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The Brooklyn Nets host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night at Barclays Center, aiming to snap a five-game home losing streak. Brooklyn enters at 1-9 with the league’s worst defensive rating (126.6), while Toronto sits at 5-5 and welcomes back Jakob Poeltl to stabilize its interior defense. With both teams trending toward high-scoring games, expect pace and perimeter shooting to define the matchup. Toronto opened as a 9.5-point road favorite, reflecting Brooklyn’s defensive struggles and recent blowout losses. The total sits at 233.5, with both teams ranking in the top half in pace and three-point volume. See full NBA picks for market movement. Toronto is averaging 119.3 points per game and ranks 5th in three-point percentage (39.1%). Immanuel Quickley (18.3

The Wisconsin Badgers aim to continue their early-season scoring surge when they welcome the Ball State Cardinals to the Kohl Center in Madison on Tuesday night. No. 24 Wisconsin (2-0) has opened its campaign with two offensive explosions — a 96-64 win over Campbell followed by a 97-72 rout of Northern Illinois. The Badgers are averaging nearly 97 points per game while shooting over 50% from the field, showcasing a new level of offensive tempo under head coach Greg Gard. Transfer guard Nick Boyd has been the catalyst, scoring a career-high 25 points against Northern Illinois, including 20 in the first half. The former San Diego State standout has 46 points through two games, taking full advantage of the floor

The Boston College Eagles host the Central Connecticut Blue Devils on Tuesday night at Silvio Conte Forum, with both teams entering at 1-1. Boston College bounced back with a dominant defensive win over The Citadel, while CCSU looks to regroup after a tough road loss to Quinnipiac. The Eagles are heavy favorites, but the Blue Devils bring rebounding and scoring upside into the matchup. Boston College opened as a 21.5-point favorite, reflecting their defensive identity and home-court edge. The total sits at 144.5, with both teams showing volatility in scoring. See full college basketball picks for market movement. CCSU is 1-1 and averaging 83 points per game, though their offense stalled in a 71-49 loss to Quinnipiac. Darin Smith Jr.

The Cincinnati Bearcats host the Dayton Flyers on Tuesday night at Fifth Third Arena in the 93rd all-time meeting between these Ohio rivals. Both teams enter 2-0 and bring momentum into the first on-campus edition of the series since 2010. Baba Miller headlines Cincinnati’s fast start, while Dayton counters with balanced scoring and efficient shooting. Cincinnati opened as a 6.5-point home favorite, reflecting their size and pace edge. The total sits at 146.5, with both teams averaging over 80 points per game. See full college basketball picks for market movement. Dayton is 2-0 and averaging 82.5 points per game. Javon Bennett leads with 18.0 PPG, while De’Shayne Montgomery adds 13.5 points and 5 rebounds. The Flyers shoot 52% from the