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Iona Gaels play in MAAC Tournament against the Niagara Purple Eagles

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Niagara Purple Eagles (16-14, 10-10 MAAC) vs. Iona Gaels (25-7, 17-3 MAAC)Atlantic City, New Jersey; Friday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Iona Gaels play in the MAAC Tournament against the Niagara Purple Eagles.The Gaels’ record in MAAC games is 17-3, and their record is 8-4 in non-conference play. Iona averages 10.2 turnovers per game and is 1-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Purple Eagles are 10-10 in MAAC play. Niagara is 8-6 against opponents over .500.TOP PERFORMERS: Daniss Jenkins is averaging 15.3 points and 5.1 assists for the Gaels. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.8 points over the last 10 games for Iona.Sam Iorio is averaging 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Purple Eagles. Noah Thomasson is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Niagara.LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 10-0, averaging 78.6 points, 33.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.2 point...

Alabama takes on Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-11, 8-10 SEC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (26-5, 16-2 SEC)Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 1 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alabama -7.5; over/under is 137BOTTOM LINE: The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide and Mississippi State Bulldogs square off in the SEC Tournament.The Crimson Tide have gone 16-2 against SEC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. Alabama has a 22-5 record against teams over .500.The Bulldogs are 8-10 in SEC play. Mississippi State ranks sixth in the SEC scoring 32.8 points per game in the paint led by Tolu Smith averaging 11.4.TOP PERFORMERS: Noah Clowney is averaging 10 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Crimson Tide. Brandon Miller is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Alabama.Smith is averaging 15.8 points and 8.4 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Shakeel Moore is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games for Mississippi State.LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 8-2, averaging 83.6 points, 38.9 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 6....

Toledo Rockets play in MAC Tournament against the Ohio Bobcats

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Ohio Bobcats (19-13, 10-8 MAC) vs. Toledo Rockets (26-6, 16-2 MAC)Cleveland; Friday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toledo -5.5; over/under is 162.5BOTTOM LINE: The Toledo Rockets square off against the Ohio Bobcats in the MAC Tournament.The Rockets’ record in MAC play is 16-2, and their record is 10-4 against non-conference opponents. Toledo is 1-0 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 9.6 turnovers per game.The Bobcats are 10-8 in MAC play. Ohio has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Rayj Dennis is scoring 19.3 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Rockets. Setric Millner Jr. is averaging 18.4 points and 5.2 rebounds over the last 10 games for Toledo.Dwight Wilson is averaging 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds for the Bobcats. Jaylin Hunter is averaging 16.5 points over the last 10 games for Ohio.LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 10-0, averaging 88.0 points, 29.2 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 52.1% from...

Tulane meets Wichita State in AAC Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Wichita State Shockers (17-14, 9-9 AAC) vs. Tulane Green Wave (19-10, 12-6 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Friday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Tulane Green Wave and Wichita State Shockers square off in the AAC Tournament.The Green Wave are 12-6 against AAC opponents and 7-4 in non-conference play. Tulane has a 4-1 record in one-possession games.The Shockers’ record in AAC action is 9-9. Wichita State is ninth in the AAC with 13.2 assists per game led by Craig Porter Jr. averaging 4.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Cook is shooting 46.1% and averaging 20.4 points for the Green Wave. Jaylen Forbes is averaging 18.9 points over the last 10 games for Tulane.Jaykwon Walton is averaging 13.9 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Shockers. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Wichita State.LAST 10 GAMES: Green Wave: 7-3, averaging 81.1 points, 28.7 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have av...

Kansas plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Iowa State Cyclones (19-12, 9-9 Big 12) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (26-6, 13-5 Big 12)Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas -4.5; over/under is 130.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks play in the Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State Cyclones.The Jayhawks have gone 13-5 against Big 12 teams, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. Kansas averages 75.7 points while outscoring opponents by 7.7 points per game.The Cyclones’ record in Big 12 action is 9-9. Iowa State is fourth in the Big 12 with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Robert Jones averaging 1.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Wilson is averaging 19.8 points and 8.4 rebounds for the Jayhawks. Gradey Dick is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Kansas.Tamin Lipsey is averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals for the Cyclones. Jaren Holmes is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games for Iowa State.LAST 10 GAMES: Jayhawks: 8-2, averaging 73.6 points, 31.2 rebou...

