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Los Angeles brings a three-game win streak into Ottawa after a 4-3 overtime win in Toronto. Quinton Byfield scored in OT, his second straight game-winner, and the Kings again showed strong composure on the road. They are 8-1-2 away from home and have won five straight on the road. Ottawa enters with a seven-game point streak after beating Boston 5-3. Tim Stützle led the way with two goals and an assist. Claude Giroux and Shane Pinto added scoring depth, and the Senators improved to 6-2-2 at home. This is the end of their homestand before a long trip west. The Kings have taken seven of the past nine meetings. Both teams sit at 9-5-4, making this one of the more

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