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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Tarleton Texans Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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The last time Virginia was unranked to begin a campaign, the Cavaliers finished the regular season at No. 1. That was 2017-18, which ended with a 31-3 record as well as a historic first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Tony Bennett begins his 15th season in Charlottesville — his squad tied for sixth among “others receiving votes” in the Associated Press preseason poll — when Virginia hosts Tarleton State and coach Billy Gillispie on … more
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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As a new era of Notre Dame basketball begins, coach Micah Shrewsberry is taking a wait-and-see approach to the season. Shrewsberry makes his Irish debut on Monday in South Bend against visiting Niagara, which looks to build on its first winning season in five years. The last time Notre Dame welcomed a new basketball coach, Mike Brey debuted in 2000. He lasted 23 seasons and won 483 games before stepping away after a dismal 11-21 … more
Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 1st 2023
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The season is only three games old for the Dallas Mavericks, but Luka Doncic is already in midseason form. Doncic is averaging a league-best 39.0 points per game and has posted two triple-doubles as he looks to lead Dallas to its fourth consecutive victory when it hosts the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The Mavericks are 3-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign when they won their first four games. Dallas is one … more
Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 1st 2023
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Monty Williams didn’t see his team play up to its new standards in its most recent game. The Detroit coach will expect a better showing when the Pistons host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Following a one-point, season-opening loss to Miami, the Pistons secured double-digit wins over Charlotte and Chicago. Their trip to Oklahoma City on Monday didn’t go as smoothly, though, as they were thumped by the Thunder, 124-112. Oklahoma City jumped … more
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 1st 2023
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The Boston Celtics will attempt to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the visiting Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Celtics haven’t started a season with more than three straight victories since the 2009-10 season, when they won six a row. Boston is coming off Monday’s 126-107 road victory against the Washington Wizards. Jaylen Brown scored 27 of his game-high 36 points in the first half. He tied a franchise record … more