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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Kennesaw St. Fighting Owls Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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At 70.4 possessions per game, Indiana ranks in the top third of Division I schools when it comes to fastest tempos, per kenpom.com. But the Hoosiers are plodders when compared to their Friday night opponent, Kennesaw State. The defending Atlantic Sun Conference tournament champs average 77.1 possessions, more than anyone in Division I. And if recent history is any guide, the Owls could give Indiana a tough test, even in Bloomington, Ind. Their different style … more
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maine Black Bears Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it hosts Maine in a nonconference matchup Friday night in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers (9-3) are coming off an extended break. They pulled away for an 80-63 win at home Dec. 21 over Ball State in their most recent game. Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field in the victory. Pharrel Payne contributed 13 points, and Joshua Ola-Joseph and … more
Michigan Wolverines vs. McNeese St. McNeese Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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Before heading into the thick of its Big Ten schedule, Michigan will face another tricky matchup when McNeese State visits for a nonconference game Friday night in Ann Arbor, Mich. McNeese, of the Southland Conference, comes in with a 10-2 record that includes wins over Virginia Commonwealth and UAB. The Cowboys are coming off a 74-72 victory over Louisiana on Dec. 17 and have won five games in a row. Michigan (6-6) has played a … more
Penn St. Nittany Lions vs. Rider Broncs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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With one nonconference challenge remaining before the team dives exclusively into Big Ten play, Penn State knows the time is now to iron out the kinks. The Nittany Lions (6-6) will host Rider (3-9) on Friday in University Park, Pa., before heavy league play hits next week with contests against Michigan State and Michigan. Penn State hasn’t played in over a week, most recently posting a 72-55 victory over Le Moyne on Dec. 21. Kanye … more
Central Florida Knights vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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UCF has a mammoth home matchup looming early in 2024, but the Knights still have one bit of business left in 2023. In their final non-conference contest, the Knights (8-3) will host Bethune-Cookman (5-6) in Orlando, Fla., on Friday night ahead of the aforementioned bout on their home court. That big date is Jan. 10, when No. 2 Kansas visits Orlando in the Knights’ second-ever Big 12 game. The Knights’ conference opener will be Jan. … more