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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seton Hall at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seton Hall Pirates (5-4) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena Sunday to battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-3). Tip for this non-conference contest is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Seton Hall vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers returns home after a heartbreaking, 67-66 loss at the buzzer to No. 23 Ohio State Thursday. It did cover as 5.5-point underdog though, pushing its against- the-spread (ATS) record to 6-3.

Rutgers has covered 4 of its last 5 games. The Scarlet Knights defeated then-No. 8 Indiana 63-48 Dec. 3 in their last home game and are a perfect 6-0 at The RAC this season.

Seton Hall, on the other hand, is 0-1 on the road and 4-4 ATS. It is just 1-3 in non-home games. The Pirates took down Division-II Lincoln (PA) 82-55 Wednesday. Prior to that, they were no match for then-No. 9, now-No. 6 Kansas in a 91-65 loss in Lawrence Dec. 1.

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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seton Hall +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Rutgers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seton Hall +7.5 (-110) | Rutgers -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Seton Hall at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 70, Seton Hall 57

Moneyline

PASS.

Seton Hall’s offense isn’t good enough to win this game, and the +250 moneyline value indicates that as well. Given it has struggled away from home, the Pirates as underdogs don’t have much value, and neither does betting a -350 home favorite.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -7.5 (-110).

Seton Hall’s offense is bad. It ranks 204th in points per game and shoots just 43.9% from the field and 32.1% from deep. The Pirates have survived so far based on their defensive aptitude, but that’s also where the Scarlet Knights thrive.

Rutgers sits 2nd in college basketball in opponents’ 3-point shooting and 10th in opponents’ shooting. The Scarlet Knights are 6-3 ATS, having covered 2 in a row, both against Top-25 opponents (Indiana and Ohio State).

Considering Seton Hall was blasted by its best opponent in Kansas, back RUTGERS -7.5 (-110) to cover.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 131.5 (-115).

Both teams play defense at a high level, and neither are overly competent offensively. Rutgers is 3-6 O/U this season, while Seton Hall is 4-4 O/U. The Scarlet Knights have gone Under in 3 straight games and in 4 of their last 5.

In the Pirates’ lone road game, they gave up 91 points but scored just 65. While the Over hit in that one, Rutgers won’t have the same caliber offense and also thrives defensively.

Considering the strength of both teams, back the UNDER 131.5 (-115).

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Wisconsin at Iowa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Wisconsin at Iowa odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 1-0 Big Ten) visit Carver–Hawkeye Arena Sunday to take on the No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 0-0). Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Iowa destroyed Iowa State 75-56, covering as 3-point home favorites Thursday. The cover pushed Iowa’s against-the-spread (ATS) record to 6-3 on the season.

The Hawkeyes are a perfect 5-0 straight up at home as well. F Kris Murray — the twin brother of former Hawkeye and 2022 NBA Draft 4th overall pick Keegan Murray — leads Iowa in scoring (19.4 points per game) and rebounds (10.1 RPG).

As for the Badgers, they are 7-2 ATS this season and are 1-0 straight up on the road. They have covered 5 of their last 6 games. Wisconsin is coming off a 64-59 conference home victory over No. 13 Maryland Tuesday, covering as a 2.5-point favorite.

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Wisconsin at Iowa odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Iowa -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +4.5 (-115) | Iowa -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wisconsin at Iowa picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa 66, Wisconsin 64

Moneyline

PASS.

Wisconsin at (+150) is enticing, but considering it hasn’t played a difficult road game this season, I’d stay away. However, the Badgers did take down Marquette 80-77 in overtime Dec. 3 in their lone road contest.

Against the spread

LEAN WISCONSIN +4.5 (-115).

The Badgers have a solid roster and have 3 players averaging double figures.

Also, they have played better against top competition than the Hawkeyes have. Wisconsin lost to Kansas 69-68 on a neutral court in overtime. It has taken down USC, Maryland and Dayton, covering in all 3 as a favorite of 3.5 points or fewer.

