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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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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Wichita St. Shockers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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College basketball bragging rights within the state of Kansas are at stake as Wichita State and No. 2 Kansas square off Saturday afternoon, with the game actually outside of the state of Kansas. The venue is the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., where Wichita State will be playing for the second straight game, after losing 69-60 to Kansas State Dec. 21. Even though the two campuses are just 165 miles apart, the two programs … more

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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By reaching the Final Four in April, Florida Atlantic became the latest Cinderella story in college basketball. By winning a double-overtime game with No. 4 Arizona last Saturday in Las Vegas, the Owls might have proved they can shed the Cinderella label for another one: a national championship contender. The 96-95 victory over the Wildcats might be the biggest regular-season win in FAU history and powered it into the top 10 at No. 7. The … more

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Houston Cougars vs. Pennsylvania Quakers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had a dual approach to the holiday break that enabled his team a welcome rest in advance of the final non-conference game on the schedule. The third-ranked Cougars (12-0) rolled to a 72-37 home victory over Texas State on Dec. 21, and the time between that triumph and their non-conference finale against Penn on Saturday allowed for some healing, particularly for forward J’Wan Roberts. Roberts leads the Cougars in rebounding at … more

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James Madison Dukes vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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No. 20 James Madison was ready for some time off after winning four games — including three on the road — in a span of 13 days to protect its perfect record and first ranking in program history. “This is difficult, more than people think of what we’re going through, the mental part, the physical exhaustion, the pressure,” Dukes coach Mark Byington said after an 89-75 win at Morgan State on Dec. 22. “We need … more

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Duke Blue Devils vs. Queens University of Charlotte Royals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Duke secured a key result prior to Christmas, and that might make the next stretch of games a tad less stressful for the No. 16 Blue Devils. They will play their nonconference finale against Queens on Saturday afternoon at Durham, N.C. In its most recent game, Duke beat then-No. 10 Baylor 78-70 on Dec. 20 in New York, a soothing result for the Blue Devils. “(It was big) for us to be in some big-time … more