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LSU and DePaul meet Saturday night at Raider Arena in Destin, Fla., for the Emerald Coast Classic final, with LSU looking to remain unbeaten and DePaul aiming for its first marquee multi-team event title in years. DePaul appears on the DePaul Blue Demons team page, while LSU is listed at the LSU Tigers page. The Tigers opened as 6-point favorites behind a 6-0 start, while DePaul carries momentum from Friday’s 75-61 semifinal win over Georgia Tech. LSU’s 71-62 victory over Drake served as its first meaningful test of the season, setting up a compelling neutral-site final with two teams trending upward. Both teams saw their defensive game plans validated in the semifinals, but Saturday’s matchup will stress shot creation and

The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Madison Square Garden on November 29, 2025, looking to extend their six-game winning streak against a New York Rangers team still searching for consistency on home ice. Tampa Bay, listed on the Tampa Bay Lightning team page, has rebounded dramatically from a 1-4-2 start and now sits near the top of the Eastern Conference. New York, found at the New York Rangers team page, enters on a three-game winning streak but holds a concerning 2-7-1 home record. The Lightning’s Friday win over Detroit showcased the versatility and depth driving their surge, while the Rangers’ victory in Boston highlighted an offense capable of explosive stretches—particularly with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad rediscovering elite form. Bettors

Penn State returns to action looking to build defensive consistency after a high-scoring but uneven 96-87 win over Boston University. The Nittany Lions’ offense continues to surge behind efficient shooting and contributions from multiple young players, but their defensive lapses remain a concern for head coach Mike Rhoades. Saturday’s matchup offers another chance for a young roster to tighten rotations and improve communication, especially after allowing the Terriers to shoot nearly 57 percent from the field. Sacred Heart enters the contest dealing with its own defensive struggles following a 108-106 overtime loss to Central Connecticut State that exposed significant issues in late-game execution. The Pioneers have struggled all season against stronger opponents, consistently allowing high shooting percentages and giving up

Cleveland continues its six-game homestand on Wednesday as they welcome Houston in a matchup featuring two of the most efficient offenses in the league. The Cavaliers have won 10 of their first 15 games despite injury interruptions and lineup adjustments, riding strong perimeter shooting and late-game resilience. Their recent 118-106 comeback win over Milwaukee featured a massive fourth-quarter surge powered by Sam Merrill, whose hot shooting continues to make him one of the league’s most underrated role players. Donovan Mitchell’s steady scoring and leadership remain central to Cleveland’s success, even while the team navigates injuries to its backcourt. Houston enters northeast Ohio with one of the NBA’s hottest records at 9-3, looking refreshed after several days off following a dramatic