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Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Seahawks (6-5) and Los Angeles Rams (3-8) renew their NFC West rivalry when they square off on Sunday in their 1st meeting of the season. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is at 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Seahawks vs. Rams odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Seahawks are trying to snap a 2-game losing streak. They lost last week to the Las Vegas Raiders 40-34 in overtime, giving up an 86-yard TD run to RB Josh Jacob in OT. The Seahawks rank 28th in points allowed (281) and yards allowed (4,276) this season, but they’ve also scored the 4th-most points (291) in the NFL.

The Rams have lost 5 straight games since their Week 7 bye, 3 by double-digits. They haven’t scored more than 21 points in any of their last 5 games and have sunk to 29th in the league in scoring (178) and 31st in yards (3,078). Injuries have plagued the Rams all season and they’re now without WR Cooper Kupp, DT Aaron Donald and likely QB Matthew Stafford again.

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Seahawks at Rams odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Rams +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -7 (-110) | Rams +7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Seahawks at Rams key injuries

Seahawks

OLB Bruce Irvin (knee) questionable
NT Al Woods (illness) questionable

Rams

OG Oday Aboushi (illness) questionable
RB Cam Akers (illness) questionable
C Brian Allen (thumb) questionable
DT Aaron Donald (ankle) out
CB Troy Hill (groin) questionable
LB Ernest Jones (back) questionable
WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) out
OLB Terrell Lewis (back) questionable
OT Ty Nsekhe (ankle) questionable
QB Matthew Stafford (neck) doubtful

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Seahawks at Rams picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 24, Rams 13

Moneyline

The Rams are huge underdogs for the 2nd straight week and once again, I’m passing on the moneyline. They’re most likely going to lose to the Seahawks, but I’m not willing to bite on the -340 money line. There simply isn’t enough potential reward for the risk you’d have to take. PASS.

Against the spread

The Rams are an NFL-worst 2-7-2 ATS this season, and that includes a push against the Chiefs last week as 16-point underdogs. They really should have gotten blown out even more by Kansas City, but the Chiefs shockingly went 1-for-6 in the red zone.

I like the SEAHAWKS -7 (-110) to cover the spread on the road. Seattle’s defense may be bad, but the Rams offense is worse and won’t be able to keep up with the Seahawks.

Over/Under

The Rams are averaging 14.8 points per game in their last 5 games, and Stafford played in 3 of those. This offense is a mess right now, struggling to run the ball and move it through the air with a lack of playmakers at receiver.

I could see the Rams breaking off a long run against the Seahawks’ 29th-ranked rush defense and scoring maybe 1 TD, but nothing beyond that. And the Rams should hold up in the red zone again, which will hold the Seahawks to field goals instead of points.

Take the UNDER 41 (-111).

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Big Ten Championship: Michigan vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) take on the Purdue Boilermakers (8-4, 6-3) Saturday in the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Michigan vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Michigan is the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff rankings after an undefeated regular season that ended with a 45-23 rivalry win at Ohio State. The Wolverines are heavily favored with their championship aspirations higher than ever.

Purdue is riding hot heading into this one, after finishing their season with 3 wins — over then No. 21 Illinois, Northwestern and Indiana. They are looking to shake up the playoff picture with a huge upset win that would also clinch their 1st Big Ten Championship since 1929.

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Michigan vs. Purdue odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:37 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Michigan -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Purdue +575 (bet $100 to win $575)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan -16.5 (-113) | Purdue +16.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 52 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Michigan vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 45, Purdue 13

Moneyline

AVOID.

Michigan should easily win this game, especially with the way they played against Ohio State and Penn State, who both will likely be playing in NY6 Bowl Games. Michigan knows how to beat good competition. While I do believe in this line, it is far too lopsided to risk money on either team.

Against the spread

LEAN MICHIGAN -16.5 (-113).

Michigan should win this game by a heavy margin, and if they play the way they played against Ohio State it could get ugly for Purdue. Michigan beat Ohio State at home by 22 points without star RB Blake Corum. With this game being played at a neutral location, the Wolverines should walk away with a 20-plus point win.

Over/Under

BET OVER 52 (-108).

Michigan alone averages 39.8 points per game, if they can score the way they have been able to score all season then the over should be easily covered here. Against a Purdue defense that allows more rushing yards per game (128.8) than they get themselves (125.8), RB Donovan Edwards should be able to run them off the field, as he did against Ohio State. Expect this Michigan offense to be able to do whatever they want in this game and carry the Over 52 (-108).

