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USA Today
15-03-2025
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- USA Today
Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinal
Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinal After an impressive 99-70 win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday night, the No. 3 seed Alabama Crimson Tide now advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals where an anticipated rematch against the Florida Gators' awaits. The SEC's No. 2 seed, Florida also began play in Nashville on Friday night in which the Gators defeated No. 7 seed Missouri by a final score of 95-81 to improve to 28-4 overall this season. The Gators are also ranked as the No. 4 team nationally according to the latest USA TODAY Sports' Men's Basketball Coaches Poll, and are the nation's No. 9 scoring team at a combined 84.5 points per game, led by head coach Todd Golden. A high-profile matchup between two teams playing for a one-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, here are the latest odds for the SEC Tournament semifinal showdown between the Crimson Tide and Gators, along with a prediction for the game. All college basketball odds via FanDuel Point Spread: Florida (-3.5) Florida (-3.5) Money Line: Alabama (+134), Florida (-162) Alabama (+134), Florida (-162) Over/Under: 174.5 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators prediction, pick: Alabama and Florida have met once previously this season, which came recently in Tuscaloosa back on March 5 in a game where the Gators defeated the Crimson Tide, 99-94, in part due to some big performances from Alex Condon and Walter Clayton Jr.. The Gators have also won three-straight head-to-head against Alabama in the most recent meetings, but I'll say that the Crimson Tide snap that skid in a close contest Saturday in a game that should deliver on the hype it has going in. Prediction: Alabama 86, Florida 83 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators channel, start time, streaming: The SEC Tournament semifinal game between No. 2 seed Florida and No. 3 seed Alabama will be played Saturday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Alabama vs. Florida will be played from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
USA Today
12-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions
The 12th-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish (15-17) battle the fifth-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels (20-12) Wednesday in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Tip-off from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Notre Dame vs. UNC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. Notre Dame closed the regular season with back-to-back wins to finish in a 5-way tie for ninth in the ACC. The momentum carried into the ACC Tournament, where the Fighting Irish edged the 13th-seeded Pittsburgh Panthers 55-54 on Tuesday in dramatic fashion, sinking a game-winning free throw after a controversial foul call with 0.5 seconds left. The Irish covered as 4.5-point underdogs, and the game stayed well Under (135). Notre Dame hasn't reached the ACC Tournament final since 2017 and last won the tourney in 2015. Their most recent NCAA Tournament appearance came in 2022 as a First Four team. North Carolina's 6-game win streak was snapped in their regular-season finale against the Duke Blue Devils, losing 82-69 in Chapel Hill on Saturday. The Tar Heels, who finished tied for fourth in the ACC, couldn't cover as 10-point home underdogs as the Under (161) hit. UNC lost in last year's ACC Tournament final and hasn't won the tournament since 2016. These teams met on Jan. 4 in South Bend, Indiana. The Tar Heels won 74-73, but Notre Dame covered as a 3.5 point home underdog as the Under (154.5) cashed. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ Notre Dame at UNC odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 5:15 P.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Off the board. FanDuel Sportsbook has Notre Dame +275 (bet $100 to win $275 | UNC -340 (bet $340 to win $100) : Off the board. FanDuel Sportsbook has Notre Dame +275 (bet $100 to win $275 | UNC -340 (bet $340 to win $100) Against the spread (ATS) : Notre Dame +8.5 (-110) | UNC -8.5 (-110) : Notre Dame +8.5 (-110) | UNC -8.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Notre Dame at UNC picks and predictions Prediction UNC 78, Notre Dame 66 PASS. UNC wins this game because frankly they need it. But I won't pay that juice on the moneyline, I'll take my wager to the spread. BET UNC -8.5 (-110). North Carolina's NCAA Tournament hopes are hanging by a thread, and they can't afford to slip up here. Right now, they're on the outside looking in and need to make a serious run in the ACC Tournament to have a shot at an at-large bid. Most bracket projections say they need at least 2 wins in Charlotte, but the only sure thing is winning the whole tournament. UNC made it to the ACC title game last year but fell to NC State, the surprise team of the tournament. This time, they can't risk an early exit. Notre Dame has been playing better lately, but there's still a big talent gap between these teams. With everything on the line, UNC won't hold back—they need wins and style points, so don't be surprised if they run up the score. Guard play is key in March, and they have one of the best leading the way in G RJ Davis. Expect the Tar Heels to come out strong and cover with ease. Take UNC to win by at least 10. BET UNDER 149.5 (-110). The last 3 matchups between these teams have all gone Under, including their game earlier this season, which only hit 147. Conference tournament games, especially the early ones, usually start slow as teams adjust to the neutral court and shake off nerves. That often leads to lower-scoring games. If the total was closer to 145, I'd consider the Over, but with where it's set now, the Under feels like the better play. Expect a slower-paced game and a final score that stays below the number. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @DrewPhelps05 on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / College Sports Wire / High School / Recruiting
