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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
The Blue Jackets and Bruins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Blue Jackets in a Eastern conference matchup. Columbus fell to 15-15-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, underdogs on the puck line, allowed five goals in the first period. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. Columbus didn’t score until 0:49 into the second period, when Damon Severson made it 5-1. Kevin Labanc added another goal for the Blue
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San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions Picks and Predictions December 30th 2024
ABC will broadcast this week 17 NFC matchup between the Lions and 49ers, which is set to kick off at 8:15 ET. The Lions are favored on the road with a point spread of -3.5 and a money line of -196. The 49ers, the home team, have a money line of +164, and the over/under line is at 50.5 points. The game is being played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. At 13-2, the Lions hold the top spot in our power rankings and have a 76.3% chance of winning the NFC North. They bounced back from a week 15 loss to the Bills with a 34-17 win over the Bears in week 16, covering the 6.5-point spread. The
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Depaul Blue Demons vs Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
The Greyhounds and Blue Demons are set to face off at 2:00 ET on FS1. The Blue Demons will host the game at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and DePaul is favored by -16.5 at home against Loyola Maryland. Loyola Maryland dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 76-68 home loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Greyhounds, who were -2 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. After trailing 32-26 at halftime, Loyola Maryland scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44 points. The total points for the game ended at 144, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5. Milos Ilic and Wayne Bristol
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Louisville Cardinals vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Picks and Predictions December 28th 2024
Coming off back-to-back stellar shooting performances, Louisville has the chance to match last season’s win total when they host Eastern Kentucky (EKU) this Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals (7-5) have caught fire from beyond the arc, making a combined 29 three-pointers in their last two games. After sinking 14 threes in a hard-fought loss to then-No. 5 Kentucky on Dec. 14, Louisville upped the ante by hitting 15 of 29 triples in a decisive 90-76 win over Florida State on Dec. 21. Reyne Smith was electric off the bench against Florida State, draining six treys, while Terrence Edwards showcased his long-range talent with five three-pointers in the loss to Kentucky. “We played with great poise,” head coach Pat Kelsey said after
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Missouri Tigers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Picks and Predictions December 30th 2024
The Missouri Tigers are the -2.5 point favorites as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Kick-off is set for 2:30 ET from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with ESPN handling the broadcast. The over/under line is at 43.5 points. Iowa comes in with an 8-4 record, while Missouri is 9-3 on the season. Iowa enters Week 1 against Missouri with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 5-1 at home but are 2-3 on the road. The Hawkeyes have been favored in 10 of their 12 games, going 7-3 as the favorite. Iowa’s over/under record is 8-3, with their games averaging 45.1 points. This week’s line is 43.5, and their average over/under line has been 40.2 points.

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Miami Heat vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

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Cavaliers Look to Extend Dominance Against Heat The Cleveland Cavaliers (21-3) bring their league-leading record and explosive offense to Miami to face the Heat (11-10) in a much-anticipated matchup. The Cavaliers are fresh off a 116-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and have won four straight games, continuing their historic start to the season. Cleveland’s Historic Start and Offensive Power The Cavaliers’ 15-0 start to the season etched their name into NBA history, becoming just … more

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Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

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Timberwolves Seek Another Strong Defensive Showing The Minnesota Timberwolves (10-6) head into Sunday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors (9-8) fresh off a 107-90 victory at Chase Center on Friday. The win marked the Timberwolves’ third straight in San Francisco, including two victories during a back-to-back set last season. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with a game-high 30 points, and the Timberwolves showcased their defensive prowess by forcing Golden State into a season-high 22 turnovers … more

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Oregon Ducks vs Ucla Bruins Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

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UCLA and Oregon Clash in Key Big Ten Showdown The UCLA Bruins (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) and No. 12 Oregon Ducks (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) rekindle their rivalry on Sunday in a marquee early-season Big Ten matchup. Both teams are coming off conference-opening wins, with UCLA defeating Washington 69-58 on Tuesday and Oregon rallying past USC 68-60 on Wednesday. UCLA: Defensive Dominance and Ball Control UCLA enters the game on a six-game winning streak, anchored … more

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Sacramento Kings vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

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Kings and Jazz Seek Consecutive Wins The Sacramento Kings (14-9) and Utah Jazz (9-15) will both aim to continue their momentum when they meet Sunday in Sacramento. Both teams are coming off dominant victories that showcased their offensive capabilities and team cohesion. Sacramento Kings: Sharing the Ball and Dominating the Paint The Kings have won two of their last three games, including a commanding 140-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Domantas Sabonis … more

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La Clippers vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions December 8th 2024

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Rockets Look to End California Trip on a High Note Against Clippers The Houston Rockets (10-8) will face the Los Angeles Clippers (11-9) on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif., as they seek to avoid a winless California road trip. After losing back-to-back games to the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, the Rockets aim to rediscover the form that saw them win 10 of their previous 12 games. Rockets’ Struggles on the Road Houston’s recent losses … more