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Marshall at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marshall at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-1) and the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers (4-1) meet at Mackey Arena Saturday at noon ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marshall vs. Purdue odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Marshall secured its second straight win with an 83-62 victory as a 10-point home favorite over Bellarmine Nov. 16 while the total (145) pushed. Marshall outscored Bellarmine 49-28 in the second half. Senior F Nate Martin led the way with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.

Purdue took its first loss of the season in a 76-58 setback at No. 15 Marquette Tuesday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Under (153) hit with ease. Junior F Trey Kaufman-Renn led the team with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, but 15 turnovers ultimately sealed the Boilermakers’ fate.

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Marshall at Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marshall +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Purdue -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +19.5 (-110) | Purdue -19.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marshall at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 86, Marshall 68

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no way anyone should consider betting Purdue (-3000) at this price. That’s risking $3,000 to win $100 — not a wise strategy. However, when looking at the spread, things get more enticing.

Against the spread

BET PURDUE -19.5 (-110).

Purdue looks poised for a dominant rebound against Marshall Saturday following its loss to Marquette.

The Boilermakers, ranked 21st in KenPom’s efficiency margin (+20.79), face a Thundering Herd team ranked 166th (-0.50). With home-court advantage at Mackey Arena, Purdue’s elite 3-point shooting (43.8%, 8th nationally) and superior rebounding (51.4% vs. 49.3%) should pave the way for a blowout.

Marshall’s poor shooting from deep (29.0%, 298th) makes it hard to stay competitive.

Purdue should easily cover the 19.5-point spread.

Over/Under

BET OVER 149.5 (-110).

Both teams have the ability to light up the scoreboard.

Marshall averages 82.5 points per game (106th) and plays at an up-tempo pace, ranking 89th in adjusted tempo with 71 possessions per 40 minutes.

While Purdue’s defense is solid, ranking 59th in efficiency (97.9 points per 100 possessions), the Thundering Herd could still push into the upper 60s. If that happens, the Over should hit comfortably.

Both teams prioritize offense, making this an attractive spot for the over.

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Marquette vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marquette vs. Georgia odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 15 Marquette Golden Eagles (5-0) face the Georgia Bulldogs (5-0) Saturday at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Marquette vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Marquette is No. 15 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 76-58 home win over the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers Tuesday, closing as 5.5-point favorites. They were led by G Stevie Mitchell, who dropped a game-high 21 points in the win. Marquette has covered 4 of its 5 games this season.

Georgia also enters undefeated and is coming off a 93-45 home win over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs Tuesday, closing as a 26-point favorite. F Asa Newell led the team with 17 points and hit 7 of 8 field-goal attempts. The Bulldogs are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-0 ATS in games with a single-digit spread.

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Marquette vs. Georgia odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marquette -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Georgia +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread: Marquette -6.5 (-115) | Georgia +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marquette vs. Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Marquette 82, Georgia 74

Moneyline

PASS.

The Golden Eagles are surging and are a more proven side; however, they aren’t worth taking here.

Against the spread

BET MARQUETTE -6.5 (-115).

Marquette has impressed, and it has proven difficult to stop offensively. Its top 2 offensive weapons are shooting over 55% from the field, and it has held its 2 Power 4 opponents to just 66 points per game this season. Marquette is 2-0 ATS when either an underdog or a single-digit favorite.

The Bulldogs have also exceeded expectations, but they haven’t played a team of Marquette’s caliber. The only Power 4 team they’ve played is Georgia Tech, and despite winning, they closed as road favorites, which doesn’t suggest the Yellow Jackets are that strong of a side.

Take the more impressive side, and back MARQUETTE -6.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 152.5 (-110).

Both teams shoot efficiently from the field and can score the ball with ease. Georgia has scored 77 or more in every game, so while it will face a stiffer opponent, it should still be able to get points on the board. It should force the tempo to be faster and want to push the pace.

The Golden Eagles are 2-3 O/U but have scored at least 76 in 4 of their 5 games. Expect them to not shy away from a quick game. They are 1-1 O/U against Power 4 opponents. Considering those trends, take OVER 152.5 (-110).

