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Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan Wolverines Picks and Predictions January 24th 2025
The stakes are high as No. 11 Purdue welcomes No. 21 Michigan to West Lafayette, Indiana, on Friday night in a pivotal Big Ten matchup. Both teams are positioned as strong NCAA Tournament contenders, but recent performances suggest that both the Boilermakers and Wolverines are eager to regain peak form. Michigan (14-4, 6-1 Big Ten) and Purdue (15-5, 7-2) currently hold the second and third spots in the conference, trailing only Michigan State. With both teams ranked in the top 15 of the NCAA NET rankings (Michigan No. 12, Purdue No. 13), this game could have significant implications for Big Ten standings and tournament seeding. While both teams have had impressive seasons, recent games reveal cracks in their armor. Michigan
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Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats Picks and Predictions January 24th 2025
After an impressive road victory, the 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles are set to reassert their home court advantage in a pivotal Big East matchup against the Villanova Wildcats on Friday night in Milwaukee. Marquette (16-3, 7-1 Big East) rebounded from a narrow 72-70 loss to Xavier with a commanding 76-59 win at Seton Hall. The Golden Eagles are determined to defend their 10-1 home record and maintain their position as a conference powerhouse. Reflecting on the team’s defensive improvement, coach Shaka Smart emphasized the importance of energy and discipline.”Our guys set a really good tone defensively in the first half,” Smart said after the Seton Hall game. “We allowed offense to impact our defensive energy last game, and that’s just
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Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2025
A highly anticipated NBA showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers is set to take place at Accor Arena in Paris this Thursday. For French fans, the game carries a special significance as hometown hero Victor Wembanyama takes the court in his native country, making it feel more like a “home game” for the Spurs. For 21-year-old Wembanyama, playing in Paris is about more than basketball—it’s about connecting with his roots. The rising NBA superstar, drafted first overall by the Spurs in 2023, expressed his excitement about giving back to French fans. Having recently represented Team France at the Paris Olympics, Wembanyama is no stranger to playing in front of his home crowd. However, this NBA match-up
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2025
The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini return home looking to bounce back from a tough loss, while the Maryland Terrapins aim to build on recent momentum when they meet in a Big Ten battle Thursday night in Champaign. While both teams are in the thick of the conference race, much of the attention will be on their star freshmen, who could soon be hearing their names called in the NBA Draft. The Terrapins (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) have been relying heavily on freshman center Derik Queen, who entered January as one of the most dominant rookies in the country. However, the 6-foot-10 standout has hit a rough patch, failing to reach double figures in four of Maryland’s last six Big
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St. John’s Red Storm vs Xavier Musketeers Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2025
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Musketeers versus the Red Storm? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -7.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup. Xavier improved to 12-7 on the season with a 59-57 win over Marquette on Saturday. The Musketeers were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. Xavier led 35-24 at halftime but allowed Marquette to score 33 points in the

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Pick & Prediction MARCH 30th 2024

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After being the only winless American League East club following the Opening Day games, the Tampa Bay Rays set out to change … more

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Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians Pick & Prediction MARCH 30th 2024

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After leading the Cleveland Guardians in victories last season and finishing second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting, Tanner Bibee … more

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Pick & Prediction MARCH 30th 2024

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The Atlanta Braves started the regular season in a powerful way on Friday. They will look to open with two straight victories … more

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers Pick & Prediction MARCH 30th 2024

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Vancouver head coach Vanni Sartini will be on the sidelines for the first time this season when the Whitecaps open defense of … more

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Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC Pick & Prediction MARCH 30th 2024

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The LA Galaxy will try to continue their strong start to the season in Carson, Calif., on Saturday when they host a … more