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Far Away From Ten

The announcement was made on November 26, but I've been holding off on saying anything simply due to there being a lack of details on what's going to happen and when it will happen. However, the news is true: Simon Fraser University is rejoining U SPORTS and Canada West after spending the last fifteen years competing in the Division II level of the NCAA. There's a lot to be excited about when it comes to this news as the school will now review its options while reorganizing its athletics depar...

Corn Flakes: Husker Men and Women Both Make the AP Top 25

Look at these Nebraska sports! The men are the AP #23 their highest ranking since 2014 and the women are the AP #24. Both teams are 9-0 after impressive showings against Creighton and Penn State respectively. I know the basketball season is long, but this is a great start. And the other undefeated team in […]

UNC men climb, UNC women drop in this week’s AP Top 25

Between the ACC/SEC Challenge and a handful of other nonconference matchups, there were plenty of big games across the men’s and women’s landscape this past week.  While the top 10 women’s teams all maintained their rankings in the latest AP poll, the results of the men’s games produced a lot more movement. Let’s take a […]

ACC Winning Streaks

The streak goes on. Winning streaks can be affirming, attention-getting, intimidating. A run of victories can invest a team with confidence, encourage supporters, fuel momentum.  All of those benefits presumably have accrued as Duke fought its way to victories in its first 10 games of the 2025-26 season. To appreciate what the Blue Devils are […]

The Daily Mauling: 12/9/25

Kansas Jayhawks News What we learned from Darryn Peterson’s return on Sunday More on KU football’s rejection of a bowl game bid Despite mixed results, Kansas basketball jumped up in this week’s AP poll Links! Sam Leavitt is officially not returning to Arizona State As many as 22 states could see the northern lights again […]

Iowa Hoops: Hawkeyes enter Cy-Hawk week with house money

The Iowa Hawkeyes (8-1, 1-1) followed up their loss at Michigan State with a big win against the Maryland Terrapins (6-4, 0-1). While the Terps are in a more full-fledged rebuild than Iowa (Buzz Williams brought some dudes from Texas A&M but hardly one of Bennett Stirtz’s caliber), returning to Carver Hawkeye-Arena and giving the […]

ACC Roundup – Clemson’s Big Opportunity

Geographically, the doldrums are in the Tropics where the winds just didn’t blow and the old sailing ships were stuck with nowhere to go. In college basketball, the doldrums are in mid-December, encompassing exam breaks and the holidays. Then, more or less after the New Year, conference seasons begin in earnest. And the ACC obviously […]

SEC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 10

SEC teams will hit the court across two games on Tuesday in college basketball action. That includes the Florida Gators taking on the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden, and we have best bets recommendations across the board. How to Bet on SEC Games Best SEC Spread Bet Today: UConn vs. Florida The line for this game set by DraftKings and the model’s prediction are essentially the same (within 0.1 points of each other). ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Underdog ATS...

Big 12 Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 9

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Arizona State Sun Devils square off for one of three games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule with Big 12 teams. Want best bets information? You’ve come to the right place. How to Bet on Big 12 Games Best Big 12 Spread Bet Today: Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (13.2 points) is significantly less than the 17.5-point edge DraftKings gives to Arizona State, though the data still has the...

Patriot League Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 9

There are two games on the college basketball schedule on Tuesday that feature Patriot League teams, and we have best bets recomendations. That includes the Bucknell Bison versus the Rider Broncs. How to Bet on Patriot League Games Best Patriot League Spread Bet Today: Rider vs. Bucknell Both DraftKings and the model expect Bucknell to walk away with the victory, but the model spread (3.5) is two points further in their direction. ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Unde...

ACC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 9

Tuesday’s college basketball schedule includes two games featuring ACC teams in action, and we’re here to help you with best bets. Among those contests is the Clemson Tigers playing the BYU Cougars. How to Bet on ACC Games Best ACC Spread Bet Today: BYU vs. Clemson The model and DraftKings both have BYU taking home the win, but the model has them winning by less (6.5 points). Lean towards taking Clemson. ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Underdog ATS Record Home ATS ...