Iowa lost 74-62 to No. 15 Duke on a neutral court. While the Hawkeyes are 5-0 ATS at home, the Badgers should pose a stronger battle than teams like Georgia Tech or Iowa State.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 134.5 (-110).

If there is one thing both sides have been great at this season, it is cashing Under tickets. Wisconsin is 4-5 O/U, while Iowa is 3-6 O/U.

The Badgers’ strength is in their defense, allowing the 24th-fewest points per game (59.8). They also hold their opponents to 40.5% from the field and 29.2% from deep.

While Iowa has consistently scored on weaker opponents, it sits 107th in field-goal percentage (46.5%), which shows a clearer picture than its 82.4 PPG.

Considering the Hawkeyes hold opponents to just 30.1% from deep, 3-pointers may not be easy to come by. Ultimately, BACK UNDER 134.5 (-110).

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Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (11-14) visit State Farm Arena Sunday to face the Atlanta Hawks (13-13). Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Hawks odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls faced a Dallas Mavericks squad without all-star G Luka Doncic, and they took advantage of the matchup, dropping 144 points in a 29-point rout Saturday as 4.5-point favorites. Although the Bulls are below .500 this season, they are 7-5 at home and go to Atlanta on a 2 game winning streak.

The Hawks are trending in the wrong direction. With the fallout between G Trae Young and coach Nate McMillan, Atlanta is on a 3-game losing streak. Their last game was Friday at the Brooklyn Nets, where they lost 120-116, but covered as 7.5-point underdogs. They’re back home where they play much better.

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Bulls at Hawks odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:16 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Hawks -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +2.5 (-105) | Hawks -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bulls at Hawks key injuries

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (back) out
F Javonte Green (knee) questionable

Hawks

F John Collins (ankle) out
F De’Andre Hunter (hip) questionable
G Dejounte Murray (ankle) out
F Onyeka Okongwu (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 115, Bulls 113

Moneyline

After a 2-game homestand the Bulls are back on the road, where they have struggled this year. The Bulls are 4-9 as the visitor versus the Hawks who are 8-5 at home. On top of that Chicago is 1-2 on a rest disadvantage.

LEAN HAWKS -140.

Against the spread

The Bulls have only covered once in their last 5 road games, but the Hawks have not been great either. After covering in their previous game they are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. I know the line is tight but I see this game being close and will AVOID.

Over/Under

Trendwise the Under is strong. The Bulls have hit the Under in 7 of their last 9 games on no rest. The Hawks have gone Under in 5 of their last 7 home games.

Another reason to like the Under is that Chicago ranks 26th in the league in 3 pointers made per game (10.5). Atlanta has the 3rd-best defense against the 3, giving up just 11 of them per game.

BET UNDER 234.5 (-105)

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Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-15) and Detroit Pistons (7-21) meet Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Pistons odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers failed to cover as 5-point underdogs in a 133-122 overtime loss at the Philadelphia 76ers Friday. The Lakers erased a 9-point deficit in the final 30 seconds of regulation, but failed to capitalize in OT.

The Lakers are 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last 7 games vs. teams with a losing record.

The Pistons pushed as an 11-point underdog in a 114-103 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. F Bojan Bogdanovic scored a team-high 19 points and C Marvin Bagley III added 14 off the bench.

The Pistons are 6-0 ATS in the 6 head-to-head meetings vs. the Lakers in Detroit.

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Lakers at Pistons odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Pistons +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -5.5 (-110) | Pistons +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Pistons key injuries

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F Wenyen Gabriel (shoulder) out
F LeBron James (ankle) probable
F Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) out

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (shin) out
F Isaiah Livers (shoulder) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 125, Pistons 115

Moneyline

PASS.

Los Angeles is 4-0 straight up vs. Detroit in their last 4 meetings. The Lakers (-210) should win, but there is no need to risk more than double your potential profit on the ML when they should be able to cover the spread.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -5.5 (-110).

The Lakers should be extra focused to win by margin in this matchup after embarrassing themselves in overtime vs. the 76ers Friday. Los Angeles likes to beat up on weaker competition and should take advantage of Detroit’s rebuilding roster Sunday. Lay the points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 233.5 (-110).

