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Villanova Wildcats vs. Drexel Dragons Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Villanova did not expect to be competing in the fifth-place game of the inaugural Big 5 Classic Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. But that’s where the No. 18-ranked Wildcats (6-2) find themselves with a matchup against Drexel following losses against Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph’s. Villanova consistently stood atop the Big 5 — which now includes the Dragons in recent years. The Wildcats won national championships in 2016 and 2018. Without Hall of Fame head coach Jay … more
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 17 North Carolina doesn’t intend to fall off the radar this December. A year ago the Tar Heels faded, but that might not be the case this time as they enter Atlantic Coast Conference play coming off a notable performance. “We were really trying to put the world on notice,” North Carolina forward Armando Bacot said after his team beat No. 10 Tennessee on Wednesday. Next comes a visit from Florida State for the … more
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Rankings and records will be irrelevant when No. 3 Marquette makes the 80-mile trip to face Wisconsin on Saturday in the annual nonconference matchup of in-state rivals in Madison. Both Marquette and Wisconsin took care of business this week in tune-up victories following impressive tournament showings. Marquette (6-1) rolled past Southern 93-56 on Tuesday, and Wisconsin (5-2) defeated Western Illinois 71-49 on Monday for its fourth consecutive win. The I-94 rivalry began in 1917 and … more
Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The key contributors tend to be evolving and rotating for the Charlotte Hornets. As long as at least a player or two are able to come through, the Hornets figure to have a chance against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday at Charlotte, N.C. The Timberwolves will arrive on a roll with a three-game winning streak and victories in six of their last seven games. They’ve had a variety of players come to the forefront. … more
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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When the Clippers and Golden State Warriors met on Thursday, Los Angeles had no answer for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson down the stretch. The Clippers were within seven early in the fourth quarter before Curry and Thompson took over, combining for 21 points over the final 9:53 to lead Golden State to a 120-114 victory. Los Angeles will attempt to prevent the star duo from taking over again when it hosts the Warriors in … more