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Michigan State heads into Mackey Arena on Thursday night for an 8:00 PM ET showdown with Purdue in what projects to be one of the marquee Big Ten games of the week. Late-season conference matchups between these programs often carry major implications for tournament seeding and momentum. Purdue enters as a 7.5-point home favorite, listed at -333 on the moneyline. Michigan State comes back at +251, with the total set at 141.5. The market clearly respects Purdue’s home-court edge at Mackey Arena, one of the tougher environments in the Big Ten. For bettors, the handicap centers on pace, interior play, and whether Michigan State’s defense can disrupt Purdue’s half-court execution enough to keep this within two possessions. These are the

South Dakota State travels to Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City on Thursday night for an 8:00 PM ET Summit League matchup against the Kansas City Roos. With conference tournament positioning on the line, this late-season clash has real implications for both sides. The market has installed South Dakota State as an 11.5-point road favorite, priced at -788 on the moneyline. Kansas City comes back at +501, with the total sitting at 148.5. This number reflects a clear gap in overall efficiency and consistency, but double-digit road spreads in conference play always demand deeper analysis. For bettors, the central question is whether South Dakota State’s offensive balance and experience can overcome the inherent volatility of laying -11.5 away from home.

Western Illinois travels to First Community Arena in Edwardsville on Thursday night for an 8:30 PM ET matchup against the SIUE Cougars. With conference standings tightening late in the season, this game presents a clear contrast between a heavy home favorite and a sizable road underdog. SIUE is laying 14.5 points at home, priced at -1667 on the moneyline. Western Illinois comes back at +750, and the total is set at 135.5. The market is signaling a major talent and efficiency gap between these teams, with the Cougars expected to control tempo and margin from start to finish. For bettors, the key question is whether SIUE’s home dominance justifies laying more than two touchdowns, or whether Western Illinois can slow

Denver heads to Tulsa on Thursday night for an 8:00 PM ET Summit League matchup against Oral Roberts at the Mabee Center. With conference tournament positioning tightening late in the regular season, both teams are playing for seeding and momentum. Denver enters as a 3.5-point road favorite, listed at -192 on the moneyline. Oral Roberts is priced at +153, with the total set at 154.5. The relatively short spread suggests a competitive matchup, while the high total points toward tempo and offensive aggression on both sides. For bettors, this game centers on pace, perimeter efficiency, and which team controls late-game execution in what projects to be a high-possession contest. These are the current betting lines for Thursday night’s matchup. As