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It appears that we are favored pretty heavily in this one in Vegas. Our beat writer has a prediction of 72-58. The status of Brown and Clark are still unknown, which likely means they are not playing as they are still suspended indefinitely.

After our poor showing at Fresno St. on the road, it is hard to say this is a sure thing, but it should be another win for the valley as SIUe is earmarked for last place in the OVC. I expect a much better shooting performance by the birds at home. I also think Jank won't back off at all with the starters if we have a lead in this one. They need all the minutes they can get before heading out to Cancun to face Rutgers.