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Georgetown Hoyas vs Coppin State Eagles Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Georgetown University is enjoying its best start since the 2017-18 season and aims to keep the momentum rolling as it hosts Coppin State on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. The Hoyas (10-2) have won three consecutive games and eight of their last nine, showcasing a remarkable turnaround under head coach Ed Cooley. In his second season at the helm, Cooley has already surpassed the win totals of each of the last three seasons combined. After enduring a challenging 9-23 record in his first season, Cooley rebuilt the roster by bringing in 14 new players. This overhaul has energized the program, and the results are evident on the court. “[Thomas Sorber is] an energy giver. He’s one of these men that
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Boston College Eagles vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Chestnut Hill, Mass. – Boston College (BC) looks to rebound on Saturday when they host the struggling Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) Knights in a critical nonconference matchup. BC guard Dion Brown hopes to build on his standout performance last week as the Eagles attempt to regain their footing at home. The Eagles (7-5) have faced recent challenges, losing three of their last four home games, including a stinging 103-77 defeat to SMU. Despite the setback, Brown delivered his best game of the season, scoring 20 points, a sign of his growing leadership on the court. Brown remains optimistic about his team’s chances to bounce back. In addition to Brown’s performance, the Eagles will rely on Donald Hand Jr., who leads the
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Alabama A&m Bulldogs Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
In their final nonconference matchup of the season, Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. The game presents a pivotal opportunity for both teams as they prepare to transition into conference play. The Yellow Jackets (5-7) have had a challenging season, particularly against power conference teams. Despite securing wins against lesser opponents like West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, Central Arkansas, and UMBC, Georgia Tech has yet to defeat a high-major program. In their six games against power conference teams, they’ve been outscored by an average of 14.3 points, underscoring a struggle to compete at a higher level. The team’s recent form hasn’t helped matters. They’ve lost four of their last five
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Anaheim Ducks vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Betting on today’s Flyers and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on NBCS. In this non-conference matchup, the Flyers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals. With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers dropped to 15-16-4 this season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 3 goals fell well short of the total. All three of Boston’s goals came in consecutive periods, with the Flyers failing to find the net. Philadelphia’s defense struggled, allowing the Bruins to score their first goal
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Vancouver-canucks vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Betting on today’s Kraken and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Kraken in a Pacific division matchup. Seattle fell to 15-19-2 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Both goals came in the first period, with the Bruins scoring at 16:37 and 10:03. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal. Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Wake Forest will aim to keep its pristine home record intact and put another resume-boosting tally in the win column Saturday when the team hosts Virginia at Winston-Salem, N.C. The Demon Deacons (11-4, 3-1 ACC) are 9-0 at home this season, while Virginia (11-4, 2-2) is 0-3 in true road games. Both squads are coming off losses. Virginia hasn’t played since last Saturday when it lost 76-60 at North Carolina State. It was the second … more

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Providence Friars vs. Xavier Musketeers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Two Big East teams looking to return to the winning track will meet Saturday when Providence hosts Xavier. Providence (11-5, 2-3) is on a three-game skid that coincides with losing Bryce Hopkins to a season-ending left ACL tear during a loss to Seton Hall on Jan. 3. Providence surely misses Hopkins, who averaged 15.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season, but Devin Carter stepped up with a career-high 31 points along with 13 … more

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Mississippi Rebels vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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Once-beaten Ole Miss will look to continue a new winning streak when it hosts Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday. The Rebels reeled off 14 straight wins to begin the Chris Beard era before an embarrassing 90-64 loss at Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee last weekend. Ole Miss followed that with a 103-85 home demolition of Florida on Wednesday, during which the Rebels shot 59.1 percent from the field and 85 percent from the foul line … more

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Auburn Tigers vs. Louisiana State Tigers Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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LSU and Auburn won their first two SEC games. That’s a big deal for LSU, which won just two conference games all of last season and is 2-0 in conference play for the first time in four seasons. It’s not as a big a deal for No. 16 Auburn (13-2). The Tigers entered the season with high expectations and is reaching them with eight consecutive wins as it hosts LSU on Saturday. “This has been … more

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Louisville Cardinals vs. NC State Wolfpack Pick & Prediction JANUARY 13th 2024

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After having its four-game win streak snapped earlier this week, North Carolina State will aim to put a tally back in the victory column on Saturday when it travels to Louisville, Ky. to take on the Cardinals. NC State (11-4, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) suffered its first ACC defeat of the season Wednesday, falling at home to rival No. 7 North Carolina. The Wolfpack trailed by just two points about midway through the second half, … more