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The best game of the night is happening out west in The Pit. BYU has been as solid as any team in the country, racing out to a 19-1 record and a Top Ten ranking. Jimmer Fredette is the real deal (see the Maniacs All Americans) and BYU plays smart, efficient and fills the floor with guys who can flat out shoot.
Meanwhile Steve Alford's Lobos have fallen off the radar after dropping a few unexpected games, but are still a solid NCAA-bound 16-3. BYU is a little bit better, New Mexico is a bit more athletic.
The difference tonight? The Pit. I put it up there with the Kohl Center and The Kennel as the most unlikely places to sneak out with a win. Give me Darrington Hobson and the Lobo's plus the two tonight. It will be not only a huge win for
NMex, but an even bigger win for the Mountain West's hopes for snagging three bids this March.
Temple takes their unbeaten conference record on the road tonight to upsart Charlotte. The 49er's got a huge win over bubblemate Richmond earlier this week, edging them slightly ahead on the ladder. Beating Temple tonight would make their surprising tourney drive even more solid. Charlotte has been somewhat of a question mark against top flight competition, but to be fair moat of those games were on the road.
With the exception of the Kansas game, every time I've
seen Temple play they have been sensational. Charlotte needs this win to move in better bubble position. Temple is looking to remain in the front of the A10 and secure a top four seed in March.
Should be a great game, give me Temple laying just one.
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