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Duke basketball star freshman Cooper Flagg has taken the college basketball world by storm with his elite level of play throughout the 2024-25 season so far. The 6-foot-9 guard/forward from Newport, Maine has caught the attention of everyone from NBA scouts to Duke and college basketball legend Coach K. In an appearance on College Sports […]

The impeccable voice of NCAA hoops Dick Vitale is back. Vitale is making his long-awaited return to the broadcast booth in Duke basketball and Wake Forest’s matchup on January 25. The Hall of Fame will complete his first on-air call since April 2023, via ESPN PR. “Awesome, baby!” Welcome back, @DickieV! The Hall of Fame […]

Saturday’s college basketball slate features conference play as we’re back with a betting prediction and pick for this next game in the Big 12. The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (15-1, 5-0 Big 12) will visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) in what should be one of the best games of the afternoon. It’s time to […]

Fifth-ranked Florida plays host in SEC play as they play Texas. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Texas-Florida prediction and pick. Texas comes into the game at 12-5 on the year. They opened up the year with a loss to Ohio State before winning seven games in a row. They […]

Wisconsin looks to extend its winning streak as they face USC. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-USC prediction and pick. Wisconsin comes into the game at 14-3 on the year. They opened the year at 7-0, before three straight losses, including a Wisconsin loss to Marquette. Still, they have […]

It is a top-25 Big Ten battle as Purdue faces Oregon. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Purdue-Oregon prediction and pick. Purdue comes into the game at 14-4 on the year. They started the year sitting at 7-1, with the only loss being the Marquette, but they did beat Alabama […]

DePaul has struggled all season and is one of the worst Big East teams this year. Georgetown has proven they belong in the Big East this season. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a DePaul-Georgetown prediction and pick. DePaul is 9-9 this season with almost zero notable wins. However, they have […]

These two teams have been on a downturn recently. Indiana has more talent than Ohio State, but they have not hit their ceiling. Then, Ohio State had a lot of potential but has not hit any of it this year. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Indiana-Ohio State prediction and […]

It is a Saturday afternoon Big 12 clash as Arizona State faces Cincinnati. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Arizona State-Cincinnati prediction and pick. Arizona State comes into the game at 10-6 on the year, and sitting 1-4 in conference play. They opened the year strong, going 8-1. The only […]

The Rutger’s basketball team squeaked by Nebraska in a tough Big Ten Conference showdown on Thursday night in Lincoln. Rutgers went into halftime with a three-point lead and managed to escape with an 85-82 victory. Once again, Rutgers stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey led the way as the two freshmen continued to flex their […]

In-state rivals hit the court as Kansas State faces Kansas. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kansas State-Kansas prediction and pick. Kansas State comes into the game sitting at just 7-9 on the year. They opened up the year at 6-2 though, with the only losses being to LSU and […]

It is a top-25 matchup in the SEC as Auburn faces Georgia. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Auburn-Georgia prediction and pick. Auburn comes into the game at 16-1 while also 4-0 in SEC play. They opened the year 7-0, with wins over Houston, Iowa State, and North Carolina. Still, […]

Houston looks to stay undefeated in Big 12 play as they visit UCF. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Houston-UCF prediction and pick. Houston comes into the game at 13-3 on the year. They started the year at just 4-3, with losses to Auburn, Alabama, and San Diego State. Still, […]

Two of the top SEC teams face off as Alabama faces Kentucky. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Alabama-Kentucky prediction and pick. Alabama comes into the game at 14-3 on the year. They opened up the year at 6-1, with the only loss coming to Purdue. They would then fall […]

Dawn Staley is not only one of the best coaches right now, but she is the highest-paid in women’s sports after the Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for the South Carolina women’s basketball head coach. “Dawn Staley has signed a contract extension keeping her with South Carolina until 2030, the school announced,” ESPN […]

The Boise State Broncos (13-5, 5-2 Mountain West) hit the road to take on the New Mexico Lobos (14-4, 6-1 Mountain West) Friday night. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Boise State-New Mexico prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the […]

Air Force and Fresno State will meet on Friday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the Mountain West. The programs have been bad against the rest of their conference and terrible overall, with records of 3-14 and 4-13, respectively. The good news is that at least one of these teams […]

Although it is only mid-January, Minnesota basketball (9-9) is likely to miss the NCAA Tournament for a sixth straight season. Following a promising 19-win 2023-24 campaign, the Golden Gophers are stumbling mightily in the expanded Big Ten Conference. They quickly found themselves in the basement after the first handful of league games, living up to […]

A Florida basketball assistant is facing sexual assault allegations in another concerning report on this coaching staff. The Gators are amid a stellar third season under head coach Todd Golden. At 15-2 overall, the current No. 5 team in the country is now a legit national championship contender for the first time since Billy Donovan […]

The college basketball season continues on Tuesday with a matchup between Providence and Villanova. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Providence-Villanova prediction and pick. The Big East rivalry heats up as Providence visits Villanova on Friday at 7 PM on FS1. The Wildcats enter as heavy favorites, boasting a stellar […]