North Texas Mean Green play in C-USA Tournament against the UAB Blazers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

UAB Blazers (24-8, 14-6 C-USA) vs. North Texas Mean Green (26-6, 16-4 C-USA)Frisco, Texas; Friday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: North Texas -1; over/under is 127BOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and UAB Blazers play in the C-USA Tournament.The Mean Green’s record in C-USA play is 16-4, and their record is 10-2 against non-conference opponents. North Texas ranks fifth in C-USA with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Abou Ousmane averaging 2.7.The Blazers’ record in C-USA action is 14-6. UAB has a 1-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Kai Huntsberry is averaging 12.1 points for the Mean Green. Tylor Perry is averaging 15.4 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 38.8% over the last 10 games for North Texas.Jordan Walker is shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc with 4.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Blazers, while averaging 23.3 points and 4.1 assists. KJ Buffen is shooting 51.2% and averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games for ...

Houston Cougars and East Carolina Pirates meet in AAC Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

East Carolina Pirates (16-16, 6-12 AAC) vs. Houston Cougars (29-2, 17-1 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Friday, 1 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The No. 1 Houston Cougars face the East Carolina Pirates in the AAC Tournament.The Cougars’ record in AAC play is 17-1, and their record is 12-1 against non-conference opponents. Houston is sixth in college basketball with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game led by J’wan Roberts averaging 2.7 offensive boards.The Pirates’ record in AAC play is 6-12. East Carolina is second in the AAC with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Brandon Johnson averaging 2.6.TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Sasser averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Cougars, scoring 17.1 points while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc. Jarace Walker is shooting 49.0% and averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games for Houston.RJ Felton is scoring 14.0 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Pirates. Johnson is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for ...

Alabama A&M Bulldogs play in SWAC Tournament against the Texas Southern Tigers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Texas Southern Tigers (12-20, 7-11 SWAC) vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs (15-17, 10-8 SWAC)Birmingham, Alabama; Friday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alabama A&M -1.5; over/under is 140.5BOTTOM LINE: The Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Texas Southern Tigers meet in the SWAC Tournament.The Bulldogs are 10-8 against SWAC opponents and 5-9 in non-conference play. Alabama A&M is ninth in the SWAC with 21.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Olisa Akonobi averaging 4.1.The Tigers’ record in SWAC action is 7-11. Texas Southern has a 2-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Garrett Hicks averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, scoring 13.1 points while shooting 41.6% from beyond the arc. Messiah Thompson is shooting 41.9% and averaging 12.8 points over the past 10 games for Alabama A&M.Davon Barnes is shooting 43.4% and averaging 13.4 points for the Tigers. PJ Henry is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Texas ...

Xavier Musketeers and Creighton Bluejays play in Big East Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Creighton Bluejays (21-11, 14-6 Big East) vs. Xavier Musketeers (24-8, 15-5 Big East)New York; Friday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Xavier -3.5; over/under is 155.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 15 Xavier Musketeers play in the Big East Tournament against the No. 24 Creighton Bluejays.The Musketeers are 15-5 against Big East opponents and 9-3 in non-conference play. Xavier leads college basketball with 19.7 assists per game led by Colby Jones averaging 4.5.The Bluejays’ record in Big East games is 14-6. Creighton is 2-5 in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Jones is averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals for the Musketeers. Souley Boum is averaging 16.8 points and 4.4 assists over the past 10 games for Xavier.Ryan Nembhard is averaging 12.1 points and 4.9 assists for the Bluejays. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 15.5 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 64.9% over the last 10 games for Creighton.LAST 10 GAMES: Musketeers: 7-3, averaging 80.4 points, 33.5...

Michigan State Spartans play the Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:18:29 GMT

Ohio State Buckeyes (15-18, 5-15 Big Ten) vs. Michigan State Spartans (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten)Chicago; Friday, 2:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Michigan State -4; over/under is 139BOTTOM LINE: The Michigan State Spartans and Ohio State Buckeyes square off in the Big Ten Tournament.The Spartans are 11-8 against Big Ten opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Michigan State is eighth in the Big Ten in rebounding averaging 32.2 rebounds. Joey Hauser paces the Spartans with 7.0 boards.The Buckeyes are 5-15 in Big Ten play. Ohio State averages 10.4 turnovers per game and is 1-0 when turning the ball over less than opponents.TOP PERFORMERS: Tyson Walker is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 2.5 rebounds for the Spartans. Hauser is averaging 15.0 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 10 games for Michigan State.Zed Key is averaging 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds for the Buckeyes. Sean McNeil is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Ohio State.LAST 10 GAMES: Spa...