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MWC Championship: Fresno State at Boise State odds, picks, predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s MWC Championship: Fresno State at Boise State odds and lines, with expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4, 7-1 MWC) travel to Boise Saturday to take on the Boise State Broncos (9-3, 8-0) in the Mountain West Conference Championship Game. Kickoff on the Smurf Turf is at 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Fresno State vs. Boise State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Both teams got off to slow starts this season before finishing strong.

Boise State, after a loss to UTEP left it 2-2, fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough and QB Hank Bachmeier followed him out the door when he decided to transfer mid-season. The Broncos went 7-1 after the changes, the only blemish a 31-28 non-conference loss to BYU. The Broncos scored 34.6 points per game in conference while allowing just 14.25 points.

Fresno State, under new/old coach Jeff Tedford, made it back to the MWC title game despite a 1-4 start. The Bulldogs have won 7 straight conference games, averaging 34.1 points and allowing just 18.

This is a rematch of an early season game. The only loss in conference for Fresno State was 40-20 to Boise State on Oct. 8. The Broncos were 10.5-point favorites in that game. The spread is not as high in this game and both teams are different then they were in that game.

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Fresno State at Boise State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:22 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fresno State +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Boise State -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State +3 (-102) | Boise State -3 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Prediction

Boise State 33, Fresno State 26

Moneyline

LEAN BOISE STATE -160.

This is just a lean as I like Boise State ATS in this game. If you are hesitant to take the spread though, -160 is not too out of line to make a wager and it is a nice addition to a parlay also.

Against the spread

BET BOISE STATE -3 (-118).

If you wager on the ML, do not also wager on this line. But I like this line and think the Broncos will win by more than this number.

The Mountain West, as a smaller conference, plays its championship game at the higher-seeded home field. That makes this a true advantage for Boise State in this game. This also shows that Vegas thinks these teams are about even on a neutral site. I do not agree. Boise State -3 (-118) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 54.5 (-111)

Both teams have allowed under 18 points per game in conference this season. But in the last meeting between the teams this season, the Broncos scored 40 and the Bulldogs got to 20. This would be well over the number of 54.5 given here. While both defenses have gotten better, so have both offenses and this number seems a few points too low. If it stays Under 55, I still like it. Once it hits 56, I would stay away or play the Under.

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2022 World Cup: Serbia vs Switzerland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Serbia vs Switzerland odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Serbia (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) battles Switzerland (1-1-0) in each nation’s final Group G group stage match. Kickoff from Stadium 974 – Ras Abu Aboud is set for 2 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Serbia vs. Switzerland odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Serbia can advance if it wins and Brazil wins or ties against Cameroon So far in the group stage, Serbia drew Cameroon 3-3 and lost 2-0 to Brazil. They were dominated by Brazil, ending with just 5 shots and 0 on target.

While they did find more success against Cameroon, 2 of their goals came in 1st-half stoppage time, and they still had 3 fewer shots on target (8-5). Positively, they had 2 more shots (15-13) and 60% possession.

Switzerland has a 1-0 win over Cameroon and a 1-0 loss to Brazil. They were also held without a shot on target against Brazil. The Swiss will advance to the round of 16 if they beat Serbia and can also advance with a tie against Serbia if Brazil wins or ties its match against Cameroon.

M Granit Xhaka, who plays his club soccer with EPL-leading Arsenal, captains Switzerland, which is 15th in FIFA’s world rankings. Serbia sits 21st.

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Serbia vs Switzerland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:22 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Serbia +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Switzerland +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Draw +235
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Switzerland 1, Serbia 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+235).

Switzerland doesn’t play at a quick pace, and if might just need a draw to advance which could mean they take their time in the attack. They have given up just 1 goal in the tournament so far, and that was in the 83rd minute against Brazil.

Even against Cameroon, the Swiss had just 3 shots on target despite having 51% possession. M Xherdan Shaqiri, who used to play for Liverpool, will bring a slower pace as well now 31 years old.

Switzerland played a close game with Cameroon, as did Serbia. Serbia was up 3-1 on Cameroon yet drew 3-3. Nonetheless, it also dominated possession. Both teams are possession-heavy sides and have quality talent in the middle.

This game should be as close as they come given how each team has faired against other Group G sides, and I would back the DRAW (+235) for the value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-120).

Serbia scored 3 on Cameroon yet had just 5 shots on target. If that is repeated, it is doubtful it results in a trio of goals.

