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UCLA vs. Oregon Prediction Pac-12 rivals clash in Eugene, OR where the Oregon Ducks will host the UCLA Bruins at 9:00 p.m. ET. With the Ducks laying four points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 135.5, what’s the best bet in this conference matchup?

Creighton vs. Villanova Prediction A pair of Big East rivals coming off losses will square off on Wednesday night when Villanova hosts Creighton at 8:30 p.m. ET. Will the Wildcats cover as a 4-point home favorite or are the Bluejays the better play as the underdog?

Missouri vs. Florida Prediction SEC foes clash in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday night where Florida will host Missouri at 6:30 p.m. ET. With the Gators laying 4.5 points and the total sitting at 143.5, what’s the best bet in this SEC matchup?

Clemson vs. Syracuse Prediction After beating North Carolina just two nights ago, Syracuse will look to pick up its second win of the week when it hosts Clemson at 5:00 p.m. ET. Laying 2.5 points as a home favorite, will the Orange on Wednesday evening?

Capitals vs. Bruins NHL Prediction The Capitals are underdogs in Boston on Wednesday night but have been profitable against the Bruins. Will Washington cash when the two teams drop the puck at 7:00 p.m. ET?

Illinois vs. Michigan Prediction The marquee matchup in college hoops on Tuesday night belongs to the Big Ten, as No. 4 Illinois takes on No. 2 Michigan at 7:00 p.m. ET from the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Will the Fighting Illini pull off another upset or at least cover as a sizable underdog tonight?

Baylor vs. West Virginia Prediction For the first time all season, the No. 3 Baylor Bears will look to rebound off a loss when they visit the No. 6 West Virginia Mountaineers at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Will the Bears rebound with a win and a cover as a road favorite?

Suns vs. Lakers NBA Prediction The second game of Tuesday night’s NBA double header on TNT will pit the Suns against the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET. With the Lakers only laying a single bucket as the home favorite, are they the best play or is there a better option on the board tonight?

Nuggets vs. Bucks NBA Prediction The Bucks are laying 6.5 points as a home favorite versus the Nuggets on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. ET but have failed to cover in six of their last 10 games overall. Will Milwaukee come through tonight as a home favorite?