The Salukis are 8-12 against MVC opponents and 5-6 in non-conference play. Southern Illinois is the top team in the MVC averaging 37.2 points in the paint. Ali Abdou Dibba leads the Salukis with 10.0.
La Salle visits George Mason following McKeithan’s 20-point outing
La Salle Explorers (12-17, 4-13 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (22-7, 13-3 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -13.5; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: La Salle takes on George Mason after Corey McKeithan scored 20 points in La Salle's 71-60 loss to the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Patriots have gone 16-1 in home games.
Hepburn leads No. 14 Louisville against Cal
California Golden Bears (13-16, 6-12 ACC) at Louisville Cardinals (23-6, 16-2 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -14.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Louisville faces Cal after Chucky Hepburn scored 37 points in Louisville's 79-68 victory against the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Conner, Sacred Heart Pioneers square off against the Manhattan Jaspers
Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-15, 10-8 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (15-12, 10-8 MAAC) Riverdale, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: MAAC foes Manhattan and Sacred Heart will play on Thursday. The Jaspers are 7-5 on their home court.
Providence Friars face the DePaul Blue Demons on 3-game slide
DePaul Blue Demons (11-18, 2-16 Big East) at Providence Friars (12-17, 6-12 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -7.5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Providence comes into the matchup against DePaul as losers of three in a row. The Friars have gone 10-5 in home games.
Hill, NC State Wolfpack host the Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers (16-13, 7-11 ACC) at NC State Wolfpack (11-18, 4-14 ACC) Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -2.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Jaland Lowe and Pittsburgh visit Marcus Hill and NC State on Wednesday. The Wolfpack have gone 11-6 in home games.
Cleveland State squares off against Northern Kentucky in Horizon League Tournament
Northern Kentucky Norse (17-15, 12-9 Horizon League) at Cleveland State Vikings (20-11, 14-6 Horizon League) Cleveland; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland State and Northern Kentucky play in the Horizon League Tournament. The Vikings are 14-6 against Horizon League opponents and 6-5 in non-conference play.
Rhode Island visits Saint Joseph’s (PA) following Green’s 30-point performance
Rhode Island Rams (17-11, 6-10 A-10) at Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (19-10, 11-6 A-10) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -10.5; over/under is 155 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island takes on Saint Joseph's (PA) after David Green scored 30 points in Rhode Island's 91-88 loss to the UMass Minutemen. The Hawks have gone 12-4 at home.
No. 8 Michigan State looks for 25th victory of season in matchup with Iowa
Michigan State Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State will look for its 25th win this season when the Spartans visit the Iowa.
UIC plays in MVC Tournament against the Valparaiso
The Beacons are 6-14 in MVC play. Valparaiso is 4-0 in games decided by less than 4 points. UIC's average of 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.9 more made shots on average than the 7.4 per game Valparaiso gives up.
Coppin State hosts Morgan State following Hobbs’ 20-point game
Morgan State Bears (13-16, 7-6 MEAC) at Coppin State Eagles (5-23, 3-10 MEAC) Baltimore; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State visits Coppin State after Kameron Hobbs scored 20 points in Morgan State's 87-81 victory against the Delaware State Hornets. The Eagles have gone 4-6 in home games.
Southern hosts Knox and Alabama State
Alabama State Hornets (14-15, 10-6 SWAC) at Southern Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State visits Southern after Amarr Knox scored 22 points in Alabama State's 94-52 win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. The Jaguars have gone 10-0 at home.
No. 20 Marquette visits UConn after Reed’s 24-point outing
Marquette Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 Big East) at UConn Huskies (20-9, 12-6 Big East) Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -3.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: UConn hosts No. Marquette after Tarris Reed, Jr. scored 24 points in UConn's 75-63 victory over the Providence Friars.
No. 11 Clemson visits Boston College, seeks 25th victory of season
Clemson Tigers (24-5, 16-2 ACC) at Boston College Eagles (12-17, 4-14 ACC) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -13.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Clemson will aim for its 25th victory this season when the Tigers play the Boston College.
Maryland-Eastern Shore visits Delaware State after Smith’s 34-point outing
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (6-23, 2-11 MEAC) at Delaware State Hornets (15-13, 7-6 MEAC) Dover, Delaware; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State takes on Maryland-Eastern Shore after Robert Smith scored 34 points in Delaware State's 87-81 loss to the Morgan State Bears. The Hornets are 10-2 on their home court.