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Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025
The Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini clash Saturday night in Bloomington in what may be their most significant matchup in program history. No. 19 Indiana (3-0) is off to a blazing start under Curt Cignetti, while No. 9 Illinois (3-0) has methodically built itself into a Big Ten contender under Bret Bielema. Both teams enter unbeaten, and both quarterbacks — Fernando Mendoza for Indiana and Luke Altmyer for Illinois — are completing over 70 percent of their passes. Opening odds: Pick: Illinois −6.5Projected Final Score: Illinois 28, Indiana 20Total Lean: Under 52.5 Reasoning: Both QBs are efficient, but Illinois has the stronger run game and deeper roster. Indiana losing Beebe Jr. takes away offensive balance, and while Cignetti’s line
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Oregon Ducks vs Oregon State Beavers Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025
The Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers in a historic in-state rivalry game Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks (3-0) enter ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll, though they surprisingly dropped two spots despite a 34-14 road win at Northwestern. Oregon State (0-3) continues to struggle but looks for its first victory of the season against a longtime rival. The Ducks have dominated this series recently, winning 14 of the last 17 matchups and rolling 49-14 in last season’s meeting. Opening odds: Pick: Oregon −28.5Projected Final Score: Oregon 45, Oregon State 17Total Lean: Over 59.5 Reasoning: Oregon has too much depth and firepower on both sides of the ball. Even with Whittington’s status uncertain, the Ducks have proven backs
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Purdue Boilermakers Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish return to South Bend in desperation mode, hosting the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Irish (0-2) have lost two straight heartbreakers, falling to Miami and Texas A&M by a combined four points. Purdue (2-1) enters under new head coach Barry Odom, already surpassing last year’s win total after victories over Ball State and Southern Illinois before losing to USC. Opening odds: Pick: Notre Dame −7.5Projected Final Score: Notre Dame 31, Purdue 21Total Lean: Under 54.5 Reasoning: Notre Dame has been competitive despite its 0-2 start and should clean up execution at home. Purdue has shown progress under Odom but remains turnover-prone and vulnerable defensively. Expect Notre Dame’s defense to tighten up and Carr
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New York Mets vs San Diego Padres Picks and Predictions September 18th 2025
The San Diego Padres and New York Mets meet Thursday afternoon at Citi Field in a battle of NL playoff hopefuls. The Padres (83-69) sit second in the NL West, winning six of their last ten. The Mets (78-74) are second in the NL East but slumping with just two wins in their last ten games. San Diego claimed a 7-4 victory in the series opener, as shown in the latest MLB results, behind Manny Machado’s four-RBI performance. Opening odds: Pick: Mets Moneyline (−133)Projected Final Score: Mets 5, Padres 3Total Lean: Under 9.0 Reasoning: The Mets’ bats remain a threat even through their slump, with Alonso and Lindor anchoring one of MLB’s most powerful lineups. The Padres’ pitching is steadier,
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Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions September 18th 2025
The Oakland Athletics visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Boston (83-69) continues its playoff push, holding a strong 46-31 home record. Oakland (71-81) has played competitive baseball of late, going 6-4 over its last ten, but dropped a tight 5-4 decision to the Sox in the series opener, as reflected on the recent MLB scoreboards. Opening odds: Pick: Red Sox Moneyline (−157)Projected Final Score: Red Sox 5, Athletics 3Total Lean: Under 9.0 Reasoning: Boston’s pitching edge behind Bello and its high-contact lineup tilt this matchup. Oakland can slug its way into games, but against a top-five ERA staff, the odds lean Boston. With Bello’s control and the Sox bullpen, expect the game to

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Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions July 22nd 2024

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Rangers’ Michael Lorenzen aims for better control vs. White Sox Michael Lorenzen, the right-hander for the Texas Rangers, has vowed to improve … more

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Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Picks and Predictions July 22nd 2024

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Astros out to continue dominance of A’s The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics, both eager to recover from their first post-All-Star break … more

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Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions July 22nd 2024

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Mariners may be without Julio Rodriguez vs. Angels The Seattle Mariners are approaching a crucial three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels … more

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Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions July 22nd 2024

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Phillies look to build win streak at Twins Even the best team in baseball needs to breathe a sigh of relief now … more

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Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions July 22nd 2024

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D-backs, Royals look to prolong stout starting pitching Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals are riding high on exceptional … more