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Florida Atlantic and UAB meet in C-USA Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

UAB Blazers (25-8, 14-6 C-USA) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (30-3, 18-2 C-USA)Frisco, Texas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Florida Atlantic Owls square off against the UAB Blazers in the C-USA Championship.The Owls’ record in C-USA games is 18-2, and their record is 12-1 in non-conference games. Florida Atlantic is 22-3 against opponents with a winning record.The Blazers’ record in C-USA play is 14-6. UAB ranks fifth in college basketball with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game led by KJ Buffen averaging 2.8.TOP PERFORMERS: Johnell Davis is shooting 49.5% and averaging 13.4 points for the Owls. Alijah Martin is averaging 14.0 points over the last 10 games for Florida Atlantic.Jordan Walker is shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc with 4.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Blazers, while averaging 23.6 points and 4.2 assists. Buffen is averaging 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds over the past 10 games for UAB.LAST 10 GAMES: Owls: 9-1, averaging 82.0 points, 33.2 rebounds, 14....

Virginia Cavaliers face the Duke Blue Devils in ACC Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Duke Blue Devils (25-8, 14-6 ACC) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (25-6, 15-5 ACC)Greensboro, North Carolina; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Virginia -2; over/under is 123BOTTOM LINE: The No. 13 Virginia Cavaliers take on the No. 21 Duke Blue Devils in the ACC Championship.The Cavaliers are 15-5 against ACC opponents and 10-1 in non-conference play. Virginia is 3-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Blue Devils are 14-6 in ACC play. Duke scores 72.9 points while outscoring opponents by 8.5 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Jayden Gardner is averaging 12.3 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Cavaliers. Armaan Franklin is averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games for Virginia.Kyle Filipowski is scoring 15.3 points per game and averaging 8.9 rebounds for the Blue Devils. Jeremy Roach is averaging 13.7 points and 2.0 rebounds over the last 10 games for Duke.LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 64.4 points, 28.6 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.7 blocks per game ...

Kansas and Texas play for Big 12 Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Texas Longhorns (25-8, 12-6 Big 12) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (27-6, 13-5 Big 12)Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 6 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas -1.5; over/under is 142.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks and the No. 7 Texas Longhorns meet in the Big 12 Championship.The Jayhawks’ record in Big 12 play is 13-5, and their record is 14-1 in non-conference games. Kansas is 25-6 against opponents over .500.The Longhorns are 12-6 in Big 12 play. Texas ranks sixth in the Big 12 with 31.7 rebounds per game led by Timmy Allen averaging 5.5.TOP PERFORMERS: Dajuan Harris is averaging 8.8 points, 6.3 assists and 2.2 steals for the Jayhawks. Jalen Wilson is averaging 16.4 points over the last 10 games for Kansas.Marcus Carr is averaging 15.8 points, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals for the Longhorns. Jabari Rice is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Texas.LAST 10 GAMES: Jayhawks: 9-1, averaging 75.4 points, 30.7 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.0 blocks per game wh...

Memphis plays in AAC Tournament against the Tulane

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Tulane Green Wave (20-10, 12-6 AAC) vs. Memphis Tigers (24-8, 13-5 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Memphis -6; over/under is 161BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave square off in the AAC Tournament.The Tigers have gone 13-5 against AAC teams, with an 11-3 record in non-conference play. Memphis leads the AAC averaging 39.6 points in the paint. DeAndre Williams leads the Tigers scoring 10.4.The Green Wave’s record in AAC games is 12-6. Tulane is 4-1 in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Kendric Davis is scoring 21.8 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Tigers. Williams is averaging 19.6 points and 7.9 rebounds over the last 10 games for Memphis.Jalen Cook is averaging 20.1 points, five assists and 1.8 steals for the Green Wave. Jaylen Forbes is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Tulane.LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 7-3, averaging 78.8 points, 30.1 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 8.7 steals and 3.5 bl...

Dayton plays Fordham in A-10 Tournament

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Fordham Rams (25-7, 12-6 A-10) vs. Dayton Flyers (21-11, 12-6 A-10)New York; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dayton -6.5; over/under is 130.5BOTTOM LINE: The Dayton Flyers play in the A-10 Tournament against the Fordham Rams.The Flyers have gone 12-6 against A-10 teams, with a 9-5 record in non-conference play. Dayton ranks fourth in the A-10 in rebounding with 33.0 rebounds. Toumani Camara leads the Flyers with 8.8 boards.The Rams’ record in A-10 action is 12-6. Fordham is second in the A-10 with 25.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Khalid Moore averaging 4.6.TOP PERFORMERS: Koby Brea averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Flyers, scoring 7.3 points while shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc. Daron Holmes is shooting 57.9% and averaging 17.3 points over the last 10 games for Dayton.Darius Quisenberry is averaging 17.2 points and 3.1 assists for the Rams. Moore is averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds over the last 10 games for Fordham.LAST 10 GAMES: ...

