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Elite programs in early battle as No. 5 UConn visits Kansas
No. 5 UConn will continue to navigate its way through a formidable stretch of the season when it visits Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence.,The game features two programs responsible for winning three of the last four national championships. The Jayhawks won the title in 2022 before the Huskies overcame ...
No. 16 North Carolina on rebound ahead of game vs. No. 19 Kentucky
The ACC/SEC Challenge features a battle of the blue bloods with No. 16 North Carolina traveling to No. 19 Kentucky for a highly-profile matchup on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ken.,The Tar Heels (6-1) opened the season with six straight victories by double figures before falling 74-58 to No. 11 Michi...
No. 17 Tennessee pledges to learn from loss, challenges Syracuse
After a pair of impressive wins in the Players Era men's championship, No. 17 Tennessee makes the trip to upstate New York to meet Syracuse in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday.,The Volunteers demolished Rutgers and took down No. 3 Houston in their second game in Las Vegas before being knocked off by...
No. 4 Duke learning about itself ahead of clash vs. No. 10 Florida
No. 4 Duke has been in several notable matchups in the first month of the season.,It turns out that the Blue Devils were just getting warmed up in terms of high-profile opposition.,No. 10 Florida, the reigning national champion, will visit Duke on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C., in a high-profile ACC...
No. 11 Michigan State, Iowa square off in battle of unbeatens
At the beginning of the season, many observers probably didn't expect Iowa and No. 11 Michigan State to each be unbeaten heading into their Big Ten opener at Tuesday night in East Lansing. ,But that is the case, so already it will be an intriguing matchup when the Hawkeyes and Spartans hook up for t...
Streaking Lakers look to shine against Suns
On the prowl with a seven-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will close out a four-game homestand on a quick turnaround with a visit from the Phoenix Suns on Monday., ,The most recent Los Angeles victory came Sunday, 133-121 against the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans. Luka Doncic scored ...
Pistons emerge from rough patch upbeat heading into road game vs. Hawks
The Detroit Pistons got back on the winning track Saturday, though it got scary at the end. They'll look to build off that performance when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.,Detroit's 13-game winning streak ended at Boston on Wednesday, then the Pistons lost a tight game at home to Orland...
Cavs desperate for better starts while Pacers finally on a win streak
All is not well with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will carry a three-game losing streak and a ton of frustration into their Monday matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,Payton Pritchard erupted for 15 of his season-high 42 points in the fourth quarter Sunday, allowing the visiting Bost...
Blues playing with better commitment while Ducks have question in net
The St. Louis Blues looked more like their old selves while winning back-to-back games at home.,They held off the Ottawa Senators 4-3 Friday, then edged the Utah Mammoth 1-0 the next night. The Blues will try to continue their resurgence on Monday night when they host the Anaheim Ducks.,The Blues ca...
Rockets aim for another rout in rematch with Jazz
Stingy defense is fueling success for the Houston Rockets heading into a rematch with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Monday night., ,Houston has allowed just 97.7 points per game during a three-game winning streak that includes a 129-101 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. For the Rockets, it was t...
Sharks eye defensive tune-up against struggling Mammoth
The San Jose Sharks will look to refine their defensive game when they return home to host the Utah Mammoth on Monday night.,The Sharks' Will Smith scored twice and William Eklund also found the back of the net but San Jose fell 4-3 to the host Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.,"Effort was good," sa...
Riding high of tournament victory, Stanford faces freshmen-led Portland
Having enjoyed a two-day Thanksgiving celebration in the California desert, Stanford returns to its home court to host Portland in a nonconference game Monday night.,After opening with five straight at home, including a 77-69 loss to Seattle in the most recent outing in front of their fans, the Card...
Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks haven't piled up many wins so far this season, but Cooper Flagg's performance is a reason for optimism.,They take that optimism into Denver on Monday night when they play the Nuggets.,Flagg, the first overall pick in June's draft, had back-to-back historic games over the weekend...
Colorado eyes historic start, hosts undefeated Cal Baptist
One team will feel the pain of its first setback of the season when Colorado faces Cal Baptist on Monday night in Boulder, Colo.,The Buffaloes and Lancers have each rolled off seven straight victories to start the season. Colorado is vying for its first 8-0 start since the 1949-50 campaign, while th...
Hornets visit Brooklyn as Nets seek first home win
The Charlotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets are experiencing their share of difficulties this season.,The Hornets are coming off two straight home wins and are attempting to win a third in a row Monday night when they face the Nets, who are 0-9 at home, in New York.,Charlotte snapped a seven-game skid b...
Villanova's outside shooting factors into crosstown tilt with Temple
Nearly a year ago, Villanova shot the lights out in a record-setting victory over Temple.,The Owls will try to contain the host Wildcats' high-powered offense when the Philadelphia Big 5 rivals meet on Monday.,Villanova (5-1) has looked strong offensively in the early going, averaging 83.3 points pe...
Xavier relying on distance shooting, ready for Saint Francis tune-up
Xavier has found its offensive rhythm over its last three games, something it will try to carry over into Monday night's home game against Saint Francis in Cincinnati.,Winners of three of their last four games, the Musketeers (5-3) have made at least 11 3-pointers in each of their last four. They've...
Giants vs Patriots Monday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 13 Bet Picks
The Giants get Jaxson Dart back as the Patriots lose key linemen protecting Drake Maye. Why New York +7.5 is the value play in this Monday Night Football matchup....
NBA November 30th Picks & Predictions: Sunday Basketball Best Bets
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Sunday's slate of NBA games on November 30th. Full odds, picks, props, and analysis....
Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders Betting Prediction: Week 13 Bet Picks
Denver’s elite defense faces an injury-plagued Washington offense. See why the betting total at 43.5 is the best play for Sunday Night Football in Week 13....