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James Madison Dukes vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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No. 20 James Madison was ready for some time off after winning four games — including three on the road — in a span of 13 days to protect its perfect record and first ranking in program history. “This is difficult, more than people think of what we’re going through, the mental part, the physical exhaustion, the pressure,” Dukes coach Mark Byington said after an 89-75 win at Morgan State on Dec. 22. “We need … more
Duke Blue Devils vs. Queens University of Charlotte Royals Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 30th 2023
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Duke secured a key result prior to Christmas, and that might make the next stretch of games a tad less stressful for the No. 16 Blue Devils. They will play their nonconference finale against Queens on Saturday afternoon at Durham, N.C. In its most recent game, Duke beat then-No. 10 Baylor 78-70 on Dec. 20 in New York, a soothing result for the Blue Devils. “(It was big) for us to be in some big-time … more
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Kennesaw St. Fighting Owls Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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At 70.4 possessions per game, Indiana ranks in the top third of Division I schools when it comes to fastest tempos, per kenpom.com. But the Hoosiers are plodders when compared to their Friday night opponent, Kennesaw State. The defending Atlantic Sun Conference tournament champs average 77.1 possessions, more than anyone in Division I. And if recent history is any guide, the Owls could give Indiana a tough test, even in Bloomington, Ind. Their different style … more
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maine Black Bears Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it hosts Maine in a nonconference matchup Friday night in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers (9-3) are coming off an extended break. They pulled away for an 80-63 win at home Dec. 21 over Ball State in their most recent game. Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field in the victory. Pharrel Payne contributed 13 points, and Joshua Ola-Joseph and … more
Michigan Wolverines vs. McNeese St. McNeese Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 29th 2023
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Before heading into the thick of its Big Ten schedule, Michigan will face another tricky matchup when McNeese State visits for a nonconference game Friday night in Ann Arbor, Mich. McNeese, of the Southland Conference, comes in with a 10-2 record that includes wins over Virginia Commonwealth and UAB. The Cowboys are coming off a 74-72 victory over Louisiana on Dec. 17 and have won five games in a row. Michigan (6-6) has played a … more