The Over is 5-1 in the Lakers’ last 6 road games and 4-1 in the Pistons’ last 5 home games. I expect a high-scoring matchup as Detroit struggles defensively.

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Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (13-13) battle the Orlando Magic (7-20) Sunday with tip from Amway Center in Orlando set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors lost to the Magic 113-109 on the road Friday, failing to cover as 8-point favorites. Orlando used a 37-point 1st quarter to bounce ahead and never looked back.

Toronto is 14-12 against the spread (ATS) on the season but is just 3-10 straight up on the road and 2-4 ATS over its last 6 games. The Raptors are led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 25.3 points per game.

The Magic are 12-14-1 ATS on the season but have covered 3 straight games, all of which they were underdogs by at least 7 points. Orlando is 6-9 straight up at home. It is led by No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 21.9 per game.

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Raptors vs. Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Magic +235 (bet $100 to win $235)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -6.5 (-120) | Magic +6.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors vs. Magic key injuries

Raptors

F O.G. Anunoby (hip) questionable

Magic

F Wendell Carter Jr. (plantar fascia) out
F Jalen Suggs (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 118, Magic 108

Moneyline

PASS.

The Raptors should bounce back here, but they aren’t great on the road. The Magic are 6-9 at home, so at (+235), there is some value. Ultimately, I would pass as I don’t see Orlando beating a better Toronto team twice in 3 days.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS -6.5 (-120).

The Raptors are the better team and should be able to bounce back.

Winning multiple games against the same opponent is not easy. That said, while the Magic covered Friday, they are just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games and are just 3-3 ATS at home over that span.

Toronto lost the battle on the glass Friday, and with the 3rd-best offensive rebounding rate, that should be a big-time factor that isn’t repeated. Orlando sits 16th in defensive rebounding.

Orlando also hit 59% from the field which is unlikely to happen again. Outside of that first quarter, Toronto won the remaining 3 by 8 as well, so it is the better side and should play like it Sunday.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).

Having gone Under the projected 223.0 total Friday, this matchup is likely to be 1 in which Toronto shoots better than 42% from the field.

Also, the Raptors have traded off going Over and Under in their last 7, primed for the Over to cash. The Magic have traded off going Over and Under in their last 9, also set to help cash the Over.

Orlando is 13-14 O/U this season while Toronto is 13-13 O/U. The trends suggest this one will go OVER 222.5 (-110).

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Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sacramento Kings (14-10) visit Madison Square Garden Sunday to battle the New York Knicks (13-13). Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Kings beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-95 Friday, covering as 3.5-point road underdogs. Sacramento is now 16-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season and is 6-6 straight up on the road.

The Kings have covered 4 of their last 5 games and are 2-1 ATS on the road over that span. They are led by G De’Aaron Fox, who is averaging 22.8 points per game but is battling a foot injury.

The Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-102 Friday, covering as 4-point road favorites. They used a 12-point 3rd-quarter advantage to take an 18-point lead into the final period.

The Knicks are 12-12-2 ATS on the season yet are just 6-7 straight up at home this season. They have, however, covered 3 straight games, 2 of which were at the Garden.

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Kings at Knicks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Knicks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kings +2.5 (-110) | Knicks -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kings at Knicks key injuries

Kings

F De’Aaron Fox (foot) questionable
F Keegan Murray (thumb) questionable

Knicks

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Kings at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 115, Kings 110

Moneyline

PASS.

Given the value on the Knicks to win versus their odds on the spread, I would back them at -2.5 (-110) and pass on the juiced moneyline. The Knicks have just 1 win (Nov. 4 against Philadelphia) of 3 or fewer points this season.

Against the spread

LEAN KNICKS -2.5 (-110).

Two of the Kings 6 players who average double-figures being questionable is concerning. The Knicks should also stack up well against Sacramento with C Mitchell Robinson limiting what F Domantas Sabonis can do in the paint.

The Knicks sit top 10 in offensive rebounding rate and turnover rate, both of which should help add extra opportunities.

