Pittsburgh averages 77.4 points and has outscored opponents by 6.1 points per game. The Hurricanes are 2-11 against conference opponents. Miami (FL) has a 4-11 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
Syracuse takes on North Carolina following Starling’s 25-point game
North Carolina Tar Heels (14-11, 7-6 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (11-14, 5-9 ACC) Syracuse, New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Syracuse takes on North Carolina after JJ Starling scored 25 points in Syracuse's 91-84 loss to the Miami Hurricanes. The Orange have gone 9-5 at home.
Todorovic and Pepperdine host Gonzaga
Pepperdine Waves (10-16, 4-9 WCC) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-7, 10-3 WCC) Spokane, Washington; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pepperdine visits Gonzaga after Stefan Todorovic scored 24 points in Pepperdine's 88-81 win over the San Diego Toreros. The Bulldogs have gone 11-1 at home.
No. 11 Michigan State visits Jakucionis and Illinois
Michigan State Spartans (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts No. Michigan State after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points in Illinois' 83-78 victory over the UCLA Bruins.
McKneely and Virginia host Virginia Tech
Virginia Cavaliers (12-12, 5-8 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (11-13, 6-7 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia plays Virginia Tech after Isaac McKneely scored 20 points in Virginia's 75-61 victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Hokies have gone 7-6 at home.
Lawrence and Rhode Island host La Salle
Rhode Island averages 78.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game. The Explorers have gone 4-9 against A-10 opponents. La Salle has a 5-12 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
Middle Tennessee visits Western Kentucky following Lander’s 30-point game
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (16-8, 7-4 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-10, 5-6 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky takes on Middle Tennessee after Khristian Lander scored 30 points in Western Kentucky's 85-83 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Hilltoppers are 11-2 on their home court.
Wofford takes on Samford following Tripp’s 20-point game
The Bulldogs have gone 9-4 against SoCon opponents. Samford is second in the SoCon with 17.1 assists per game led by Rylan Jones averaging 5.3. Wofford averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 8.0 per game Samford allows.
Lindenwood hosts Southern Indiana after Bass’ 30-point outing
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-16, 4-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (12-14, 7-8 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts Southern Indiana after Reggie Bass scored 30 points in Lindenwood's 73-60 win over the Morehead State Eagles. The Lions have gone 10-3 at home.
Johnson and Green Bay host Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Norse (11-14, 6-8 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (2-23, 0-14 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Norse -6.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay takes on Northern Kentucky after Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points in Green Bay's 89-74 loss to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Phoenix have gone 1-9 at home.
Queens plays Eastern Kentucky following Ashby’s 30-point outing
Eastern Kentucky is 6-8 against opponents over . The Royals have gone 9-4 against ASUN opponents. Queens is sixth in the ASUN giving up 73.8 points while holding opponents to 43.8% shooting.
No. 7 Purdue hosts No. 16 Wisconsin following Tonje’s 22-point outing
Wisconsin Badgers (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (19-6, 11-3 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin plays No.
Ball State hosts Northern Illinois following Hill’s 21-point outing
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-19, 1-10 MAC) at Ball State Cardinals (12-12, 5-6 MAC) Muncie, Indiana; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State hosts Northern Illinois after Jermahri Hill scored 21 points in Ball State's 86-84 overtime win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Cardinals have gone 6-5 at home.
Fox and Citadel host Western Carolina
Citadel Bulldogs (5-19, 0-13 SoCon) at Western Carolina Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 SoCon) Cullowhee, North Carolina; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel visits Western Carolina after Brody Fox scored 20 points in Citadel's 74-71 overtime loss to the Wofford Terriers. The Catamounts are 6-6 on their home court.
Northwestern State hosts Thompson and SFA
Northwestern State's average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game SFA allows. SFA averages 66.7 points per game, 1.9 fewer than the 68.6 Northwestern State allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Addison Patterson is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Demons.