The New York Knicks haven’t claimed an NBA title since 1973, but they will share the court with two recent champions today in Madison Square Garden. The Connecticut Huskies, national champs in 2023 and 2024, and the Florida Gators, who won the title last season, will face off in the second game of the Jimmy V Classic, held at the iconic venue.
Matchup Preview
The Huskies currently have an 8-1 record and are ranked 5th nationally, having already secured wins against notable teams like BYU, Illinois, and Kansas despite some injuries. Meanwhile, the Gators, sitting at 5-3 and ranked 18th, were recently defeated by Duke in a close contest (67-66) but are working to establish their new backcourt featuring transfers Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee.
UConn is favored by 4.5 points going into the match.
Other Notable Games Today
Other games include several college basketball matchups alongside an exciting NBA Cup slate. Below are details about today’s events:
College Basketball Best Bets
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Villanova at No. 2 Michigan
- Time: 6:30 p.m. | Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. | TV: FS1 | Stream: Fubo
- Forecast: Villanova +17.5 | Expert: Michigan -17.5
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Clemson at No. 10 BYU
- Time: 6:30 p.m. | Location: New York City | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo
- Forecast: Clemson +6.5
NBA Best Bets
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Miami Heat at Orlando Magic
- Time: 6 p.m. | Location: Orlando | TV: Prime Video
- Forecast: Magic -1.5 | Expert Prop: Wendell Carter Jr. Under 13.5 total points + assists
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Knicks at Toronto Raptors
- Time: 8:30 p.m. | Location: Toronto | TV: Prime Video | Forecast: Raptors +5
