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Texas Longhorns (6-3) looks to regroup after a disappointing 88-69 loss to Virginia when they host Southern Jaguars (4-4) on Monday night in Austin. The Longhorns have dropped two of their last four games and face questions about defensive toughness, while the Jaguars enter on a two-game winning streak. Texas opened as a heavy home favorite, with totals set near 143 points. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement. Texas has struggled defensively, allowing Virginia to hit 12 threes and score 38 bench points. Dailyn Swain posted 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss, while Jordan Pope added 10. Coach Sean Miller emphasized the need for more fight and toughness on defense. The Longhorns’ only notable win came against NC

Michigan Wolverines (8-0) looks unstoppable heading into Tuesday’s matchup with Villanova Wildcats (7-1) in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines have won four straight by at least 30 points, while the Wildcats enter on a seven-game winning streak. Michigan opened as a double-digit home favorite, with totals set near 152 points. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement. Michigan has dominated opponents, averaging 94.6 points per game while shooting 52.8% from the field. Morez Johnson Jr. scored 22 points in the Big Ten opener against Rutgers, leading six Wolverines in double figures. Michigan’s defense has been equally impressive, holding opponents to 66.6 points per game and 34.6% shooting. Coach Dusty May emphasizes rebounding and defense as the foundation, with the offense producing blowout

Kentucky Wildcats (5-4) looks to regroup after consecutive losses when they host North Carolina Central Eagles (3-8) on Tuesday night in Lexington. The Wildcats were booed by fans after a lopsided defeat to Gonzaga, while the Eagles continue to struggle against power-conference opponents. Oddsmakers list Kentucky as a heavy favorite at home, with totals set near 144 points. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement. Kentucky has dropped two straight, falling to North Carolina and Gonzaga. Otega Oweh leads the team at 13.7 points per game, with Denzel Aberdeen (12.9) and Collin Chandler (11.7) providing support. Malachi Moreno adds 9.7 points and a team-best 7.1 rebounds. Jaland Lowe recently returned from a shoulder injury. The Wildcats’ offense has sputtered, enduring long

Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0) hosts Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2) in a Big Ten showdown on Tuesday in Columbus. The Illini are battle-tested after a rugged non-conference schedule, while the Buckeyes look to build on a strong start behind a breakout performance from transfer Brandon Noel. Illinois opened as a slight road favorite, with totals set near 147 points for this Big Ten clash. Review the full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement. Illinois has faced a gauntlet of ranked opponents, going 2-2 against top-25 teams. The Illini defeated No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 last Saturday, led by freshman guard Keaton Wagler’s 16 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Wagler averages 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, shooting 34.1% from three. Coach Brad Underwood