Gardner-Webb plays Charleston Southern following Simmons’ 29-point outing

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (5-8) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-11) North Charleston, South Carolina; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -1; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: Gardner-Webb visits Charleston Southern after Darryl Simmons II scored 29 points in Gardner-Webb's 84-79 win against the East Carolina Pirates. The Buccaneers are 3-1 on their home court.

Hill and Arkansas State host Old Dominion

Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-3, 1-0 Sun Belt) at Old Dominion Monarchs (5-8, 1-0 Sun Belt) Norfolk, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wolves -11.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State faces Old Dominion after Josh Hill scored 26 points in Arkansas State's 97-67 victory against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Monarchs have gone 4-3 in home games.

Louisiana Tech takes on UTEP after Batcho’s 27-point showing

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-2) at UTEP Miners (10-3) El Paso, Texas; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Miners -2.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech visits UTEP after Daniel Batcho scored 27 points in Louisiana Tech's 108-60 victory against the Rust Bearcats. The Miners have gone 7-0 at home.