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The NBA is still on break, making for a pretty slow sports day. But here are a few picks to get you through the night.

• Syracuse @ Louisville (7pm ESPN)
  After knocking off the Hoyas, 'Cuse has to deal with Pitino and co. to stay in the Tournament picture. Boeheim: "Melo's not doing anything tonight right?"
• Red Wings @ Avalanche (8pm V.S.)
  Detroit is in the throes of their worst losing streak in 17 years and still has the best record in the NHL. Starting a rookie goalie against the Avs should fix that.
• Texas A&M @ Texas (9pm ESPN)
  A grudge match that's really gaining steam deep in the heart of Texas, despite being played indoors, without pads and with a round ball.

And if you'd like to take Presidents Day as a day of rest from sports programming …

Mythbusters (7pm Discovery)
The team tries to see if Jimmy Hoffa is actually buried in Giants Stadium. You know, next to all of Bill Belichick's subterranean audio equipment.

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