For Switzerland, they sat back well and defended against Brazil and also limited Cameroon. The Swiss style of play isn’t a pressing one. It is more methodical and possession-oriented.

Switzerland went Under this total in 3 of their 5 games coming into the World Cup. Including group stage play, they have gone Under this total in 5 of their last 7.

Given Switzerland should dominate possession, I would back this to be played at their style which should result in fewer goals. Play the UNDER 2.5 (-120).

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2022 World Cup: Ghana vs. Uruguay odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ghana vs. Uruguay odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Ghana (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Uruguay (0-1-1) play their final Group H group stage match Friday at Al Janoub Stadium. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ghana vs. Uruguay odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Ghana picked up 3 points as a +205 underdog in a 3-2 win vs. South Korea Monday. M Mohammed Kudus scored twice for Ghana as Over 2.5 (+140) bettors had a relatively stress-free experience watching their tickets cash.

Ghana is an underdog to qualify from Group H with ‘Yes’ being priced at +125 and ‘No’ at -180 in the 2-way market.

Uruguay sits 4th in Group H with just 1 point after a 2-0 loss vs. Portugal Monday. Despite its position in the standings, La Celeste to qualify is -115 for ‘Yes’ and -115 for ‘No.’

The match has re-ignited talk about one of most controversial incidents in World Cup history. Uruguay F Luis Suárez told reporters he still refuses to apologize for a handball that played a role in eliminating Ghana from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup semifinals.

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Ghana vs. Uruguay odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:04 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ghana +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Uruguay -133 (bet $133 to win $100) | Draw +285
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Uruguay 1, Ghana 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET URUGUAY (-133).

Uruguay must win to qualify from Group H and it has the much more talented squad. Despite Ghana still being upset with Suárez over the handball incident, I don’t believe the extra motivation will outweigh the difference in skill.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-120).

The Under is 2-0 in Uruguay’s games at the 2022 World Cup and this trend should continue Friday. Uruguay was playing conservatively vs. Portugal until the Sky Blues conceded the 1st goal and I expect them to revert back to this style after taking an early lead.

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2022 World Cup: South Korea vs. Portugal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s South Korea vs. Portugal odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group H stage match, South Korea (0 win, 1 losses, 1 draw) and Portugal (2-0-0) meet Friday at Education City Stadium at 10 a.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the South Korea vs. Portugal odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

South Korea still has a chance for advancement to the Round of 16, but it needs to win Friday and an Uruguay win or draw vs. Ghana. Then, it all depends upon goal differential. F Cho Gue-Sung is the unsung hero for the Koreans, posting a pair of goals through 2 matches.

Portugal picked up a 3-2 win over Ghana in its opener, before posting a 2-0 victory against Uruguay Monday. As such, Portugal is through to the Round of 16, so that might open the door for South Korea to grab a much-needed 3 points.

M Bruno Fernandes has been a one-man wrecking crew, going for 2 goals and 4 points through 2 matches. He is a huge part of Portugal’s success, and he could be subbed out early to preserve him for the knockout stages as this match is essentially meaningless for Portugal.

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South Korea vs. Portugal odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Korea +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Portugal -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Draw +310
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

South Korea 1, Portugal 0

Moneyline (ML)

SOUTH KOREA (+340) is in a similar spot as Tunisia was against France Wednesday. The Eagles won 1-0 against Les Bleus, a team that had already clinched a spot in the Round of 16, and was rather disinterested in a meaningless match.

It’s a good spot to be in for the Taegeuk Warriors, as they need to win to stay alive in this tournament. South Korea would likely be quite overmatched if Portugal was also playing for something, but will instead get an unmotivated Portuguese side.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (-110) is the play here. Portugal won’t be pushing the tempo, although South Korea will be trying its hardest to find the back of the net. However, so far it’s been Gue-Sung scoring all of the goals, and no other secondary or tertiary options to help him out. Look for that to continue.

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Arizona at Utah odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 4 Arizona Wildcats (6-0) travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Utes (5-2) Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Undefeated Arizona is averaging 97.5 points per game on the young season. A trip to Maui saw the Wildcats win 3 games while scoring at least 80 points. This included scoring 101 in the 1st round against Cincinnati.

Arizona is allowing 78.7 points per game. With the offense being so good this number is acceptable right now. But in games when the offense struggles, this is going to be a concern for the Wildcats. It will also limit how far the team can go in March if they do not fix the defense.

