Kevin Willard publicly campaigned — pleaded, really — during Maryland's run to the Sweet 16 for more from the university and athletic department for his Big Ten program. More of everything — “fundamental changes," he called them — that really came down to more money, so much more, being funneled into basketball. Willard wanted Maryland to share its plan for revenue sharing with athletes and questioned how the Terrapins could ever be a “top tier” program as the race in college sports to outspend for players and all the adjacent bells and whistles nearly rivals professional levels.
Why Steph vs. CP3 is matchup to watch in Warriors-Spurs game
Why Steph vs. CP3 is matchup to watch in Warriors-Spurs game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Winning on Sunday at San Antonio would strengthen the Warriors’ collective heartbeat. Losing surely would haunt them.
The Spurs (31-42) represent the last of five consecutive games against sub-.500 opponents, and by splitting the first four the Warriors (42-31) compromised their chances of a guaranteed playoff berth.
Of Golden State’s nine remaining games, San Antonio is one of only two opponents projected to finish in the bottom five in the West. Which makes this ripe for victory. Coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area begins at 3 p.m. with “Warriors Pregame Live,” with tipoff from Frost Bank Center scheduled for 4:05.
The Warriors are heavy favorites, but they have several areas in need of improvement. Stephen Curry, who returned Friday after a two-game absence, can address the struggling offense. And he knows there won’t be many more opportunities to face longtime nemesis Chris Paul.
Paul, who turns 40 in May, has started every game and is having his healthiest season since 2014-15, when he played all 82 for the Clippers. With De’Aaron Fox (finger surgery) out for the season, CP3 – who has recorded 10 or more assists in 14 games – is sharing playmaking duties with impressive rookie Stephon Castle.
Curry, 37, is trying to restore his efficiency. After a 12-game stretch in which he shot 51.3 percent from the field, including 43.8 percent beyond the arc, his accuracy has tumbled to 39.1 and 32.9 percent over his last seven.
As he has struggled, so has Golden State’s offense. Only once in the last five games have the Warriors shot above 43 percent from the field. They were at 23.7 percent from deep Tuesday at Miami and 23.6 percent Friday at New Orleans.
That led to postgame discussion in the locker room, Curry told reporters after the comeback in at New Orleans.
“As a team, we haven’t shot the ball well,” he said. “But we’re creating decent looks. So, can’t get down on yourself. You can’t start overthinking. And if you can continue to create those shots, keep shooting them. That’s what we talked about.”
The Spurs have been a bottom-10 defense all season, and it has gotten worse without center Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season after being diagnosed with a deep-vein thrombosis during the All-Star break.
What awaits Golden State after San Antonio is the most daunting stretch of the season: at Memphis, at the Lakers, home against the Nuggets and Rockets.
This is a TCB game for Curry and the Warriors. Take Care of Business.
Kevin Willard agrees to become Villanova men’s basketball coach, leaving Maryland after 3 seasons
Willard leaves Maryland after three seasons and recently making negotiations for a contract extension public.
Villanova hires Univ. of Maryland coach Kevin Willard to lead men’s basketball
University of Maryland coach Kevin Willard has been named the head coach of Villanova University's men's basketball. Willard has led teams to ten NCAA Tournaments over 17 seasons.
Raptors vs. 76ers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 30
It’s Sunday, March 30, and the Toronto Raptors (27-47) and Philadelphia 76ers (23-51) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The Raptors are currently 10-26 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the 76ers have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. Toronto is 3-0 against Philadelphia this season with wins of 8, 13, and 3 points.
Toronto is on a three-game winning streak that followed up a four-game losing streak. Philadelphia is on a seven-game losing streak and dropped its home contest versus Miami last night, 118-95.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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- Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM EST
- Site: Wells Fargo Center
- City: Philadelphia, PA
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Game odds for Raptors vs. 76ers
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Raptors (-144), 76ers (+121)
- Spread: Raptors -2.5
- Over/Under: 221 points
That gives the Raptors an implied team point total of 111.24, and the 76ers 109.93.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Raptors vs. 76ers game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Raptors to cover:
"With Toronto on a three-game winning streak and playing a 76ers team that is abysmal and riding seven-straight losses, plus on no rest, I could only look toward the Raptors. This -3.5 to -4.5 feels like it will close around -5.5 or -6, so I lean toward Toronto."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Raptors & 76ers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Philadelphia 76ers at +2.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 221.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Raptors vs. 76ers on Sunday
- The Raptors have a losing record this season (27-47)
- 4 of the Raptors' last 5 road games stayed under the Total
- The Raptors have covered in 4 of their last 5 matchups against divisional opponents
- The Raptors have a losing record this season (27-47)
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Hawks vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 30
It’s Sunday, March 30, and the Atlanta Hawks (35-38) and Milwaukee Bucks (40-33) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The Hawks are currently 16-20 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. This is the fifth and final meeting between Atlanta and Milwaukee. The series is tied up 2-2 with the Bucks winning the most recent matchup.
Atlanta dropped the last two games and won the previous three. The Hawks have been a streaky team over the last 11 games with a 7-4 record. Milwaukee is on a three-game losing streak and like Atlanta, has been a streaky squad with an 11-9 record since the All-Star break.
