The set-up: Both teams come in at 2-0. The Cardinal most recently pulled away for 72-59 road win over UNC-Wilmington. Kezi Okpala had 28 points and three steals. Overall Stanford is averaging 84 PPG. UNC routed Elon 116-67 most recently, as Cameron Johnson went for 21 points. Overall UNC is averaging 97 PPG.

The pick: The Cardinal do well when playing "elite" level competition, as evidenced by their 16-5 ATS record in their last 21 vs. teams with winning records. No outright, but expect a competitive battle. Grab the points.

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