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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Predictions November 15th 2024
Blue Jackets, Penguins Searching for Positives Ahead of ClashBlue Jackets: Searching for StabilityPenguins: Looking to Turn the CornerKey Matchups and Factors to WatchOutlook Blue Jackets, Penguins Searching for Positives Ahead of Clash Two Metropolitan Division teams in desperate need of a spark, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets, will square off on Friday night in Columbus. Both teams have stumbled through the early stages of the season and are eager to find consistency as they look to climb the standings. Blue Jackets: Searching for Stability The Blue Jackets are enduring a difficult stretch, with an 0-5-1 winless streak that has left them tied for the fewest points (12) in the NHL. Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken encapsulated
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Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions November 15th 2024
Ageless Alex Ovechkin Excelling as Capitals Face AvalancheOvechkin’s Remarkable RunCapitals Look to Bounce BackAvalanche Riding Momentum and ReinforcementsKey Matchups to WatchOutlook Ageless Alex Ovechkin Excelling as Capitals Face Avalanche Alex Ovechkin continues to amaze the hockey world as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. At 39 years old, Ovechkin is defying age and expectations, scoring 10 goals in 15 games this season. As his Washington Capitals face the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night in Denver, all eyes will be on Ovechkin as he seeks to inch closer to history. Ovechkin is now just 31 goals behind Gretzky’s record of 894, and his recent performances suggest he could realistically achieve this milestone by season’s end. His eight goals
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Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions November 15th 2024
Red Wings Begin West Coast Leg of Trip vs. Slumping DucksRed Wings Riding Defensive ResilienceDucks’ Struggles Continue Amid Injury ConcernsKey Matchups and What to WatchOutlook Red Wings Begin West Coast Leg of Trip vs. Slumping Ducks The Detroit Red Wings (8-6-1) will look to build on their momentum as they open the West Coast portion of their road trip against the Anaheim Ducks (6-8-1) on Friday night. Both teams are coming off tightly contested games on Wednesday, with the Red Wings securing a 3-2 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ducks falling 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Red Wings Riding Defensive Resilience Detroit’s win in Pittsburgh was fueled by a strong defensive performance, holding the Penguins’ star
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Ul Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs South Alabama Jaguars Picks and Predictions November 16th 2024
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs South Alabama Jaguars November 16th 2024 ESPN+ will be covering this week 12 South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns matchup, with the game set for 7:00 ET at Cajun Field in Lafayette. The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are the heavy favorite at -8.5 points, coming in with an impressive 8-1 record for the season, while South Alabama has gone 4-5. The over/under line is currently at 58.5 points. South Alabama vs. Louisiana Key Information Teams: Jaguars at Ragin Cajuns Where: Cajun Field Lafayette Date: Saturday, November 16th Betting Odds LOULAF -338 | SALA +265 O/U 58.5 The Jaguars Can Win If… South Alabama enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Louisiana. They are 2-2 at
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Old Dominion Monarchs vs James Madison Dukes Picks and Predictions November 16th 2024
Old Dominion Monarchs vs James Madison Dukes November 16th 2024 James Madison Dukes and Old Dominion Monarchs are set to face off on Saturday, November 16th, with kick-off at 4:00 ET from S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. ESNU will be handling the TV coverage for this week 12 college football matchup. The Dukes are coming in as the -4-point favorite on the road. The over/under line is currently at 52 points. The money line odds are -186 for James Madison and +155 for Old Dominion. The Dukes have a 7-2 record this season, while the Monarchs are 4-5 overall. James Madison vs. Old Dominion Key Information Teams: Dukes at Monarchs Where: S.B. Ballard Stadium Norfolk Date: Saturday, November 16th Betting

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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Wichita St. Shockers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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College basketball bragging rights within the state of Kansas are at stake as Wichita State and No. 2 Kansas square off Saturday afternoon, with the game actually outside of the state of Kansas. The venue is the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., where Wichita State will be playing for the second straight game, after losing 69-60 to Kansas State Dec. 21. Even though the two campuses are just 165 miles apart, the two programs … more

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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By reaching the Final Four in April, Florida Atlantic became the latest Cinderella story in college basketball. By winning a double-overtime game with No. 4 Arizona last Saturday in Las Vegas, the Owls might have proved they can shed the Cinderella label for another one: a national championship contender. The 96-95 victory over the Wildcats might be the biggest regular-season win in FAU history and powered it into the top 10 at No. 7. The … more

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Houston Cougars vs. Pennsylvania Quakers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had a dual approach to the holiday break that enabled his team a welcome rest in advance of the final non-conference game on the schedule. The third-ranked Cougars (12-0) rolled to a 72-37 home victory over Texas State on Dec. 21, and the time between that triumph and their non-conference finale against Penn on Saturday allowed for some healing, particularly for forward J’Wan Roberts. Roberts leads the Cougars in rebounding at … more

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James Madison Dukes vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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No. 20 James Madison was ready for some time off after winning four games — including three on the road — in a span of 13 days to protect its perfect record and first ranking in program history. “This is difficult, more than people think of what we’re going through, the mental part, the physical exhaustion, the pressure,” Dukes coach Mark Byington said after an 89-75 win at Morgan State on Dec. 22. “We need … more

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Duke Blue Devils vs. Queens University of Charlotte Royals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Duke secured a key result prior to Christmas, and that might make the next stretch of games a tad less stressful for the No. 16 Blue Devils. They will play their nonconference finale against Queens on Saturday afternoon at Durham, N.C. In its most recent game, Duke beat then-No. 10 Baylor 78-70 on Dec. 20 in New York, a soothing result for the Blue Devils. “(It was big) for us to be in some big-time … more