Category: Basketball

Wichita State averages 73.7 points per game, 0.9 fewer points than the 74.6 South Florida gives up. South Florida has shot at a 44.6% rate from the field this season, 1.1 percentage points higher than the 43.5% shooting opponents of Wichita State have averaged. The teams square off for the third time this season.

The Huskies' record in Big East play is 14-6, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. UConn is 2-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Wildcats are 12-9 against Big East opponents.

Missouri and Mississippi State meet in the SEC Tournament. The Tigers are 10-8 against SEC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Missouri is 1-2 in one-possession games.

DePaul Blue Demons (14-18, 5-16 Big East) vs. Creighton Bluejays (22-9, 15-5 Big East) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -11.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Creighton and DePaul meet in the Big East Tournament. The Bluejays have gone 15-5 against Big East opponents, with a 7-4 record in non-conference play.

USC Trojans (16-16, 8-13 Big Ten) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (21-10, 13-7 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -9.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue plays in the Big Ten Tournament against USC.

Northwestern Wildcats (17-15, 8-13 Big Ten) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (23-8, 13-7 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -7.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin and Northwestern meet in the Big Ten Tournament.

The Cardinals are 18-2 against ACC opponents and 7-4 in non-conference play. Louisville ranks sixth in the ACC with 33.4 points per game in the paint led by J'Vonne Hadley averaging 6.8. The Cardinal's record in ACC action is 12-9.

Utah State averages 81.5 points and has outscored opponents by 11.6 points per game. The Rebels are 12-9 in MWC play. UNLV is 9-5 in games decided by 10 or more points.

Iona gives up 70.8 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.1 points per game. The Jaspers are 12-8 against MAAC opponents. Manhattan ranks third in the MAAC shooting 35.1% from 3-point range.

Clemson is fifth in the ACC scoring 77.1 points while shooting 47.0% from the field. The Mustangs are 14-7 against ACC opponents. SMU scores 80.8 points and has outscored opponents by 9.2 points per game.

Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks (28-5, 18-4 Southland vs. SE Louisiana Lions (26-4, 20-1 Southland) Lake Charles, Louisiana; Thursday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: SE Louisiana and SFA meet in the Southland Championship. The Lions are 20-1 against Southland opponents and 6-3 in non-conference play.

Bradley Braves (13-18, 7-13 MVC) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (12-18, 9-11 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso and Bradley play in the MVC Tournament. The Beacons have gone 9-11 against MVC opponents, with a 3-7 record in non-conference play.

Kent State Golden Flashes (21-11, 13-6 MAC) vs. Ball State Cardinals (25-7, 17-2 MAC) Cleveland; Friday, 10 a.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ball State and Kent State play in the MAC Tournament. The Cardinals' record in MAC games is 17-2, and their record is 8-5 in non-conference play.

Coppin State is third in the MEAC scoring 64.2 points while shooting 39.0% from the field. The North Carolina Central Eagles' record in MEAC games is 6-8. North Carolina Central has a 3-16 record against teams over .

Indiana State Sycamores (4-27, 2-18 MVC) vs. Northern Iowa Panthers (16-15, 11-9 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Northern Iowa and Indiana State meet in the MVC Tournament. The Panthers' record in MVC games is 11-9, and their record is 5-6 in non-conference games.