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Duke at Arizona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Duke at Arizona odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 10 Duke Blue Devils (3-1) and the No. 17 Arizona Wildcats (2-1) meet Friday at McHale Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Duke vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Blue Devils rolled up an impressive 86-35 victory against the Wofford Terriers last time out Saturday as a 24.5-point favorite at Cameron Indoor Stadium. While that’s all well and good, and Duke has 3 wins over the Maine Black Bears, Army Black Knights and Wofford by 24 or more points, the Blue Devils lost 77-72 to the No. 11 Kentucky Wildcats in Atlanta on a neutral floor which sticks out.

Arizona is licking its wounds after a 103-88 loss at the Wisconsin Badgers last time out, failing as a 4.5-point favorite. Arizona is 1-2 ATS in the past 3 outings, while the Over is 2-1 in those games. The good news is that Arizona has scored 88 or more points in all 3 games, but that 103 points allowed to Wisconsin is a concern.

Still, Arizona has won all 3 meetings against Duke since 2011, an NCAA Tournament victory. Arizona has covered all 3 of those games, too, with the Under cashing in each of the previous regular-season meetings in 2013 and 2023.

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Duke at Arizona odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 9:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Duke -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Arizona -111 (bet $111 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Duke +1.5 (-118) | Arizona -1.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Duke at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 86, Arizona 81

Moneyline

While Arizona (-111) has won the past 3 meetings since 2011, while holding a 6-4 all-time series lead, DUKE (-108) is worth playing as short ‘dogs in this clash of titans.

There is concern about the Blue Devils since they lost to Kentucky in their first marquee game of the season, but Duke played well at times in that game, and it only suffered a loss by 5 points. Arizona, on the other hand, got boat-raced at Wisconsin, and that’s a concern.

Against the spread

There is no sense playing Duke +1.5 (-118) catching this little bit of points, unless you’re absolutely convince the Blue Devils will win, but only by a single point.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 160.5 (-114) is worth a look in this titanic clash.

Duke averaged 98.0 PPG in the first 2 games against Army and Maine, but again, it cashed low in the neutral-floor battle against Kentucky.

For Arizona, the Over has cashed in 2 of 3 games, while allowing 103 points in its only game against a power conference team.

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North Carolina at Hawaii odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s North Carolina at Hawaii odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-0) meet Saturday morning at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 a.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the North Carolina vs. Hawaii odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tar Heels suffered a 92-89 loss against fellow blue blood Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse Nov. 8, although North Carolina was able to cover as an 8-point underdog as the Over (160) cashed. UNC has covered in consecutive games after throttling American 107-55 at Smith Center, with the total going high in 3 straight outings.

The Rainbow Warriors have fired out to a 4-0 start. They’ve won against San Jose State, Pacific and Weber State in overtime, as well as a win over a lower-level college Life Pacific. The Warriors are 2-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Over is 2-1 in those games, too.

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North Carolina at Hawaii odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated Friday at 9:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): North Carolina -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Hawaii +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
Against the spread: North Carolina -16.5 (-105) | Hawaii +16.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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North Carolina at Hawaii picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 91, Hawaii 72

Moneyline

You can’t risk 20 times your potential return to back the ranked North Carolina (-2000) side. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

On the flip side, while Hawaii (+1000) is unbeaten, it has played nobody of note. It could easily have lost to Weber State last time out, escaping in OT. Oddly enough, Weber State has a history with North Carolina. Google Harold Arceneaux and 1999.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

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Against the spread

Back NORTH CAROLINA -16.5 (-105) lightly in this trip to the islands. The Tar Heels can roll up big-time offensive numbers, going for 89 or more points in all 3 games to date. The Tar Heels are a very good free-throw shooting team, too, as they don’t leave a lot of points on the board. However, its defense has been a bit of an issue.

However, Hawaii +16.5 (-115) allows teams to shoot 41.1% from the field and 30.2% from behind the 3-point line. That’s good news for UNC to roll up plenty of offense.

Over/Under

OVER 151.5 (-105) may be the best play on the board.

