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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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Oregon Ducks vs. UCLA Bruins Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Oregon and UCLA each seek 2-0 opening weekends in Pac-12 Conference play on Saturday when the Bruins visit the Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Oregon (9-3, 1-0 Pac-12) overwhelmed Southern California early in Thursday’s league opener, building a lead of as many as 20 points in the first half en route to an 82-74 win. Freshmen Kwame Evans Jr. and Jackson Shelstad each scored career highs with 22 and 21 points, respectively. Evans also pulled in … more

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Florida State Seminoles vs. Lipscomb Bison Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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After not playing for more than a week during the holidays, Florida State will host Lipscomb on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla. The matchup will be the final game for each side before jumping into conference play next week. Florida State (6-5) enters Saturday having won back-to-back games for the third time this season. Lipscomb (8-6) won two of its past three but is 0-2 this season against power conference teams. The Bisons did come … more

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DePaul Blue Demons vs. Chicago St. Cougars Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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DePaul players heard their fans booing as time ticked down on a lopsided home loss to Villanova on Dec. 23. On Saturday in Chicago, the slumping Blue Demons will aim to channel their angst into energy when they host Chicago State in their nonconference finale. “It’s really just motivation for us,” forward Da’Sean Nelson said. “I mean, that’s obviously not a good thing to get booed off the floor or whatever, but I feel that … more

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South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Having already equaled last season’s win total, South Carolina will try to finish its nonconference schedule with another victory when the Gamecocks face Florida A&M on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C. Victors in four straight contests, coach Lamont Paris’ group has crafted an 11-1 mark for the fourth time in school history. South Carolina’s eight-game home winning streak is its best showing since racking up 13 in a row in the 2015-16 season, a year … more

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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Liberty Flames Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023

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Alabama needs to start chalking up victories, and beating any team with an impressive record would be a good step. The Crimson Tide (7-5) will try to do just that when they take on Liberty (10-3) on Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, Ala., as part of the C.M. Newton Classic. Officially, it’s a neutral site, but it probably won’t seem that way to Liberty. Alabama, coming off a 111-67 win over Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 23, … more