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<p>Planning on watching today's Rams and Minutemen game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Minutemen hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on USA. VCU is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against Massachusetts. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.</p><h3>VCU RAMS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Minutemen.</li><li>Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can VCU Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>VCU enters this game as the favorite, and the Rams have been the favorite in 22 of their 31 games this season. They are 17-5 in those games.</p>

<p>On the road, VCU has gone 5-4 this season, and they are coming off of a win over Fordham, 69-62. Over their last 10 road games, the Rams are 5-5.</p><p>VCU has an overall ATS record of 18-13 this season and they are 13-9 vs. the spread when they are the favorite. On the road, the Rams have gone 6-3 vs. the spread this year and they are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for VCU games is 14-17 and today's line of 140.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (140.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points compared to their season average of 138.5 points per game. So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their recent game, the Rams' offense concluded with 69 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.3 points per contest. Max Shulga led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Toibu Lawal contributed 13 points for the Rams.</p><p>So far, the Rams' defense is ranked 62nd in the country at 67.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, VCU's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.4% this season.</p><h3>Will the Massachusetts Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Massachusetts has been the underdog in six games this season, and they come into this one with a 3-3 record in those games. The Minutemen are 14-4 at home this season, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.</p>

<p>Overall, UMass is 20-10 this season, and they are coming off of a 66-64 win over Fordham. The Minutemen have won three straight games, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games at home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, UMass has an ATS record of 5-1. At home, their ATS mark is 10-8. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Minutemen are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Massachusetts' over/under record this season is 14-15-1 and today's line of 140.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (149.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 130 points and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Massachusetts offense ended with 66 points against Fordham. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.5% and made 7 threes. Leading Massachusetts in scoring vs. Fordham was Josh Cohen with his 19 points. Rahsool Diggins also added 16 points for the Minutemen.</p><p>On defense, Massachusetts is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. Fordham, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 64 points vs. Massachusetts.</p>

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We don't know if this is an anxious time for Coach Mike Krzyzewski or not, but we can tell you that the Duke Blue Devils are now outside of the national rankings for the first time since February 2016. Can they bounce back from this, after a loss to Virginia Tech last time out?

We will find out on Tuesday night, as they tackle the Pittsburgh Panthers, who have been tough as nails for most of the campaign thus far.

This game was originally scheduled to take place on December 29, but with Pitt literally on the team bus to start their trek, it was determined that some people in their traveling party had been exposed to someone with COVID-19, so the game was postponed.

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<strong>Duke Blue Devils at Pittsburgh Panthers, 9 PM ET (ESPN)</strong>

<strong>College Basketball Odds: Duke -4, Total 144</strong>

Duke sees itself being bolstered by a healthier Jalen Johnson, who's now had a week to rest and then practice coming off a foot injury. The 6-9 freshman had been limited to just four minutes against Virginia Tech because he just wasn't in ideal shape to play.

Freshman Jeremy Roach had 22 points in that game, and Coach K looks at him as an indicator that things may be starting to come around for his young people. And the Blue Devils don't have to rely only on freshmen, as soph Matthew Hurt is the top scorer in the ACC (19.6 ppg). But to a considerable extent, this program has been populated with players who are thinking "one and done" first, and the truth is, sometimes you're going to have a great crop and sometimes you're not. At 5-3, Duke will have to prove it's got some ACC championship mettle.

Pitt, more or less a "position-less" team under head coach Jeff Capel (a Duke alumnus), comes in with a nice 1-2 punch in 6-6 monster Justin Champagnie (18.7 pts. 12.9 reb. per game) and Au'Diese Toney (15.9 ppg). Champagnie walked all over Syracuse last time out in a 96-76 win, with 24 points and 16 rebounds, as he was coming off an injury that forced him to miss the previous two games.

On defense, Pitt slows down the triple pretty well (allowing just 25%) and, not that Duke is necessarily reliant on it, but it will make the attack more one-dimensional.

It's a shame that Pitt doesn't shoot threes better, because they'd be able to exploit a defensive weakness of Duke, which has allowed teams to hit almost 38% from downtown.

There is a certain versatility we like with the Panthers, because they can do a lot of switching and perhaps do it successfully as Coach K seeks to go into "motion"with his offense. Pitt can more than hold its own on the boards.

We don't want to judge Duke to harshly, because its three losses have come against Michigan State and Illinois, along with Virginia Tech But coming off their back-to-back wins over Syracuse, we like this cushion for the Panthers at the Peterson Center.