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charleston at UNC Wilmington odds, picks and predictions
The Charleston Cougars (19-6, 9-3 Coastal Athletic Association) visit the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (20-5, 10-2) Thursday at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Charleston vs. UNC Wilmington odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Cougars are 2 games back of the Towson Tigers for first place in the CAA standings, tied with the Campbell Fighting Camels for third. Charleston has posted an 11-2 straight up (SU) record at home, but it is just 5-3 SU on the road. Charleston is 2-2 SU and against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 road games. The Over is 8-5 across the previous 13 outings. The Seahawks are 10-2 in the conference, a game behind Towson for the top spot. UNC Wilmington has won 8 consecutive games, including an 85-83 win in Charleston on Jan. 23 as a 2-point underdog as the Over (155) cashed. UNCW is 6-2 ATS in the 8-game win streak. The Over is also 6-2 in the 8-game span. UNCW has won and covered 3 straight meetings, while the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 in the series, and 5-2 across the past 7 installments dating back to March 7, 2022, in the conference tournament. UNCW is 9-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings, too. – Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+ Charleston at UNC Wilmington odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:23 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Charleston +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | UNC Wilmington -250 (bet $250 to win $100) : Charleston +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | UNC Wilmington -250 (bet $250 to win $100) Against the spread : Charleston +6.5 (-110) | UNC Wilmington -6.5 (-110) : Charleston +6.5 (-110) | UNC Wilmington -6.5 (-110) Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) Charleston at UNC Wilmington picks and predictions Prediction UNC Wilmington 82, Charleston 73 UNC Wilmington (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that's just a little too expensive for a standalone wager. You would need to risk $100 to win just $40. If you were to fold the Seahawks into a multi-leg parlay, that would be perfectly OK, though. PASS on a straight up wager. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! UNC WILMINGTON -6.5 (-110) is a little risky considering the last time these teams met, it resulted in a 2-point win for the Seahawks. However, Charleston +6.5 (-110) heads into this game 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games, with the loss and non-cover against UNCW in the first meeting at home on Jan. 23. For the Seahawks, they're a solid 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games, while going 3-1 ATS in the past 4 outings at Trask. OVER 150.5 (-110) is worth a look in this key CAA clash on the shore. The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 8 games for the Cougars since Jan. 16, including that 85-83 win by UNC Wilmington on Jan. 23. The Seahawks have hit high in 8 of the past 13 outings. Feel confident playing the Over in his critical league battle. Want to play some games of your own? Play for free at the best social casinos and enjoy lots of slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette and more. You can even earn real prizes! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire / High School
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
St. John's at Villanova odds, picks and predictions
Kevin Erickson USA TODAY Sports The No. 8 St. John's Red Storm (21-3, 12-1 Big East) visit the Villanova Wildcats (14-10, 7-6) Wednesday at Finneran Pavilion. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the St. John's vs. Villanovaodds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions. The Red Storm won their 10th consecutive game in a 68-62 road win against 2-time defending national champ UConn on Friday as the Under (142) cashed. Not only have St. John's won 10 in a row, but it is an impressive 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings, and 7-2 ATS in the previous 9 contests. The Under has cashed in 4 consecutive games for St. John's, while going 6-1 in the previous 7 contests since Jan. 14. These teams met at Madison Square Garden Jan. 11, with the Johnnies posting an 80-68 win as 6.5-point favorites as the Over (146) just came in. The nation's leading scorer Eric Dixon (23.8) scored 18 points for the Wildcats, hitting 4 triples, but he was just 6-of-19 from the field. Villanova has won back-to-back games at the DePaul Blue Demons and home to the Xavier Musketeers after a 3-game losing streak from Jan. 20-Feb. 1. 'Nova has covered the past 2 games, too, after a 6-game non-cover skid from Jan. 11-Feb. 1, which started with the loss to St. John's. - Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men's Basketball Coaches Poll Stream select live college basketball games and full replays:Get ESPN+ St. John's at Villanova odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:27 a.