The total has cashed high in 2 of 3 games for Hawaii, as it has scored at least 73 points in each game against Division I teams, while allowing 66 or more points in all of those outings.

For UNC, it is good for 89 or more points in 3 outings. It has allowed 76 or more points in 2 of 3 contests, while the Over has hit in all 3 outings.

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Little Rock at Arkansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Little Rock at Arkansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Little Rock Trojans (3-2) visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) on Friday. Tip from Bud Walton Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Little Rock vs. Arkansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Little Rock has won back-to-back games after taking down theTulsa Hurricane 71-57 on Wednesday and covering as a 12.5-point road underdog. G Johnathan Lawson scored a game-high 23 points while 4 of the 5 Little Rock starters scored in double figures in the win.

Arkansas has won back-to-back games after taking down the Pacific Tigers 91-72 on Monday and failing to cover as a 21.5-point home favorite. F Adou Thiero scored a game-high 23 points while the Razorbacks shot 59.6% from the field in the win.

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Little Rock at Arkansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Little Rock +1250 (bet $100 to win $1250) | Arkansas -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Little Rock +20.5 (-105) | Arkansas -20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Little Rock at Arkansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Arkansas 84, Little Rock 68

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Arkansas (-3000) to win on Friday.

Against the spread

BET LITTLE ROCK +20.5 (-105).

Little Rock has won back-to-back games, both as a 10.5-point-or-more underdog and both on the road. Its offense has come alive early this season, dropping 71 or more points in 3 of its 5 games. Arkansas has failed to cover in 3 of its 4 games this season, including as a 21.5-point home favorite on Monday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 143.5 (-115).

Little Rock has scored 81 or more twice in its last 5 games and it has allowed 80 or more points in 2 of its 4 road games. Arkansas is coming off a 91-point performance and has allowed 72 points in 2 of its last 3 games.

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Hofstra at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Hofstra at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Cougars (2-1) welcome the Hofstra Price (4-1) to the Fertitta Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Hofstra vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Houston is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Cougars beat the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 91-45 on Nov. 13 in their last outing, covering as a 31.5-point favorite. Of their 3 games, only 1 was against a Power 4 opponent, a 74-69 neutral-court loss to the No. 3 Auburn Tigers on Nov. 9. Houston is 2-1 against the spread (ATS).

Hofstra started off its season strong, winning its first 4 games which included a neutral-court win over the Seton Hall Pirates on Nov. 13. It lost in its last game Tuesday, 79-61 against the Florida State Seminoles 79-61 and failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. The Price are 3-1 ATS and 1-1 ATS in true road games.

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Hofstra at Houston odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 6:41 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Hofstra +27.5 (-110) | Houston -27.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

FanDuel Sportsbook lists a ML of:

Hofstra +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
Houston -30000 (bet $30,000 to win $100)

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Hofstra at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 86, Hofstra 56

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to consider a moneyline play. The Cougars have absolutely dominated weaker opponents, but are far too expensive to consider.

Against the spread

BET HOUSTON -27.5 (-110).

The Cougars have destroyed teams when they have been a sizable favorite. They are 2-0 ATS, beating Louisiana by 46 points (-31.5) and the Jackson State Tigers by 57 (-36). They are 2-0 ATS at home as well.

Hofstra is 1-1 ATS on the road, and it has allowed 71 points or more in 2 straight games to opponents weaker than Houston. In games against teams in top conferences, it is averaging 55 points per game. That won’t cut it against the Cougars.

Back HOUSTON -27.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 131.5 (-115).

Hofstra is 2-2 O/U and has a competent offense as well, having scored at least 75 points 3 times in 5 games. The Pride’s top 2 weapons both are shooting at least 43% from the field, so if they can cut down on their turnovers, they can at least get shots up.

The Cougars are 2-1 O/U and have scored 90-plus points in each game it is a favorite of more than 20. This is also the lowest total they have had this season. Considering those trends, back OVER 131.5 (-115).

