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Ohio Valley Conference play continues Thursday night as the SIUE Cougars travel to Charleston, Illinois to face the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Groniger Arena. Tipoff is set for 6:30 PM ET with streaming coverage on ESPN+. SIUE enters the matchup as a road favorite, laying -7.5 points with a -290 moneyline after a strong start to the season. Eastern Illinois comes in as a +7.5 underdog at home with a +240 moneyline. The total is posted at 135.5 points. With SIUE showing consistent road form and Eastern Illinois still searching for rhythm, this conference matchup draws attention across Thursday’s slate featured on the college basketball previews page. SIUE opened as a mid-single-digit favorite and has been bet up to -7.5,

The Jackson State Tigers and Hampton Pirates meet Thursday afternoon in a non-conference matchup at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET, with national coverage on ESPNU. This game brings together a Southwestern Athletic Conference program in the Jackson State Tigers and a Coastal Athletic Association opponent in the Hampton Pirates. Hampton enters as the betting favorite, laying -6.5 points with a -275 moneyline, while Jackson State is priced at +220. The total is set at 136.5 points. With both teams coming off close losses and playing on a neutral floor, this matchup draws attention from bettors scanning the Thursday board on the college basketball previews page. Hampton opened and remains a -6.5

The upcoming non-conference matchup on December 18th, 2025, features the Western Carolina Catamounts traveling to face the Georgia Bulldogs, offering a contrast in styles that carries distinct implications for bettors. For early-season markets, forecasting performance involves evaluating pace, recent efficiency, projected rotations, and opponent strength. This game qualifies as a key analytical pivot point for bettors tracking the broader college basketball landscape, reflected across the NCAAB picks boards and how sportsbooks adjust lines throughout December. Western Carolina enters as a mid-major contender capable of deploying tempo-centric offense but has historically struggled against high-conference competition. The Catamounts lean on perimeter shooting and quick possessions, a profile that generates variance and overs possibilities, particularly when away from home against disciplined defenses. Georgia,

The North Florida Ospreys travel to Charleston on Thursday morning for a non-conference matchup against the North Florida Ospreys and the host Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 AM ET, with streaming coverage on ESPN+. Charleston Southern enters as a sizeable home favorite, laying -10.5 points after building a perfect 5-0 record on its home floor, while North Florida remains winless on the road at 0-7. The total for this matchup is posted at 157.5, reflecting expectations of an up-tempo game fueled by perimeter shooting on both sides. With contrasting situational trends and similar offensive identities, this game draws interest across the broader Thursday slate featured on the college basketball previews page. Charleston Southern opened