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Army Black Knights vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
No. 22 Army (11-2) will face a surprise opponent, Louisiana Tech (5-7), in the Independence Bowl on Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Bulldogs stepped in as a replacement for Marshall, which withdrew due to a large player exodus via the transfer portal. The Bulldogs weren’t initially slated for a postseason appearance, but the proximity of Shreveport to their Ruston campus made them a natural substitute. Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie, known for his own bowl-game heroics as a quarterback in the 2004 Holiday Bowl, quickly rallied his team after the unexpected invitation. Louisiana Tech faces significant challenges, including the loss of 16 players to the transfer portal. Notable departures include defensive lineman David Blay, the team leader in sacks
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Georgetown Hoyas vs Coppin State Eagles Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Georgetown University is enjoying its best start since the 2017-18 season and aims to keep the momentum rolling as it hosts Coppin State on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. The Hoyas (10-2) have won three consecutive games and eight of their last nine, showcasing a remarkable turnaround under head coach Ed Cooley. In his second season at the helm, Cooley has already surpassed the win totals of each of the last three seasons combined. After enduring a challenging 9-23 record in his first season, Cooley rebuilt the roster by bringing in 14 new players. This overhaul has energized the program, and the results are evident on the court. “[Thomas Sorber is] an energy giver. He’s one of these men that
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Boston College Eagles vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College (BC) looks to rebound on Saturday when they host the struggling Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) Knights in a critical nonconference matchup. BC guard Dion Brown hopes to build on his standout performance last week as the Eagles attempt to regain their footing at home. The Eagles (7-5) have faced recent challenges, losing three of their last four home games, including a stinging 103-77 defeat to SMU. Despite the setback, Brown delivered his best game of the season, scoring 20 points, a sign of his growing leadership on the court. Brown remains optimistic about his team’s chances to bounce back. In addition to Brown’s performance, the Eagles will rely on Donald Hand Jr., who leads the
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Alabama A&m Bulldogs Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
In their final nonconference matchup of the season, Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. The game presents a pivotal opportunity for both teams as they prepare to transition into conference play. The Yellow Jackets (5-7) have had a challenging season, particularly against power conference teams. Despite securing wins against lesser opponents like West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, Central Arkansas, and UMBC, Georgia Tech has yet to defeat a high-major program. In their six games against power conference teams, they’ve been outscored by an average of 14.3 points, underscoring a struggle to compete at a higher level. The team’s recent form hasn’t helped matters. They’ve lost four of their last five
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Anaheim Ducks vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Betting on today’s Flyers and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on NBCS. In this non-conference matchup, the Flyers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals. With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 15-16-4 this season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 3 goals fell well short of the total. All three of Boston’s goals came in consecutive periods, with the Flyers failing to find the net. Philadelphia’s defense struggled, allowing the Bruins to score their first goal

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Michigan Wolverines vs. Eastern Michigan EMU Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Juwan Howard is expected to resume his duties as Michigan’s head coach on Saturday as the Wolverines host Eastern Michigan in a non-conference game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Assistant Phil Martelli has been acting head coach while Howard recovers from mid-September heart surgery, and also while the university investigates an altercation between Howard and strength coach Jon Sanderson last week after practice. A 90-80 win at Iowa on Sunday snapped a three-game losing streak for … more

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Colgate Raiders Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 17th 2023

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This is the toughest time of the year for student-athletes, trying to balance final exams with the never-ceasing pressures of the college basketball schedule. No. 16 Illinois (7-2) and Colgate (6-4) return to the floor Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill., after a week’s worth of final exams wreaking havoc on their usual practice routines. “Obviously a really challenging opponent for us, especially at this time of the year,” said Colgate coach Matt Langel. “Exam week … more

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. South Carolina STATE Bulldogs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Having enjoyed its longest stretch between games since the season got underway, Pittsburgh will get back at it Saturday afternoon when it hosts South Carolina State. The Panthers (7-3) won their last two games heading into a week-long break from competition. “I knew this would be a tough game for a few reasons,” Pitt coach Jeff Capel said following his team’s 82-71 home win over Canisius last Saturday. “No. 1, it’s the end of the … more

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgetown Hoyas Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Notre Dame’s first chance to atone for an underwhelming road loss against a longtime rival comes Saturday afternoon with a clash against Georgetown in South Bend, Ind. The Fighting Irish (4-5) are opening a six-game homestand against the Hoyas (6-4), who are on the road for the first time since their 71-60 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 15 — their only game away from home so far this season. Notre Dame did not present a … more

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Providence Friars vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Providence’s five-game homestand continues Saturday against Sacred Heart in its final tuneup before the start of Big East play. The Friars (8-2) are 7-0 at home this season and have won 26 consecutive non-conference home games after defeating crosstown foe Brown 74-54 on Sunday. Devin Carter scored a team-high 18 points, including 10 in the first half, to help Providence build a commanding 37-13 lead at intermission. “It was a good win to kind of … more