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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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Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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The Vancouver Canucks will try for a fifth straight win as they embark on a busy road trip that kicks off with a visit to the resurgent Minnesota Wild on Saturday in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild contest starts a stretch of four away games in just six nights for red-hot Vancouver, which is off to one of the best starts in franchise history. The Canucks have won 20 of their first 30 games (20-9-1), … more

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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Lipscomb Bison Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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There’s plenty of time for Arkansas basketball to figure things out, but coach Eric Musselman wants it to happen sooner instead of later. The Razorbacks were a Top 25 team when the season started but have fallen out of the rankings after starting the season 6-4, including a 79-70 loss Dec. 9 to Oklahoma that saw Musselman get ejected on two technicals with 15:50 left. Arkansas will try to get back in the win column … more

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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Iowa will aim to stop a season-high three-game losing streak when it faces Florida A&M on Saturday in a neutral-site game in Des Moines, Iowa. The Hawkeyes (5-5) sputtered in the second half of Sunday’s home loss to Michigan on the heels of a blowout loss at Iowa State. What’s the key to avoiding a further hole? “The first thing is, they have to stay positive and continue to believe in themselves,” Hawkeyes coach Fran … more

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Utah Utes vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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Utah battles an in-state opponent for the third consecutive game when it hosts Utah Valley on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Utes (7-2) survived late rallies in wins over Southern Utah on Dec. 5 and BYU last Saturday. Their 73-69 victory over the then-No. 14 Cougars marked Utah’s first win over a ranked BYU team since 1993. Utah jumped on BYU early behind Gabe Madsen’s sizzling perimeter shooting. Madsen knocked down four 3-pointers in … more

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Vermont Catamounts Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023

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The key questions entering Vermont’s game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., on Saturday involve Hokies point guard Sean Pedulla: Will Pedulla play? And if he does, how productive will he be? An ankle injury prevented Pedulla from participating in Saturday’s 71-50 victory over Valparaiso. Pedulla, who is averaging 13.7 points and a team-high 4.6 assists per game this season, watched the game from the bench with a protective boot covering his right foot. Pedulla … more