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The USC Trojans enter 12-3 and look to rebound from a tough loss, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers aim to defend their home court in this Big Ten Conference clash at Williams Arena. Minnesota opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. USC averages 85.3 points per game, with Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, and Boogie Ellis leading the offense. Their free-throw production (2nd nationally in attempts and makes) and shooting efficiency highlight offensive strength. Their 12-3 overall record underscores competitiveness, with a 4-2 road mark showing resilience away from home. Minnesota averages 73.3 points per game, with Langston Reynolds, Cade Tyson, and Pharrel Payne

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels enter 7-7 and look to rebound from a tough loss, while the Colorado State Rams aim to defend their home court in this Mountain West Conference clash at Moby Arena. Colorado State opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their offensive efficiency. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. UNLV averages 79.6 points per game, with Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Tyrin Jones, and Kimani Hamilton leading the offense. Their pace (72.5 possessions per game) and free-throw production (27.8 attempts per game, 9th nationally) highlight offensive strength. Their 7-7 overall record underscores competitiveness, though their 2-4 road mark shows challenges away from home. Colorado State averages 80.2 points per game, with Augustinas

Washington enters Friday showing real progress, even as it waits to integrate Trae Young. The Wizards have gone 9-11 after a 1-15 start and have won five of their last eight games. The young core continues to play with pace and confidence, and Brian Keefe said the focus has narrowed to winning plays rather than development alone. New Orleans continues to spiral. The Pelicans have dropped nine straight and are struggling to execute on both ends. Turnovers and poor spacing have defined the slide, and the offense has failed to generate consistent perimeter looks. The loss at Atlanta on Wednesday was another example of a team unable to sustain structure away from home. For broader league context, visit the NBA

Atlanta begins a new chapter Friday night in Denver. The Hawks open a four-game Western Conference trip days after moving on from Trae Young, shifting the offense toward Jalen Johnson and a reshaped supporting cast that now includes CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young’s absence has already forced Atlanta to adapt, and this game marks the first real test of that transition against an elite opponent. Denver continues to navigate life without Nikola Jokic, and the results have been impressive. The Nuggets closed a 3-4 road trip with wins over Philadelphia and Boston, leaning on ball movement, switching defense, and Jamal Murray’s expanded role. David Adelman said the stretch validated the group’s approach despite missing key starters. For broader league