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The Norfolk State Spartans enter 4-8 and favored at a neutral site, while the Jackson State Tigers look to snap struggles behind standout guard play. Bettors will weigh Norfolk State’s offensive efficiency against Jackson State’s ability to keep games close. Norfolk State opened as a moderate favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their scoring depth. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. Norfolk State averages 77.5 points per game with a 47% field goal percentage. Elijah Jamison leads with 26 points in their last outing, while Anthony McComb III and Devon Ellis provide secondary scoring. Their ability to generate two-point looks (44.8 attempts per game, 13th nationally) highlights offensive strength. Jackson State averages 59.7 points

UC San Diego closes out its nonconference slate Friday night with a crosstown matchup against San Diego at LionTree Arena. The Tritons enter at 10-1 and have been dominant on their home floor, while San Diego arrives at 4-6 still searching for consistency away from home. You can track updated pricing and movement throughout the day on the NCAA basketball odds page. San Diego is coming off one of its better offensive performances, a 78-69 win over Northern Arizona. Ty-Laur Johnson led the way with 23 points, while Toneari Lane and Adrian McIntyre added complementary scoring. The Toreros have shown they can score in bunches when their perimeter shots fall. UC San Diego continues to win with balance. The Tritons

Oakland gets another shot at flipping a long-running rivalry narrative when it faces No. 9 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon in Detroit. Greg Kampe’s program has never beaten the Spartans, but several past meetings were tight, and this Oakland roster enters without intimidation. You can follow line movement and updated pricing on the NCAA basketball odds page. Oakland sits at 6-6, with three losses coming against top-tier opponents. The Golden Grizzlies are coming off an 82-77 road win at Northern Kentucky and bring a balanced scoring profile that allows them to hang around against higher-ranked teams. Michigan State enters at 10-1 and ranked ninth nationally. The Spartans handled Toledo comfortably on Tuesday and will use this matchup as a tune-up

The Florida Atlantic Owls head west on Friday night for a high-profile non-conference matchup against the Saint Mary’s Gaels at the University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, California. Tipoff is set for 10:00 PM ET, with streaming coverage available on ESPN+. This American Athletic Conference versus West Coast Conference showdown pairs a battle-tested road team with one of the nation’s most reliable home programs. Early betting markets list the Florida Atlantic Owls as double-digit underdogs against the Saint Mary’s Gaels, with the Gaels laying -13.5 points. The total is set at 143.5, reflecting expectations of contrasting styles and pace control. Saint Mary’s opened at -13.5 and has remained steady at that number, suggesting confidence from bookmakers in the Gaels’ home-court