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Santa Clara Broncos (8-2) face the Arizona State Sun Devils (8-2) on Saturday in Henderson, Nev. Arizona State looks to continue its strong run with a revamped roster, while Santa Clara seeks to bounce back from a tough road loss. Arizona State opened as a moderate favorite, reflecting their recent wins over Oklahoma and Texas. Santa Clara’s competitive résumé has kept the line tight, with bettors expecting a close contest. The total of 145.5 points suggests expectations for a moderately high-scoring game, with Arizona State’s depth and Santa Clara’s perimeter shooting shaping projections. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page. Coach Bobby Hurley rebuilt the roster with transfers from mid-majors and small colleges, creating depth

Kentucky Wildcats (6-4) host the Indiana Hoosiers (8-2) on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. This rare non-conference clash between two historic programs carries urgency, with both teams outside the Top 25 and seeking identity before conference play. Kentucky opened as a 4.5-point favorite, with the line nudging to -5 as bettors backed the Wildcats’ home-court edge. The total has held steady around 151.5, reflecting expectations for balanced pace and efficiency. Market sentiment suggests confidence in Kentucky’s defense against Indiana’s perimeter shooting. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page. Indiana enters 8-2 but has shown volatility. The Hoosiers stumbled against Minnesota and Louisville before exploding for 113 points against Penn State, led by Lamar Wilkerson’s 44-point

Seton Hall Pirates (9-1) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-5) on Saturday night in Newark for the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Seton Hall looks to extend its strong start, while Rutgers seeks to rebound from a difficult stretch. Seton Hall opened as a solid favorite, reflecting their 9-1 record and defensive resurgence. Rutgers’ struggles against elite competition have kept the line wide, though rivalry intensity often narrows margins. The total of 138.5 points suggests expectations for a moderately paced contest, with Seton Hall’s defense and Rutgers’ inconsistent offense shaping projections. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page. The Pirates defeated Kansas State 78-67, forcing 16 turnovers and holding PJ Haggerty to just 11 points. AJ

West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) face the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2) on Saturday night in Cleveland. Ohio State looks to rebound from a tough Big Ten loss, while West Virginia seeks to extend its defensive dominance. Ohio State opened as a moderate favorite, reflecting their offensive firepower and Thornton’s scoring surge. West Virginia’s elite defense and perimeter shooting have kept the line tight, with bettors expecting a competitive matchup. The total of 139.5 points suggests expectations for a balanced contest, with Ohio State’s pace clashing against West Virginia’s defensive discipline. See updated numbers and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page. The Buckeyes fell 88-80 to Illinois despite Bruce Thornton’s 34-point performance. Thornton leads the team with 21.7 points per