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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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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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After absorbing an upset loss in their latest outing, the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels will aim to bounce back when they travel to Atlanta on Saturday to face Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels (6-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) saw their unbeaten record blemished and their hopes of making the College Football Playoff diminished when they lost 31-27 to visiting Virginia last week. North Carolina was just 4-of-15 on third- and fourth-down conversions in … more

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Auburn Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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Two offensively challenged teams will hook up when Auburn hosts Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. After a 7-3 road win over Arkansas last week, Zach Arnett’s Bulldogs (4-3, 1-3 SEC) enter the matchup with the Tigers ranked 12th in the 14-team SEC in total offense (351.1 yards per game) and 11th in scoring offense (26.9 points per game). With starting quarterback Will Rogers out last week due to a shoulder injury, backup Mike Wright got … more

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California Golden Bears vs. Southern California Trojans Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 28th 2023

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Cal and No. 24 Southern California both come into their Saturday Pac-12 Conference matchup in Berkeley, Calif., looking to pull out of two-game losing streaks. USC (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12) followed its first defeat of the 2023 season — a 48-20 rout on Oct. 14 at then-No. 21 Notre Dame — with its first conference loss last week, falling 34-32 to then-No. 14 Utah. The Trojans fought back from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to pull ahead … more

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Ottawa Senators vs. Buffalo Sabres Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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Two teams looking to get back on track go head-to-head when the Buffalo Sabres visit the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. The Sabres arrive in Ottawa after dropping a 3-1 decision to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, their fourth loss in six games to start the season. “It’s frustrating, but I think as soon as you let frustration set in, negativity, you’re never going to get out of it,” Buffalo center Tage Thompson said. “I … more

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Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 24th 2023

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While the overall results are mixed so far for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes is off to a flying start with 10 points through four games. Coming off a four-point night, Hughes attempts to continue his early-season roll Thursday when New Jersey visits the Montreal Canadiens. The Devils are 2-1-1 and Hughes has four goals and six assists after totaling 43 goals and 99 points in 78 games last season. He a power-play goal … more