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Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina Tar Heels Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
As North Carolina and Louisville prepare to square off in an early-season Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) clash, the stakes couldn’t be higher for these unranked rivals. Despite their current standings, both teams have a lot to prove—and a lot to gain—in a conference that features few top-tier opportunities for signature victories. This pivotal matchup will unfold Wednesday evening, where each team aims to solidify its identity and strengthen its position in a competitive but top-heavy ACC. The ACC, featuring 18 teams, has just six programs ranked in the NCAA’s NET top 60, amplifying the significance of this game. North Carolina (8-5, 1-0 ACC) comes in ranked No. 39, while Louisville (8-5, 1-1 ACC) holds the No. 60 spot. With limited
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Depaul Blue Demons vs Uconn Huskies Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
As the No. 11 UConn Huskies (10-3, 2-0 Big East) gear up to face DePaul in a Big East Conference clash on Wednesday in Chicago, the team is seeking to cultivate a critical edge—the elusive “killer instinct.” Head coach Dan Hurley believes this element is essential for the Huskies to transition from good to great. After back-to-back national championships, Hurley acknowledges that the current squad lacks the ability to deliver decisive blows late in games. “Last year’s team, when we’d get a game to 14, it would quickly stretch to 22. This year, we don’t have that killer instinct yet,” Hurley admitted. Despite this, UConn enters the game on a six-game winning streak, although four of those wins were by
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs California Golden Bears Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
California Golden Bears basketball team embarks on its first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) road trip, facing off against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Wednesday afternoon. This marks a historic moment for Cal as it settles into its new home in one of college basketball’s most storied conferences. The Golden Bears (7-5, 0-1 ACC) opened their ACC journey with a narrow home loss to Stanford, a former Pac-12 rival, in December. While that game lacked the feel of a true ACC matchup, Wednesday’s contest at Pittsburgh promises to test Cal’s resilience against a proven opponent on the East Coast. Despite a recent 1-4 slump following a promising 6-1 start, head coach Mark Madsen remains optimistic about his team’s trajectory. Last season, injuries
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Clemson Tigers vs Stanford Cardinal Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
Clemson coach Brad Brownell has consistently emphasized the importance of sticking to defensive game plans, a strategy that will face a stern test as Stanford visits Clemson, S.C., to kick off 2025 in an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) clash. With Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud, the ACC’s leading scorer and rebounder, at the forefront, this matchup promises to be a thrilling battle of tactics and talent. Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud has been a revelation this season, leading the ACC with 21.4 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. The 7-footer’s dominance extends beyond the paint, as he has hit 21 three-pointers, showcasing his ability to stretch defenses with his versatility. Raynaud also leads the nation with 10 double-doubles in just 12 games, making him
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Ole Miss Rebels vs Duke Blue Devils Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
It’s almost game time in Jacksonville, and the Gator Bowl has plenty of storylines to make it a must-watch. No. 14 Ole Miss and Duke both roll in with 9-3 records, but they’ve taken very different paths to get here. One thing’s for sure: both teams are hungry to make a statement and finish the season strong. For Ole Miss, this game is about more than just a win—it’s a chance to hit 10 wins for the first time since 2021 and remind everyone why the SEC is king. Head coach Lane Kiffin hasn’t been shy about his feelings on conference superiority, and the Rebels are fully on board. Players to Watch for Ole Miss: Let’s not forget, Ole Miss

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Texas Tech vs. Kansas State Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Last season’s surprise team from the Big 12 Conference collides with one of the league’s emerging surprises this season when Kansas State visits Texas Tech on Saturday at Lubbock, Texas. The Wildcats and Red Raiders are both 2-0 in Big 12 play and tied with Baylor for the early conference lead. Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and first-year Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland were fellow assistants at Baylor so there will be plenty of familiarity. … more

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UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Utah St. Aggies Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Utah State will try to extend its 14-game winning streak — the current longest active run in the nation — Saturday afternoon when the 20th-ranked Aggies take on UNLV in a Mountain West Conference game in Las Vegas. The Aggies (15-1, 3-0) haven’t lost since Nov. 11, when they fell 72-66 in overtime to Bradley on the road. UNLV (8-6, 1-1) is 5-1 at its often-raucous on-campus Thomas & Mack Center, the site of Saturday’s … more

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Clemson Tigers vs. Boston College Eagles Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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At the end of the 2023 calendar year, a matchup between No. 21 Clemson and visiting Boston College would have featured two of the hotter teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Instead, Saturday’s meeting between the Tigers and the Eagles will be one that drops the loser closer to the conference basement. Clemson (11-4, 1-3 ACC) is 0-3 in the new year, with its most recent loss coming at Virginia Tech on Wednesday. Clemson led … more

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Missouri Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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South Carolina was rolling along this season and on a six-game winning streak until the Gamecocks went stone cold in its last contest. A chance for redemption comes Saturday when South Carolina pays a visit to Missouri at Columbia, Mo. “For whatever reason, we did not perform well offensively,” South Carolina coach Lamont Paris said after his team’s 74-47 loss to Alabama. “It was contagious throughout the whole team. Two guys had acceptable field goal … more

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Florida State has made strides to rebound from a rough 2022-23. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s youth remains key to bettering the team’s performance from last season. The Seminoles can record their fourth straight victory by handing the Fighting Irish a third consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference home defeat Saturday at South Bend, Ind. Florida State (9-6, 3-1) has matched its win total from last season’s 9-23 performance, and the Seminoles have done so with nine players averaging … more