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New ACC Coaches On Coaching In Their 1st ACC Tournament

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Before the season, the ACC Digital Network asked the four newest coaches in the ACC about their thoughts on getting the chance to coach in the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time. All of them have history with the tournament with Virginia Ryan Odom's dad having won the ACC Tournament while coaching Wake Forest, Florida State's Luke Loucks won the tournament as an FSU player, NC State's Will Wade is a Clemson alum and started his coaching career as a Clemson graduate assistant, and Miami's Jai Lucas was an assistant coach at Duke for the past several seasons. Listen to what each coach had to say about getting to be a head coach in the ACC Tournament for the first time.

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Coaches On Why The ACC Tournament Is A Must-Watch Event

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As we head into the start of the 2026 T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, we are looking back at what the ACC men's basketball coaches said at ACC Tipoff about what makes the tournament a great must-watch event. Coaches like Duke's Jon Scheyer, North Carolina's Hubert Davis, Cal's Mark Madsen, and Clemson's Brad Brownell explain that it is multiple things that make the ACC Tournament great. From the tradition of it being the original conference tournament and the historic teams in the conference to the variable styles of play, which make for an entertaining game. Watch what the coaches have to say, and then tell us what you believe makes the ACC one of the top must-watch sporting events every year.

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Daily Prediction Recap - Sunday, March 8, 2026

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Check out how the MyGameSim.com predictions performed on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

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Thunder and Cavaliers Favored in Marquee NBA Matchups

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March 9, 2026, is shaping up to be a thrilling day for basketball fans with three marquee matchups that promise high stakes and intense action. Let's take a closer look at these games, where the outcomes could hinge on star performances and strategic plays.

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NHL Showdowns: Blue Jackets Lead Marquee Matchups

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As the NHL season marches on, the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Los Angeles Kings in what promises to be a highly competitive clash. Our model predicts a narrow victory for Columbus with a scoreline of 2.9 to 2.1, giving them a 56% chance of winning based on 160 simulations. The Kings, however, are not to be underestimated with players like Brandt Clarke projected to make significant contributions.

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March Madness Looms: Key Monday Matchups to Watch

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As the college basketball season hurtles toward its climax, March 9th offers a tantalizing taste of what's to come with two marquee matchups that could shape the tournament picture. Gonzaga and Oregon State face off in a clash that looks to be a David versus Goliath scenario, while Santa Clara heads to Saint Mary's in a nail-biter that could go down to the wire.

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Will the ACC get an 8th team into the NCAA Tournament?

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There’s always the ACCT left to try and get quality wins, but as the regular season comes to a close, the ACC, which had been looking at 8 or 9 teams in position to get to the NCAAs is precariously close to getting only 7.

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Navy Pulls Off A Thrilling Cover Against Boston University

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In a day filled with edge-of-your-seat moments, GameSim nailed its predictions in crucial matchups. Navy's heart-stopping performance against Boston University highlights just how close and exciting this slate of games was.

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Features of creating a prediction model for the NBA and NFL

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Creating predictive models for U.S. professional leagues such as the National Basketball Association and the National Football League requires in-depth analysis of statistics, team dynamics, and numerous external factors. Analysts use historical game data, player performance indicators, game pace, injuries, the schedule of fixtures, and even court characteristics. Modern machine learning algorithms make it possible to process vast amounts of data and identify patterns that are difficult to detect through traditional analysis.

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Daily Prediction Recap - Saturday, March 7, 2026

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Check out how the MyGameSim.com predictions performed on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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Duke wins on Senior Night 76-61 over UNC

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In Durham, the No. 1 Blue Devils got revenge for a loss earlier this season as they defeated the #17 Tar Heels, 76-61. North Carolina had the Duke lead down to just three early in the second half, but the Blue Devils went on a 24-2 run to take full control of the game. Duke dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 18 offensive rebounds compared to just five for UNC. Cameron Boozer had a monster game with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists. Maliq Brown had 15 points, nine rebounds, five steals, two assists, and a block. Isaiah Evans hit three three-pointers and scored 11 points. Derek Dixon led North Carolina with 17 points, going 5-8 on three-pointers.

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Pitt qualifies for ACC Tournament with 71-69 OT win over Syracuse

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In a game that the Pitt Panthers needed to win in order to qualify for the 2026 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, they got the job done with a 71-69 overtime victory over the Syracuse Orange. With the score tied at 69, Nojus Indrusaitis found an open lane, and William Kyle III was late with his rejection attempt, leading to a goaltending call that gave the Panthers the win after a missed heave by Naithan George. The game went back and forth and saw 13 ties and 7 lead changes. Cameron Corhen had an extremely impressive outing, scoring 21 points on 8-14 shooting while Barry Dunning Jr. added 17 points and Indrusaitis scored 16 in the win. Naithan George had a phenomenal game for the Orange and finished with 26 points on 8-17 shooting, including 4-10 from three-point range, along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Donnie Freeman added 18 points and 13 rebounds while Nate Kingz chipped in 14 points for Adrian Autry's squad in the loss.

