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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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Butler Bulldogs vs. California Golden Bears Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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If the start of this season is any indication, Butler again might be a force to be reckoned with in the Big East Conference. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start after a 72-59 win Tuesday night over Buffalo. Their only losses are to ranked teams — Michigan State and Florida Atlantic — and they own solid wins over Penn State, Boise State and Texas Tech. Butler will try to add another victory to … more

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Georgetown Hoyas vs. Syracuse Orange Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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The 99th meeting between Syracuse and Georgetown has a new look Saturday as two first-year coaches square off when the Orange visit the Hoyas in Washington, D.C. After Jim Boeheim patrolled the Orange sideline for the previous 47 seasons, Adrian Autry gets his first crack at the Hoyas as a head coach. Georgetown coach Ed Cooley is the new face of the Hoyas (5-3) and already has the team within reach of last season’s win … more

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East Carolina Pirates vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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The perfect season is gone for South Carolina, however there could be more good things to come for the program. The Gamecocks will look to get back on track on Saturday afternoon when they visit East Carolina in Greenville, N.C. “We’ll go back to the lab and look at and evaluate some of these things,” South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said. “We have a good team and we played relatively well for most of the … more

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Villanova Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Villanova vies to halt a three-game losing streak when it takes on UCLA on Saturday night in Philadelphia. The Wildcats (6-4) most recently dropped a one-point game in overtime, 72-71, on the road against Kansas State. Despite one stretch when the Wildcats missed 15 straight shots, they still had a chance to win in a difficult atmosphere. “All these experiences are what you need,” Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune said. “This was a tough one … more

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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Tulane Green Wave Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 9th 2023

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Tulane bounced back from its first loss of the season by winning its last three games. Mississippi State was on the verge of bouncing back from its first loss of the season. A stunning comeback from Southern gave the Bulldogs a second straight loss instead. The Green Wave (6-1) and Mississippi State (6-2) will meet Saturday morning in Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta. Collin Holloway scored a career-high 26 points and all five starters finished in … more