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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

Florida International Panthers (11-18, 7-11 CUSA) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (22-8, 13-5 CUSA) Huntsville, Alabama; Thursday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky and Florida International meet in the CUSA Tournament. The Hilltoppers are 13-5 against CUSA opponents and 9-3 in non-conference play.