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No. 23 Alabama hosts Arkansas State following Sears’ 23-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-6) at Alabama Crimson Tide (5-2)Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Alabama hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Mark Sears scored 23 points in Alabama’s 85-77 loss to the Clemson Tigers.The Crimson Tide are 4-1 in home games. Alabama scores 94.9 points and has outscored opponents by 18.6 points per game.The Red Wolves have gone 0-4 away from home. Arkansas State ranks seventh in the Sun Belt with 14.3 assists per game led by Freddy Hicks averaging 3.0.Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 5.9 more made shots than the 4.4 per game Arkansas State allows. Arkansas State’s 41.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.1 percentage points lower than Alabama has given up to its opponents (45.2%).TOP PERFORMERS: Sears is scoring 20.7 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Crimson Tide. Aaron Estrada is averaging 16.9 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 51.7% for Alabama.Dyondre Doming...

Nicholas, Sam Houston Bearkats to host Anderson, Lamar Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Lamar Cardinals (4-4) at Sam Houston Bearkats (4-4)Huntsville, Texas; Sunday, 6 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearkats -11.5; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on Lamar in a matchup of Division 1 Division opponents.The Bearkats have gone 1-1 at home. Sam Houston is seventh in the CUSA with 29.8 points per game in the paint led by Kian Scroggins averaging 5.0.The Cardinals have gone 0-4 away from home. Lamar leads the Southland scoring 83.6 points per game while shooting 44.4%.Sam Houston is shooting 40.1% from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 41.5% Lamar allows to opponents. Lamar averages 9.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.1 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Sam Houston allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Davon Barnes averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bearkats, scoring 15.9 points while shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc. Lamar Wilkerson is shooting 40.2% and averaging 13.4 points for Sam Houston.Terry Anderson is ...

Tekin and Siena host Mount St. Mary’s

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Siena Saints (2-5, 1-0 MAAC) at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-5, 0-1 MAAC)Emmitsburg, Maryland; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -9; over/under is 130BOTTOM LINE: Siena takes on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers after Zek Tekin scored 23 points in Siena’s 67-65 win against the Rider Broncs.The Mountaineers are 1-1 in home games. Mount St. Mary’s has a 0-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Saints are 1-0 in MAAC play. Siena has a 2-1 record in one-possession games.Mount St. Mary’s scores 70.2 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than the 74.4 Siena gives up. Siena averages 5.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Mount St. Mary’s allows.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Dakota Leffew is shooting 34.3% and averaging 16.5 points for the Mountaineers. Josh Reaves is averaging 7.0 points...

Christie leads Minnesota against Ohio State after 20-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) at Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1)Columbus, Ohio; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buckeyes -13; over/under is 143BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Ohio State Buckeyes after Cam Christie scored 20 points in Minnesota’s 97-64 victory against the New Orleans Privateers.The Buckeyes have gone 4-1 in home games. Ohio State has a 5-0 record in games decided by 10 points or more.The Golden Gophers play their first true road game after going 5-2 to begin the season. Minnesota averages 18.9 assists per game to lead the Big Ten, paced by Elijah Hawkins with 5.4.Ohio State averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.7 more made shots than the 5.7 per game Minnesota allows. Minnesota has shot at a 48.0% rate from the field this season, 7.5 percentage points greater than the 40.5% shooting opponents of Ohio State have averaged.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Bruce Thornton is sco...

Fairfield takes on Rider after Fields’ 21-point performance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Fairfield Stags (1-6, 0-1 MAAC) at Rider Broncs (1-6, 0-1 MAAC)Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncs -5.5; over/under is 142BOTTOM LINE: Fairfield faces the Rider Broncs after Caleb Fields scored 21 points in Fairfield’s 78-67 loss to the Iona Gaels.The Broncs are 1-0 on their home court. Rider gives up 75.4 points and has been outscored by 7.5 points per game.The Stags are 0-1 in conference matchups. Fairfield is eighth in the MAAC with 21.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jasper Floyd averaging 4.1.Rider’s average of 4.4 made 3-pointers per game is 4.2 fewer made shots on average than the 8.6 per game Fairfield allows. Fairfield averages 71.3 points per game, 4.1 fewer than the 75.4 Rider gives up.The Broncs and Stags face off Sunday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Mervin James is scoring 17.9 points per game and averaging 7.7 rebounds for the Broncs. TJ Weeks Jr. is averaging 1.3 made 3-point...

