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Vegas starts a demanding Pacific Division back-to-back without Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore. Their absence shifts the matchup sharply. Eichel missed Wednesday’s shootout loss due to illness and a lower-body injury. Cassidy ruled him out of the road trip. Theodore remains week-to-week with an upper-body issue. Both departures remove core playmakers from Vegas’ attack and breakout game. Vegas still carries strong results into Calgary. They are 9-2-5 on the road and picked up nine of 10 points on their recent East Coast trip. Their structure and depth continue keeping them competitive. Their defensive layers remain steady, and their transition remains efficient, but their top-end finishing suffers without Eichel’s creation and Theodore’s mobility. Calgary, meanwhile, has surged. Their 2-9-2 start is

Ottawa enters Saturday with momentum and renewed structure. Their 4-0 win over Pittsburgh showed full buy-in across the lineup. Brady Tkachuk scored twice. Linus Ullmark posted a 25-save shutout. Their pressure and defensive layers stayed intact from start to finish. They limited Pittsburgh’s chances and executed well inside the offensive zone. David Perron recorded his 800th career point. Claude Giroux added scoring depth. Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle continued driving possession. Stützle’s five-game point streak highlights his pace and influence. He leads the team in goals and points while anchoring transition play. His usage in both zones shapes Ottawa’s identity. Chicago arrives in the opposite direction. Their 4-1 loss to Montreal reflected hesitation and limited execution. Their shot total fell

The North Alabama Lions enter 5-5 and looking to improve their road form, while the Loyola Marymount Lions aim to bounce back at home. Bettors will weigh North Alabama’s rebounding presence against Loyola Marymount’s perimeter shooting and offensive efficiency. Loyola Marymount opened as a double-digit favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court advantage. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. North Alabama averages 72.1 points per game, with Canin Jefferson and Dallas Howell providing scoring depth. Donte Bacchus adds perimeter efficiency, while Corneilous Williams anchors the paint with 10.2 rebounds per game. Their ability to win close contests, including a road victory over San Francisco, highlights resilience. Loyola Marymount averages 77.6 points per game

The Belmont Bruins enter 11-1 with a perfect 5-0 road record, while the UC Irvine Anteaters look to defend their home court. Bettors will weigh Belmont’s offensive efficiency against UC Irvine’s rebounding and defensive consistency. UC Irvine opened as a slight favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court edge. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. Belmont averages 85.5 points per game with a 51.7% field goal percentage, ranking 14th nationally. Tyler Lundblade and Drew Scharnowski provide scoring and rebounding balance, while their three-point shooting (10.6 per game at 38.8%) adds perimeter strength. Their perfect road record underscores their betting edge. UC Irvine averages 79.5 points per game with a 47% field goal percentage.