Utah center Branden Carlson will be tasked with defending the Wildcats and scoring on the other end. He leads the Utes in scoring at 13.1 points and rebounds with 7.7 rebounds per game. This will be a difficult game for Utah, even playing at home. The Wildcats will score often in this game.

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Arizona at Utah odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:16 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Arizona -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Utah +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Arizona -7.5 (-105) | Utah +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Arizona at Utah picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 90, Utah 77

Moneyline

PASS.

Arizona will win this game. Taking them at -310 to do so is not worth the time. Unless it is a part of a bigger parlay bet. In that case, this should be an easy leg in such a parlay.

Against the spread

BET Arizona -7.5 (-105).

The 3-point shot is a friend to Arizona, and they will use it in this game to drag the score up. Whether Utah wants to or not. This game will not just be played in the 4,226 feet of elevation of Salt Lake City, it will also be played at elevation on the scoreboard with both teams scoring. But Arizona scoring much more.

This game should be closer to 10. Arizona -7.5 (-105) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 154.5 (-110).

I see both teams getting close to 80 with Arizona getting close to or over 90. I think both teams will go over their expected output and that means this game will also go over the posted total of 154.5 (-110). And that is why the Over 154.5 (-110) is the play here.

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Oklahoma State at UConn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oklahoma State at UConn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-2) visit Storrs to take on the No. 6 UConn Huskies (8-0) Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma State vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

UConn returns home after crushing its way through the Phil Knight Invitational in Portland. After beating Oregon by 24 points (83-59 as 3.5-point favorites Nov. 24), the Huskies upset then-No. 18 Alabama by 15 points (82-67 as 2-point underdogs Friday) to get to the title game. There, they topped Iowa State 71-53 Sunday, covering the spread as 5.5-point favorites.

This allowed the Huskies to make a massive leap in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll from No. 22 to No. 6.

Oklahoma State has not had a stellar start to the season, already picking up 2 losses in non-conference play. The Cowboys lost at home to Southern Illinois 61-60 Nov. 10 and to UCF 60-56 in overtime in a 1st-round game at the Bahamas Championship Nov. 18. OK State was favored in both losses, by 8 points vs. SIU and by 6 points vs. UCF.

The Cowboys have had trouble scoring with 4 of their 7 games going Under, while UConn has had 5 of its 8 games cash Over tickets.

The Huskies are on a roll. This could be another game in which a team gets no closer than 15 points at the final buzzer against them.

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Oklahoma State at UConn odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma State +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | UConn -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma State +8.5 (-110) | UConn -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oklahoma State at UConn picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 81, Oklahoma State 67

Moneyline

PASS.

This will be a happy homecoming for the 6th-rankred Huskies (-475). However, the price is not the way to go here. It’s too expensive and not worth the risk.

Oklahoma State (+325) would be a nice payout, but it will not hit if UConn plays the way it has been so far from this season.

Against the spread

BET UCONN -8.5 (-110).

UConn and potential player of the year F Adama Sanogo will take control of this game early.

The Cowboys have not played a difficult schedule. Yet, they have 2 losses against the likes of Southern Illinois and UCF.

UConn is far better than either of those schools and it should win another double-digit contest in this matchup. Oklahoma State has a lot to improve and not enough time to do so before this one.

UCONN -8.5 (-110) is my FAVORITE PLAY.

Over/Under

BET OVER 135.5 (-105).

UConn has scored 80 or more points in 7 of 8 games this season. The Huskies will force the pace and the Cowboys will be forced to try and follow the leader.

With UConn likely to get to 80 again, Oklahoma State just needs to hit 56 for this to cash.

It will. TAKE OVER 135.5 (-110).

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Arizona State at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

The Arizona State Sun Devils (6-1) open their Pac-12 Conference schedule against the Colorado Buffaloes (4-3) Thursday at the CU Events Center in Boulder. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona State vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Arizona State, after a heart-breaking, 67-66 overtime loss as an 11-point favorite at Texas Southern Nov. 13, has won 4 in a row. One of those victories was an 87-62 upset of then-No. 21 Michigan in the Legends Classic final in New York Nov. 17 — the Sun Devils were 7.5-point underdogs in that one.

Colorado has had an up-and-down start to the season. After losing as 14-point favorites at Grambling 83-74 Nov. 11, the Buffaloes rebounded by knocking of then-No. 11 Tennessee 78-66 on a neutral floor in Nashville 2 days later as 15-point underdogs.

