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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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Southern California Trojans vs. Louisville Cardinals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 27th 2023

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Southern California felt it was a national championship contender and certainly was resembling one when the squad was unbeaten through six games. But the rest of the season was a disaster for the Trojans, who finish the campaign in a mid-level bowl when it opposes No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. USC (7-5) limped to the finish with five losses in six games and had to rally from 14 points down … more

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Hawaii Warriors vs. Texas Christian Horned Frogs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 24th 2023

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TCU and Hawaii are set for a matchup in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday in Honolulu, with each looking to rebound from a loss in Friday’s semifinals. The Horned Frogs (9-2) have won two of their past three and opened the tournament with a 111-87 win over Old Dominion before falling to Nevada, 88-75. The Horned Frogs battled back late in the second half after trailing by double digits, but … more

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Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 23rd 2023

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Two teams on the rise will square off for the second time this season when the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Kings recorded a 124-111 victory in Minneapolis on Nov. 24 in the first battle between perennially losing teams that are enjoying a resurgence. Minnesota is tied with the Boston Celtics for the league’s best record at 21-6. The Timberwolves are shooting for their third straight postseason berth … more

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Connecticut Huskies vs. St. John’s Red Storm Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 23rd 2023

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St. John’s finally pleased the demanding Rick Pitino on Wednesday night. But the Red Storm will enjoy no honeymoon period as they must face No. 5 UConn three days after the Huskies infuriated the hard-driving Dan Hurley. UConn will try to bounce back from a disappointing Big East opener Saturday night when the Huskies host St. John’s in Hartford, Conn. UConn’s impressive early-season surge ended Wednesday night when the visiting Huskies were upset by Seton … more

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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Eastern Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 23rd 2023

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Alabama needs to experience something good after a brutal stretch. The Crimson Tide might receive their wish Saturday afternoon as Eastern Kentucky comes to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama (6-5) lost its most recent game Wednesday to No. 4 Arizona by 87-74 in Phoenix, ending a stretch of three consecutive games against Top 10 opponents. That left the Crimson Tide with a three-game losing streak, with other losses to Purdue and Creighton during the skid. “We have … more