<strong>The Play: PITT +4</strong>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Aztecs and Aggies game? Catch the action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Utah State is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. San Diego State.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah State Aggies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will Utah State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Aztecs Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been in six of their 26 games this season. Their record as the underdog is 2-4, compared to 16-2 as the favorite. On the road, the Aztecs have gone 5-6, and they have gone 20-6 overall.</p>

<p>San Diego State's average scoring margin on the road this season is +0.5, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. They are coming off of an 81-70 win against New Mexico, and they have won two games in a row.</p><p>San Diego State has an ATS record of 11-13 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-8. As the underdog, the Aztecs are 2-4 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the underdog, San Diego State is 4-6.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for San Diego State games is 14-10 and today's line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (141.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. Currently, their last 10 games have an average scoring total of 141 points and their OU record in those games is 6-4.</p><p>San Diego State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 81 points against New Mexico. This output exceeded their season average of 75.8 points per game. The top scorer for the Aztecs was Jaedon LeDee with 23 points, while Lamont Butler also chipped in with 13 points.</p><p>San Diego State's defense has been playing well, ranking 57th nationally, with 66.9 points allowed per game. So far, the San Diego State defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (497th).</p><h3>Can Utah State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Utah State will look to bounce back from a 20-point loss to Colorado State when they take on San Diego State. The Aggies are 11-1 at home this season, and they are 18-1 when favored.</p>

<p>Utah State has gone 9-1 at home over their last 10 games, and they are averaging a scoring margin of +13.4 points per game at home this season. Overall, they are 21-5, and their record in the Mountain West is 9-3.</p><p>Utah State has been a solid team against the spread this season, going 13-9-1. At home, they have an ATS mark of 8-4 and have gone 6-3 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>Utah State's over/under record for the season is 13-10 and today's line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144.9). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>The Utah State offense is coming off a game where they scored 55 points against Colorado State. They posted a field goal percentage of 38.6% and connected on 4 threes. The top scorer for the Aggies was Great Osobor with 15 points, while Ian Martinez also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Utah State defense is giving up an average of 69.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.7 threes per game vs. San Diego State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.6%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs Utah State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/24

<p>Betting on today's Wolverines and Fighting Hawks game? Catch the action at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND, as the Fighting Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on Summ. Utah Valley is favored by -6 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6</p><p>This game will be played at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at 1:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Fighting Hawks.</li><li>Not only will North Dakota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Valley Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Valley kicked off their season with a dominant 89-60 win over UTEP on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were slight favorites at -1 and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.</p> <p>Utah Valley took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. They continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring UTEP 46-32 to seal the win.</p><p>Utah Valley's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 52% field goal percentage. They connected on 11 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 52.4% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%.</p> <p>The Wolverines also made 31 of 43 free throws (72.1%) and dished out 25 assists. Dominick Nelson led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Tanner Toolson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Utah Valley's defense gave up 60 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 two-point attempts, good for 51%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team made 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. Utah Valley also sent them to the line 43 times, where they converted 31 free throws at a 72% rate. The Wolverines allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will North Dakota Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-56 on the road to Colorado State on Monday. The Fighting Hawks entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 39-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 143.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 35.4% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They hit only 31.2% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-16 from deep, and managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team.</p> <p>Nique Clifford was a bright spot, leading the way with 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 9-for-12 overall and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Keshawn Williams added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Treysen Eaglestaff contributed 12 points, also hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 58% from the field. The Fighting Hawks had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 31 of 43 two-point shots to fall, a 72% conversion rate.</p> <p>On the perimeter, North Dakota fared better, holding the opposition to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 4 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%. The Fighting Hawks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Valley Wolverines vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Islanders and Aggies. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with New Mexico State being favored by -7 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +7</p><p>This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Even though we have New Mexico State winning straight-up, we like Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at +7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Islanders Secure a Win at Las Cruces?</h3><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi dropped their recent game against New Mexico, losing 100-81 on Tuesday. The Islanders were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, exceeding the over/under line of 160.</p> <p>After trailing 49-34 at halftime, the Islanders scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 61.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 5/16 (31.2%). Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they made just 51.4% of their attempts, finishing 18/35 from the line.</p> <p>Donovan Dent led the way with 25 points and 10 assists, shooting 7/10 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kayde Dotson added 18 points in just 15 minutes, connecting on 6/7 shots overall and 3/4 from three-point range. The Islanders finished with 20 assists as a team, with Owen Dease contributing 7 assists to go along with his 11 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 39 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Islanders gave up 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 25 for 64%. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Win at Home?</h3><h3>New Mexico State Aggies Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>New Mexico State picked up a 75-63 road win over Utah Tech on Saturday. The Aggies entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread, moving to 2-0 on the season.</p> <p>New Mexico State built a 39-23 lead at halftime, but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 150.</p><p>New Mexico State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, making 8 of 21 attempts, and connected on 52.8% of their two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 54.2% from the line.</p> <p>Zawdie Jackson led the way with 24 points, shooting 81.8% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. He also added 7 assists. Christian Cook contributed 21 points, while Noa Gonsalves added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>New Mexico State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making only 11 of 27 shots for 40%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Aggies' defense allowed 8 threes on 33 attempts, a 24% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 17 for 58%.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs New Mexico State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with Ohio being favored by -9.5 over UNC Asheville.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like UNC Asheville at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bulldogs faced a tough challenge against Alabama on Monday, November 4th, losing 110-54 on the road. Entering the game as +28.5 point underdogs, UNC Asheville not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 50-29 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 60. The total points for the game ended at 164, just under the 164.5-point O/U line.</p><p>UNC Asheville struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 27.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.5%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Clifford Omoruyi was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and adding 8 rebounds.</p><p>UNC Asheville Bulldogs struggled defensively, giving up 110 points on 63% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts, going 30/42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UNC Asheville allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 37 times, where they converted 26 free throws. The Bulldogs gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Ohio Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Ohio's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 88-78 to James Madison on Monday. The Bobcats were +3 underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 149.</p> <p>Ohio struggled early, trailing 41-26 at halftime, but they showed some fight in the second half, scoring 52 points. However, they also allowed 47 points in the second half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>Ohio's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, hitting 7 of 18 attempts, while shooting 56.1% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Xavier Brown led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three. Aidan Hadaway added 17 points, also hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Mark Freeman contributed 16 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Bobcats allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 21/37 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ohio's opponents shot 50%, connecting on 10 of 20 attempts. The Bobcats also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 16 free throws. Ohio gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

