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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Picks and Predictions December 27th 2024
Under head coach Brent Key, Georgia Tech (7-5) is enjoying its most successful stretch in nearly a decade. Back-to-back bowl appearances and signature wins over Florida State and Miami have revived optimism in Atlanta. Key’s team gained national attention with its upset of then-No. 10 Florida State to start the season and a November win over undefeated No. 4 Miami. Though they fell short in an eight-overtime heartbreaker against then-No. 7 Georgia, the Yellow Jackets have proven they can compete with top-tier opponents. Key is focused on ensuring his squad stays resilient despite the roster changes. Predicted to finish last in the SEC this year, Vanderbilt (6-6) defied expectations with a historic season under head coach Clark Lea. The Commodores
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Picks and Predictions December 27th 2024
ESPN will be covering the matchup between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Arkansas Razorbacks as they face off at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. Although Arkansas is technically the home team, this game is being played on a neutral site as part of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET. The over/under line is at 59.5 points, with the Razorbacks as the -2.5-point favorites. The money line odds are +110 for Texas Tech and -130 for Arkansas. The Razorbacks are 6-6 this season, while the Red Raiders are 8-4. Texas Tech enters Week 1 against Arkansas with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-2 at home and 3-2 on the road. The Red Raiders have
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Washington State Cougars vs Syracuse Orange Picks and Predictions December 27th 2024
FOX will be handling the television broadcast as the Syracuse Orange and Washington State Cougars face off in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl. Kick-off is set for 8:00 ET from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, with Syracuse coming in as the -5.5-point favorite. The money line odds are -216 for Syracuse and +180 for Washington State, and the over/under line is at 61.5 points. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the Orange have a 9-3 record, while the Cougars are 8-4 this season. Syracuse enters their Week 1 game against Washington State with a 9-3 record. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and 2-2 on the road this season. Syracuse has been favored in four games, going 3-1
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Texas A&m Aggies vs Usc Trojans Picks and Predictions December 27th 2024
The Las Vegas Bowl will see two storied programs, USC and Texas A&M, square off for just the fourth time in history and the first time since 1977. Both teams come into Friday’s matchup in contrasting situations but with a shared goal of ending the season on a high note. USC (6-6) is looking to avoid its third losing season in six years. The Trojans turned to quarterback Jayden Maiava after struggling in the first nine games under Miller Moss, who threw 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Maiava has injected new energy into the team, leading back-to-back wins against Nebraska and UCLA in November before falling to Notre Dame. Despite his potential, Maiava has faced growing pains, with three interceptions
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Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Picks and Predictions December 26th 2024
Seattle is favored on the road with a money line of -192 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Seahawks are -3.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 43.5 points. The Bears are the underdog, and their money line odds are +161. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN. Heading into week 17, the Seahawks have lost two straight games, including a 27-24 home loss to the Vikings in week 16. This dropped Seattle to 8-7 on the season, putting them 9th in the NFC and 19th in our power rankings. They currently have an 18.8% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 16th 2023

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was quick with an answer when addressing the No. 1 threat posed by the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the National League Championship Series. “They run,” Thomson said Saturday. “And when you think they’re done running, they’re going to run some more.” The Phillies will look to keep speedy rookie Corbin Carroll and company off the bases on Monday when the teams play Game 1 of the NLCS in Philadelphia. Carroll … more

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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023

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HOUSTON — It was June 23 and the Texas Rangers held a 6 1/2-game lead in the American League West over the Houston Astros, a cushion that almost seemed insurmountable, given how the teams were performing at the time. There was little reason to predict the frantic chase for the division title that would follow over the final three-plus months of the regular season. It was a pursuit that concluded with the Astros claiming the … more

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New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 15th 2023

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If the New York Liberty are going to make a series of it against the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, now is the time to do it. Down 2-0 in the best-of-five WNBA Finals and absolutely humiliated Wednesday night in a 104-76 loss, New York comes home on Sunday for a win-or-else Game 3. “It’s about action now,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “No (bleeping) feelings anymore. We’re all disappointed, angry, embarrassed with how … more

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023

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Going into their third game on Saturday against the visiting Calgary Flames, the Pittsburgh Penguins believe they have found the template they need. Pittsburgh had a visit from lingering demons in their opener, a 4-2 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The Penguins had a two-goal lead but could not put the game away, a problem that plagued them last season. On Friday, Pittsburgh flashed the type of game that has been expected of … more

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 14th 2023

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Despite winning their season opener in a shootout, the Toronto Maple Leafs know they need to improve Saturday night against the visiting Minnesota Wild. The Maple Leafs needed two late goals in the third period from Auston Matthews before defeating the visiting Montreal Canadiens 6-5 Wednesday in a shootout. The tying goal gave Matthews a hat trick. Toronto also killed a penalty in overtime. “I want to forget about this game and just keep moving … more