Colorado then flopped as a 5.5-point favorite in a 66-63 loss to UMass in the 1st round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational Nov. 17. The next day in the tourney, the Buffs roasted Texas A&M — ranked No. 24 in the AP Top 25 — 103-75 as 6.5-point dogs. Colorado hasn’t won 2 games in a row yet, but it hasn’t lost 2 in a row either. It’s coming off a 65-62 win as 9.5-point home favorites vs. Yale Sunday.

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Arizona State at Colorado odds

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Moneyline (ML): Arizona State +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Colorado -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Arizona State +4.5 (-110) | Colorado -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Arizona State at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona State 75, Colorado 64

Moneyline

Arizona State’s defense has been one of the best to start the season. It ranks 2nd, only behind Houston (34.2%), in opponents’ effective field-goal percentage (37.6%). Plus, the Sun Devils are 4th in opponents’ FG percentage (34%).

Unfortunately, Colorado’s shooting has not been impressive, converting 42.8% from the field, 31.5 from 3 and 67.8 from the free-throw line.

LEAN ARIZONA STATE (+155).

Against the spread

Although it’s still early, Arizona State is 4-2-1 ATS, while Colorado is 3-4 ATS.

Following a win, the Sun Devils are 3-2 ATS, while the Buffaloes are 0-3 ATS.

Arizona State plays well against winning teams, covering in 5 consecutive games against teams above .500%.

BET ARIZONA STATE +4.5 (-110)

Over/Under

Coming off of a win both teams lean toward the Under. Arizona State is 2-3 O/U record following a win, while Colorado is 1-2.

Plus, Arizona State has hit the Under 11 straight times coming off a win of 21 or more points — the Devils are coming off 17.5-point cover behind a 76-54 home victory over Alcorn State Sunday.

LEAN UNDER 140.5 (-110).

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Creighton at Texas odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 7 Creighton Bluejays (6-1) take on the No. 2 Texas Longhorns (5-0) Thursday. Tip from Moody Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Longhorns will be taking the court for the time since Nov. 26. when they took down Texas Rio Grande Valley 91-54 at home and covered as 33.5-point favorites.

Texas has been a double-digit favorite in 4 of its 5 games and continues that trend Thursday. The only game the Longhorns played with a single-digit spread was a 93-74 win over Gonzaga as 2-point favorites Nov. 16.

The Longhorns are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season with the Bluejays sitting 5-2 ATS. Creighton has covered 4 straight games with 3 of the 4 having a closing spread of 5 or fewer points.

Creighton beat both Arkansas (90-87, Nov. 22) and Texas Tech (76-65, Nov. 211) on neutral ground but lost 81-79 to No. 4 Arizona last time out on Nov. 23. The loss to Arizona was Creighton’s 3rd game in as many days.

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Creighton at Texas odds

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Moneyline (ML): Creighton +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Texas -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton +6.5 (-110) | Texas -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Creighton at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 71, Creighton 67

Moneyline

PASS.

Texas (-300) is a heavy favorite and is 4-0 at Moody Center with a big-time win over Gonzaga. While Creighton has proven itself, this will be its first road game, and backing an upset isn’t worth the value.

Against the spread

BET CREIGHTON +6.5 (-110).

Texas’ efficiency so far this season is something to marvel at. Its top five scorers all shoot over 47% from the field, and 3 of the 5 are shooting over 35% from downtown. The Longhorns sit 20th in field-goal percentage (50.3%), but it is their defense where they thrive, allowing just 52.8 points per game (6th).

Justifying those numbers is where it gets sticky as Creighton is the more proven side. Texas beat Gonzaga by 19, but the Bulldogs were also destroyed by Purdue by 18 points and almost lost to Xavier. Texas hasn’t played another game where it was favored by fewer than 20 points.

Creighton has taken down Texas Tech, which just dropped outside of the top 25, and No. 11 Arkansas. It also covered a 3.5-point spread against No. 4 Arizona.

The Bluejays rank 9th in the nation in field-goal percentage as well (51.2%). They are a more proven team and have 3 close, hard-fought games which should give bettors more comfort in backing CREIGHTON +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 139.5 (-110).

Since Chris Beard took over as head coach in 2021, the Longhorns have gone 17-20-2 O/U. Beard has his team playing defense at a high level, ranking 6th in opponents’ points per game (52.8) and 8th in opponents’ field-goal percentage (35.1). They are 1-3-1 O/U this season.

Creighton is 4-3 O/U and the Longhorns should control the tempo of this game on their home court. Both teams rank outside the top 70 programs in the nation in field goal attempts per game.

Back the UNDER 139.5 (-110).

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