In one of the exciting matchups on the OVC college basketball slate on Friday, the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars and Illinois Fighting Illini take the court at State Farm Center — see below for our ATS predictions.

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Pick: Cincinnati -27.5 vs. Morehead State

• Matchup: Morehead State Eagles at Cincinnati Bearcats
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Cincinnati by 30 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Cincinnati -27.5
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: November 8
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: SIU-Edwardsville +26.5 vs. Illinois

• Matchup: SIU-Edwardsville Cougars at Illinois Fighting Illini
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Illinois by 19 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Illinois -26.5
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: November 8
• TV Channel: Peacock

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Pick: Colorado State -20.5 vs. Tennessee State

• Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers at Colorado State Rams
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Colorado State by 22 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Colorado State -20.5
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Date: November 8
• TV Channel: MW Network

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