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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2025
The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini return home looking to bounce back from a tough loss, while the Maryland Terrapins aim to build on recent momentum when they meet in a Big Ten battle Thursday night in Champaign. While both teams are in the thick of the conference race, much of the attention will be on their star freshmen, who could soon be hearing their names called in the NBA Draft. The Terrapins (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) have been relying heavily on freshman center Derik Queen, who entered January as one of the most dominant rookies in the country. However, the 6-foot-10 standout has hit a rough patch, failing to reach double figures in four of Maryland’s last six Big
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St. John’s Red Storm vs Xavier Musketeers Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2025
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Musketeers versus the Red Storm? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -7.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup. Xavier improved to 12-7 on the season with a 59-57 win over Marquette on Saturday. The Musketeers were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. Xavier led 35-24 at halftime but allowed Marquette to score 33 points in the
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Baylor Bears vs Kansas State Wildcats Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2025
The Kansas State Wildcats will look to snap a five-game losing streak as they visit the Baylor Bears on Wednesday night in Waco, Texas. Despite their struggles, head coach Jerome Tang remains optimistic, while Baylor is eager to bounce back from a frustrating home loss. The Wildcats (7-10, 1-5 Big 12) are desperate for a win but have shown glimpses of improvement. After falling behind 14-0 in their last game against then-No. 9 Kansas, they rallied to make it competitive before ultimately losing by 10 points. Head coach Jerome Tang, who spent 19 years as an assistant under Baylor’s Scott Drew, believes his team is on the verge of turning things around. Kansas State has swept the last three meetings
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2025
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are in desperation mode as they host Virginia Tech on Wednesday night in Atlanta, hoping to snap a four-game losing streak despite being shorthanded. Meanwhile, the Hokies (8-10, 3-4 ACC) aim to bounce back from a home loss to Wake Forest and stay competitive in the ACC race. The Yellow Jackets (8-11, 2-6 ACC) have been hit hard by injuries, with several key players sidelined in their 91-78 loss to Florida State last Saturday. Only six players saw action in that game, and head coach Damon Stoudamire knows his team must fight through adversity. Despite these setbacks, Stoudamire refuses to make excuses. One major issue for Georgia Tech has been poor starts. During their four-game
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Usc Trojans Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2025
The Nebraska Cornhuskers return home on Wednesday night looking to snap a four-game losing streak as they host the USC Trojans in Lincoln. Nebraska has struggled both on the road and at home recently, while USC is also searching for consistency in Big Ten play. For much of the season, Pinnacle Bank Arena was a safe haven for Nebraska, but that changed when Rutgers ended the Cornhuskers’ 20-game home winning streak in an 85-82 loss last Thursday. The Huskers (12-6, 2-5 Big Ten) followed that up with a 69-66 road loss at Maryland on Sunday, despite a late rally that tied the game with just over a minute left. Head coach Fred Hoiberg remains optimistic despite the team’s struggles. Nebraska