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The Kansas State Wildcats return home after suffering their toughest setback of the season, looking to reset their identity before Big 12 play approaches. At 5-2, Kansas State has already shown elite offensive capability, but recent losses to Nebraska and Indiana have exposed gaps in execution, shot discipline, and defensive communication. Monday’s matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons provides a stabilization opportunity, yet the Falcons enter with momentum and a scoring system capable of pushing pace and exploiting transition windows. Kansas State opened the season with five straight wins and had been one of the most efficient scoring teams in the country, averaging well over 84 points per game before last week’s losses. Their offensive profile aligns with predictive behaviors

The Villanova Wildcats return home to Finneran Pavilion for a Philadelphia Big 5 rivalry matchup against the Temple Owls, a meeting just one season removed from Villanova’s record-setting three-point performance against the Owls. The Wildcats enter at 5-1 and continue to rely on spacing, ball movement, and high-volume perimeter shooting to generate one of the most efficient offenses in the early season. Temple, at 4-3, brings competitive scoring but inconsistent defensive execution — a combination that plays directly into Villanova’s preferred pace and shot distribution. Villanova’s three-point identity has been prominent throughout the season, highlighted by the 22 made threes in their win over Sacred Heart and the 19 they sank in last year’s rout over Temple. Their offensive blueprint

The Xavier Musketeers return to the Cintas Center for a nonconference matchup against the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash, one that comes just before their marquee Crosstown Shootout against Cincinnati. Xavier is 5-3 and beginning to establish a clear offensive identity built around spacing, three-point volume, and unselfish passing. Their recent stretch reflects dramatic improvement from deep, hitting at least 11 threes in four straight games while averaging nearly 18 assists per contest. These themes align closely with models of efficient scoring distribution, including those described in probability frameworks such as what does the spread mean in betting and pace-driven analytics used in sports betting strategies to win big. Xavier’s scoring efficiency also mirrors traits of teams analyzed through the

West Georgia heads to Trojan Arena on Monday, December 1, 2025, aiming to earn a signature non-conference win as they take on a Troy squad trending upward after a strong early-season stretch. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Fans can dive deeper into each program using the West Georgia team page and Troy Trojans page. Oddsmakers list Troy as a heavy 15.5-point favorite, backed by a -2371 moneyline. West Georgia returns +964, making them one of Monday’s largest underdogs. The total is set at 148.5, reflecting Troy’s up-tempo style and both teams’ scoring tendencies. Troy enters at 5–4, showing competitive resilience through their non-conference slate. Their lone home game resulted in a win, and they bring notable