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Louisville returns home with a chance to match one of its best season starts in half a decade, carrying a 3-0 record and an offensive profile that has quickly gained national attention. Their win over Kentucky reinforced the strength of their backcourt, the efficiency of their shot creation, and the consistency of their pace across multiple scoring environments. For broader context and comparison, bettors often use team-level pages such as the Louisville listing on the NCAAB teams page to evaluate season-long developments. Ohio comes in at 1-2, looking to reset after a difficult road loss at Saint Mary’s. Travel, shooting volatility, and defensive inconsistency were defining factors in the setback. The Bobcats must stabilize their offensive rhythm and reduce transition

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at American Airlines Center in NBA Cup play. Los Angeles is 3-8 and trying to snap a six-game losing streak, while Dallas sits at 3-9 and off to its worst 12-game start since 2017-18. Both teams are shorthanded, making this matchup a test of depth and resilience. Los Angeles opened as a slight road favorite, reflecting their shooting efficiency despite injuries. See full NBA odds for market movement. The Clippers shot 48.8% in their loss to Denver, with James Harden scoring 23 and Ivica Zubac adding 18. They rank 11th in FG% (48.0%) and 6th in two-point shooting (57.0%). Bradley Beal is out for the season, and Kawhi Leonard

The Golden State Warriors return to Frost Bank Center for a quick rematch against the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Cup West Group C play. Golden State snapped a six-game road skid with a 125-120 win on Wednesday, powered by Stephen Curry’s 46 points. San Antonio, unbeaten at home before that loss, looks to regroup behind Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, both coming off triple-doubles. San Antonio opened as a slight home favorite, reflecting their overall record and defensive metrics. See full NBA odds for market movement. Golden State is 7-6 and ranked 9th in the West. Curry’s 22-point third quarter swung Wednesday’s game, while Jimmy Butler III added 28 and Moses Moody chipped in 19. The Warriors rank 4th

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Smoothie King Center in NBA Cup West Group B play. Los Angeles is 8-4 but coming off a blowout loss to Oklahoma City, while New Orleans sits at 2-9 and continues to battle injuries. Bettors will weigh the Lakers’ efficiency against the Pelicans’ shorthanded roster. Los Angeles opened as a double-digit favorite, reflecting their offensive efficiency and New Orleans’ struggles. See full NBA odds for market movement. The Lakers rank 3rd in FG% (50.4%) and 1st in two-point shooting (61.0%). Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for just 32 points in their loss to OKC, highlighting turnover issues. Los Angeles has shown resilience on the road and