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San Francisco hosts Portland at War Memorial Gymnasium on Sunday, January 4, with tipoff set for 7:00 PM ET in a West Coast Conference clash. The Dons (11–3) enter as 12.5-point favorites, while Portland (6–8) looks to snap a two-game skid and prove they can compete on the road. San Francisco has won five straight and is one of the WCC’s most balanced teams. The total sits at 148.5, a fair number given both teams’ pace and scoring profiles. But bettors should note: while Portland likes to run, their defensive metrics continue to weigh them down — and San Francisco knows how to take advantage of mistakes. These are the current betting lines for this WCC matchup. Stay updated with

Santa Clara hosts San Diego at Leavey Center on Sunday, January 4, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET in West Coast Conference play. The Broncos (12–3) are heavy 15.5-point favorites and will look to maintain their strong home form. Meanwhile, the Toreros (6–9) are massive underdogs and trying to stop the bleeding after a string of blowout losses. With a total of 161.5, oddsmakers are expecting plenty of scoring — largely fueled by Santa Clara’s efficient offense and San Diego’s defensive issues. The Broncos are 6–1 at home this season and have the firepower to cover big numbers, while San Diego will need a hot shooting night just to stay competitive. Here are the latest lines for this WCC

The Pacific Tigers host the Pepperdine Waves on Sunday night at Alex G. Spanos Center, with tipoff set for 7:00 PM ET in a WCC matchup that sets up as a potential rout. Pacific (8–5) enters as a -10.5 favorite and looks to stay clean at home. Pepperdine (5–9) is still trying to find its rhythm after a rough non-conference slate and enters as a significant underdog. The total sits at 137.5, suggesting a slower-paced, half-court affair — one that suits Pacific’s strengths. The Waves need a hot shooting night and better-than-usual defense to stay within the number. Otherwise, this game likely plays out to market expectations, with Pacific controlling most of the way. These are the current odds for

Sacred Heart heads to Buffalo for a MAAC conference matchup with Canisius on Sunday, January 4 at 12:00 PM ET. The venue is the Koessler Athletic Center, the broadcast is on ESPN+, and the market is pricing Sacred Heart as a short road favorite despite their rough road record. That’s what makes this one tricky. Sacred Heart has the cleaner offensive profile, but Canisius has been noticeably better at home, and small conference games in these gyms can get weird fast. With the total at 142.5, the key read is whether Sacred Heart’s three-point volume shows up, or whether Canisius can slow the game and force a tight, late-possession finish. These are the current betting lines, and bettors should continue