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Iowa State closes its non-conference slate on Monday night with a tune-up game against Houston Christian at Hilton Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The Cyclones are 11–1 and ranked inside the AP Top 15, dominating at both ends of the floor. Houston Christian, at 3–9, enters after being blown out in three straight games against mid-major competition. Oddsmakers have Iowa State laying nearly 40 points, with the total around 148.5. The Cyclones average over 90 points per game and are top 5 nationally in scoring margin. Houston Christian, on the other hand, ranks bottom 20 in defensive efficiency. This one isn’t about who wins — it’s about how bad the final score gets. Below are the current

Arkansas wraps up non-conference play at Bud Walton Arena this Monday night as the Razorbacks host James Madison. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The Hogs enter at 10–2 and have won four straight, all by double digits. Meanwhile, the Dukes sit at 8–4 and are one of the better scoring mid-majors in the country — but they haven’t seen anything like this Arkansas team yet. Oddsmakers opened Arkansas as heavy favorites near -18.5, with the total around 150.5. That reflects Arkansas’s elite scoring pace at home (nearly 90 PPG) and JMU’s ability to contribute offensively. The question isn’t who wins — it’s whether Arkansas covers and how fast this game plays out. Here are the current betting lines.

The Oregon Ducks return to Matthew Knight Arena on Saturday night for a high-powered non-conference matchup against Omaha. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Oregon enters 9–3 overall and continues to climb in offensive metrics after recent blowout wins. Omaha, at 5–8, has struggled on the road and defensively — and now faces one of its toughest tests of the season. Oregon opened around -20 and has held steady in that range across most books. The total sits at 152.5, suggesting the market expects a fast-paced game with plenty of shot volume. With Oregon’s depth and tempo, the only real question is whether they cover or ease off late. These are the current betting lines for this game —

Michigan returns to action on Monday night as the Wolverines host McNeese at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET. Michigan enters 10–2 on the season, surging after a string of dominant home wins. McNeese, meanwhile, is 9–3 with a top-100 defense but steps way up in class here after rolling through the Southland schedule. Lines opened around Michigan -9.5 and were quickly bet up past -10, showing respect for the Wolverines’ scoring pace and depth. The total sits at 145.5, shaped largely by Michigan’s 95 PPG at home. The Cowboys have been solid defensively, but this is a big leap in athleticism and tempo. Here’s how the betting market currently stacks up. Always double-check