Northern Colorado at Weber State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Northern Colorado at Weber State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Colorado Bears (5-7, 0-0 Big Sky) and the Weber State Wildcats (5-8, 0-0) meet Thursday at Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Colorado vs. Weber State odds and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears showed signs of life last time out on Dec. 20 but they still lost 67-65 against the visiting Air Force Falcons. Northern Colorado has dropped 2 in a row after a solid 2-game win streak over Cal State-Northridge and Colorado State. It is 3-1 ATS across the past 4 games overall.

The Wildcats had a 3-game win streak snapped at BYU last time out on Dec. 22, losing 63-57 as 13.5-point underdogs. However, Weber State covered for the 3rd consecutive game after opening 1-7 ATS in the first 8 games with a spread. The Under is 4-1 in the previous 5 games overall.

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Northern Colorado at Weber State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Colorado +3.5 (-105) | Weber State -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Northern Colorado at Weber State picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Colorado 75, Weber State 70

Moneyline

There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing.

PASS.

Against the spread

NORTHERN COLORADO +3.5 (-105) has been pesky lately, and it is worth playing lightly in this Big Sky Conference opener. NorCo has covered 3 of the past 4 games overall while going 5-2 ATS across the past 7 outings.

The Bears are also a tremendous 40-19-1 ATS in the past 60 road games while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 against losing teams.

The Wildcats are 6-17 ATS in the past 23 games overall while going just 3-12 ATS in the past 15 games at home.

Over/Under

OVER 142.5 (-115) is the lean — but play a half-unit at most.

The Over is 7-3 in NorCo’s past 10 games overall while going 4-1 in the past 5 games on the road.

While Weber State has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall, and 5 of the past 7 at home, the Over cashed in each of these teams’ 2 meetings last season.

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Kansas City at Denver odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Kansas City at Denver odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kansas City Kangaroos (5-9, 1-0 Summit) and the Denver Pioneers (9-5, 0-1) meet Thursday at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas City vs. Denver odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Kangaroos of UMKC picked up an impressive 62-45 win in the Summit League opener on Dec. 21 against South Dakota State as a 1-point ‘dog at home. Still, UMKC is 2-5 SU in the last 7 games, while also going 2-5 ATS during the span.

The Pioneers of Denver stepped out of conference in their last game on Dec. 21 and suffered a 57-52 loss at Oregon State, although it did grab a cover as 8.5-point underdogs. Previously, Denver (-1.5) lost 83-66 at Omaha on Dec. 19 in the Summit opener. Denver is an impressive 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games overall.

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Kansas City at Denver odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kansas City +2.5 (-105) | Denver -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas City at Denver picks and predictions

Prediction

Denver 70, Kansas City 66

Moneyline

Not available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

DENVER -2.5 (-115) has cashed in 5 of the last 6 games overall, and it is an impressive 8-3 ATS in the last 11 games against teams which have a losing overall record.

Kansas City +2.5 (-105) covered last time out, and it is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 games on the road. But UMKC is just 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 135.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over is 14-6 in the last 20 games overall for the Kangaroos against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

The Over is an impressive 27-11 in the last 38 games at home for the Pioneers, while going 36-15 in the last 51 games overall.

Denver averages 75.9 points per game and UMKC is at 64.1 PPG so if the averages hold the Over will hit.

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Georgetown at DePaul odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Georgetown at DePaul odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgetown Hoyas (5-8, 0-2 Big East) and the DePaul Blue Demons (6-7, 0-2) meet Thursday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgetown vs. DePaul odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Hoyas have dropped 3 straight outings, including an 84-73 loss at UConn last time out on Dec. 20 in which they covered as 21.5-point underdogs. Georgetown has allowed 83 or more points in 3 in a row, cashing the Over in each outing.

The Blue Demons are also on a 3-game slide, covering last time out at most shops in an 80-65 loss at Creighton. DePaul’s defense has struggled mightily, allowing 75.5 PPG, while yielding a 44.7% field-goal percentage and 34.4% 3-point percentage.

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Georgetown at DePaul odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Georgetown +4.5 (-120) | DePaul -4.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Georgetown at DePaul picks and predictions

Prediction

DePaul 77, Georgetown 72

Moneyline

Not available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

DEPAUL -4.5 (+100) is worth playing in this potentially close game between 2 teams in the basement of the Big East Conference at 0-2.

The lean is to the Blue Demons, as they’re 7-2 ATS in the last 9 games against losing teams. In addition, the favorite has covered each of the last 7 in this series, with the home team going 5-2 ATS in the previous 7 meetings.

