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Miami-Florida Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Eighth-ranked Miami heads home on a redemption mission following a 22-point loss to Kentucky. The Hurricanes are back in action Saturday against visiting Notre Dame in Coral Gables, Fla., where Miami (5-1) and the Fighting Irish (3-3) kick off their Atlantic Coast Conference slate. Miami coach Jim Larranaga continues chasing the goal of rediscovering the formula used to reach the Final Four last season, and admits Tuesday’s 95-73 setback to Kentucky wasn’t a good enough … more
Washington Huskies vs. Colorado St. Rams Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 20 Colorado State brings a bit of baggage to Las Vegas this weekend. The Rams bring their unbeaten record — and multiple health concerns — to Las Vegas for a matchup with Washington (4-2). The Rams (7-0) are without guard Jalen Lake (broken finger) and forward Patrick Cartier could miss the game due to a back injury. Lake played with the broken finger in his left hand and finished with 16 points off the … more
Baylor Bears vs. Northwestern St. NW State Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 9 Baylor puts an undefeated November behind them and welcomes Northwestern State (La.) on Saturday in Waco, Texas. The Bears (7-0) played like a powerhouse in their 108-70 home win over Nicholls on Tuesday. Langston Love poured in a career-high 23 points off the bench while going 8 of 10 from the floor and producing a career-best five 3-pointers to lead Baylor. “Every shot I take, I think it’s going in, especially with the … more
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Southern California Trojans Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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West Coast headliners fight to make a non-conference statement on Saturday in Las Vegas when No. 11-ranked Gonzaga faces Southern California in the Legends of Basketball Las Vegas Invitational. Gonzaga (5-1) returned to the mainland with an 81-65 defeat of Cal State Bakersfield on Tuesday. The win over the Roadrunners followed a 2-1 showing at the Maui Invitational on Thanksgiving week in Honolulu. The Bulldogs rebounded from a 73-63 loss to current No. 1-ranked Purdue … more
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 24 Illinois leaves the state for the first time this season Saturday when it visits Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. The Fighting Illini (5-1) open Big Ten play in a matchup of two of the conference’s early defensive leaders. “I’ve been really pleased with this group,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said. “I’ve been really pleased with the improvements we’ve made. Now it’s what we really play for — these league games and to put ourselves … more