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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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Vancouver-canucks vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Betting on today’s Kraken and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Kraken in a Pacific division matchup. Seattle fell to 15-19-2 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Both goals came in the first period, with the Bruins scoring at 16:37 and 10:03. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal. Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0
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St. John’s Red Storm vs Delaware Blue Hens Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
St. John’s aims to extend its five-game winning streak as it faces Delaware on Saturday in a nonconference matchup in New York. Coming off a dramatic victory at Providence, the Red Storm (10-2) are eager to carry their momentum into their final game before resuming Big East play. In their first true road test of the season, St. John’s secured a thrilling 72-70 victory against Providence on Dec. 20, thanks to Zuby Ejiofor’s game-winning jumper at the buzzer. The win highlighted the Red Storm’s resilience and growth under coach Rick Pitino. Ejiofor has been a dominant force for the Red Storm, recording his fifth double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds against Providence. His offensive rebound and

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Toronto Raptors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 30th 2023

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The Toronto Raptors know that they must begin to find better scoring chances for Pascal Siakam starting Monday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. Siakam scored only 11 points Saturday night in a 114-107 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the return of former Toronto coach Nick Nurse. “We need to definitely find more opportunities for him,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. “Some of those are really coming from us. … We did … more

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 30th 2023

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The visiting Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks will both be seeking their first back-to-back wins of the young season when they meet on Monday night. The Hawks hammered the Milwaukee Bucks 127-110 on Sunday night and will be playing their first back-to-back. Minnesota, which won all five of its preseason games only to lose the regular-season opener, defeated the Miami Heat 106-90 on Saturday. This will be the first of two meetings between the teams … more

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 29th 2023

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The winless Portland Trail Blazers will continue their search for scoring in the absence of Anfernee Simons as they open a three-game trip, starting Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Trail Blazers made the cross-country flight Saturday shackled with an 0-2 record, the first loss having been more painful than the second by virtue of Simons breaking his right thumb during a 123-111 setback against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Portland then … more

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Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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Both the visiting New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks head into their Saturday night clash on a roll. Both clubs are riding three-game winning streaks and have started the season with five wins in seven games. There is one more similarity as the clubs get ready to meet on the West Coast. Both are coming off shutout victories. The Rangers, who have won all three games to start a five-game trip, arrived in Vancouver … more

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Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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After having their record season-opening win streak snapped in overtime by the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights head to Los Angeles for a Pacific Division showdown with the Kings on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams. Vegas set an NHL record for the best start to a season by a reigning Stanley Cup champion with seven consecutive wins. Then the Golden Knights blew an early 2-0 … more