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Wake Forest defeats Cal 80-73

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The Demons Deacons have now won two of their last three and five of their last eight games as they battled back to take down Cal, 80-73. Wake was down 37-29 at half and outscored them 51-36 in the second stanza. They also outrebounded the Golden Bears 45-29 and held them to 36% shooting from the field. Wake's bench outscored Cal's 26-8, led by Omaha Biliew, who led Wake's bench with 10 points. Juke Harris was the game's most dominant player as he rocked Cal for 31 points, including a career-high 15 rebounds and 3 assists for WF. Dai Dai Ames also delivered a sterling performance as he dropped 31 points for Cal.

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Stanford wins at NC State 85-84

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The Cardinal was on the road in Raleigh and came away with an 85-84 win over the Wolfpack. NC State made 17 more free throws in the game, but Stanford made four more three-pointers. Ebuka Okorie had another amazing performance, finishing the game with 33 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Jaylen Thompson added 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists. NC State had five players score in double figures with Ven-Allen Lubin leading the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

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Louisville defeats Miami 92-89

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The Cardinals and #22 Hurricanes battled down the stretch, and the Cardinals came away with a 92-89 victory. Louisville's Adrian Wooley hit a three-pointer with 14 seconds to go to put the Cardinals up by 1. Tru Washington had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but the ball just rimmed out. Louisville shot 61.1% from the floor during the game, including 12-24 from three-point range. Wooley finished the game with 15 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Louisville's Ryan Conwell made four three-pointers and scored a team-high 24 points. Miami's Tre Donaldson had 25 points, six assists, and two steals. Malik Reneau added 18 points and five rebounds.

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FSU battles to 91-78 win over SMU

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The 'Noles made it three wins in a row, and nine out of the last eleven after dismantling SMU, 91-78. FSU took a 45-27 lead into the half and continued to keep the pressure on as they shot 54% from the field and 56% from 3 in the second half. The Seminoles assisted on 19 of their 30 made field goals. Chauncey Wiggins was absolutely sensational, going for a career-high 31 points on an uber-efficient 10 of 14 shooting and also knocked down 6 of 8 3-point field goals. Wiggins grabbed 9 rebounds, handed out 2 assists, and notched 2 steals. His running mate, Robert McCray V, added 17 points with 12 assists, a block, and 2 steals. Boopie Miller also had a career-high with 32 points and 4 assists for SMU.

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NHL Showdowns: Avalanche Face Wild, Pens Host Bruins

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It’s a hockey fan’s dream night with some tantalizing matchups on the ice. As the Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche, fans are in for a tight contest between two Western Conference powerhouses. According to our GameSim prediction, the Avalanche have a slight edge, winning 51% of the time with a predicted score of 3.3 to 3.1. Even Vegas isn’t confident enough to give more than a 1.5 goal spread, which underscores how even these teams are.

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Clemson defeats pesky Georgia Tech 79-76

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The Tigers staved off a pesky Georgia Tech squad to emerge with a 79-76 victory at home on Senior Night at Littlejohn. Four Clemson scorers reached double figures led by Efrem Johnson and Nick Davidson, who split 30 points between them, each scoring 15. Carter Welling went for 13 and Ace Buckner dropped 10 with 5 assists as they powered the Clemson bench. Their bench was a big difference as they enjoyed a 29-2 advantage there. The Tigers also feasted on 14 Georgia Tech turnovers scoring 25 points off of them. Jaeden Mustaf and Kowacie Reeves Jr. combined for 48 points for the Yellow Jackets.

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NBA Sunday Action: Celtics, Knicks, and Heat Battle for Glory

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As the NBA season heats up, March 8 promises a night of electrifying basketball action with three marquee matchups that are simply too good to miss. Fans and bettors alike will be glued to their screens as the Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Detroit Pistons clash with the Miami Heat.

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Rivalries and Rankings: NCAA Marquee Matchups for Sunday

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March 8, 2026, is poised to be a date circled on every college basketball fan's calendar, as some of the nation's top teams face off in high-stakes matchups that are sure to have major implications for seeding and momentum heading into March Madness. Let's dive into the three marquee matchups that promise drama, rivalry, and plenty of hardwood fireworks.

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Boston College defeats Notre Dame 77-69

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Boston College broke a 2-game losing streak to taste victory in their last chance at home against rival Notre Dame, 77-69. Four Eagles reached double figures in scoring, led by Fred Payne, who went for 24 points while adding 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. His teammate Chase Forte added 14 points with another 4 assists, in addition to Jayden Hastings and Boden Kapke combining for 23 points. Jalen Haralson led Notre Dame with 21 points on 7 of 11 shooting.

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BYU Covers Against Texas Tech

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What a day! GameSim hit the mark with a standout performance as #24 BYU claimed victory against #16 Texas Tech, winning 82–76. GameSim projected a close game with BYU winning 83.5–76.1, predicting a -1.5 spread that they comfortably covered.

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Virginia holds off Hokies 76-72

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The No. 13 Virginia Cavaliers held off a hard-fighting Virginia Tech Hokies team and escaped with a 76-72 win in the basketball edition of the Commonwealth Clash. The Cavs spread around the offense with Ugonna Onyenso and Malik Thomas each scoring 16 points, Sam Lewis adding 15, and Thijs De Ridder scoring 13 points for Ryan Odom's club. Ben Hammond led the Hokies with 21 points in the loss.

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Daily Prediction Recap - Friday, March 6, 2026

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Check out how the MyGameSim.com predictions performed on Friday, March 6, 2026.

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