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : St. John's -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Villanova +125 (bet $100 to win $125) : St. John's -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Villanova +125 (bet $100 to win $125) Against the spread : St. John's -3.5 (-105) | Villanova +3.5 (-115) : St. John's -3.5 (-105) | Villanova +3.5 (-115) Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110) St. John's at Villanova picks and predictions Prediction St. John's 72, Villanova 65 ST. JOHN'S (-155) is worth a look as a moderate favorite if you're a little bit conservative, and you'd like to back the top-10 ranked Johnnies. Villanova (+125) has dropped 3 in a row in this series, including last season's 81-71 setback at Finneran. St. John's have 10 straight victories since ringing in the new year, last suffering a loss at the Creighton Bluejays on Dec. 31. Villanova is just 3-5 SU in the previous 8 outings. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! ST. JOHN'S -3.5 (-105) is worth a look to get the job done by at least 2 buckets. The Red Storm took care of business in the first meeting by 12 points, and they've won and covered the past 3 installments in this series. While Villanova +3.5 (-115) has picked up the pace with a pair of wins and covers, topping bottom-tier teams Xavier and DePaul doesn't exactly indicate that the Wildcats are back. UNDER 139.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most. The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 outings for 'Nova, and 5 of the previous 9 contests. At home, the Under has a slight 2-1 edge in the past 3 at home, and 3-2 in the past 5 on its home floor. For St. John's, the Under is on a 4-game run, while cashing in 6 of the past 7 outings, and 8 of the previous 11 contests. However, one of those Over results was the first meeting with 'Nova, so proceed with caution. Want to play some games of your own? Play for free at the best social casinos and enjoy lots of slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette and more. You can even earn real prizes! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X andlike us on Facebook. College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group: Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Duke / Florida / Florida State / Georgia / Iowa / Kentucky / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / UCLA / USC / Washington / Wisconsin / Recruiting / Transfer portal / College Football Playoffs / College Sports Wire / High School More NCAA College Basketball Picks and Predictions! Indiana at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions Colorado State at Utah State odds, picks and predictions Colorado at Kansas odds, picks and predictions
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Mississippi State Bulldogs
After back-to-back home victories last week, the Alabama Crimson Tide will now travel this Wednesday night for the first time since Jan. 18 to face one of the SEC's more talented teams, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. A team that has played Alabama has had success against recently, Mississippi State is currently ranked among the top teams in the SEC, and are led by one of the conference's most talented scorers. In addition to this, the Bulldogs have also lost only once so far this season at home, which was a game that easily could've gone the other way as well. Here are a few things that you need to know about Mississippi State ahead of Alabama's trip to Starkville this week. Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Overview Team Name: Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Conference: SEC SEC Arena: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Mississippi 2024-25 Record: 16-4 overall (4-3 in SEC) 16-4 overall (4-3 in SEC) Ranking: No. 14 in AP Poll, No. 13 in Coaches Poll Mississippi State enters Wednesday as a consensus Top 25 ranked team in the nation, sitting as high as No. 13 according to the latest USA TODAY Sports' Men's Basketball Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are also 16-4 on the season, as well as 4-3 in SEC play. Mississippi State Bulldogs Coaching Staff Head Coach: Chris Jans Chris Jans Assistant Coach: George Brooks George Brooks Assistant Coach: David Anwar David Anwar Assistant Coach: Patrice Days Patrice Days Assistant Coach: Scott Padgett Scott Padgett Assistant Coach: Dillon Elder Leading the Mississippi State program is head coach Chris Jans, who is in his third season in charge of the Bulldogs. Over the past two seasons, Mississippi State has made a NCAA Tournament each year, as well as finished with 21 total wins. Mississippi State Bulldogs 2024-25 Stats PPG: 80.7 (No. 45 in NCAA) 80.7 (No. 45 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 69.5 (No. 118 in NCAA) 69.5 (No. 118 in NCAA) FG%: 45.8 45.8 2P%: 55.7 55.7 3P%: 32.1 32.1 FT%: 69.8 69.8 RPG: 38.8 38.8 APG: 15.8 15.8 SPG: 9.6 9.6 BPG: 4.5 Mississippi State is among the SEC's top scoring teams this season at 80.7 points a game, a number that ranks No. 45 nationally. The Bulldogs are also one of the conference's best when it comes to steals per game, ranking No. 17 nationally with 9.6. Mississippi State Bulldogs Names to Know Josh Hubbard, Guard – Sophomore – Sophomore KeShawn Murphy, Forward – Redshirt Junior – Redshirt Junior Claudell Harris Jr., Guard – Senior – Senior Riley Kugel, Guard – Junior – Junior Cameron Matthews, Forward – Graduate Student In conclusion, Mississippi State has a total of four double-digit scorers, led by guard Josh Hubbard at 16.3 points a game. Both of Mississippi State's top forwards, KeShawn Murphy and Cameron Matthews, are also averaging over seven rebounds a game this season.
