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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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Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 18th 2023

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Pittsburgh and Detroit both have won their last two games after a season-opening loss. They’ll match up on the Red Wings’ home ice on Wednesday night. The Penguins were defeated by Chicago 4-2, then won both ends of a back-to-back over the weekend. They shut out Washington 4-0 on the road, then returned home for a 5-2 victory over Calgary. Evgeni Malkin has gotten off to a strong start. The 37-year-old forward has six points, … more

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New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 18th 2023

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The Las Vegas Aces will try to close out the WNBA Finals without starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes when the team takes the floor Wednesday night for Game 4 against the host New York Liberty. Gray, last year’s Finals MVP, suffered a left foot injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Sunday. Stokes, who had started 30 straight games (regular season and playoffs) at center, also suffered a foot injury; neither will … more

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Boston College Eagles Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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Georgia Tech benefited from an egregious error by its opponent to rally to an improbable victory in its last game. Fresh off a bye week, the Yellow Jackets (3-3, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) look to ratchet up the intensity in their return to the gridiron for a clash versus Boston College (3-3, 1-2) on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. Haynes King recorded his sixth multi-touchdown performance after passing for one score and rushing for another in … more

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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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Big Ten West-leading Iowa absorbed more tough injury news ahead of Saturday’s visit from conference rival Minnesota. Hawkeyes tight end Erick All will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right knee injury — reportedly a torn ACL — during last week’s victory at Wisconsin. The No. 24 Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1) have struggled to move the ball as it is, so losing a reliable weapon presents a significant roadblock. “Just really unfortunate. He’s … more

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Auburn Tigers vs. Mississippi Rebels Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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The oddsmakers say No. 13 Ole Miss is a 6 1/2-point favorite Saturday night at Auburn for their Southeastern Conference matchup. Rebels coach Lane Kiffin is wary. “I think we’ve, as a program, won once there in 20 years,” he said. “New challenge to go try win on the road there. This year, like a lot of years, they’re a different team at home.” The numbers back Kiffin up. The Tigers (3-3, 0-3) are 2-1 … more