San Francisco plays Arizona State after Mogbo’s 21-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

San Francisco Dons (5-2) at Arizona State Sun Devils (4-2)Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sun Devils -2.5; over/under is 136.5BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco takes on the Arizona State Sun Devils after Jonathan Mogbo scored 21 points in San Francisco’s 76-58 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.The Sun Devils have gone 3-0 in home games. Arizona State has a 1-0 record in one-possession games.The Dons are 0-1 in road games. San Francisco is fourth in the WCC with 10.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Mogbo averaging 4.0.Arizona State makes 41.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.1 percentage points higher than San Francisco has allowed to its opponents (39.3%). San Francisco averages 14.4 more points per game (80.6) than Arizona State gives up to opponents (66.2).TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Perez is shooting 46.8% and averaging 12.0 points for the Sun Devils. Zane Meeks is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers for Arizona State.Mogbo is shoot...

No. 15 Creighton visits Nebraska following Scheierman’s 21-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Creighton Bluejays (6-1) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-0)Lincoln, Nebraska; Sunday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -4; over/under is 148.5BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Creighton takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Baylor Scheierman scored 21 points in Creighton’s 79-65 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.The Cornhuskers have gone 6-0 in home games. Nebraska averages 9.7 turnovers per game and is 5-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Bluejays are 1-0 on the road. Creighton ranks 18th in college basketball averaging 12.0 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 40.0% from deep. Scheierman leads the team averaging 3.3 makes while shooting 40.4% from 3-point range.Nebraska makes 45.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.4 percentage points higher than Creighton has allowed to its opponents (41.3%). Creighton averages 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 5.9 more made shots on average than the 6.1 per game Nebraska allows.TOP PERFORMER...

Canisius takes on Saint Peter’s following Dinkins’ 21-point game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-4, 1-0 MAAC) at Canisius Golden Griffins (5-3, 1-0 MAAC)Buffalo, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Griffins -5; over/under is 133BOTTOM LINE: Canisius hosts the Saint Peter’s Peacocks after Tre Dinkins scored 21 points in Canisius’ 93-73 win against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.The Golden Griffins are 2-0 in home games. Canisius is sixth in the MAAC with 31.8 points per game in the paint led by Frank Mitchell averaging 9.0.The Peacocks have gone 1-0 against MAAC opponents. Saint Peter’s allows 66.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.2 points per game.Canisius averages 9.8 made 3-pointers per game, 4.1 more made shots than the 5.7 per game Saint Peter’s allows. Saint Peter’s averages 62.8 points per game, 11.0 fewer points than the 73.8 Canisius gives up to opponents.The Golden Griffins and Peacocks face off Sunday for the first time in MAAC play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Siem Uijtendaal...

Pittsburgh plays Clemson following Hinson’s 22-point performance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Clemson Tigers (6-0) at Pittsburgh Panthers (5-2)Pittsburgh; Sunday, 2 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -1.5; over/under is 146.5BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh plays the Clemson Tigers after Blake Hinson scored 22 points in Pittsburgh’s 71-64 loss to the Missouri Tigers.The Panthers are 4-1 on their home court. Pittsburgh scores 84.7 points while outscoring opponents by 20.4 points per game.The Tigers have gone 1-0 away from home. Clemson is sixth in the ACC with 34.5 rebounds per game led by Ian Schieffelin averaging 8.2.Pittsburgh makes 44.4% of its shots from the field this season, which is 3.9 percentage points higher than Clemson has allowed to its opponents (40.5%). Clemson averages 10.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.2 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Pittsburgh allows.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Hinson averages 3.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Panthers, sc...

Furman visits Battle and Arkansas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:30:26 GMT

Furman Paladins (4-4) at Arkansas Razorbacks (5-3)Fayetteville, Arkansas; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Arkansas hosts the Furman Paladins after Khalif Battle scored 21 points in Arkansas’ 80-75 victory against the Duke Blue Devils.The Razorbacks are 4-1 on their home court. Arkansas ranks fourth in the SEC with 25.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Trevon Brazile averaging 5.6.The Paladins have gone 0-2 away from home. Furman is 0-1 in one-possession games.Arkansas’ average of 7.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Furman gives up. Furman scores 7.0 more points per game (82.3) than Arkansas gives up to opponents (75.3).TOP PERFORMERS: Tramon Mark is scoring 18.4 points per game and averaging 2.7 rebounds for the Razorbacks. Battle is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers for Arkansas.JP Pegues averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Paladins, scoring 15.7 points while shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc. Ma...