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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 4th 2023
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When Purdue returns to action Monday night in a Big Ten matchup against Iowa in West Lafayette, Ind., it probably won’t be as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Boilermakers opened conference play Friday night by losing at Northwestern for the second straight year. The 92-88 overtime setback canceled out a 35-point, 14-rebound performance by 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey, whose layup in the final seconds of regulation forced the extra session. But despite … more
Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 4th 2023
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The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers vie for the distinction of being the first semifinalist in the NBA in-season tournament when they duel Monday night in Indianapolis. Indiana earned the home court based on being one of two Eastern Conference teams to make a perfect run through its tournament group play, having dispatched of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons. Boston also won its group, but needed a point-differential tie-breaker to … more
Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 3rd 2023
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The Minnesota Wild will look to stay unbeaten since their coaching change when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. Minnesota has won back-to-back games since veteran coach John Hynes took over behind the bench. Hynes replaced Dean Evason, who was fired on Monday after the team stumbled to a 5-10-4 record to start the season. Hynes acknowledged that his new team seemed to be playing with a sense of … more
James Madison Dukes vs. Keystone Giants Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 3rd 2023
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No. 22 James Madison is focused on making progress regardless of the situation it finds itself in. Sometimes the situation ends up being a meeting with a Division III opponent, which is exactly what the Dukes will be up against when they face Keystone College in Harrisonburg, Va., on Sunday afternoon. “My favorite thing is improving,” James Madison coach Mark Byington said. “I don’t get caught up in results. We’ve got to keep getting better … more
Missouri Tigers vs. Wichita St. Shockers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 3rd 2023
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With Missouri in the toughest portion of its nonconference schedule, coach Dennis Gates wants to see his players attacking the basket more aggressively. That was a point of emphasis for the Tigers (6-2) prepared to host Wichita State (7-1) on Sunday afternoon in Columbia, Mo. Missouri is coming off a 71-64 victory at Pittsburgh in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Tigers prevailed despite getting outscored 25-9 at the free-throw line. “We’ve gotta continue to attack the … more