Over/Under

UNDER 153.5 (-110) is the lean, but tread lightly.

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 games for Georgetown, although the Under is 8-2 in the last 10 games for the Hoyas against teams with a losing overall mark.

The Over is also 18-6 in the last 24 home games for DePaul, but the Under is 3-1-1 in the previous 5 games overall.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (21-15) and the Boston Celtics (25-10) meet Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers are 2-1 straight up/against the spread (ATS) in the first 3 games of a 5-game road trip. The Over has connected in each of L.A.’s previous 4 outings.

The Celtics look for revenge after the Clippers won 113-93 on Dec. 12 at Crypto.com Arena as a 4-point underdog as the Under (225.5) cashed.

The Celtics enter on a 3-game win and cover streak, scoring 121 or more points in each of the contests. The Over is 2-1 in that span.

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Clippers at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Clippers +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Celtics -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +6.5 (-118) | Celtics -6.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Celtics key injuries

Clippers

  • None

Celtics

  • None

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Clippers at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 121, Clippers 113

Moneyline

The Celtics (-230) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky for a standalone bet. Even in a multi-team parlay, there isn’t a lot of value here.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The CELTICS -6.5 (-102) are a strong play as the home side gets revenge after losing to the Clippers in their place earlier in the month.

While the Clippers are 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 on the road, they’re just 3-9 ATS in the past 12 against teams with a winning percentage greater than .600.

The Celtics are 10-3 ATS in the past 13 games against winning teams. Boston has stacked covers lately, too, going 8-2 ATS in the past 10 games following a cover in its previous outing.

Over/Under

OVER 227.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The Over has hit in 4 in a row for the Clippers while going a very impressive 11-1 in their past 12 games on the road. The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games against teams with a winning overall mark, too.

The Over is 12-4 in the past 16 home games for the Celtics, and the Over is 6-2-1 in their past 9 games against teams with a winning record.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-13) and the Indiana Pacers (18-17) meet Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers suffered a 125-117 loss as 2.5-point favorites against the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Monday, its 2nd straight loss. It’s the 1st time Cleveland has lost consecutive games since a 5-game losing streak Nov. 7-16. The Over has cashed in 4 straight outings.

The Pacers (+1.5) picked up a 129-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. It is looking to avenge a 118-112 loss in Cleveland on Dec. 16, although Indiana did cover as an 8-point underdog as the Over cashed.

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Cavaliers at Pacers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Pacers +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -5.5 (-112) | Pacers +5.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Cavaliers at Pacers key injuries

Cavaliers

  • C Robin Lopez (illness) questionable

Pacers

  • G Tyrese Haliburton (knee) questionable

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Cavaliers at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 113, Pacers 110

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive for a team which is coming off consecutive home losses.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead in this potentially close game.

Against the spread

The PACERS +5.5 (-108) is a solid play on their home floor.

The Cavaliers -5.5 (-112) have the better record overall, but it is struggling against the number lately. Cleveland is just 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 road games, while cashing in just 2 of the previous 10 road games against teams with a winning home record.

The Pacers have covered 5 of the last 7 games overall, while going 5-2 ATS in the last 7 against winning teams, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 223.5 (-108) is lean, ever so slightly, so go with a half-unit wager at best.

While the Cavs have cashed the Over in 4 in a row, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 road games. The Under is also 9-3 in the last 12 trips to Indianapolis.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 games overall, while going 5-2-1 in the last 8 games playing on a day of rest.

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Fantasy football rankings (PPR scoring) and cheat sheets: Week 17

Set your fantasy football lineup with fantasy football PPR rankings from The Huddle for Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season.

Two weeks to go in the NFL season! Whether you’re aiming to hoist the trophy in the fantasy championship game this week, or your league is playing through Week 18, we have the fantasy football rankings to put you on top!

We consulted with our friends at TheHuddle.com, who have been helping fantasy players just like you win their leagues for over 2 decades. Check out TheHuddle.com’s top players in point-per-reception (PPR) fantasy football scoring for the upcoming weekend:

Fantasy football rankings – Week 17

Quarterback rankings

  1. Joe Burrow, CIN vs. BUF – 29.5 projected points
  2. Jared Goff, DET vs. CHI – 28.0
  3. Josh Allen, BUF vs. CIN – 26.5
  4. Trevor Lawrence, JAC vs. HOU – 26.0
  5. Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. DEN – 24.5
  6. Justin Fields, CHI vs. DET – 24.5
  7. Dak Prescott, DAL vs. TEN – 24.0
  8. Kirk Cousins, MIN vs. GB – 23.0
  9. Brock Purdy, SF vs. LVR – 22.5
  10. Aaron Rodgers, GB vs. MIN – 22.0
  11. Gardner Minshew, PHI vs. NO – 20.0
  12. Russell Wilson, DEN vs. KC – 19.5

