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Quick Pick: Arizona +2.5 (-110) Arizona has a strong edge in rebounding (37.0 RPG, 16th) and free-throw shooting (76.4%, 36th), two key factors in close games. BYU is an elite three-point shooting team (37.5% 3P, 39th), but Arizona’s perimeter defense…
Quick Pick: Michigan State +2.5 (-105) Michigan State holds the clear statistical edge in rebounding, free-throw shooting, and defensive efficiency. UCLA struggles on the defensive glass (347th nationally), which plays directly into Michigan State’s strength as the 11th-best rebounding team in…
Quick Pick: Southern University -6.5 (-105) Southern University has been dominant at home (7-0 SU) and should control this game with their aggressive defense and rebounding edge. Jackson State has struggled on the road (3-13 SU) and ranks 363rd in…
Quick Pick: Kansas -2 Kansas’ defensive dominance (38.5% Opp FG, 11th) and home-court advantage (10-2) give them a strong edge against Iowa State. The Jayhawks’ ability to limit perimeter scoring (29.6% Opp 3P, 25th) matches up well against an Iowa…
Quick Pick: Oregon -6.5 Oregon’s balanced offense (76.7 PPG, 94th) and strong free-throw shooting (75.2%, 57th) give them an edge against Nebraska’s defense, which has struggled in key areas. Nebraska’s biggest weakness is its three-point defense (30.0 opponent 3PA, 362nd), meaning Oregon will…
Quick Pick: Memphis -10.5 Memphis’ efficient offense (78.4 PPG, 79th) and elite three-point shooting (39.5% 3P%, 8th) give them a strong edge against a Rice team that struggles offensively (41.7% FG, 326th). Memphis also thrives in transition and forces turnovers…
Quick Pick: Cincinnati -5.5 Cincinnati’s elite defense, rebounding advantage, and home-court edge make them the more likely team to cover in this matchup. West Virginia struggles offensively, shooting just 42.5 percent from the field (300th) and ranking 287th in points…
Quick Pick: Furman +3.5 Furman’s balanced offense (76.8 PPG, 121st) and elite ball movement (17.3 APG, 17th) give them a strong chance to cover as a road underdog. The Paladins shoot 35.0% from three (126th) and rank 15th in three-point attempts per game, making them…
Quick Pick: Bradley +1.5 Bradley’s elite shooting (48.7% FG, 25th; 39.9% 3P%, 4th) and efficient defense (39.8% opponent FG%, 30th) give them the edge in this tight MVC matchup. Northern Iowa has been strong at home (10-2 SU), but they lack interior dominance, ranking 314th…
Quick Pick: Illinois -6.5 Illinois has struggled in their last six games (2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS), but they still have key matchup advantages against Ohio State. Their elite rebounding (42.6 RPG, 1st) and high-powered offense (85.2 PPG, 6th) should give them control at home.…
