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Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Nearly a month after playing their Atlantic Coast Conference openers, Syracuse and Pitt will resume league play Saturday when they convene on the Orange’s home court in Syracuse, N.Y. The Orange (9-3, 0-1 ACC) dropped their first conference affair to Virginia on Dec. 2, suffering an 84-62 road defeat. However, they have rebounded to win their past four contests, most recently an 83-71 triumph over Niagara on Dec. 21. Judah Mintz (18 points) and Maliq … more
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Stonehill Skyhawks Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Rutgers, which let a resume-boosting opportunity slip away last time out, will return to action on Saturday, hosting Stonehill in Piscataway, N.J. The Scarlet Knights (7-4) scheduled a neutral-site game against Mississippi State on Dec. 23 in Newark, N.J., but familiar problems cropped up in their 70-60 loss. Rutgers shot a season-low 17.6 percent from the 3-point arc (3 of 17), but more worrisome was a 47-26 deficit on the boards. The Scarlet Knights also … more
Memphis Tigers vs. Austin Peay AP Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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No. 19 Memphis has built all sorts of momentum, and the Tigers don’t want to loosen their grip on the things that have helped them excel. Next up comes a visit from Austin Peay on Saturday night in Memphis. The Tigers (10-2) carry a five-game winning streak heading into their final tune-up before American Athletic Conference play. “This has been very taxing, haven’t got much sleep,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said. “Really proud to be … more
Brigham Young Cougars vs. Wyoming Cowboys Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Former conference rivals will tangle for the first time since 2011 when No. 14 BYU hosts Wyoming on Saturday in Provo, Utah. BYU (11-1) has won three straight home games in dominant fashion. The Cougars’ most recent triumph — a 101-59 victory over Bellarmine on Dec. 22 — saw them cross the 100-point plateau for the third time this season while holding an opponent under 60 points for the seventh time in 12 games. BYU … more
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Wichita St. Shockers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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College basketball bragging rights within the state of Kansas are at stake as Wichita State and No. 2 Kansas square off Saturday afternoon, with the game actually outside of the state of Kansas. The venue is the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., where Wichita State will be playing for the second straight game, after losing 69-60 to Kansas State Dec. 21. Even though the two campuses are just 165 miles apart, the two programs … more