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- Time: 7:00PM EST
- Site: Fiserv Forum
- City: Milwaukee, WI
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Game odds for Hawks vs. Bucks
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Hawks (+138), Bucks (-164)
- Spread: Bucks -3.5
- Over/Under: 233 points
That gives the Hawks an implied team point total of 115.76, and the Bucks 117.59.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Hawks vs. Bucks game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Hawks to cover:
"Neither team enters on a high note when these squads meet for the fifth and hopefully final time this season. However, giving the underdog here a few possessions could be key as the better defense and arguably shooting team is the Hawks. With all four games being competitive this season, I would expect the fifth matchup to be too. I lean the Hawks +3.5 or better."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Hawks & Bucks game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Bucks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Hawks at +3.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 233.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hawks vs. Bucks on Sunday
- The Hawks have lost 14 of their last 20 games against teams with winning records
- The Over is 4-1 in the Hawks' last 5 games
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with better records
- The Bucks have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
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Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 30
It’s Sunday, March 30, and the Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) and New York Knicks (46-27) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Trail Blazers are currently 12-24 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. These squads met on March 12 in Portland and the Knicks won 114-113 in OT.
New York is coming off a win over Milwaukee that gave them a 3-1 record over the last four games. The Knicks are 4-4 since they beat the Blazers. Portland is on a three-game losing streak that is following up a four-game winning streak.
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Game details & how to watch Trail Blazers vs. Knicks live today
- Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM EST
- Site: Madison Square Garden
- City: New York, NY
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Game odds for Trail Blazers vs. Knicks
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Trail Blazers (+260), Knicks (-319)
- Spread: Knicks -8.5
- Over/Under: 222 points
That gives the Trail Blazers an implied team point total of 109.82, and the Knicks 114.24.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Trail Blazers vs. Knicks game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Blazers to cover:
"Portland is riding a three-game losing streak versus Boston, Cleveland, and Sacramento. The Blazers have had two days off as they traveled to New York to take on the Knicks. Jalen Brunson remains out for the Knicks as New York is 6-5 over 11 games without him. While New York did win in OT versus Portland without Brunson, the Knicks haven't been playing great basketball beating up on bad teams and losing to good ones (outside of Milwaukee). I don't think Portland is a bad team, so I lean the Blazers to cover."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Trail Blazers & Knicks game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Knicks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Portland Trail Blazers at +8.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 222.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Trail Blazers vs. Knicks on Sunday
- The Trail Blazers have lost 3 games in a row
- Each of the last 3 matchups between the Trail Blazers and the Knicks have stayed under the Total
- The Trail Blazers have covered in 40 of their 74 games this season
- The Trail Blazers have lost 3 games in a row
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Clippers vs. Cavaliers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 30
It’s Sunday, March 30, and the Los Angeles Clippers (42-31) and Cleveland Cavaliers (59-15) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
The Clippers are currently 17-20 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Cavaliers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. These squads met on March 18 and the Clippers won 132-119 in the only matchup of the season.
Cleveland is coming off a loss against Detroit, which snapped a three-game winning streak, while Los Angeles won the past two and seven of the previous eight games.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Clippers vs. Cavaliers live today
- Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM EST
- Site: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- City: Cleveland, OH
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Game odds for Clippers vs. Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Clippers (+205), Cavaliers (-250)
- Spread: Cavaliers -6
- Over/Under: 231 points
That gives the Clippers an implied team point total of 114.52, and the Cavaliers 117.64.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Clippers vs. Cavaliers game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Evan Mobley to go Over his 2.5 blocks and steals prop:
"At +120 odds, I lean Evan Mobley to go Over his 2.5 blocks and steals prop versus the Clippers. Mobley is in a neck-and-neck race for Defensive Player of the Year against Draymond Green and I think it's Mobley's award to lose, which is currently trending that way. Despite money coming in on Green and nothing but support for the guy chirping for the award, Mobley has recorded four straight games with two-plus blocks and has 12 combined steals and blocks in that span. For +100 or better value, I think Mobley Over his steals and blocks (stocks) is a fun prop to play down the stretch of the regular season."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Clippers & Cavaliers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Clippers at +6.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 231.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Clippers vs. Cavaliers on Sunday
- The Clippers have won 4 straight road games
- Each of the Cavaliers' last 4 home games against the Clippers have gone over the Total
- The Clippers have failed to cover in 21 of their 37 road games this season
- The Clippers are 16-20 on the road this season but have won their last 3 games
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(Trash) talk aside, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Michigan State basketball 1 win from Final Four
Jeremy Fears Jr. led Michigan State to a 30-win season. The other three Tom Izzo point guards who did went to a Final Four; Fears is one win away.
Michigan State basketball vs Auburn score prediction: Elite 8 March Madness pick is in
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SEC is the best conference but Duke is the best team in March Madness heading to the Final Four
The Final Four may be dominated by SEC teams when the field are filled, but Duke could be the best of the quartet heading to San Antonio, Texas.
Houston Cougars and Tennessee Volunteers meet in Elite 8
Tennessee Volunteers (30-7, 15-7 SEC) vs. Houston Cougars (33-4, 22-1 Big 12) Indianapolis; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -2.5; over/under is 124.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Houston and No.
Butler hosts Dawes and Utah
Butler has a 9-8 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Utah is sixth in college basketball with 17.5 assists per game led by Miro Little averaging 3.0. Butler scores 73.8 points per game, 1.6 more points than the 72.2 Utah allows.
Nebraska visits Arizona State after Gary’s 24-point performance
Arizona State gives up 76.5 points to opponents and has been outscored by 2.6 points per game. Nebraska is fifth in the Big Ten with 24.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Berke Buyuktuncel averaging 4.3. Arizona State is shooting 43.8% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 43.0% Nebraska allows to opponents.
Washington State hosts Georgetown after Peavy’s 26-point game
Georgetown is ninth in the Big East scoring 71.7 points per game and is shooting 44.5%. Washington State makes 49.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.4 percentage points higher than Georgetown has allowed to its opponents (42.7%). Georgetown has shot at a 44.5% clip from the field this season, 0.3 percentage points fewer than the 44.8% shooting opponents of Washington State have averaged.