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The UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears meet Tuesday night in San Francisco for a renewed rivalry in the Empire Classic. Both teams sit at 5-1 overall and are coming off dominant wins over Presbyterian and Sacramento State, respectively. UCLA, now a member of the Big Ten, and Cal, a new ACC team, were former Pac-12 rivals who haven’t met since February 2024, when the Bruins won 61-60 in Berkeley. UCLA is favored with a spread of -8.5 and has momentum after back-to-back wins. The Bruins bounced back from a neutral-site loss to Arizona by beating Sacramento State and Presbyterian by a combined 71 points. Head coach Mick Cronin has praised his team’s improved attitude and defensive intensity, rewarding bench

Nebraska puts the nation’s longest active winning streak on the line Tuesday night when it welcomes a veteran Winthrop team to Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Nebraska Cornhuskers enter at 6-0 and have won 10 straight dating to last season after sweeping the Hall of Fame Classic with wins over New Mexico and Kansas State. The Winthrop Eagles arrive at 3-3 following an 80-62 win at Jackson State and will play their third consecutive road game. Nebraska opened as a heavy -16.5 favorite, and with both teams averaging over 80 points per game, oddsmakers set a total near 165.5. Nebraska’s pace-adjusted scoring efficiency ranks among the nation’s best, and more nonconference action can be explored on the NCAAB previews hub. Nebraska’s

Kansas State comes into Bloomington at 5-1 after an 86-85 loss in the Hall of Fame Classic title game. The Wildcats erased a 15-point deficit and nearly stole it late. They shot 34.3 percent from deep, and Abdi Bashir knocked down seven threes. P.J. Haggerty continues to play at an elite level, averaging 28 points per game. For updated betting numbers, use the NCAA basketball odds page as the line adjusts. Indiana enters 5-0 and newly ranked at No. 25 under first-year coach Darian DeVries. The Hoosiers beat Lindenwood 73-53 despite shooting under 38 percent. Their defensive effort carried the night, holding the Lions below 26 percent from the field. Tucker DeVries continues to lead the offense at more than

Michigan State enters the Fort Myers Tip-Off at 5-0 with two Top-25 wins already on the résumé. Tom Izzo liked the practice effort leading into the Detroit Mercy game but didn’t love the shot execution in the 84-56 win. Even in a 28-point victory, he pushed for sharper focus, especially with No. 16 North Carolina looming later in the week. For market context as this matchup approaches, check the NCAA basketball odds page East Carolina comes in at 2-3 with back-to-back losses. The Pirates scored 44 points in the paint last game but hit only two threes. Giovanni Emejuru and Jordan Riley carried the offense, but the three-point gap was decisive in the 77-65 loss to Charleston Southern. ECU has