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Baylor vs. Tennessee odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Baylor vs. Tennessee odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 14 Baylor Bears (4-1) and the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers (5-0) meet Friday at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Tip-off for the tournament championship game is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Baylor vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Bears registered a thrilling 99-98 win in overtime against the St. John’s Red Storm Thursday, but Baylor failed to cover as a 2.5-point favorite as the Over (150.5) easily cashed. G Jeremy Roach hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to win it, finishing with 20 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in 44 minutes.

The Volunteers picked up a 64-42 win over the Virginia Cavaliers Thursday for their 5th victory, and their 4th straight cover. The Under (126.5) cashed despite a very low total. The Vols have allowed 57 or fewer points in 3 of the past 4 outings, with 68 or less allowed in each game.

Tennessee remains without F J.P. Estrella due to a left foot injury, while G Cam Carr is on the shelf for 4-6 weeks due to a left thumb ailment.

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Baylor vs. Tennessee odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 6:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Baylor +158 (bet $100 to win $158) | Tennessee -192 (bet $192 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Baylor +4.5 (-112) | Tennessee -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Baylor vs. Tennessee picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 78, Baylor 71

Moneyline

Tennessee (-192) will set you back nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. As a standalone play in this Baha Mar Championship Game, it’s not a recommended play. However, Tennessee is worth a look as part of a multi-leg parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play TENNESSEE -4.5 (-108) in this championship game. The Vols have a tremendous defense, and that was on display in Thursday’s victory over Virginia.

Baylor +4.5 (-112) edged St. John’s in OT, needing heroics from Roach. Against the Vols, the Bears might not have as tough of a time like they did against Gonzaga.

Over/Under

OVER 144.5 (-110) is the lean based on Baylor’s outstanding offense, as it has averaged 102.3 PPG in the past 3 outings. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, too.

While Tennessee has an amazing defense, and that was evident against UVA Thursday, the Over is actually 3-2 in 5 games for the Vols this season.

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Nebraska at Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Creighton at Nebraska odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) and the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays (4-0) meet Friday at CHI Health Center Omaha. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Nebraska vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Cornhuskers opened the season with 3 consecutive victories, but all of those wins were non-covers. Nebraska lost 77-74 against the Saint Mary’s Gaels Sunday on a neutral floor at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., to cover as a 4-point underdog as the Over (139.5) connected.

The Bluejays also failed to cover the first 3 games, all as a favorite by 29 or more points. Creighton roughed up the Kansas City Roos 79-56 as a 21-point favorite last time out Saturday as the Under (147) cashed for the third straight contest.

These teams try to meet annually, and Creighton has dominated with 8 wins in the past 10 victories since 2014 as the Bluejays are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. That includes an 89-60 win in Lincoln as a 4-point favorite Dec. 3, 2023, as the Under (150) hit. The road team has won and covered the past 3 in the series.

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Nebraska at Creighton odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 6:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nebraska +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Creighton -670 (bet $670 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nebraska +10.5 (-102) | Creighton -10.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nebraska at Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 79, Nebraska 69

Moneyline

Creighton (-670) will cost you nearly 7 times your potential return, and that’s risky business in a rivalry game. And, as mentioned above, the road game has won each of the previous 3 meetings in this series. Be careful, and look to the spread instead.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back NEBRASKA +10.5 (-102) catching double digits in this rivalry game in Omaha.

Creighton -10.5 (-120) covered last time out against UMKC, while failing to cover its first 3 games. The offense has managed just 78.5 PPG in the previous 2 outings after rolling up 97.5 PPG in 2 blowouts against the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.

The Cornhuskers lost last time out, but they’re coming off their best game of the season in a close game with Saint Mary’s. Back Nebrasketball with the points.

Over/Under

UNDER 151.5 (-110) is worth a play in this Cornhusker State battle.

The total has gone low in 2 of the past 3 games for the Huskers, while cashing in each of the previous 3 contests for the Bluejays. The total has connected in each of the past 2 meetings in this series, too.

