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Top 25 RankingsPreseason predictionsRecent Game ColumnsA-Side/B-Side

A-Side/B-Side

Last updated Saturday, December 6th, 2025 

Every week, SM Sports will pick on the spread of four highlighted games. Records and progress will be kept throughout the season!


Overall Record : 9-9

This Week So Far: 1-1


All odds this week by ESPNBet. 

No monetary value is being wagered by SM Sports and odds/picks are purely for  entertainment/content purposes only. 

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(7) Louisville (-3.5) vs. Indiana (+3.5)

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, Indiana

Saturday 12/6, 2:15 pm EST, CBS

SM Pick: Louisville -3.5


Well, I picked Louisville against Arkansas on the road and that did no go well. This isn't a true road game, and there should be a healthy amount of Cardinals fans in the house.


I like this Indiana team a lot and Darian Devries has revitalized the program a bit. That being said, I can't see this Louisville bunch losing or even keeping it that close two games in a row. They will play angry after their loss in Fayetteville. Cards to cover -3.5





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(11) Illinois (-2.5) vs. (16) Tennessee (+2.5)

Bridgestone Arena

Nashville, Tennessee

Saturday 12/6, 8 pm EST, ESPN

SM Pick: Tennessee +2.5


Both great offenses, so this should be fantastic. Also two orange schools, and I would take the Illini orange all day. 


Ja'Kobi Gillespie has been amazing for the Vols, for sure one of the best transfers this year. Home crowd, fiery offense, top 15 defense: give me Tennessee to cover +2.5.




NCAA Men's Basketball: Preseason Top 25 Rankings

Originally published Monday, October 27th, 2025

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