While the Kings 4th in effective field goal rate, having the presence of Robinson in the paint should help control their efficiency. The Knicks are 5-4-1 ATS as a favorite as well.

With the status of 2 key players for Sacramento unknown, I’d back KNICKS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 232.5 (-115).

The Knicks may crash the glass, but the Kings, with Sabonis’ large presence in the paint, sit 3rd in defensive rebounding.

New York’s turnover rate should also keep the Kings out of transition which is where Fox and G Malik Monk thrive. The Knicks have gone Under in 5 straight games.

They are 12-14 O/U this season with the Kings 11-12-1 O/U this season. While the Knicks sit 13th in pace, they rank 26th in shooting. Without many turnovers, expect them to struggle to score. Back the UNDER 232.5 (-115).

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Tennessee vs. Maryland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tennessee vs. Maryland odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1) travel to Brooklyn for a game at the Barclays Center against the No.13 Maryland Terrapins (8-1) Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tennessee vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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After losing its last outing 64-59 on Tuesday to Wisconsin as 2.5-point underdogs, Maryland faces a tough task to get back on the winning track against Tennessee. The Terrapins beat their 1st 7 opponents by double-digits but have found things a bit more difficult since entering Big Ten play. They did beat Illinois 71-66 as a 1.5-point favorite before losing to the Badgers.

Tennessee has only 1 loss as well this season — an inexplicable 78-66 loss to Colorado in Nashville as 15-point favorites in the 2nd game of the season. Since then, the Vols have been dominating opponents winning 4 times by 30-plus points. In its biggest test of the season, Tennessee handled No. 6 Kansas 64-50 on a neutral floor. As the SEC season starts, the Volunteers are the favorites to win the conference and gain a No. 1 seed in March Madness.

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Tennessee vs. Maryland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tennessee -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Maryland +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Tennessee -5.5 (-110) | Maryland +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tennessee vs. Maryland picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 75, Maryland 65

Moneyline

PASS.

Tennessee has been dominating opponents in recent games and will do so again in this matchup. Tennessee will win but at -250 the number is too big to wager on. If you want to add it as a last leg of a parlay, you can. But as a straight wager, stay away from the ML.

Against the spread

BET TENNESSEE -5.5 (-110).

The Volunteers are on a tear, and I do not see it ending on Sunday. Maryland had a great run to start the season, but now the hard games start, and it will come back down to earth. Tennessee is by far the best team Maryland has played to this point and I see Tennessee covering this game easily. Tennessee -5.5 (-110) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 134.5 (-110).

Tennessee can score and with this ability, Maryland will be forced to match points. This game will also be near double-digits coming down the stretch meaning the Terrapins will be forced to foul the Vols and have them get their points at the line.

This bet could be close, but I like the Over more then the Under and this is what I would make a play on.

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Marquette at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Marquette at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Marquette Golden Eagles (7-3) travel to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) Sunday at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Marquette vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Despite being less than 300 miles apart, these 2 schools have not met on the court since 2013.

After demolishing Baylor 96-70 on Nov. 29, the Golden Eagles have been less then stellar. They lost 80-77 at home to Wisconsin as a favorite on Dec. 3 and then did not cover as 18.5-point favorites in a 90-78 win against North Carolina Central on Tuesday.

The Fighting Irish were a slight underdog when they beat Michigan State 70-52 on Nov. 30, but then lost as a 6.5-point favorites to a bad Syracuse team 62-61 and failed to cover as 14-point favorites against an overmatched Boston University, winning 81-75.

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Marquette at Notre Dame odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marquette -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Notre Dame +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Marquette -1.5 (-105) | Notre Dame +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Minnesota at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Marquette 75, Notre Dame 68

Moneyline

PASS.

If you feel Notre Dame will win, this is the way to wager. Marquette is better and despite being on the road, will win and cover. Therefor passing on the ML is the way to play this game.

Against the spread

BET MARQUETTE -1.5 (-105).

Marquette plays to its opponents. It beat Baylor by 26 and lost by 3 to Wisconsin. Notre Dame is the opposite. They beat the teams they should and lose to the better teams like Marquette.