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Running back rankings

  1. Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. IND – 29.0 projected points
  2. Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. LAR – 28.0
  3. Christian McCaffrey, SF vs. LVR – 25.0
  4. James Conner, ARI vs. ATL – 23.0
  5. Travis Etienne, JAC vs. HOU – 23.0
  6. Tony Pollard, DAL vs. TEN – 21.0
  7. Jerick McKinnon, KC vs. DEN – 20.0
  8. Leonard Fournette, TB vs. CAR – 20.0
  9. Miles Sanders, PHI vs. NO – 20.0
  10. Brian Robinson Jr., WAS vs. CLE – 20.0
  11. David Montgomery, CHI vs. DET – 19.0
  12. Tyler Allgeier, ATL vs. ARI – 19.0
  13. Joe Mixon, CIN vs. BUF – 18.0
  14. Cam Akers, LAR vs. LAC – 18.0
  15. Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. GB – 17.0
  16. Nick Chubb, CLE vs. WAS – 17.0
  17. AJ Dillon, GB vs. MIN – 17.0
  18. Isiah Pacheco, KC vs. DEN – 17.0
  19. Kenneth Walker III, SEA vs. NYJ – 17.0
  20. Zonovan Knight, NYJ vs. SEA – 17.0
  21. J.K. Dobbins, BAL vs. PIT – 16.0
  22. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE vs. MIA – 16.0
  23. Zack Moss, IND vs. NYG – 14.0
  24. Chuba Hubbard, CAR vs. TB – 14.0

Wide receiver rankings

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET vs. CHI – 26.0 projected points
  2. Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. GB – 25.0
  3. Ja’Marr Chase, CIN vs. BUF – 25.0
  4. CeeDee Lamb, DAL vs. TEN – 24.0
  5. Jerry Jeudy, DEN vs. KC – 22.0
  6. Tyreek Hill. MIA vs. NE – 21.0
  7. Chris Godwin, TB vs. CAR – 21.0
  8. DJ Chark Jr., DET vs. CHI – 21.0
  9. Drake London, ATL vs. ARI – 21.0
  10. Terry McLaurin, WAS vs. CLE – 20.0
  11. Keenan Allen, LAC vs. LAR – 19.0
  12. Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. CIN – 19.0
  13. Tee Higgins, CIN vs. BUF – 19.0
  14. A.J. Brown, PHI vs. NO – 18.0
  15. Christian Watson, GB vs. MIN – 18.0
  16. DeAndre Hopkins, ARI vs. ATL – 17.0
  17. Darius Slayton, NYG vs. IND – 17.0
  18. Brandin Cooks, HOU vs. JAC – 16.0
  19. Brandon Aiyuk, SF vs. LVR – 16.0
  20. DeVonta Smith, PHI vs. NO – 16.0
  21. Elijah Moore, NYJ vs. SEA – 15.0
  22. Courtland Sutton, DEN vs. KC – 14.0
  23. JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC vs. DEN – 13.0
  24. DJ Moore, CAR vs. TB – 13.0

Tight end rankings

  1. Travis Kelce, KC vs. DEN – 20.0 projected points
  2. Evan Engram, JAC vs. HOU – 19.0
  3. Taysom Hill, NO vs. PHI – 14.0
  4. Noah Fant, SEA vs. NYJ – 14.0
  5. T.J. Hockenson, MIN vs. GB – 14.0
  6. Pat Freiermuth, PIT vs. BAL – 14.0
  7. David Njoku, CLE vs. WAS – 13.0
  8. Tyler Higbee, LAR vs. LAC – 9.0
  9. Gerald Everett, LAC vs. LAR – 9.0
  10. George Kittle, SF vs. LVR – 9.0
  11. Dallas Goedert, PHI vs. NO – 9.0
  12. Trey McBride, ARI vs. ATL – 9.0

