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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
Another exciting clash between ranked opponents is set for Saturday as No. 6 Kentucky visits No. 14 Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi. This matchup brings together two teams with contrasting strengths, setting the stage for a thrilling Southeastern Conference (SEC) showdown. The Wildcats (12-3, 1-1 SEC) have struggled in road and neutral-site games this season, a trend underscored by their recent 82-69 loss to Georgia. In four of their five games away from Rupp Arena, Kentucky has faced double-digit deficits by halftime, a sign of inconsistency on unfamiliar courts. Rebounding Woes:Kentucky’s most glaring weakness is its inability to control the boards. They allowed Georgia and Florida to grab 13 and 15 offensive rebounds, respectively, in their last two games. Overall,
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Missouri Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
Missouri shed the weight of last year’s 0-18 Southeastern Conference record with a cathartic 83-67 win over LSU on Tuesday. The Tigers (12-3, 1-1 SEC) aim to build on that success Saturday afternoon when they host Vanderbilt (13-2, 1-1) in Columbia, Mo. Under head coach Dennis Gates, Missouri has transformed into a competitive squad. While the stigma of last season’s winless SEC campaign lingers, Gates insists his team is focused on the future. “They’re not the same players they were last year,” Gates said, referring to returning guards Tamar Bates (13.1 points per game) and Anthony Robinson (10.3 points, 3.7 assists). “I just want them to focus, continue to move forward. Our goal is to play in San Antonio, Texas
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Georgetown Hoyas vs Uconn Huskies Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
After seeing their respective winning streaks snapped earlier this week, No. 9 UConn and Georgetown will aim to rebound on Saturday when they clash in Washington, D.C. Both teams sit near the top of the Big East standings and hope to avoid consecutive setbacks in what promises to be a hard-fought contest. UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East) nearly completed a dramatic comeback at Villanova on Wednesday but fell short, 68-66. Star junior Alex Karaban, who averages a team-high 15.9 points per game, missed two free throws in the final seconds that could have forced overtime. Despite the loss, coach Dan Hurley emphasized Karaban’s track record of success. The Huskies will once again be without freshman standout Liam McNeeley, who is
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Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Iowa State Cyclones Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
A high-scoring showdown is on tap as No. 3 Iowa State visits Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas. Both teams bring prolific offenses into the Big 12 clash, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling contest. Iowa State (13-1, 3-0 Big 12) leads the conference in scoring at 86.3 points per game, while Texas Tech (11-3, 2-1) is close behind at 85.5 points per contest. Both teams rank among the top 12 in the nation in scoring, making offense a focal point in this matchup. The Cyclones enter the game riding a 10-game winning streak, with three Big 12 wins during that span. Their latest was an 82-59 rout of Utah on Tuesday, showcasing their ability to
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs Florida Gators Picks and Predictions January 11th 2025
Rebounding will take center stage when No. 8 Florida visits Arkansas in Fayetteville on Saturday afternoon for a Southeastern Conference showdown. The Razorbacks (11-4, 0-2 SEC) have been manhandled on the boards in their first two conference games, including a 22-rebound deficit in a loss at LSU and a minus-one margin during Wednesday’s 73-66 home loss to No. 23 Ole Miss. Things won’t get any easier against the Gators (14-1, 1-1), who lead the SEC in rebounding and are coming off a dominant 73-43 rout of top-ranked Tennessee. The Gators crushed Tennessee with a plus-19 rebounding edge, thanks largely to their towering frontcourt duo. Rueben Chinyelu pulled down 15 rebounds, and Alex Condon added 12, demonstrating why Florida is such

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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 10th 2023

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After rolling to three straight Big Ten victories by a combined 76 points, No. 6 Penn State will take a break from … more

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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 10th 2023

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Jalen Milroe no longer has to look over his shoulder and is firmly entrenched as Alabama’s starting quarterback. Benched earlier this season, … more

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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Missouri Tigers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 10th 2023

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No. 24 Kentucky will look for quarterback Devin Leary to get back on target when the Wildcats host Missouri on Saturday in … more

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Houston Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 10th 2023

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Surprising West Virginia will put its four-game winning streak on the line and will look to remain unbeaten in Big 12 play … more

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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 10th 2023

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Ohio State wants its third trip to the state of Indiana this season to be as successful as the first two when … more