With this game being in South Bend, this could backfire. But I like Marquette to cover -1.5 by quite a bit here. This is my favorite play in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 145.5 (-115)

Combined this season, these 2 teams are 10-8-1 to the Over. But this game will be a bit different with both playing keep-away for parts of this game. There may be some streaks of points, but there will also be far too many dry spells for this game to confidently go over. This is not a strong play for me. But 145.5 is just slightly too high to make a confident play on. So, I will instead go Under 145.5 (-115).

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Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-3) travel to the Big Apple for a neutral site game Sunday against the Virginia Tech Hokies (9-1). Tip-off at Madison Square Gardens is 2 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

With only 1 loss — on the road against the College of Charleston 77-75 in the finals of the Charleston Classic — Virginia Tech is on the verge of cracking the top 25 and a win over the Cowboys could be just the push to get them there.

After beating UNC 80-72 last Sunday as 1-point underdogs, Virginia Tech did not fall victim to a hangover in its next matchup and blew out Dayton 77-49 and covered the 7-point spread by 21 points.

Oklahoma State, after losing 74-64 to No. 5 UConn 74-64 on Dec. 1, returned home to beat Sam Houston State 65-51 as an 8-point favorite. It returns to the northeast for this game, and it will be another difficult challenge for the Cowboys.

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Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma State +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Virginia Tech -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma State +2.5 (-110) | Virginia Tech -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oklahoma State vs. Virginia Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Virginia Tech 66, Oklahoma State 63

Moneyline

PASS.

Oklahoma State can win this game, but my feeling is the Hokies will win and cover which makes me not want to use the ML wager here. If you are entering a parlay though, VT moneyline is a good addition.

Against the spread

BET VIRGINIA TECH -2.5 (-110).

Neither of these teams have been scoring a lot of points this season as a rule. But the Hokies had 80 against the Tar Heels and 77 against Dayton. I trust its scoring a bit more then the Cowboys and with the Cowboys making a 2nd trip in as many weeks to the East Coast, I like the Hokies to win this game by at least 3 points. But not much more than 3. VT -2.5 (-110) is my play here.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 133.5 (-115).

As I said, neither of these teams score in buckets. The Hokies are 6 of 10 to the Under this season while the Cowboys are 5 of 9. This will be another lower-scoring game between 2 teams which want to control the clock. Under 133.5 (-115) is my favorite play here.

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Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (16-10) face the New Orleans Pelicans (17-8) for the 2nd straight game on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns lost 128-117 on Friday night to the Pelicans as 1-point favorites in the 1st of a 4-game road trip. Phoenix has lost 3 straight games for the 1st time this season and has lost 4 of its last 5.

The Pelicans have won 6 straight games and 8 of their last 9, including the 11-point win Friday over the Suns. They are now 11-3 at home.

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Suns at Pelicans odds

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Moneyline (ML): Suns +130 (bet $100 to win $135) | Pelicans -145 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-115) | Pelicans -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Suns at Pelicans key injuries

Suns

G Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
F Cam Johnson (knee) out
G Duane Washington Jr. (hip) out

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
F Herbert Jones (ankle) out
F E.J. Liddell (knee) out

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Suns at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 120, Pelicans 116

Moneyline

The last time this season the Suns faced the same team in consecutive games, they split them, losing the 1st meeting at home to Portland and then beating the Trail Blazers in the 2nd game.

Despite the Pelicans being 11-3 at home, the Suns have been too good this season to lose a 4th consecutive game.

BET SUNS (+135).

Against the spread

This is the 1st time all season the Suns have failed to cover the spread in 3 consecutive games. They are 14-12 ATS overall this season, and have covered the spread in their last 4 Sunday games.

But if you like the Suns to bounce back for a win, the moneyline is the better option because of its positive odds.

PASS.

Over/Under

Six of the Suns’ last 7 have had at least 227 total points and 3 of the last 5 for the Pelicans have as well. The teams went way over the 230.5 total in Friday’s game.

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

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