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 BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -6.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State will try to earn its 25th victory of the season when the Spartans visit the Iowa.
Moore leads Norfolk State against Howard after 24-point game
Norfolk State Spartans (20-10, 10-3 MEAC) at Howard Bison (12-18, 7-6 MEAC) Washington; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -4.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State visits Howard after Brian Moore Jr. scored 24 points in Norfolk State's 91-87 overtime loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles. The Bison are 8-5 in home games.
Portland Pilots face the Pepperdine Waves in WCC Tournament
The Waves are 4-14 against WCC opponents. Pepperdine has an 8-14 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Portland is shooting 43.6% from the field this season, 2.0 percentage points lower than the 45.6% Pepperdine allows to opponents.
UIC Flames play the Valparaiso Beacons in MVC Tournament
Valparaiso is sixth in the MVC scoring 75.6 points per game and is shooting 42.9%. UIC is shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points lower than the 46.6% Valparaiso allows to opponents. Valparaiso has shot at a 42.9% rate from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points less than the 44.6% shooting opponents of UIC have averaged.
Illinois State Redbirds take on the Missouri State Bears in MVC Tournament
Illinois State is fifth in the MVC scoring 76.1 points while shooting 48.2% from the field. The Bears are 2-18 in MVC play. Missouri State averages 13.1 turnovers per game and is 5-8 when winning the turnover battle.
Knox leads Alabama State against Southern after 22-point game
Alabama State Hornets (14-15, 10-6 SWAC) at Southern Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jaguars -7.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State faces 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 in home games.
No. 18 Purdue visits Illinois following Smith’s 23-point performance
Purdue Boilermakers (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue plays Illinois after Braden Smith scored 23 points in Purdue's 100-71 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State after Bates’ 20-point performance
New Mexico State Aggies (16-13, 9-7 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (19-10, 8-8 CUSA) Ruston, Louisiana; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -5.5; over/under is 132.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State after AJ Bates scored 20 points in Louisiana Tech's 90-66 win against the Sam Houston Bearkats. The Bulldogs are 10-3 on their home court.
Broadnax, Rice Owls host the Wichita State Shockers
Wichita State Shockers (17-12, 7-9 AAC) at Rice Owls (13-17, 4-13 AAC) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Shockers -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Corey Washington and Wichita State visit Trae Broadnax and Rice in AAC action Thursday. The Owls have gone 7-7 at home.
VMI meets Citadel in SoCon Tournament
VMI is 7-10 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Bulldogs' record in SoCon games is 0-18. Citadel has a 2-15 record against teams over .
Northern Illinois faces Central Michigan on 15-game road skid
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-25, 1-16 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (14-16, 7-10 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois will aim to break its 15-game road skid when the Huskies take on Central Michigan. The Chippewas are 8-5 on their home court.
Kent State hosts Eastern Michigan after Sullinger’s 31-point game
Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-14, 9-8 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (20-10, 10-7 MAC) Kent, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State takes on Eastern Michigan after Jalen Sullinger scored 31 points in Kent State's 77-76 win against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Golden Flashes have gone 10-4 at home.
UNC Asheville plays in Big South Tournament against the Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-21, 6-10 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (20-10, 11-5 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville and Charleston Southern square off in the Big South Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in Big South play is 11-5, and their record is 9-5 in non-conference play.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Winthrop Eagles meet in Big South Tournament
Winthrop Eagles (15-14, 9-7 Big South) vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers (14-15, 10-6 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Thursday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern and Winthrop square off in the Big South Tournament. The Buccaneers have gone 10-6 against Big South opponents, with a 4-9 record in non-conference play.
Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona State Sun Devils play in Big 12 Tournament
Arizona State Sun Devils (10-21, 4-15 Big 12) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (21-10, 12-6 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa State and Arizona State meet in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones' record in Big 12 games is 12-6, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games.