The Braves are 16-5 against MVC opponents and 9-2 in non-conference play. Bradley is ninth in the MVC with 7.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Christian Davis averaging 1.6. The Beacons are 8-14 in MVC play.
Agbo leads USC against UCLA after 26-point game
UCLA averages 74.4 points and has outscored opponents by 9.3 points per game. The Trojans have gone 7-12 against Big Ten opponents. USC ranks eighth in the Big Ten scoring 33.7 points per game in the paint led by Desmond Claude averaging 7.6.
Indiana hosts Thornton and Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes (17-13, 9-10 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (18-12, 9-10 Big Ten) Bloomington, Indiana; Saturday, 3:45 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoosiers -2.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State faces Indiana after Bruce Thornton scored 29 points in Ohio State's 116-114 overtime win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Hoosiers are 13-4 in home games.
Cornish and the Dartmouth Big Green visit conference foe Harvard
Dartmouth Big Green (14-12, 8-5 Ivy League) at Harvard Crimson (11-15, 6-7 Ivy League) Boston; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson -1.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dartmouth visits Harvard in Ivy League action Saturday. The Crimson have gone 6-5 in home games.
Chattanooga plays in SoCon Tournament against the Mercer
The Mocs are 15-3 against SoCon opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play. Chattanooga is sixth in the SoCon with 23.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Trey Bonham averaging 3.7. The Bears are 7-12 in SoCon play.
Samford Bulldogs take on the Furman Paladins in SoCon Tournament
The Paladins are 11-7 in SoCon play. Furman averages 17.1 assists per game to lead the SoCon, paced by Pjay Smith Jr. with 3.6. Samford scores 83.5 points, 15.1 more per game than the 68.4 Furman gives up.
Miami (FL) faces NC State following Cleveland’s 29-point showing
NC State Wolfpack (12-18, 5-14 ACC) at Miami Hurricanes (6-24, 2-17 ACC) Coral Gables, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -1; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) hosts NC State after Matthew Cleveland scored 29 points in Miami (FL)'s 89-74 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Hurricanes are 6-10 in home games.
Mason leads Arizona State against No. 9 Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-7, 14-5 Big 12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (13-17, 4-15 Big 12) Tempe, Arizona; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Raiders -10.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State hosts No. Texas Tech after Alston Mason scored 33 points in Arizona State's 113-100 loss to the Arizona Wildcats.
Florida State takes on SMU, looks to break 4-game slide
SMU Mustangs (22-8, 13-6 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (16-14, 7-12 ACC) Tallahassee, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -3.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida State comes into the matchup with SMU as losers of four straight games. The Seminoles are 10-5 in home games.
Niagara visits Rider following Davis’ 21-point showing
Niagara Purple Eagles (11-19, 6-13 MAAC) at Rider Broncs (12-18, 8-11 MAAC) Lawrenceville, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncs -3.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Niagara visits Rider after Josiah Davis scored 21 points in Niagara's 78-68 overtime victory against the Saint Peter's Peacocks. The Broncs have gone 4-7 in home games.
Bryant takes on UMBC in America East Tournament
Bryant is the top team in the America East with 12.5 fast break points. The Retrievers are 5-11 against America East opponents. UMBC scores 80.2 points while outscoring opponents by 1.6 points per game.
Arkansas State takes on Marshall in Sun Belt Tournament
Marshall Thundering Herd (20-12, 13-6 Sun Belt) vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves (22-9, 13-5 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wolves -7.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State plays in the Sun Belt Tournament against Marshall. The Red Wolves have gone 13-5 against Sun Belt teams, with a 9-4 record in non-conference play.
No. 13 Maryland hosts Berry and Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats (16-14, 7-12 Big Ten) at Maryland Terrapins (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) College Park, Maryland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern faces No. Maryland after Ty Berry scored 22 points in Northwestern's 73-69 loss to the UCLA Bruins.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs play in Big South Tournament against the Winthrop Eagles
Winthrop Eagles (22-10, 12-5 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (21-10, 12-5 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -1.5; over/under is 166.5 BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville and Winthrop meet in the Big South Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in Big South play is 12-5, and their record is 9-5 in non-conference play.
Virginia Tech visits Zackery and No. 11 Clemson
Virginia Tech Hokies (13-17, 8-11 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (25-5, 17-2 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -17.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Clemson hosts Virginia Tech after Jaeden Zackery scored 21 points in Clemson's 78-69 win over the Boston College Eagles.