No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball vs. Delaware State preview

Fresh off the thrill of its first double overtime road victory in program history, No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball faces a quick turnaround. In one of their two final nonconference matchups of the 2025-26 season, the Terps welcome Delaware State to the Xfinity Center Wednesday night.  The game will tip off at 6 p.m. and […]

Tuesday Headlines: NC Central Gameday Edition

Kentucky Basketball is back in action tonight, hosting the North Carolina Central Eagles. It’ll be interesting to see how the Wildcats respond to Friday’s embarrassing showing in Nashville, where the Cats were absolutely dominated by Gonzaga 94-59. Will Kentucky come out and dominate this game against an inferior opponent? Will Kentucky’s offensive struggles carry over […]

Top 25 College Basketball Picks and Best Bets: December 9

The Florida Gators versus the UConn Huskies is one of five games on the college basketball schedule on Tuesday that features a ranked team in action. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for December 9 No. 18 Florida Gators vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, December 10 Spread: UConn (-4.5) Total: 145.5 Moneyline: Huskies -205, Gators +170 Prediction: UConn 76, Florida 72 Villanova Wildcats at No. 2 Michigan Wolverines Time: 6:30 p.m. ...

Syracuse vs Colgate Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 10

The Syracuse Orange (8-1) will look to extend a seven-game home winning streak when they take on the Colgate Raiders (4-5) on December 10, 2025 at JMA Wireless Dome. Syracuse vs. Colgate NCAA Game Info Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Syracuse, New York Venue: JMA Wireless Dome Last Game For Each Team Syracuse, led by Sophie Burrows with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, picked up a 78-69 victory versus SMU in their las...

West Virginia vs Georgia Tech Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 11

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-6) hope to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (8-2) on December 11, 2025. West Virginia vs. Georgia Tech NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Morgantown, West Virginia Venue: WVU Coliseum Last Game For Each Team West Virginia prevailed by a final score of 109-40 in their last game against Texas Southern. Leading the way on offense for the Mountaine...

Albany vs Boston University Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 13

The Albany Great Danes (8-2) will look to continue a six-game winning streak when they host the Boston University Terriers (3-6) on December 13, 2025 at Broadview Center. Albany vs. Boston University NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Albany, New York Venue: Broadview Center Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Albany picked up a 55-41 victory against Colgate. The Great Danes were led by Delanie Hill, who finished with 2...

Dorian Finney-Smith nearing his season debut for Rockets

The Houston Rockets made a number of large acquisitions during the previous summer. What one individual considers a spectacular acquisition may not be the same for another. Regardless of the individual or the criterion, Kevin Durant is an unquestionable splash move. He is regarded as one of the all-time great players in the game. Additionally, […]

Preview: No. 5 UConn men’s basketball vs. No. 18 Florida | 9:00 p.m., ESPN

UConn men’s basketball heads to Madison Square Garden for the second time this season, as the No. 5 Huskies take on defending champion Florida in the Jimmy V Classic. UConn is out for revenge against the No. 18 Gators, as Todd Golden’s squad ended the Huskies’ historic 13-game NCAA tournament winning streak and handed Alex […]

How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. Clemson

The BYU Cougars are on the road in New York City on Tues. afternoon to face the Clemson Tigers as part of the Jimmy V Classic. BYU is 7-1 on the season. The Cougars last played on Wed. Dec. 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. They defeated the Cal Baptist Lancers by […]

Commute: The Border War Should Be Played on Campus

Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Border War Missouri fell to kansas in the Border War 80-60 on Sunday afternoon. An expected loss? Sure, but by 20? I don’t know, man … kU is a good, but not great team. Though for whatever reason I wasn’t as excited leading up to the […]