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Northwestern carries a 3-0 record into Friday’s matchup with DePaul, stepping into its first true test after a dominant opening stretch. The Wildcats handled Mercyhurst, Boston University, and Cleveland State with efficiency and control, winning by more than 31 points per contest while maintaining strong defensive metrics. Bettors often examine team-level details on the Northwestern Wildcats team page and similarly review opponent metrics on the DePaul Blue Demons listing to assess matchup conditions. DePaul enters at 2-1, but concerns remain after narrowly escaping Stonehill before suffering a 66-53 home loss to Buffalo. The Blue Demons struggled with shotmaking, particularly early in games, generating just 6-for-26 shooting in the first half against Buffalo. Their inconsistent perimeter performance and turnover struggles create

Minnesota opens this NBA Cup matchup in strong form. The Wolves have won five of six and continue to lean on a defense that has tightened at the right time. Their 144-117 win over Sacramento earlier this week showed what happens when their pace and physicality sync up. Rudy Gobert said the team’s urgency has improved, and it shows in the way Minnesota closes possessions and limits second-chance looks. Sacramento enters after four straight losses. Doug Christie challenged his players after a 133-100 loss to Atlanta and made it clear the team must compete harder. Zach LaVine, who missed the Hawks game, is back and should help stabilize the offense. This group still plays fast and shoots well from deep,

Texas A&M and UCF each missed earlier opportunities to earn a Power Five nonconference victory, but one program will break through when the Aggies host the Knights on Friday in College Station. Both enter at 2-1, carrying contrasting offensive strengths and key questions. Bettors often examine team pages such as the listings for the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCF Knights for roster continuity and matchup indicators. Texas A&M continues adjusting under first-year coach Bucky McMillan. The Aggies’ 87-63 loss to Oklahoma State revealed early-season vulnerabilities in scoring balance and shot creation. Shooting just 32.3 percent from the field, Texas A&M generated its lowest offensive efficiency in nearly two seasons. The lack of perimeter rhythm and interior finishing placed significant

The Utah Mammoth return home Friday to face a New York Islanders team riding a three-game win streak. Puck drops at 9:00 PM at the Delta Center, airing on ESPN+. Utah sits 10-7 and strong at home at 5-1, while the Islanders come in 8-6-2 after another overtime win behind Matthew Schaefer and strong late-game push. For broader matchup context, you can review the full NHL breakdowns on the NHL previews page Opening lines:Mammoth -180. Islanders +150. Total 6.5. Current lines:Mammoth -203. Islanders +138. Puck line Utah -1.5 (+123). Puck line New York +1.5 (-150). Total 6.5 shaded to the Under at -117. Market notes:Public money leans toward the Mammoth on the moneyline. Sharper play has shown up on Islanders