Place kicker rankings

  1. Harrison Butker, KC vs. DEN – 12.0 projected points
  2. Greg Joseph, MIN vs. GB – 12.0
  3. Nick Folk, NE vs. MIA – 11.0
  4. Ryan Succop, TB vs. CAR – 11.0
  5. Greg Zuerlein, NYJ vs. SEA – 11.0
  6. Brandon McManus, DEN vs. KC – 10.0
  7. Jason Sanders, MIA vs. NE – 10.0
  8. Jake Elliott, PHI vs. NO – 9.0
  9. Evan McPherson, CIN vs. BUF – 9.0
  10. Riley Patterson, JAC vs. HOU – 9.0
  11. Justin Tucker, BAL vs. PIT – 8.0
  12. Joey Slye, WAS vs. CLE – 8.0

Defensive team rankings

  1. Patriots vs. MIA – 16.0 projected points
  2. Cowboys vs. TEN – 15.0
  3. Giants vs. IND – 12.0
  4. Eagles vs. NO – 11.0
  5. Chiefs vs. DEN – 10.0
  6. Jets vs. SEA – 10.0
  7. 49ers vs. LVR – 9.0
  8. Falcons vs. ARI – 8.0
  9. Lions vs. CHI – 8.0
  10. Jaguars vs. HOU – 8.0
  11. Buccaneers vs. CAR – 7.0
  12. Commanders vs. CLE – 7.0

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Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Red Wings (14-11) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-10) Wednesday in the 1st game of their 3-game season series. Face-off from PPG Paints Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 on Dec. 21 to end their 6-game losing streak. Detroit scored 4 goals in the 3rd period of that win.

The Penguins are looking to end a 2 game losing streak after a 5-1 blowout loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday. The Penguins sit 4th in their division.

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Red Wings at Penguins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Penguins -170 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-150) | Penguins -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Red Wings at Penguins projected goalies

Ville Husso (12-6-0, 2.72 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Casey DeSmith (4-6-0, 2.83 GAA, .914 SV%)

In Husso’s last 2 starts he has 8 total goals while making 72 saves. That includes an overtime loss to the Capitals that saw Husso spending 65 minutes on the ice with an SV% of .905 in that loss.

In DeSmith’s last start Dec. 18 at Carolina he allowed 3 goals on 29 shots with an SV% of .897. The veteran has been a solid backup for the Penguins.

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Red Wings at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 3, Red Wings 2

Moneyline

LEAN PENGUINS -170. 

The Penguins are simply the better team in this game. Neither team has shown that they are great, but the Penguins have performed better in a tougher division than the Red Wings.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN RED WINGS +1.5 (-150)

This game should be close as both teams could use a win here and should be playing hard. The Penguins should win, but the Red Wings will put up a fight and coming off a huge win before the break I expect them to keep this game close.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-120)

This is your best bet for this game. Both of these teams do have capable offenses, but in a game that should be a close battle I don’t see either team putting up a high amount of goals. This is a game that will see some scoring but won’t see either team eclipsing 3 goals.

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Pinstripe Bowl: Minnesota vs. Syracuse odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota vs. Syracuse Pinstripe Bowl odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-4) and Syracuse Orange (7-5) meet Thursday in the Bronx for the Pinstripe Bowl. Kickoff at Yankee Stadium will be at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Minnesota vs. Syracuse odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Minnesota was solid down the stretch after a 3-game losing skid in October. The Gophers have gone 4-1 straight-up and 3-2 against the spread over their final 5 games and did not allow more than 16 points in any single game in that span.

Syracuse faltered after a 6-0 start to the season. The Orange did play a tougher slate in the 2nd half of the season, but they have also struggled in stopping the run. Opponents have rushed for 200 or more yards in 4 of the their last 6 games.

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Minnesota vs. Syracuse odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Minnesota -410 (bet $410 to win $100) | Syracuse +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Minnesota -10.5 (-106) | Syracuse +10.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Minnesota vs. Syracuse picks and predictions

Prediction

Minnesota 24, Syracuse 13

Moneyline

Syracuse may have had trouble on offense in this game anyway, but the Orange will be without sophomore RB Sean Tucker (1,060 yards, 11 TDs), who opted out, and offensive coordinator Robert Anae, who has moved on to North Carolina State.

The defense-and-running combo of Minnesota figures to lock this one down nearing a 75% probability. That does not make for any profit margin here.

PASS.

Against the spread

Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 bowl games.

Look for early-down success rates — on both sides — to dictate where this one goes — or, how far it goes toward UM. Teams have found a lot of success staying on schedule running the ball against Syracuse.

However, the 10 points are a lot. Minnesota -10 is worth a partial-unit play, but PASS at the current 10.5-points.

Over/Under

The Under is 7-0 in Minnesota’s last 7 December games.

The Gophers’ defense is masterful at turning red-zone trips into field-goal attempts. UM has allowed TDs on just 40% of red-zone possessions; that ranks 4th in the nation.

