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The Chicago Bulls welcome the Brooklyn Nets to the United Center on Sunday, January 18, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Chicago enters as a solid favorite at -6.5 on the spread, while Brooklyn is catching points once again as they attempt to break out of their downward spiral. Neither team has wowed this season, but the Bulls remain in the thick of the East’s mid-tier playoff battle, and they tend to protect home court better than expected. The Nets, meanwhile, are trending downward, failing to cover in most of their recent matchups and struggling to put together four solid quarters. This matchup matters in the standings, but it matters more to bettors — especially with a spread that

The Houston Rockets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, January 18, at the Toyota Center with tipoff set for 8:00 PM ET. The Rockets come into this Western Conference clash as massive favorites — and for good reason. They’re surging at home and have dominated similar-tier teams, while New Orleans is barely treading water, struggling with consistency, effort, and health. Houston opened as a -12.5 favorite with a commanding -718 moneyline price. New Orleans is a +508 underdog in what projects to be a tough road back-to-back in Texas. The total for this game is 229.5, indicating some scoring is expected — but the pace and shooting trends may suggest otherwise. This game matters less for playoff seeding right

Saturday’s Conference USA matchup features the Kennesaw State Owls visiting E. A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Tip-off is scheduled for January 17, 2026, in Bowling Green, KY, with both teams trying to position themselves for a second-half push in league play. Western Kentucky is a -7.5 (-110) home favorite, while Kennesaw State comes in as a +7.5 (-113) road dog. The total is currently off the board but expect it to land in the mid-140s based on each team’s recent pace and scoring trends. Always monitor for real-time line movement and injury updates — click here for the latest college basketball odds. Kennesaw State continues to be one of the more underrated teams in the

Saturday’s Conference USA matchup features a lopsided contest on paper, as the UTEP Miners travel to Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Virginia, to face the Liberty Flames. Tip-off is set for January 17, 2026, with Liberty entering as one of the strongest teams in the conference — and a major home favorite. The Flames are listed at -13.5 (-120) on the spread, with a heavy -1814 moneyline. UTEP enters as a major underdog at +13.5 (-107) and +833 on the moneyline. The total is 137.5, suggesting a slower-paced game — typical of Liberty’s style. Always track up-to-date movement and closing lines — click here to view the latest college basketball odds. UTEP comes into this matchup as a clear underdog and