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San Antonio heads to Indiana riding momentum after a dramatic comeback win over New York. The Spurs erased a 19-point first-half deficit and closed with a dominant fourth quarter, even after Victor Wembanyama exited with knee soreness. Julian Champagnie carried the offense, setting a franchise record with 11 made threes and lifting San Antonio out of a brief skid. Wembanyama will sit Friday, but the Spurs still arrive confident. Their ball movement and perimeter shooting were sharp late against the Knicks, and the supporting cast responded under pressure. Indiana, meanwhile, continues to search for stability. The Pacers dropped another close game Wednesday and have now lost 10 straight, often struggling to sustain defensive intensity for four quarters. For broader context

Northern Kentucky opens the new year at home with a Horizon League matchup against IU Indy. The Norse sit at 10-5 overall and have been reliable at Truist Arena, posting a 7-2 home record. IU Indy arrives at 4-11 and has struggled away from home, going 1-7 on the road. You can track live numbers and market movement on the NCAA basketball odds page. IU Indy brings pace and offense. The Jaguars average more than 88 points per game and push one of the fastest tempos in the country. Northern Kentucky counters with efficiency, balance, and a much steadier defensive profile, especially in home settings. Northern Kentucky opened as a heavy favorite at −13.5, with the total posted at 176.5.

Florida Gulf Coast opens Atlantic Sun play on the road Thursday afternoon, heading to the Farris Center to face a Central Arkansas team that has been far more comfortable at home. The Eagles enter at 6-7 and are still searching for consistency away from Fort Myers, while the Bears sit at 5-8 but hold a strong 5-1 home record. You can monitor updated pricing and movement throughout the day on the NCAA basketball odds page. Florida Gulf Coast comes off an 84-43 blowout win, a result driven by rebounding dominance and interior efficiency. Central Arkansas also looked sharp in its last home outing, scoring 102 points and overwhelming an overmatched opponent. This matchup pits tempo and volume against home efficiency.

Samford opens Southern Conference play on the road, heading to Cameron Hall to face VMI. The Bulldogs sit at 7-6 and have played their best basketball at home, but this matchup asks them to translate offensive efficiency away from Birmingham. You can track live numbers and movement throughout the day on the NCAA basketball odds page. VMI enters at 5-8 but has been a different team at Cameron Hall, where the Keydets own a 4-1 record. This is a classic contrast of road inconsistency versus home comfort, and the market reflects that with a modest spread. Samford opened as a 4.5-point favorite, with the total set at 150.5. Early pricing shows respect for VMI’s home shooting profile, while still leaning