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The Sam Houston Bearkats will travel to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday night at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The Red Raiders enter this matchup ranked No. 10 in the nation, riding the momentum of a commanding 98-60 win over Lindenwood in their opener. Texas Tech overcame early defensive issues while missing three key players, including preseason All-American J.T. Toppin. Christian Anderson exploded for a career-high 34 points and 11 assists, while transfer Donovan Atwell added 22 points. Even without their starting trio, the Red Raiders maintained pace, rebounding dominance, and efficient shooting that underscored their national ranking. Sam Houston, meanwhile, began its season with a convincing 95-59 victory over LeTourneau. The Bearkats debuted a revamped

The Northern Illinois Huskies will visit the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night at the Kohl Center in Madison for a nonconference clash that pits a program in full rebuild mode against a ranked Big Ten contender. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with Wisconsin entering as a heavy favorite on the NCAAB odds and scores board. Wisconsin opened its season with a dominant 96-64 win over Campbell, finishing on a 29-2 run and flashing the balance of veterans and transfers coach Greg Gard envisioned. The Badgers led the nation in free-throw percentage last year (82.6%) and returned to form by hitting 17 of 19 from the stripe. John Blackwell scored 31 points, nearly matching his career high, while 7-footer

The Miami Heat host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Kaseya Center in an NBA Cup Group Play opener. Miami returns home after a tough 1-3 road trip, while Charlotte looks to snap a rough stretch that includes four losses in their last five games. The Heat won the first meeting 144-117 on October 28, but both teams are dealing with key injuries heading into this rematch. Miami is favored by 5 points at home. The total is set at 243. The Heat are -189 on the moneyline, while the Hornets are +158. Miami is 2-0 at home this season, while Charlotte is 1-3 on the road. Full odds breakdown available on ScoresAndStats NBA Odds. Charlotte continues

The Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Kia Center in the first of two consecutive matchups between the teams. Friday’s contest is part of NBA Cup Group B play, while Sunday’s rematch will not count toward tournament standings. Boston enters at 4-5 after snapping a two-game skid with a dominant win over Washington, while Orlando sits at 3-5 and is looking to rebound from a frustrating loss to Atlanta. Orlando is favored by 3.5 points at home. The total is set at 228. The Magic are -158 on the moneyline, while the Celtics are +134. Boston has covered in three of its last five games, while Orlando is 1-3 ATS in its last four.