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Cleveland heads to Charlotte to face the Hornets at Spectrum Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with tip set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cavaliers are 24-20 and coming off an ugly 136-104 loss to Oklahoma City, the kind of game you want to flush fast. The Hornets are 16-27, but they come home feeling better after a 3-2 West Coast trip that included wins over the Lakers and Nuggets, then a 110-87 demolition of Denver to close it. These teams already split two games in Cleveland back in December, and the matchup has been a little louder than you’d expect. Charlotte can make things uncomfortable with pace and volume threes, while Cleveland tends to win when it

It’s a grind-it-out Missouri Valley Conference clash Wednesday night as the Illinois State Redbirds host the Northern Iowa Panthers at CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET with the Redbirds favored by 6.5 points and the total set at a low 131.5. Illinois State enters at 12-6 overall and 8-1 at home, while the Northern Iowa Panthers are 9-10 and still seeking consistency on both ends of the floor. This is one of the slowest-paced matchups on the board, and with both teams prone to long scoring droughts, the total deserves close attention. Let’s break down the best way to bet it. Here are the latest betting odds. Always monitor the latest college basketball odds

The Utah Valley Wolverines travel south to face in-state rival Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Wednesday night in a Western Athletic Conference clash at America First Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Utah Valley enters as a sizable 11.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 157.5 in one of the highest over/unders on the mid-major board. Despite being just a short trip apart, these teams are moving in opposite directions. The Utah Valley Wolverines are trending upward, defending well and running efficient offense. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are still searching for consistency and continue to bleed points at one of the worst defensive rates in the WAC. This game should play fast — but will it be

The Virginia Tech Hokies head to central New York on Wednesday night to face the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET in what should be a competitive ACC matchup with real implications for both programs. The Syracuse Orange are slight 3.5-point favorites at home with a -170 moneyline, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are priced at +140. The total is listed at 151.5. Syracuse is 11–7 on the season and 8–2 at home, while Virginia Tech enters at 10–8 overall and just 1–4 on the road. Both teams are coming off inconsistent stretches, and this game could end up playing a big role in seeding within the conference. The line is tight,