Author: Dpatrick

Golden Gophers vs. Badgers Prediction The 22nd-ranked Wisconsin Badgers are off to a strong start in Big Ten Conference play with wins in their first two games. Is Wisconsin going to make it three conference wins in a row tonight as it hosts the Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Hawkeyes vs. Boilermakers Prediction The Iowa Hawkeyes are ranked 25th, but have lost their first two Big Ten Conference games this season. Will Iowa avoid going 0-3 in conference play tonight when it travels to play at the Purdue Boilermakers?

Wolfpack vs. Hurricanes Prediction The 18th-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack won 12 of their 13 non-conference games and open Atlantic Coast Conference play tonight as small favorites at the Miami Hurricanes. Will NC State continue its strong play with a big win in this contest?

Flames vs. Bruins Prediction The Calgary Flames have been streaky this season and are winners of their last two games heading into tonight’s showdown at the Boston Bruins. Can Calgary notch a third straight win on the road?

Aggies vs. Wolfpack Prediction The sixth-ranked Nevada Wolfpack have continued their strong play from last March as they have won their first 13 games this season. Can Nevada stay unbeaten tonight with a home victory over the Utah State Aggies?

Sooners vs. Jayhawks Prediction A pair of one-loss teams will go at it tonight in their Big 12 Conference opener as the Oklahoma Sooners play at the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. Will Kansas show dominance on its home court to cover the spread?

Golden Hurricane vs. Cougars Prediction No one has solved the 19th-ranked Houston Cougars as they get set for their American Athletic Conference opener at home today versus the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Can Houston move to 14-0 on the season with another win?

Red Raiders vs. Mountaineers Prediction The Texas Tech Red Raiders enjoyed a fantastic non-conference season and are ranked 11th nationally going into tonight’s Big 12 Conference opener at the West Virginia Mountaineers. Will Texas Tech post another win tonight as small favorites?

Penguins vs. Rangers Prediction The Pittsburgh Penguins have won six in a row and eight of their last nine entering tonight’s road game at the New York Rangers. Is Pittsburgh going to stay hot with another victory in The Big Apple?

Golden Eagles vs. Red Storm Prediction The St. John’s Red Storm will attempt to even their Big East Conference record at 1-1 tonight against a 16th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles squad playing their conference opener. Will St. John’s protect its home court and notch a win as the slight favorites?