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Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
Let’s get one thing straight: Duke basketball isn’t just about lighting up the scoreboard. Sure, they can put on an offensive show, but their defense? It’s a game-changer. As the No. 4 Blue Devils get ready to host Notre Dame this Saturday in Durham, their ability to lock teams down is stealing the spotlight. Right now, Duke (13-2, 5-0 ACC) is rolling. They’ve won nine straight and haven’t lost at home this season. While their offense tends to grab headlines, the players see themselves differently. “People might think of us as an offensive team,” swingman Kon Knueppel said, “but we definitely think of ourselves as a defensive team, and we take great pride in that.” They’re not wrong. On Tuesday,
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Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos Picks and Predictions January 12th 2025
The Broncos are +358 on the money line as they face the Bills in an AFC wild card round matchup. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, has Buffalo as the heavy favorite at -468. The Bills are favored by -8.5 points, with the over/under line set at 47 points. CBS is handling the television coverage of this one. Denver finished the regular season with a 10-7 record, placing them 7th in the AFC and 3rd in the AFC West. The Broncos were 6-2 at home but 4-5 on the road. After entering the season 17th in our power rankings, they were able to secure a playoff spot despite losing
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver-canucks Picks and Predictions January 10th 2025
Looking to win big? The Canucks and Hurricanes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks. With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 18-13-10. Vancouver, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short. Vancouver trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it in the second period. Jake DeBrusk put the Canucks ahead in the third, but the Sharks evened the score with 1:17 left. Suter’s second goal
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Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Predictions January 10th 2025
At 7:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-223) will travel to take on the Orlando Magic (+186) in a conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 209.5. Milwaukee comes into this game with a record of 19-16, which is good for 5th in the Eastern Conference. They are currently on a 2-game win streak. The Magic are 22-17 and sit 4th in the East. The Bucks improved to 19-16 on the season with a 121-105 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Milwaukee, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 226 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 226.5. A key moment came when the Bucks went on
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Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers Picks and Predictions January 12th 2025
The Eagles are favored by -5 in their Wild Card round matchup against the Packers, which kicks off at 4:30 ET on Sunday, January 12th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles’ money line odds are -237, while the Packers’ money line odds are +199. This NFC matchup is being televised on FOX, with the over/under line set at 46 points. After finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record, the Packers enter the playoffs as the NFC’s 7th seed. They rank 3rd in our power rankings and have a +7.2 scoring margin. Against the spread, Green Bay is 8-8-1, and their O/U record is also 8-8-1, with the over hitting in their last two games. Green Bay ended

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders Pick & Prediction FEBRUARY 5th 2024

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won three in a row before the All-Star break. They will look to continue their good fortune on … more

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Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones Pick & Prediction FEBRUARY 6th 2024

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Texas will look to survive, and even thrive, against another ranked Big 12 opponent when it hosts No. 12 Iowa State on … more

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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Miami-Florida Hurricanes Pick & Prediction FEBRUARY 5th 2024

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Returning three starters from a Final Four team and adding a transfer who was the top scorer at Florida State made Miami … more

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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks Pick & Prediction FEBRUARY 5th 2024

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No. 8 Kansas will face Kansas State on Monday night in Manhattan, Kan., with the teams’ seasons trending in opposite directions. Kansas … more

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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Pick & Prediction FEBRUARY 5th 2024

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The Philadelphia 76ers realized how difficult a task it can be to play without the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. Joel Embiid … more