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Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 7th
February 7th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Thursday night's slate of college basketball games to bet on....

No. 25 Ole Miss looks to limit turnovers again in encounter vs. LSU
If you're searching for one reason why Ole Miss is ranked 25th in the nation and LSU is next-to-last in the Southeastern Conference, look at the one thing the Rebels don't do.,Entering the teams' Saturday night matchup in Baton Rouge, La., Ole Miss is tied with Marquette in Division I for the fewest...

No. 3 Alabama faces Arkansas, attempts to continue torrid run
Arkansas' season was going nowhere fast when it lost its first five Southeastern Conference contests.,But the feeling is much different after three wins in four games. The Razorbacks will face another upset opportunity on Saturday night when they battle No. 3 Alabama at Fayetteville, Ark.,The Crimso...

Kasparas Jakucionis, No. 23 Illinois bid to find form vs. Minnesota
Kasparas Jakucionis is dealing with adversity on the court for the first time in his college career. ,The talented freshman for No. 23 Illinois has finished with single-digit point totals in back-to-back games for the first time this season. He has missed 12 of his past 16 shots from the field and i...

No. 1 Auburn aims to extend SEC win streak in clash vs. Florida
No. 1 Auburn has been unscathed while running the gauntlet in the loaded Southeastern Conference, where nine teams currently are ranked -- including four of the top six.,On top of that, five others in the 16-team league have been ranked at some point this season.,But somehow Auburn (21-1, 9-0) still...

No. 13 Texas Tech chases season sweep at No. 20 Arizona
No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 20 Arizona meet Saturday night in a showdown of Big 12 Conference contenders in Tucson, Ariz.,The Red Raiders (18-4, 9-2) are enjoying their best Big 12 start in program history and the Wildcats (16-6, 10-1) are tied at the top of the conference with Houston in their first ...

No. 2 Duke takes 16-game win streak to Clemson
Duke players like how they have bonded through all sorts of situations this season. The No. 2 Blue Devils will be put to the test again Saturday night at Clemson.,"I think, with this group, it's how together we are," Duke guard Tyrese Proctor said. "I think that's the biggest thing that I've noticed...

Kansas State heating up in time to face No. 16 Kansas
A suddenly hot Kansas State team will host No. 16 Kansas on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan., as the Sunflower Showdown returns to the hardwood.,The Wildcats have won four straight games, including two against ranked teams and two on the road.,Kansas State (11-11, 5-6 Big 12) won its past two home matchu...

NHL's top point scorers face off in Avs-Oilers
The Colorado Avalanche will go for their fourth win in five games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.,Martin Necas tallied two goals and an assist to help the Avalanche to a 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames on Thursday.,Necas has eight points (three goals, five assists) in seven g...

PARIVISION, Falcons move on in BLAST Slam II playoffs
PARIVISION survived a second consecutive playoff matchup on Thursday at the BLAST Slam II, edging Team Liquid 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals in Copenhagen, Denmark.,Team Falcons came from behind for a 2-1 win over BetBoom Team in the other second-round playoff match.,Team Liquid and Team Falcon...

Bruce Thornton stars as Ohio State overtakes No. 18 Maryland
Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-point shot with seven seconds left to cap a 31-point night and propel Ohio State to a 73-70 come-from-behind victory over No. 18 Maryland on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.,Micah Parrish added 13 points for Ohio State (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten), which trailed by 17 points late in t...

Late 14-0 run caps Pacers' comeback against Clippers
Pascal Siakam collected 33 points and 11 rebounds and Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points as the Indiana Pacers overcame a 22-point first-half deficit to earn a 119-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.,A 14-0 run in the last three-plus minutes completed the Pacer...

Anthony Stolarz returns to guide Maple Leafs past Kraken
Goaltender Anthony Stolarz, making his first appearance since Dec. 12, stopped 26 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday.,Stolarz was out for 24 games following knee surgery.,Philippe Myers, Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies scored for the Maple Leafs, who imp...

Dylan Guenther lifts Utah past Blue Jackets in OT
Dylan Guenther scored the overtime winner as the Utah Hockey Club edged the host Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night.,Guenther put home his own rebound, on a partial breakaway, for his team-leading 19th goal of the season at 4:27 of the extra period. It's the second overtime winner in as man...

Anfernee Simons' long-range success leads Blazers past Kings
Anfernee Simons scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers made it six straight wins with a 108-102 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.,Simons hit 8 of 12 3-point attempts and added six assists. He was aided by Shaedon Sharpe, who contributed 24 points off the bench, a...

Martin Necas gives Avalanche the edge in win over Flames
Martin Necas scored twice in a three-point game and Cale Makar collected one goal and one assist to pace the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.,Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche while Nathan MacKinnon collected three assists to move back at...

NFL Honors: Josh Allen edges Lamar Jackson in close MVP vote
NEW ORLEANS -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player at the 2025 NFL Honors ceremony at the Saenger Theatre in front of a packed house of NFL stars, alumni and celebrities Thursday night.,Allen edged Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for MVP in a tight vote. Th...

Report: Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez nearing deal for bout
Jake Paul, one of the world's most popular boxers, and Canelo Alvarez, one of the world's most accomplished boxers, reportedly are set to square off in the ring.,The two are closing in on a deal for a May 3 cruiserweight bout (200-pound limit) at Las Vegas, ESPN reported Thursday night. The match re...

Pacers' Myles Turner exits due to head injury
Indiana center Myles Turner was ruled out of the Pacers' Thursday road game against the Los Angeles Clippers after taking a blow to the face midway through the first quarter.,Turner was inadvertently hit in the mouth by the left hand of teammate Bennedict Mathurin on a play near the Clippers' basket...

Antonio Gates among four elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS -- Antonio Gates, who went from being an undrafted player to one of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in NFL history, was among four selections to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night.,The former San Diego/Los Angeles Charger, who was a two-time finalist, was joined b...