There are a couple really intriguing games that most people will miss today.
First, how about Drake traveling to Evansville in an early-season MVC battle. The purple Aces are the newest members to the Valley, while Drake was a shocking champion in 2008. Both teams are solid conference champion contenders. Today's game goes a long way to determining it, even though it is only December.
Next, Western Kentucky travels to Florida St. This is the kind of ballgame Florida State can NOT lose if it harbors any notions of breaking their NIT streak. They are off to a solid start at 11-2, with wins over Cincinnati and Florida, with quality losses to Pitt and one disappointment Northwestern. Western Kentucky has been a bit of an enigma, slaughtering Louisville on the road, and turning around and losing to Murray State and Evansville by 28 and 32 respectivly.
And finally Texas Tech travels to Stanford. The Cardinal boasts an 8-0 record, but has been largely untested. Texas Tech has put up 173 points in a single game...but has also lost to Lamar and UTEP in back to back games. The Red Raiders need a big win before heading into the Big 12 schedule.
Maniacs Picks: Evansville -2, FSU - 5.5, Stanford -9
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