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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Morgan St. Bears Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 27th 2023
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After getting knocked out of the Top 25 with a lopsided loss at Memphis, Virginia tries to regroup at home against Morgan State in its final nonconference game Wednesday night in Charlottesville, Va. The Cavaliers (9-2) had the holiday break to dwell on a 77-54 setback at then-No. 23 Memphis on Dec. 19 that snapped their five-game winning streak. Morgan State arrives in town following Friday’s 89-75 loss to No. 20 James Madison. It was … more
Southern California Trojans vs. Louisville Cardinals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 27th 2023
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Southern California felt it was a national championship contender and certainly was resembling one when the squad was unbeaten through six games. But the rest of the season was a disaster for the Trojans, who finish the campaign in a mid-level bowl when it opposes No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. USC (7-5) limped to the finish with five losses in six games and had to rally from 14 points down … more
Hawaii Warriors vs. Texas Christian Horned Frogs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 24th 2023
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TCU and Hawaii are set for a matchup in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday in Honolulu, with each looking to rebound from a loss in Friday’s semifinals. The Horned Frogs (9-2) have won two of their past three and opened the tournament with a 111-87 win over Old Dominion before falling to Nevada, 88-75. The Horned Frogs battled back late in the second half after trailing by double digits, but … more
Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 23rd 2023
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Two teams on the rise will square off for the second time this season when the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Kings recorded a 124-111 victory in Minneapolis on Nov. 24 in the first battle between perennially losing teams that are enjoying a resurgence. Minnesota is tied with the Boston Celtics for the league’s best record at 21-6. The Timberwolves are shooting for their third straight postseason berth … more
Connecticut Huskies vs. St. John’s Red Storm Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 23rd 2023
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St. John’s finally pleased the demanding Rick Pitino on Wednesday night. But the Red Storm will enjoy no honeymoon period as they must face No. 5 UConn three days after the Huskies infuriated the hard-driving Dan Hurley. UConn will try to bounce back from a disappointing Big East opener Saturday night when the Huskies host St. John’s in Hartford, Conn. UConn’s impressive early-season surge ended Wednesday night when the visiting Huskies were upset by Seton … more