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Houston vs. Cincinnati College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Houston vs. Cincinnati—Houston Cougars have been strong on both sides of the field. They have held AAC opponents to 22 points and 318 yards per game. Quarterback Clayton Tune has greatly improved his accuracy and cut down in his interception total. Against the AAC Tune is completing 68% of his throws for 9 yards per pass attempt. Cincinnati at 12-0 has not only an AAC title at stake but a playoff spot. They have failed to cover four of six. Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder has thrown an interception in five of six and threw two picks against East Carolina in his last game. Play Houston +10.5.

Kent vs. Northern Illinois College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Kent vs. Northern Illinois—The MAC Championship Game will be played in Detroit Michigan. These teams did not meet this year. Both defenses have struggled on the season. Against the Conference the Golden Flashes defense allowing 6.1 yards per play but Northern Illinois at 6.9 per play. Kent offense trending well past three games putting up 524 yards per game with six yards per pass attempt. Quarterback Dustin Crum completing 67.2% of his passes against the MAC with 8.6 yards per pass attempt. In that three game period the Golden Flashes offense outperforming Northern Illinois. Huskies banged up at the running back and wide receiver position. Running back Harrison Waylee questionable with an arm injury. Receivers Tyrice Richie and Cole Tucker both missed the previous game due to injury and remains questionable. Play Kent -3.5.

Michigan vs. Iowa College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Michigan vs. Iowa—Hawkeyes starting quarterback Spencer Petras will start. He has not been effective facing Top 25 teams completing 51.9% and 5.6 yards per pass attempt. This is an offensively challenge Iowa team that put up 25.2 points and 302 yards against the Big Ten. Iowa defense has been solid facing the Big Ten holding teams to 18.8 points and 326 yards a game. Michigan must come down from the excitement of beating Ohio St and get ready for a physical battle with Iowa here. In a recent game against a good defensive team in Penn St they won by four points held to 21 points. Play Iowa +11.

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest—ACC Title game is played on a neutral field in Charlotte North Carolina. The Demon Deacons are strong offensive team. But the defense away from home has been lacking as the team surrenders 37.7 points and 481 yards a game. They have recent losses at Clemson surrendering 48 points and at North Carolina allowing 58 points. In a recent home game the Demon Deacons allowed 42 to NC State. Pittsburgh strong offensive team put up 38 points and 495 yards against the Conference. Heisman candidate Kenny Pickett averaging 65.2% completion rate and 8.2 yards per pass attempt against the ACC. Demon Deacons facing the conference averaged 40 points and 489 yards a game. Play Wake Forest and Pittsburgh over 71.

USC vs. California College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

USC at Cal—Neither team bowl eligible and a make up game from a COVID cancellation earlier in the season. USC has not shown intensity on defense for much of the season. Last week they allowed 35 points and 465 to BYU and 62 points with 609 yards to UCLA. Past three games Trojans surrendering 53 yards with 5.9 yards per rush and 10.4 yards per pass attempt. California surrendered 42 points and 446 yards to UCLA in defeat. Two weeks back the Golden Bears put up 41 points and 636 yards on Stanford. Recent home games saw the Golden Bears post 39 points and 520 yards on Oregon St with 26 points and 438 yards on Colorado. Play USC and California over 57.5.

Utah St vs. San Diego St College Football Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Utah St at San Diego St—Game will be played at San Diego St home field. Utah St dropped all their step up games dropping a 14 point decision to BYU and 24 to Boise St all at home. They needed help to make Mountain West championship game with their 44-17 loss two weeks ago to Wyoming. With Boise St losing last week to San Diego St the Aggies were able to back in. Utah St has been able to move the football against the Mountain West with 455 yards and 32.1 points a game. Quarterback Logan Bonner is completing 59% of his throws in conference with 8.4 yards per pass attempt. Their defense trending well past three games by allowing 313 yards, 4.1 yards per rush and 7 yards per pass attempt. San Diego St has not been a fiery offense. Against the Mountain West they average just 23.1 points and 313 yards per game and a losing spread record. Play Utah St +6.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Bucks at Raptors—DiVincenzo and Lopez remain out for Milwaukee. Dragic and OG Anunoby are out for Toronto. Gary Trent is questionable with a calf injury. He did practice on Wednesday improving his chances of seeing on the court on Thursday. Milwaukee win streak reached eight games with the 127-125 home win to Charlotte. Past five games Bucks are averaging 118.4 points, 50.5% shooting and 40.2% from three. Toronto has lost seven of nine after tehri 98-91 home defeat to Memphis. They have been held to 97 or fewer points in three straight. In that five game period the Raptors are shooting only 42.1% with 33.1% from three. Milwaukee has failed to cover two of three in back to back spots. With rest advantage and Gary Trent on the path or returning will take home underdog here. Play Toronto +4.5.

Chicago Bulls vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Bulls at Knicks—RJ Barrett for the Knicks is listed as questionable with an illness. He tried to give it a go on Tuesday but played only nine minutes and didn't return. Reserve Colby White out with COVID for the Bulls. The core are healthy for the Bulls. New York continues to fail to string back to back wins together as they dropped a 112-110 road defeat at Brooklyn. They have not won consecutive games since October 30th. In the month of November the Knicks sat 25th in offensive efficiency with 105.6 points per 100 possessions. Bulls responded from a three point defeat with a 14 point home win to Charlotte on Monday. Chicago has two days of rest in this spot. Chicago offense trending well past five games by hitting on 49% with 38% from three point range. Play Chicago -2.

Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Pistons at Suns—Devon Booker is out for the Suns with a hamstring. Reserve Frank Kaminsky also out. For Detroit their core players are healthy. Phoenix win stretch has reached 17 straight after their 104-96 home win to Golden St on Tuesday. Detroit has lost seven straight after their 110-92 road defeat to Portland on Tuesday. They have been able to cover four of six. Pistons sit 16th in defensive efficiency in this period by allowing 109.4 points per 100 possessions. With key injuries to Phoenix will look to underdog here. Play Detroit +13.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 12/2/2021 by Tony T.

Spurs at Trailblazers—On the Portland side it will be Damian Lillard out. Normal Powell is questionable with a calf injury. Reserve Nassir Little out with an ankle. For San Antonio questionable are McDermott and Vassell. Spurs carry a two game win streak into Portland with home wins to the Wizards and Celtics. Past five games Spurs shooting 46.9%. Portland defensive form poor in their past five games by allowing 49.5% along with 36.4% from three. With the injury situation for the Trailblazers will go with underdog here. Play San Antonio +3.5.