The 22nd-ranked UCLA Bruins host the Iowa Hawkeyes with nothing to cheer about besides their national ranking. It hasn’t been an easy dive into the Big Ten for the Bruins, as they are 14th in the conference through the first six games with a 2-4 record. There is plenty of time to turn it around […]

Huskies star Paige Bueckers returned to action after missing two games with a sprained left knee, helping No. 6 UConn women’s basketball secure a 71-45 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night at the XL Center. The All-American guard, who scored 12 points in 23 minutes, expressed relief at being back on the court. “I’m […]

Georgia Tech basketball is cementing its case as a hot spot for high-caliber recruits. The Yellow Jackets now have a talented four-star center coming — who turned down the likes of Arkansas and Oregon. Mouhamed Sylla is off to Atlanta, verbally committing to Georgia Tech Thursday. The Top 30 center from Bella Vista Prep in […]

Indiana basketball sits at 13-5 overall under Mike Woodson. But two of the five losses ended in one-sided fashion, prompting an honest take from former Hoosiers head coach Tom Crean. IU took two blowout losses to No. 19 Illinois 94-69 on Tuesday, plus an 85-60 shellacking at the hands of Iowa Saturday. Indiana fans called […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball will attempt to defeat Georgia Tech on Thursday night without one of the best players in the game. According to Tyler Horka of BlueandGold.com and On3, Hannah Hidalgo will not play on Thursday night. “Hannah Hidalgo will not play for No. 3 Notre Dame against No. 17 Georgia Tech despite being […]

The UConn basketball team has won multiple national championship this century. We all remember the most recent two as the Huskies are currently the defending national champions after winning it all in each of the last two seasons. Another year that UConn captured the college basketball crown was 2004, and Ben Gordon was a big […]

It is an A-10 showdown as VCU visits Saint Joseph’s. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a VCU-Saint Joseph’s prediction and pick. VCU comes into the game at 13-4 on the year, and 3-1 in conference play. They opened the year 4-0 before back-t0-back losses to Seton Hall and Nevada. VCU […]

It is Friday night MACtion on the hardwood as Ohio faces Akron. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ohio-Akron prediction and pick. Ohio comes into the game at 10-6 on the year but is tied for the top spot in the MAC with a 4-0 conference record. they opened up […]

Big Ten basketball has not been kind to UCLA basketball, and their head coach, Mick Cronin. Many stories have circulated since conference play began. For starters, Cronin called out UCLA basketball’s ‘delusional’ players after a loss against Michigan. Then, when they traveled to play Maryland, they made headlines once again. The head coach was ejected […]

The Fordham Rams defeated Boston College 46-16 on January 16, 1925. It was a game of basketball. And it took place in the Rose Hill Gymnasium in The Bronx, New York. That game was the first played in what is now endearingly known as the historic Rose Hill Gymnasium. One hundred years later, Fordham University’s […]

The No. 16 Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-4, 5-0) are on the road to take on the Oregon State Beavers (13-5, 3-2) in a West Coast Conference matchup. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Gonzaga-Oregon State prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are […]

The Washington State Cougars (13-5, 3-2 WCC) take on the San Diego Toreros (4-14, 1-4 WCC) Thursday night.  It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Washington State-San Diego prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Washington State-San Diego College Basketball Odds, […]

The Maryland Terrapins (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten) hit the road to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (10-6, 1-4 Big Ten) Thursday night. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Maryland-Northwestern prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Maryland-Northwestern College Basketball Odds, […]

Michigan is one of the best teams in the Big Ten this year, while Minnesota has been awful and has had a rough season up to this point. These teams are heading in completely opposite directions. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Michigan-Minnesota prediction and pick. Michigan is 13-3 this […]

Memphis looks to stay undefeated in AAC play as they visit Temple. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Memphis-Temple prediction and pick. Memphis opened the year at 6-0, including a Memphis win over UConn. Memphis would then lose two of the next three, falling to Auburn and Arkansas State. They […]

The Kentucky basketball team put out another impressive performance on Tuesday night as they easily took care of business at home against Texas A&M. The Aggies played well in the first half and they had a seven-point lead at one point, but the Wildcats closed the half strong and controlled the second half to earn […]

The No. 5 Florida basketball team suffered an 83-82 loss at home to Missouri on Tuesday as their second-half comeback attempt fell just one point short, and head coach Todd Golden credited the Tigers for how they played in the game. “Obviously disappointed, got to give a lot of credit to Missouri, and thought they […]

The Indiana basketball team got off to a rough start this season as they had a couple of ugly performances in the Battle 4 Atlantis, and things weren’t looking good for head coach Mike Woodson. Woodson’s seat was already hot coming into this season, and that didn’t help. However, the Hoosiers started to play much […]

When Ole Miss basketball and Alabama appeared on the schedule, many thought it would be a nice win for the Crimson Tide. Don’t tell that to Rebels head coach Chris Beard. The 15-2 SEC squad took down Alabama on their home court and left many stunned. Following the game, Beard made a bold statement about […]