The Boise State Broncos lost their opener to the Houston Cougars in a very disappointing shooting performance. But since then, they've been on a bit of a roll, winning twelve games in a row. No, they have not been tested very seriously. And we don't expect that stern test is going to come on Wednesday night, as they face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs in a game that gets underway at 11 p.m. Eastern time at the ExtraMile Arena in Boise.

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<strong>College Basketball Odds: Boise State -15, Total 140.5</strong>

Boise State was beaten 68 - 58 by eighth-ranked Houston in their first shot out of the box, and they missed 16 of their 17 shots from three-point range. It is fair to say that they have improved in that area, as at 35.5%, they are more than respectable.

Yes, they have faced lesser lights since then, for the most part, but one impressive outing for them was on December 9th, when they went into Provo and beat BYU 74 - 70, hitting six of their ten attempts from beyond the arc. Ten of their 12 victories in this current streak have come by double-digits.

Both of these teams do a pretty good job stamping out second-shot opportunities, as they each rank in the top 20 in defensive rebounding percentage. But when it comes to defense, you have to give the considerable edge to Boise State, which has yielded only 29.2% from downtown and also 45.9% from inside the three-point line.

Fresno State is flawed in many ways fundamentally - they make only 61% of their free throws, less than 30% of their triples, and they turn the ball over at a dizzying rate - 21% of their possessions, in fact. And let's go over another metric as well; only 41% of FSU’s field goals have come by way of an assist. That is 332nd in the nation (according to the good people at KenPom), and that represents a lack of ball movement. Against the better defensive teams - and we would say that in the Mountain West, Boise State qualifies in that category - you simply have to get more passing in the half-court to achieve good shots.

Fresno State certainly has an asset in 7-footer Orlando Robinson, who has registered six double-doubles already. He's had some breakout performances as well, including 33 points and 13 rebounds against Wyoming, followed directly by 23 points and 14 boards against San Jose State. So he is indeed a load to deal with.

But Boise State has pretty good overall size, and Mladen Armus, their 6 - 10 center, it's one of the better offensive rebounders in the Mountain West. so we are relatively certain that they can compete in the lane.

Boise State will have some shooters like Marcus Shaver (44), Max Rice (43.5), and Derrick Alston (38.7%) to stretch things out in three-point territory, so we'll see if Fresno State, which has allowed 37% triples, can handle that.

And the Bulldogs have had difficulty stepping up in class; they have lost by margins of 14 and 16 points against Nevada, and I've already suffered TWO 22-point defeats at the hands of Colorado State. So we’re thinking Boise State, a much more experienced side, can probably overcome this number.

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