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Depaul Blue Demons vs Uconn Huskies Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
As the No. 11 UConn Huskies (10-3, 2-0 Big East) gear up to face DePaul in a Big East Conference clash on Wednesday in Chicago, the team is seeking to cultivate a critical edge—the elusive “killer instinct.” Head coach Dan Hurley believes this element is essential for the Huskies to transition from good to great. After back-to-back national championships, Hurley acknowledges that the current squad lacks the ability to deliver decisive blows late in games. “Last year’s team, when we’d get a game to 14, it would quickly stretch to 22. This year, we don’t have that killer instinct yet,” Hurley admitted. Despite this, UConn enters the game on a six-game winning streak, although four of those wins were by
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs California Golden Bears Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
California Golden Bears basketball team embarks on its first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) road trip, facing off against the Pittsburgh Panthers on Wednesday afternoon. This marks a historic moment for Cal as it settles into its new home in one of college basketball’s most storied conferences. The Golden Bears (7-5, 0-1 ACC) opened their ACC journey with a narrow home loss to Stanford, a former Pac-12 rival, in December. While that game lacked the feel of a true ACC matchup, Wednesday’s contest at Pittsburgh promises to test Cal’s resilience against a proven opponent on the East Coast. Despite a recent 1-4 slump following a promising 6-1 start, head coach Mark Madsen remains optimistic about his team’s trajectory. Last season, injuries
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Clemson Tigers vs Stanford Cardinal Picks and Predictions January 1st 2025
Clemson coach Brad Brownell has consistently emphasized the importance of sticking to defensive game plans, a strategy that will face a stern test as Stanford visits Clemson, S.C., to kick off 2025 in an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) clash. With Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud, the ACC’s leading scorer and rebounder, at the forefront, this matchup promises to be a thrilling battle of tactics and talent. Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud has been a revelation this season, leading the ACC with 21.4 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. The 7-footer’s dominance extends beyond the paint, as he has hit 21 three-pointers, showcasing his ability to stretch defenses with his versatility. Raynaud also leads the nation with 10 double-doubles in just 12 games, making him
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Ole Miss Rebels vs Duke Blue Devils Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2025
It’s almost game time in Jacksonville, and the Gator Bowl has plenty of storylines to make it a must-watch. No. 14 Ole Miss and Duke both roll in with 9-3 records, but they’ve taken very different paths to get here. One thing’s for sure: both teams are hungry to make a statement and finish the season strong. For Ole Miss, this game is about more than just a win—it’s a chance to hit 10 wins for the first time since 2021 and remind everyone why the SEC is king. Head coach Lane Kiffin hasn’t been shy about his feelings on conference superiority, and the Rebels are fully on board. Players to Watch for Ole Miss: Let’s not forget, Ole Miss
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Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Picks and Predictions December 31st 2024
Looking to win big? The Bruins and Capitals face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Bruins. With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 20-14-4 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at the 16:37 mark, followed by a power-play goal from Charlie Coyle at 10:03. Boston’s offense got

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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 23rd 2023

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HOUSTON — Four years ago, the improbable became reality when the Houston Astros lost Game 7 of the 2019 World Series 6-2 to the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park, capping the first postseason series in league history during which the road team claimed every contest in a seven-game set. With Houston’s 9-2 loss to the Rangers on Sunday in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, the specter of a repeat of that … more

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Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 22nd 2023

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For the Boston Bruins, embarking on a four-game road trip so early in the NHL season has its benefits. The team bonding might be great, but the results are even greater. A night after defeating Los Angeles 4-2, the Bruins will go for a third straight victory in California — and their fifth in a row to begin the season — when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. “A trip like this earlier in … more

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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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The Buffalo Sabres are accustomed to lamenting their performance on defense. For the defensively oriented New York Islanders, their Friday loss was a jarring and unusual experience. A pair of teams looking to bounce back from porous efforts are slated to meet Saturday night when the Sabres host the Islanders in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals. The Sabres, in the midst of a four-game homestand, were off Friday after falling to the Calgary Flames … more

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Minnesota Wild vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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The Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets sport identical records as they head into a Saturday meeting at Saint Paul, Minn. While neither team is ecstatic about its 2-2-0 mark, neither team is overly disappointed. “We’ve just been even, which is our record, 2-2,” Wild coach Dean Evason said after his team’s Friday practice. “We need to take another step forward.” The record is even, but the Wild’s games have been all over the map. … more

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 21st 2023

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies each used eight pitchers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday, a contest won by the Diamondbacks behind a three-run, eighth-inning rally. With so many arms needed in Arizona’s 6-5 victory that tied the best-of-seven series at two wins apiece, both managers are counting on their aces to come through with lengthy performances on Saturday in Game 5. The Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen (17-9, … more