Match Facts Matchup Detail Game Alabama State Hornets at Missouri Tigers Venue Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Mo. Date Thursday (nonconference) Records Missouri 8-2; Alabama State 3-6 Recent Missouri form Back-to-back losses vs Notre Dame (road) and Kansas (neutral) after 8-0 start Recent Alabama State form Three straight losses after a 3-3 start; highlight is 77-74 win at UAB Offensive focal point

Match Facts Matchup Detail Game Western Carolina Catamounts at Virginia Tech Hokies Date Thursday (nonconference) Venue Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Va. Records Virginia Tech 8-2; Western Carolina 4-5 Home/Away VT is 5-0 at home; WCU on the road vs a high-major Context Hokies building momentum before bigger tests; Catamounts trying to prove they can hang with another high-major If you’re lining

Baylor Bears vs Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview Baylor Bears (6-2) host the Norfolk State Spartans (4-6) on Wednesday afternoon at Foster Pavilion. Baylor looks to rebound from a tough loss at Memphis, while Norfolk State aims to regroup after a heartbreaking defeat at James Madison. Line Movement and Odds Baylor opened as a massive favorite, reflecting their undefeated home

Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview Purdue Boilermakers (8-1, 1-0) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-4, 1-0) on Wednesday night at Mackey Arena. Purdue looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season, while Minnesota aims to build on its upset of Indiana. Line Movement and Odds Purdue opened as a massive favorite, reflecting both their

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Idaho Vandals Betting Preview Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3) host the Idaho Vandals (6-3) on Wednesday night at Purcell Pavilion. The Fighting Irish look to stay unbeaten at home despite missing Markus Burton, while Idaho aims to extend its winning streak with hot shooting from deep. Line Movement and Odds Notre Dame opened as a

Boston College Eagles vs Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Preview Boston College Eagles (5-5) face the Massachusetts Minutemen (6-3) on Wednesday night in Springfield, MA. The in-state rivals meet for the first time since 2014, with both teams looking to make a statement in the Hall of Fame Classic. Line Movement and Odds Boston College opened as a slight favorite, reflecting oddsmakers’

Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview Iowa State Cyclones (9-0) host the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-1) on Thursday night in Ames. The Cyclones enter brimming with confidence after a historic upset of Purdue, while the Hawkeyes look to build on their bounce-back win over Maryland. Line Movement and Odds See updated lines and totals on the College Basketball Odds

Game Preview: Wisconsin @ Nebraska Red-hot Nebraska Cornhuskers return home Wednesday seeking their 14th straight victory when they host the Wisconsin Badgers in Lincoln. Nebraska (9-0) entered the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2018 and carries its highest ranking in a decade after dominating Creighton. Wisconsin (7-2, 1-0) also comes off an in-state win, beating Marquette, but

Game Preview: Jackson State @ Houston No. 7 Houston Cougars return to Fertitta Center on Wednesday for a nonconference breather against the Jackson State Tigers before Big 12 play looms. Houston (8-1) handled Florida State 82-67 on Sunday in the Houston Hoops Showdown, with Emanuel Sharp scoring 27 and freshman Kingston Flemings delivering a 21-point, five-assist breakout. Jackson State (1-7)