Providence ranks eighth in the Big East with 29.4 points per game in the paint led by Bryce Hopkins averaging 8.0. The Musketeers are 6-7 in Big East play. Xavier is sixth in the Big East with 23.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Zach Freemantle averaging 5.4.
No. 12 Texas Tech hosts Arizona State following Mason’s 25-point showing
Arizona State Sun Devils (12-11, 3-9 Big 12) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (18-5, 9-3 Big 12) Lubbock, Texas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State visits No. Texas Tech after Alston Mason scored 25 points in Arizona State's 86-73 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Maddox leads George Mason against Saint Louis after 24-point showing
George Mason Patriots (19-5, 10-1 A-10) at Saint Louis Billikens (14-10, 7-4 A-10) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -1; over/under is 132.5 BOTTOM LINE: George Mason faces Saint Louis after Darius Maddox scored 24 points in George Mason's 82-67 win against the Rhode Island Rams. The Billikens are 11-2 on their home court.
Nelson leads Eastern Michigan against Ball State after 22-point game
Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-12, 4-6 MAC) at Ball State Cardinals (11-12, 4-6 MAC) Muncie, Indiana; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -4.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Michigan visits Ball State after Da'Sean Nelson scored 22 points in Eastern Michigan's 76-70 victory over the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Cardinals are 5-5 on their home court.
Walker leads East Carolina against UAB after 28-point showing
UAB Blazers (15-8, 8-2 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (13-11, 5-6 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blazers -2; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina takes on UAB after C.J. Walker scored 28 points in East Carolina's 80-79 win over the UTSA Roadrunners. The Pirates have gone 8-6 in home games.
Pinion and Arkansas State host Southern Miss
Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-15, 5-7 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (18-7, 9-3 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State takes on Southern Miss after Joseph Pinion scored 20 points in Arkansas State's 76-75 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Red Wolves have gone 11-0 at home.
Teel and Indiana State host Northern Iowa
Indiana State Sycamores (12-13, 6-8 MVC) at Northern Iowa Panthers (16-9, 10-4 MVC) Cedar Falls, Iowa; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -7.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State faces Northern Iowa after Samage Teel scored 26 points in Indiana State's 85-81 overtime loss to the Drake Bulldogs. The Panthers have gone 12-2 at home.
Northwestern visits Oregon after Martinelli’s 23-point showing
Northwestern Wildcats (13-11, 4-9 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (16-8, 5-8 Big Ten) Eugene, Oregon; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -9; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern visits Oregon after Nick Martinelli scored 23 points in Northwestern's 76-71 loss to the Washington Huskies. The Ducks are 8-4 in home games.
NC State hosts Louisville after Edwards’ 27-point game
Louisville Cardinals (18-6, 11-2 ACC) at NC State Wolfpack (9-14, 2-10 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisville faces NC State after Terrence Edwards scored 27 points in Louisville's 88-78 win against the Miami Hurricanes. The Wolfpack are 9-5 on their home court.
Saunders, BYU Cougars take on the West Virginia Mountaineers
BYU Cougars (15-8, 6-6 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (15-8, 7-6 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -2.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Javon Small and West Virginia host Richie Saunders and BYU in Big 12 action Tuesday. The Mountaineers are 10-3 in home games.
Bradley and VMI host UNC Greensboro
VMI Keydets (12-13, 6-6 SoCon) at UNC Greensboro Spartans (16-9, 9-3 SoCon) Greensboro, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VMI plays UNC Greensboro after Rickey Bradley, Jr. scored 23 points in VMI's 82-70 win over the Citadel Bulldogs. The Spartans are 9-2 on their home court.
George Washington plays conference foe VCU
VCU Rams (19-5, 9-2 A-10) at George Washington Revolutionaries (16-8, 5-6 A-10) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rafael Castro and George Washington host Max Shulga and VCU in A-10 action. The Revolutionaries are 11-2 in home games.
Reynolds leads Saint Joseph’s (PA) against La Salle after 25-point game
La Salle Explorers (12-12, 4-8 A-10) at Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (14-9, 6-5 A-10) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Joseph's (PA) takes on La Salle after Erik Reynolds II scored 25 points in Saint Joseph's (PA)'s 76-63 victory against the Saint Louis Billikens. The Hawks are 9-4 in home games.
Vanderbilt hosts No. 1 Auburn following Kelly’s 22-point game
Auburn Tigers (21-2, 9-1 SEC) at Vanderbilt Commodores (17-6, 5-5 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -9; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn takes on Vanderbilt after Miles Kelly scored 22 points in Auburn's 90-81 loss to the Florida Gators.
Jones and No. 18 Marquette host DePaul
DePaul Blue Demons (11-13, 2-11 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (18-6, 9-4 Big East) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -18.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Marquette hosts DePaul after Kameron Jones scored 27 points in Marquette's 77-67 loss to the Creighton Bluejays.