We're about time find out how good Cal Baptist might be. The Lancers are unbeaten into December and capped off their sterling November with a Saturday win at Oregon State. Defense has been superb for Rick Croy's troops, allowing only 63 ppg (good for 17th in the country), while there is star power offensively led by G Dominique Daniels (17.8 ppg; 19 ppg thru career at CBU). The host Buffs are 7-0, too, in what might be a recovery year for HC Tad Boyle, capped by a pair of double-digit wins in Palm Springs vs. USF and Washington last week. Maintaining the 51.6% FG shooting, however, and extending the margin might be a challenge, especially if the Lancers keep controlling the pace. Play CBU.

We get to learn a lot more about California Baptist from the WAC at Boulder tonight when they face the Buffaloes, with both teams at 7-0 on the year. Colorado beat Washington in their last game and beat Providence earlier in the year, and they returned 33% of their scoring from last year. California Baptist beat San Diego, Irvine, and Oregon State, and they return all five starters from last year's team, along with two reserves. This team is intact, and the continued continuity is worth betting on today. Colorado shoots 51.6% from the field, but they don't play any defense. Colorado scores 90 points per game, while Cal Baptist allows only 63. I'm on Cal Baptist plus the points.