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2024-25 hasn’t been the season that Hubert Davis envisioned in Chapel Hill as North Carolina basketball has failed to meet expectations. The Tar Heels have just one quad 1 win and have let a number of opportunities slip through their fingers. North Carolina still has hopes of getting into the NCAA Tournament thanks to a […]

After years of dominance in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive step back in 2024, going just 6-11 and missing the playoffs. In preparation for an eventful free agency period, the 49ers have already made a handful of notable moves ahead of the 2025 NFL offseason. Entering the new league year, head […]

The Miami Dolphins had a disappointing 9-8 season in 2024, which means it’s back to the drawing board for Mike McDaniel and company as they try to figure out a way to unseat the Buffalo Bills as kings of the AFC East. The 2025 NFL Draft will be a big part of that for the […]

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has provided a much clearer outlook on how teams may approach the draft. For the Arizona Cardinals, they must continue building on the foundation they’ve set over the past two seasons. With pressing needs on both offense and defense, and a promising young core led by quarterback Kyler Murray, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s a showdown at Fiserv Forum as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Bucks prediction and pick. The Bucks lead the head-to-head series 132-104. Yet, the Cavs are 7-3 overall over their past 10 games against Milwaukee, while the Bucks are 3-2 in […]

The 2025 NFL Combine has left teams with plenty to evaluate as they refine their draft strategies. For the Seattle Seahawks, this post-combine stretch is crucial in reshaping their roster after a frustrating 2024 season. They now have a new coaching staff in place and clear gaps on both sides of the ball. As such, […]

The Denver Nuggets will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday at the Paycom Center. It will be a potential playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 106-95. Also, the Thunder are 6-4 over their past 10 games against the Nuggets. […]

Hello friends, and welcome to a fresh update of Bracketology here at ClutchPoints! We’re officially only one week out from Selection Sunday, and we’ve got plenty to cover here today — in addition to four more conference tournament Finals — so I say let’s breeze through this introduction and get to the latest Bracketology projections! […]

Like many previous offseasons, the 2025 NFL free agency period is expected to be an eventful month. Despite coming off their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be one of the most active teams. As they look to keep their dynasty alive, 18 members of the Chiefs’ 2024 roster […]

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine already concluded. It has brought clarity to draft boards across the league. For the Los Angeles Rams, who finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record before falling in the Divisional Round, the focus now shifts to the upcoming NFL Draft. They have an opportunity to strengthen their roster for […]

In a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev successfully dethroned Alex Pereira, claiming the light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards read 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47 in favor of Ankalaev, marking a significant shift in the division’s landscape. This victory not only crowns Ankalaev as the new champion but also sets […]

In a dramatic turn of events at UFC 313, Ignacio Bahamondes secured a first-round triangle submission victory over Jalin Turner, marking a significant milestone in his career. However, the real story unfolded in the aftermath of the fight, as Turner emotionally announced his retirement from MMA by placing his gloves in the Octagon—a symbolic gesture […]

In a moment that will be etched in the memories of MMA fans for years to come, Mauricio Ruffy unleashed a brutal spinning wheel kick that sent King Green crashing to the canvas in the first round of their bout at UFC 313. This electrifying knockout has already sparked discussions about it being a strong […]

The Boston Bruins are looking to the future after completing multiple moves prior to NHL’s Trade Deadline. The Bruins have struggled throughout the 2024-25 season and they are a long shot to make the playoffs. As a result, general manager Don Sweeney was in a sell mode at the deadline. The biggest move was trading […]

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles have already let the first shoe drop on their way to a successful title defense: re-signing Zack Baun to a new three-year $51 million extension with $36 million guaranteed. On paper, this is about as good a deal as the Eagles could ask for and the one […]

The Washington Wizards’ rookies were largely written off after an uneven Summer League campaign headlined by Alex Sarr’s 9-of-47 shooting clip. Now, the Wiz Kids are proving that the future is bright in the District. Bleacher Report, for example, gave Washington’s class an A- grade on Saturday despite giving it a D- after Summer League, […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars came close to a Mikko Rantanen trade in the early hours of Friday morning. The deal was entirely contingent on Rantanen signing an extension in Dallas, however. As the hours ticked by, fans waited to see if the two sides could work something out. On Friday afternoon, they did. […]

As Ben Johnson enters his first season with the Chicago Bears, the 2025 NFL free agency period could be an aspect of the offseason that could set this team apart from the rest of the league. While the Bears already added offensive line help, there are some other holes on this roster that Chicago could […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made the boldest move of the offseason so far, trading a third-round pick (No. 73) in the 2025 NFL draft to the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith. The move reunites Smith with his former coach, Pete Carroll, and begs the question, what’s next for the Silver and Black? Well, we […]