Look for a first-half Minnesota lead to be boat-raced to the finish line. Row the boat and all. BACK THE UNDER 43 (-110).

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Alamo Bowl Washington vs. Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington vs. Texas Alamo Bowl odds and lines, with expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 12 Washington Huskies (10-2) travel to San Antonio to battle the No. 21 Texas Longhorns (8-4) in the Alamo Bowl Thursday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Washington vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Washington will have a full complement of its roster playing in this bowl game. QB Michael Pennix Jr. has confirmed his return for 2023 and he along with the entire Huskies team will be playing in this game.

While Washington will be at full strength, Texas will be severely compromised by defections. Top RBs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson have opted out of this game to prepare for the NFL Draft. With QB  Quinn Ewers struggling when put in a position to be the focus this season, Texas could be in for a long night before its stellar recruiting class start to trickle into town over the offseason.

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Washington vs. Texas odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:31 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Washington +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Texas -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Washington +3 (-105) | Texas -3 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)

Washington vs. Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington 31, Texas 21

Moneyline

BET WASHINGTON +135.

Washington is the better team. It also has its entire team in this game.

With Johnson and Robinson missing for Texas, the Longhorns should not be favored in this game. Name recognition is a big reason for this, but do not get lured in. Washington and Pennix will be looking to win this game while Texas will be looking toward its recruiting class and Arch Manning coming in. Washington will win and that is why the Huskies +135 is my favorite play.

Against the spread

PASS on the spread.

Texas is favored in this game by 3. Although this number has come down from 4.5, Texas is still not the right side in this one. With Washington being the correct side, I will wager on them on the moneyline then taking them on the spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 67.5 (-111)

While Washington could put up points, it will not be enough to get the game over this inflated total. This total considers that both Texas running backs will be playing. Both are going to be out, and Texas will struggle as a 1-dimensional offense. Take the Under 67.5 (-111).

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Kentucky at Missouri odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kentucky at Missouri odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (8-3, 0-0 SEC) face the Missouri Tigers (11-1, 0-0) Wednesday. Tip-off from Mizzou Arena is at 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kentucky vs. Missouri odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Kentucky bounced back from a 63-53 loss to then-No 14 UCLA on Dec. 17 with a 88-68 win over Florida A&M last Wednesday. The Wildcats have yet to beat a ranked opponent. Kentucky is led by 2021 consensus national player of the year F Oscar Tshiebwe, who averages 15 points per game (10th in SEC) and 13 rebounds per game (1st in SEC, 2nd overall).

The Tigers also rebounded from a ranked loss (95-67 vs. then-No. 6 Kansas on Dec. 10) by beating No. 16 Illinois 93-71 Thursday, covering as 6.5-point underdogs. It was the first win over a ranked team by Mizzou but still wasn’t enough to get the Tigers ranked themselves. Missouri’s squad is led by guard D’Moi Hodge, who averages 16.7 points per game (4th in SEC) and 2.8 steals per game (1st in SEC, 5th overall).

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Kentucky at Missouri odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:43 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Missouri +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky -2.5 (-115) | Missouri +2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Kentucky at Missouri picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 85, Missouri 80

Moneyline

This matchup will come down to who shoots best behind the arc. Kentucky is the only team in the SEC with a better 3-point percentage (39.9) than Mizzou (36.9). The difference between these squads is that Missouri allows a much higher 3-point percentage (36.1, most in SEC) than Kentucky (33.2, 6th in SEC).

Missouri will try to make up the difference by forcing turnovers — Tigers opponents average 19.8 TOs per game (1st in SEC, 8th overall), but Kentucky doesn’t turn the ball over as often (12.3 per game, 2nd fewest in SEC) as some of Mizzou’s other opponents this season.

I think Kentucky’s size (41 rebounds per game to Mizzou’s 33.3) and experience (particularly on the coaching staff) give it the edge.

BET KENTUCKY (-150).

Against the spread

The spread is low enough that you can probably BET KENTUCKY -2.5 (-115) for a better payout than the moneyline, but keep in mind that this could easily come down to the wire as a 1- or 2-point game.

Over/Under

The 2 best 3-point shooting squads in the SEC? Yeah, this should be a fast-paced game that easily hits the Over. Mizzou is 8-4 to the Over this season and has hit it in 5 of its last 6 games. Kentucky has gone Under in 5 of its last 6, but Mizzou allows 74.7 points per game (most in SEC) so Kentucky should see more success with scoring.

BET OVER 148.5 (-105).

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