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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Boston College Eagles Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
ABC will be covering the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl matchup between the Boston College Eagles and Nebraska Cornhuskers as they kick off at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th. The game is being played at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, with Nebraska technically being the home team. The point spread currently sits at -3.5 in favor of Nebraska, and the over/under line is 45.5 points. The Cornhuskers are 6-6 on the season, while the Eagles are 7-5. The money line odds are +144 for Boston College and -173 for Nebraska. Boston College enters their Week 1 matchup against Nebraska with a 7-5 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, but have struggled on the road with a 1-4 mark.
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Nc State Wolfpack vs East Carolina Pirates Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
It’s all about bragging rights and redemption as the NC State Wolfpack and East Carolina Pirates square off in the Military Bowl this Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland. With a rich history of rivalry and both teams having something to prove, this matchup promises to deliver high-stakes excitement. The Pirates (7-5) are on a roll, and their journey this season has been nothing short of dramatic. After a rough start at 3-4, ECU made a bold move by promoting Blake Harrell to interim head coach on October 20. The change paid off big time—Harrell led the team to four straight wins, earning himself the permanent head coach title before the season even wrapped up. For ECU, this bowl game feels like
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North Carolina Tar Heels vs Uconn Huskies Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Before a new era begins at North Carolina, there is one more football game to play. That comes when the Tar Heels meet UConn on Saturday in the Fenway Bowl — at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. There is no doubt that much of the bowl game will include the backdrop of Bill Belichick becoming North Carolina’s coach beginning in the 2025 season. Adding to the buzz is the fact that the game will be played practically in the backyard of where Belichick coached the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl wins. The distractions could be numerous for the Tar Heels (6-6), who lost their final two games of the regular season. Since the departure of
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Tcu Horned Frogs vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
ESPN will be covering the Isleta New Mexico Bowl, where the TCU Horned Frogs and Louisiana Ragin Cajuns will face off on Saturday, December 28th, with kickoff set for 2:15 ET. The game will be played at University Stadium in Albuquerque, even though TCU is technically the home team. The over/under line is at 60.5 points, and TCU is the -9.5 point favorite. The money line odds have TCU at -380 and Louisiana at +290. Louisiana heads into their Week 1 matchup against TCU with a 10-3 record. They’ve been perfect on the road at 5-0, while their home record stands at 3-3. The Ragin Cajuns have been favored in eight of their 13 games, going 6-2 as the favorite.
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Miami Hurricanes vs Iowa State Cyclones Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
ABC is set to televise the 3:30 ET kickoff of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, as the Iowa State Cyclones and Miami Hurricanes face off at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the over/under line is currently at 53.5 points. Both teams come in with 10-3 records. Miami is technically the home team, but it is being played at a neutral site. The Hurricanes are the slight -1-point favorite on the point spread. Iowa State enters their Week 1 game against Miami with a 10-3 record. They’ve gone 5-1 at home and 4-2 on the road this season. The Cyclones have been favored in 11 of their 13 games, holding an 8-3 record

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St. John’s Red Storm vs. Fordham Rams Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Rick Pitino was horrified as St. John’s struggled to defend anyone in its last game. Pitino is hoping to see the Red Storm start making strides with their defense Saturday afternoon when they host Fordham at Madison Square Garden in New York. St. John’s (6-3) is playing its penultimate nonconference game and seeking a fifth win in six contests overall. The Red Storm saw a four-game winning streak stopped with Sunday’s 86-80 loss to Boston … more

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UCLA Bruins vs. Ohio St. Buckeyes Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Either Ohio State or UCLA will rebound from a tough loss when they clash in Atlanta on Saturday. The young Bruins (5-3) were in a tight contest at Villanova last Saturday before the Wildcats went on a late run to propel them to a 65-56 victory. Ohio State (8-2) was cruising toward what would have been its eighth straight win last Saturday but blew an 18-point lead in the second half to drop an 83-80 … more

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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