Dylan Cozens was a rumoured trade candidate around the Buffalo Sabres, but not many expected the Ottawa Senators to be the landing spot. In a trade involving some more pieces, the leading players in the deal were Cozens to the Senators and Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres. The Senators also received Dennis […]

The Buffalo Bills have a whopping 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, which means they will have a lot of chances to find that missing piece to put them over the edge and finally make the Super Bowl. Who will they take with these picks? We asked the PFF NFL mock draft simulator to […]

It’s rare in the sports world for both fanbases to view a trade as a win. However, with the Toronto Maple Leafs adding Brandon Carlo in a trade from the Boston Bruins for Fraser Minten and a first-round draft pick, it’s approaching win-win territory. It’s easy to grade it as that from the outlook, but […]

The Los Angeles Kings will head to Sin City for a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights. It will be a Pacific Division showdown as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Kings-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Golden Knights lead the head-to-head 22-17. Additionally, they are 6-4 in the past 10 games […]

The Boston Bruins have cleaned house at the NHL’s trade deadline. They have moved out several notable players, including center Charlie Coyle and solid defenseman Brandon Carlo. However, their decision to trade their 36-year-old captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers was a shocking move for the oldest U.S franchise in the NHL. The Bruins […]

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline was fast and furious, and although a ton of blockbusters happened well ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline, there were no shortage of moves on the final day general managers across the league could make moves. There were still a ton of big fish on trade boards league-wide on March […]

The clock is ticking before the official start of NFL free agency on March 12, and there’s no time like the present for teams to start narrowing down their list of the league’s most alluring targets. The Miami Dolphins hold 10 picks in the NFL Draft, with seven comfortably in the first five rounds.  General […]

Well, folks, it’s official: the Seattle Seahawks are in the market for a new quarterback after trading away Geno Smith for a third-round pick. That’s right, after being linked to Russell Wilson for much of the offseason, the Raiders decided to go for Pete Carroll’s other franchise quarterback currently active in the NFL and, in […]

Stanford (19-11) and Louisville (24-6) conclude their 2024-2025 regular seasons with a Saturday afternoon matchup at the KFC Yum! Center. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Stanford-Louisville prediction and pick. Stanford has been up-and-down for most of the year, going just 11-8 in ACC play. The Cardinal recently embarked on […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Warriors prediction and pick. Saturday’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors promises to be an exciting clash. The Pistons, riding a strong […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Bucks prediction and pick. The Milwaukee Bucks, riding a four-game win streak, host the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard lead the Bucks, […]

Seton Hall closes their regular season as they visit UConn. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Seton Hall-UConn prediction and pick. Seton Hall comes into the game at 7-23 on the year, but just 2-17 in conference play, sitting in last place in the Big East. They opened the year […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Hawks prediction and pick. The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks face off on Saturday, with the Pacers seeking to bounce back from Thursday’s loss. The Hawks, […]

The college basketball season continues on Saturday with a matchup between Nevada and San Diego State. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Nevada-San Diego State prediction and pick. Saturday’s matchup between Nevada and San Diego State promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the regular season. The Aztecs, riding a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers turned in a disappointing finish to their 2023 season, and they will look to turn the page in 2025 with a bounce-back year. Those efforts begin with the start of the new year on March 12, when free agency officially begins. The Steelers have several holes that they need to address, but […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are striving for more than individual awards, but the team will surely be doing everything possible to get Jaren Jackson Jr. $100 million worth of leverage this summer. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old’s All-NBA and NBA Defensive Player of the Year campaign is on pause due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the […]

The college basketball season continues on Saturday with a matchup between USC and UCLA. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a USC-UCLA prediction and pick. This Saturday, the USC Trojans face off against their cross-town rivals, the UCLA Bruins, in a crucial matchup. USC, coming off a decisive 92-61 win over […]

The college basketball season continues on Saturday with a matchup between Arizona and Kansas. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Arizona-Kansas prediction and pick. This Saturday, No. 24 Arizona visits Kansas in a crucial matchup for both teams. The Wildcats, seeking to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume, face a Jayhawks […]

The college basketball season continues on Saturday with a matchup between Kentucky and Missouri. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kentucky-Missouri prediction and pick. Saturday’s matchup between #19 Kentucky and #15 Missouri is pivotal for both teams. The Wildcats, fresh from a dominant win over LSU, seek to bolster their […]

The Bulls are barely clinging to the play-in spot in the East, while the Heat are in prime position to keep improving their standing out East. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Heat prediction and pick. The Bulls have struggled this season and have lost three of their last five games […]