Coyotes have lost a season-high four straight games, blunting a five-game winning streak in which they knocked off the past six Stanley Cup champions. The Sharks certainly are familiar with long losing streaks after dropping their first 11 games this season. San Jose also has shown how quickly momentum can swing, as the … more

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New York Rangers vs. Anaheim Ducks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 15th 2023

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The New York Rangers are struggling with their attention to detail lately, especially with their defensemen. With three lopsided losses in their past four games, the Rangers will focus on their recent defensive woes Friday night when they play host to the skidding Anaheim Ducks. New York vaulted to the early lead in the Metropolitan Division by getting off to a 12-2-1 start. The torrid opening was highlighted by an 11-game points streak from Oct. … more