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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Cavaliers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Notre Dame’s 20-point loss at home to The Citadel on Dec. 19 was so traumatic for the Fighting Irish that they set out to tear down their “foundation” and build it back up from “day one,” first-year coach Micah Shrewsberry said. A win three days later over Marist was a small step in the right direction. Now, after a seven-day layoff, Notre Dame (5-7, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) will get a better sense of the … more
Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Nearly a month after playing their Atlantic Coast Conference openers, Syracuse and Pitt will resume league play Saturday when they convene on the Orange’s home court in Syracuse, N.Y. The Orange (9-3, 0-1 ACC) dropped their first conference affair to Virginia on Dec. 2, suffering an 84-62 road defeat. However, they have rebounded to win their past four contests, most recently an 83-71 triumph over Niagara on Dec. 21. Judah Mintz (18 points) and Maliq … more
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Stonehill Skyhawks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Rutgers, which let a resume-boosting opportunity slip away last time out, will return to action on Saturday, hosting Stonehill in Piscataway, N.J. The Scarlet Knights (7-4) scheduled a neutral-site game against Mississippi State on Dec. 23 in Newark, N.J., but familiar problems cropped up in their 70-60 loss. Rutgers shot a season-low 17.6 percent from the 3-point arc (3 of 17), but more worrisome was a 47-26 deficit on the boards. The Scarlet Knights also … more
Memphis Tigers vs. Austin Peay AP Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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No. 19 Memphis has built all sorts of momentum, and the Tigers don’t want to loosen their grip on the things that have helped them excel. Next up comes a visit from Austin Peay on Saturday night in Memphis. The Tigers (10-2) carry a five-game winning streak heading into their final tune-up before American Athletic Conference play. “This has been very taxing, haven’t got much sleep,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said. “Really proud to be … more
Brigham Young Cougars vs. Wyoming Cowboys Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Former conference rivals will tangle for the first time since 2011 when No. 14 BYU hosts Wyoming on Saturday in Provo, Utah. BYU (11-1) has won three straight home games in dominant fashion. The Cougars’ most recent triumph — a 101-59 victory over Bellarmine on Dec. 22 — saw them cross the 100-point plateau for the third time this season while holding an opponent under 60 points for the seventh time in 12 games. BYU … more