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Villanova Wildcats vs. Le Moyne Dolphins Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023
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Following a disappointing campaign in 2022-23, Villanova appeared to be a much-improved team in its season opener Monday. The 22nd-ranked Wildcats hope to build off that initial victory Friday when they host Le Moyne in nonconference action. Under first-year coach Kyle Neptune, Villanova struggled last season to the tune of a 17-17 record (with a first-round loss in the NIT). The Wildcats, who won two national championships under previous coach Jay Wright, wound up missing … more
Missouri Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023
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Missouri coach Dennis Gates wanted to give his players a tougher nonconference challenge to test them early during his second year with the Tigers. “There’s a lot of great teams, great coaches that we face,” Gates said. That process begins Friday when Missouri (1-0) hosts Memphis (1-0) at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Memphis finished 26-9 last season and reached the NCAA Tournament. It opened this season with a 94-77 victory over Jackson State. Jaykwon … more
Butler Bulldogs vs. SE Missouri St. Redhawks Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023
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After taking care of business in their opener on Monday, the Butler Bulldogs wrap up their first week of the season as they welcome in the visiting Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Friday night. The Bulldogs took down Eastern Michigan 94-55 on Monday night at home. After leading by just eight at halftime, a 60-29 second half put the game well out of reach. Six Bulldogs scored in double figures, led by 18 from Jahmyl … more
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Grambling State Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023
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The Colorado Buffaloes got a wakeup call in the first half of their season opener. They led Towson by just four points at intermission but came out strong in the second half to win by 18. Now that the early season schedule has its attention, Colorado (1-0) will host Grambling in Boulder on Friday night. The Buffaloes were led by their veterans, who were somewhat passive in the first half but picked it up after … more
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 10th 2023
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In its season-opening, 30-point win over Central Michigan, Oklahoma attempted 30 free throws, the Sooners’ third-highest total in three seasons under coach Porter Moser. Heading into a Friday game against Mississippi Valley State in Norman, Okla., Moser said getting to the foul line has been a point of emphasis. “With those new rules, it’s intentional,” Moser said. “We’re trying to smash the paint, create contact in the paint because they’re calling it. We have more … more