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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Picks and Predictions January 3rd 2025
No. 18 Michigan State travels to Columbus on Friday night to face Ohio State in a pivotal early-season Big Ten matchup. Both teams are coming off non-conference wins, but their approaches to this game will highlight contrasting recent trajectories. The Spartans (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) dispatched Western Michigan 80-62 on Monday but were far from sharp. Head coach Tom Izzo acknowledged his team’s performance left much to be desired, especially with the grueling Big Ten schedule ahead. Key Player to Watch: Jaden AkinsAkins has been a steady offensive presence, scoring 17 or more points in three of the last four games. However, his disappointment after the Western Michigan game suggests he’s looking to elevate his play even further against tougher
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Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia-76ers Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
At 10:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (+125) will travel to take on the Golden State Warriors (-148) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 217. Golden State (-2.5) is 16-16 and 10th in the Western Conference, while Philadelphia (13-18) is 11th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. The 76ers fell to 13-18 on the season after a 113-107 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, Philadelphia kept it close, losing by just six. The total score of 220 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 220.5. Philadelphia led 89-80 going into the 4th quarter, but Sacramento’s 33-point final period, including a 10-0 run,
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (12-21) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (17-14) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.5. This Eastern Conference matchup can be seen on YES. The Nets fell to 12-21 on the season after a 130-113 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 24.5 points. Brooklyn started strong, leading 33-26 after the 1st quarter, but the Raptors outscored them 39-31 in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Nets were
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Picks and Predictions January 4th 2025
ABC will televise the week 18 AFC North matchup between the Bengals and Steelers, which is set to kick off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th. The game is being played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Bengals are the slight road favorite with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of -125. The Steelers’ money line odds are +105, and the over/under line is 48.5 points. With four straight wins, the Bengals have climbed back to 8-8, giving them a 10.1% chance of making the playoffs. Cincinnati ranks 13th in our NFL power rankings and 9th in the AFC. They are 3rd in the AFC North and have a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs Northwestern Wildcats Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
After strong finishes to 2024, Northwestern and Penn State will look to start the new year with a bang when they clash Thursday night in a Big Ten showdown in University Park, Pa. The Wildcats (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) closed the calendar year with four straight wins, including an impressive overtime victory against then-No. 19 Illinois. Their most recent outing was an emphatic 85-60 win over Northeastern on Sunday, fueled by a hot-shooting performance from Ty Berry, who drilled five 3-pointers en route to a season-high 23 points. Coach Chris Collins sees Berry’s resurgence as a potential turning point: “Hopefully this is a springboard for him, because we need him.” Another standout was Brooks Barnhizer, who delivered an all-around masterpiece

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 29th 2023

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Set to play on their own field for the first time in four weeks, the Dallas Cowboys are as healthy as they have been all season ahead of a meeting with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Cowboys earned a 20-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 16 then went into their bye week savoring their ability to regroup and recover, one week after they were blown out on the road against … more

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New York Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 26th 2023

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Neither the New York Islanders nor the Ottawa Senators are ready to worry over their defensive struggles in the early weeks of the season. A pair of teams looking to shore things up in their own zones and end losing streaks are slated to meet Thursday night, when the Islanders host the Senators in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals in Elmont, N.Y. Both teams were off Wednesday after losing at home on Tuesday, when … more

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Seattle Kraken Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 26th 2023

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Perhaps more than usual, the Carolina Hurricanes sure are happy to be preparing for a home game as the Seattle Kraken visit Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday night. The Hurricanes are coming off a six-game road stretch in which they went 2-4. “We’ve got to find that team game,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “That’s what we’ve done so well over the years and I don’t think we have to reinvent it. “It’s not really that, … more

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New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 25th 2023

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A team that has scored 10 goals over its past two games squares off against one struggling to find the net when the New Jersey Devils face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday in Newark, N.J. Both teams will be playing the second of back-to-back nights after the visiting Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Tuesday while the host Capitals dropped a 4-1 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tyler Toffoli had a hat trick … more

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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II is averaging 176.8 yards rushing over his last four games in the ultra-competitive Big 12, and Cincinnati’s run defense is giving up just 100.7 yards per contest this season. When the teams meet Saturday night in Stillwater, Okla., Oklahoma State’s ground game will face its biggest test since settling on Gordon as the main man when conference play began. The sophomore picked up 121 yards on 18 carries against Iowa … more