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Brigham Young Cougars vs. Fresno St. Bulldogs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 1st 2023
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For the first time in two years, BYU is ranked in The Associated Press Top 25. That may come as a surprise to some. After all, the No. 19 Cougars are off to a 6-0 start despite being picked to finish second-to-last in the Big 12 while returning most of the team that finished a disappointing 19-15 in 2022-23. Forward Noah Waterman, among the Cougars’ pleasant surprises, said the players’ confidence in themselves and in … more
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 1st 2023
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No. 1 Purdue stormed through the early part of its nonconference schedule without a setback. Now, the Boilermakers will bring an unblemished record into their Big Ten conference opener. Purdue (7-0) will tip off conference play when it visits Northwestern (5-1) on Friday night in Evanston, Ill. The Boilermakers are coming off a 99-67 win over Texas Southern and already have knocked off three ranked teams in Gonzaga (then-No. 11), Tennessee (No. 7) and Marquette … more
Xavier Musketeers vs. Houston Cougars Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 1st 2023
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Sixth-ranked Houston takes its unbeaten record into opposing territory for the first time this season when it visits Xavier on Friday night in Cincinnati. The Cougars (7-0) have played five games on campus while also winning both contests on a neutral court, capturing the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C. Houston is coming off a 79-44 blowout win over Montana last Friday, as L.J. Cryer had 24 points and Jamal Shead added 13 points … more
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Connecticut Huskies Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 1st 2023
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UConn is the defending national champion, yet the Huskies have a major chip on their shoulders. No. 4 UConn doesn’t feel it is receiving the proper respect for its accomplishments as it enters a heavyweight battle against No. 5 Kansas on Friday night at Lawrence, Kan. UConn (7-0) will have a chance to make a major statement inside Phog Allen Fieldhouse. “When you take the court, our team deserves the respect from everyone on the … more
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 1st 2023
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Luka Doncic will try to continue his torrid play on Friday night when the Dallas Mavericks host the Memphis Grizzlies. Doncic collected 41 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in the Mavericks’ 121-115 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The four-time All-Star highlighted that performance with a desperation running hook shot with 1:03 left that gave Dallas a 115-108 lead. Tuesday’s effort came while Doncic sported a wrap on his left thumb to protect … more