Kansas leads the Big 12 with 26.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Hunter Dickinson averaging 7.0. The Buffaloes are 0-13 in conference games. Colorado is ninth in the Big 12 with 14.7 assists per game led by Hammond averaging 3.2.
Tulsa faces Temple on 4-game slide
Temple is third in the AAC scoring 80.8 points while shooting 45.3% from the field. The Golden Hurricane are 3-8 in conference games. Tulsa ranks sixth in the AAC with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Ian Smikle averaging 2.2.
Martinez leads Utah State against Colorado State
Colorado State Rams (15-8, 9-3 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (21-3, 11-2 MWC) Logan, Utah; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -6; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah State hosts Colorado State after Ian Martinez scored 30 points in Utah State's 89-81 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Aggies have gone 11-2 in home games.
Presbyterian visits Charleston Southern after Kelly’s 31-point game
Presbyterian Blue Hose (10-15, 3-7 Big South) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (9-17, 5-6 Big South) North Charleston, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern faces Presbyterian after Taje' Kelly scored 31 points in Charleston Southern's 79-72 victory against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. The Buccaneers have gone 6-4 in home games.
Pittsburgh visits SMU following Cross’ 21-point game
Pittsburgh Panthers (14-9, 5-7 ACC) at SMU Mustangs (18-5, 9-3 ACC) Dallas; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -4.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: SMU plays Pittsburgh after Matt Cross scored 21 points in SMU's 81-75 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Mustangs have gone 10-3 in home games.
Belmont visits Valparaiso following Monegro’s 22-point showing
Belmont Bruins (17-8, 9-5 MVC) at Valparaiso Beacons (10-15, 3-11 MVC) Valparaiso, Indiana; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso hosts Belmont after Jefferson Monegro scored 22 points in Valparaiso's 74-56 loss to the Murray State Racers. The Beacons have gone 8-6 at home.
Davis leads Southern Illinois against Bradley after 23-point game
Southern Illinois Salukis (12-13, 7-7 MVC) at Bradley Braves (19-6, 10-4 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois plays Bradley after Kennard Davis scored 23 points in Southern Illinois' 79-67 victory over the UIC Flames. The Braves have gone 10-3 in home games.
Xavier visits Providence following Joseph’s 26-point showing
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.
Luis and No. 9 St. John’s host Villanova
St. John's Red Storm (21-3, 12-1 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (14-10, 7-6 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No.
Wichita State hosts UTSA following Millender’s 21-point showing
UTSA Roadrunners (10-13, 4-7 AAC) at Wichita State Shockers (13-10, 3-7 AAC) Wichita, Kansas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTSA faces Wichita State after Marcus Millender scored 21 points in UTSA's 80-79 loss to the East Carolina Pirates. The Shockers have gone 8-4 at home.
UIC faces Murray State on 3-game skid
UIC Flames (15-10, 7-7 MVC) at Murray State Racers (12-13, 6-8 MVC) Murray, Kentucky; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC enters the matchup with Murray State after losing three games in a row. The Racers have gone 5-5 at home.
Starling and Syracuse host Miami (FL)
Miami (FL) is ninth in the ACC scoring 75.0 points while shooting 46.5% from the field. The Orange are 5-8 against ACC opponents. Syracuse allows 77.7 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.4 points per game.
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.