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Southern Illinois at Florida odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Southern Illinois at Florida odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Southern Illinois Salukis (2-2) and the No. 19 Florida Gators (4-0) meet Friday at Exactech Arena at Stephen O’Connell Center in Gainesville. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Southern Illinois vs. Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Salukis have alternated losses and wins in their 4 games. It covered in its only previous road game at Oklahoma State, losing 85-78 as a 12-point underdog as the Over (161.5) cashed. SIU picked up a 69-44 win Monday over the North Dakota State Bison as a 7.5-point favorite as the Under (152) connected.

The Gators have picked up 5 consecutive victories to open the season, scoring 81 or more points in each outing. Florida is coming off an 84-60 win against the Florida A&M Rattlers as a 36-point favorite, slipping to 1-3 against the spread (ATS), while the Under is also 3-1 in the 4-game span.

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Southern Illinois at Florida odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 5:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Southern Illinois +1280 (bet $100 to win $1,280) | Florida -3500 (bet $3,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Southern Illinois +17.5 (-102) | Florida -17.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Southern Illinois at Florida picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 83, Southern Illinois 68

Moneyline

Florida (-3500) will cost you 35 times your potential return against Southern Illinois (+1280) in this non-conference battle.

The Gators have been very consistent this season, scoring at least 81 points in all 5 games, winning by 13 or more points in each outing. Look for that streak to continue, but you can’t risk this much on a standalone wager or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play SOUTHERN ILLINOIS +17.5 (-102) is the lean catching the points, but be careful. The Salukis cashed in their only true road game in Stillwater against Oklahoma State.

Florida -17.5 (-120) has won all 5 games, but it is 1-3 ATS in 4 outings, including 3 straight non-covers as a double-digit favorite, all on its home court.

Over/Under

UNDER 155.5 (-110) is worth a look due to Florida’s defense.

The total has cashed in all 3 home games for the Gators, allowing just 60.7 points per game.

For the Salukis, they hit low against North Dakota State last time out on Monday, combining for just 113 points with a total of 152, but play it safe as SIU cashed high at Oklahoma State in the only road outing of the season, as well as a neutral-floor contest at Charleston on Nov. 4 in the opener.

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Oregon at Oregon State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oregon at Oregon State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oregon Ducks (4-0) take on the Oregon State Beavers (4-0) Thursday evening. Tip-off from Gill Coliseum is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Oregon vs. Oregon State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Ducks took down Troy Sunday 82-61 as 13-point favorites. C Nate Bittle had 12 points and 8 boards in the game. He leads the team with 14.5 PPG and 9.3 RPG. Oregon is tied for 101st in the country with 83 PPG. It’s 46th with a 90.2 defensive rating and tied for 60th with 38.3 rebounds per game.

The Beavers covered as 13-point favorites in a 70-51 victory over Cal State Fullerton Friday. G Nate Kingz drilled six 3-pointers and led the way with 22 points to go with 8 boards. Oregon State has a solid win over Weber State on its resume, blowing it out 76-48 while entering as a 5-point favorite. The Beavers are sixth in the nation with an 83.0 defensive rating.

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Oregon at Oregon State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 12:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oregon -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Oregon State +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon -6.5 (-110) | Oregon State +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon at Oregon State picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon State 63, Oregon 60

Moneyline

These schools hate one another. It’s more prevalent in football where their annual matchup is dubbed “The Civil War,” but there are still bragging rights up for grabs here. The Ducks have won the last 7 meetings, but this team isn’t as strong as it was in years past.

In fact, I actually like the home side here. They play great defense, and Kingz is a big guard that is 13-for-23 (56.5%) from 3-point range on the season. Defense and 3-point shooting plays.

Take a chance on OREGON STATE +220.

Against the spread

Even if the Beavers can’t complete the upset, I really like them on the spread here. They’re at home, and they possess a great defense. The hyped crowd in this heated rivalry will keep them in this game if they’re unable to finish. They have covered 4 straight against the Ducks.

Take OREGON STATE +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Ducks have cashed an Under in 3 straight games. The Beavers have done so in 3 of 4. The Over has cashed in 8 of 10 meetings, but this time it’s different. The Ducks don’t have the top-flight talent, and the Beavers are playing stifling defense.

Take the UNDER 139.5 (-110).

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