Houston plays Cincinnati in AAC Tournament

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Cincinnati Bearcats (21-11, 11-7 AAC) vs. Houston Cougars (30-2, 17-1 AAC)Fort Worth, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston -10; over/under is 136BOTTOM LINE: The No. 1 Houston Cougars face the Cincinnati Bearcats in the AAC Tournament.The Cougars are 17-1 against AAC opponents and 13-1 in non-conference play. Houston is fourth in the AAC with 24.4 defensive rebounds per game led by J’wan Roberts averaging 4.6.The Bearcats are 11-7 in AAC play. Cincinnati has a 2-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Roberts is averaging 10.1 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Cougars. Marcus Sasser is averaging 20.2 points over the last 10 games for Houston.Landers Nolley II is averaging 16.7 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Bearcats. David Dejulius is averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games for Cincinnati.LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 10-0, averaging 75.8 points, 34.7 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% f...

Indiana Hoosiers and Penn State Nittany Lions square off in Big Ten Tournament

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Penn State Nittany Lions (21-12, 10-10 Big Ten) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (22-10, 12-8 Big Ten)Chicago; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Indiana -3; over/under is 140BOTTOM LINE: The No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Penn State Nittany Lions.The Hoosiers are 12-8 against Big Ten opponents and 10-2 in non-conference play. Indiana is sixth in the Big Ten in rebounding with 33.1 rebounds. Trayce Jackson-Davis leads the Hoosiers with 10.9 boards.The Nittany Lions are 10-10 against Big Ten opponents. Penn State is 4-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Jackson-Davis is scoring 20.7 points per game and averaging 10.9 rebounds for the Hoosiers. Jalen Hood-Schifino is averaging 16.1 points and 4.1 rebounds over the last 10 games for Indiana.Jalen Pickett is shooting 52.3% and averaging 17.8 points for the Nittany Lions. Andrew Funk is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Penn State.LAST 10 GAMES: Hoosiers: 7-...

Grambling takes on Texas Southern in SWAC Championship game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Texas Southern Tigers (13-20, 7-11 SWAC) vs. Grambling Tigers (24-8, 15-3 SWAC)Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grambling -6.5; over/under is 132BOTTOM LINE: The Grambling Tigers and the Texas Southern Tigers meet in the SWAC Championship.The Grambling Tigers’ record in SWAC play is 15-3, and their record is 9-5 in non-conference games. Grambling has a 1-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Texas Southern Tigers’ record in SWAC play is 7-11. Texas Southern is eighth in the SWAC allowing 72.0 points while holding opponents to 43.2% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Cameron Christon is scoring 13.0 points per game with 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Grambling Tigers. Shawndarius Cowart is averaging 12.5 points and 1.6 steals over the past 10 games for Grambling.PJ Henry averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Texas Southern Tigers, scoring 12.6 points while shooting 33.8% from beyond the arc. John Walker III is averagin...

Texas A&M Aggies take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC Tournament

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Vanderbilt Commodores (20-13, 11-7 SEC) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (24-8, 15-3 SEC)Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas A&M -5.5; over/under is 140.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 18 Texas A&M Aggies and Vanderbilt Commodores meet in the SEC Tournament.The Aggies are 15-3 against SEC opponents and 9-5 in non-conference play. Texas A&M ranks third in the SEC in team defense, allowing 65.4 points while holding opponents to 40.1% shooting.The Commodores are 11-7 against SEC teams. Vanderbilt is seventh in the SEC scoring 72.4 points per game and is shooting 42.6%.TOP PERFORMERS: Wade Taylor IV is scoring 16.4 points per game and averaging 2.8 rebounds for the Aggies. Dexter Dennis is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Texas A&M.Myles Stute is shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Commodores, while averaging 8.5 points. Tyrin Lawrence is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games fo...

Toledo Rockets and Kent State Golden Flashes play for MAC Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:16 GMT

Kent State Golden Flashes (27-6, 15-3 MAC) vs. Toledo Rockets (27-6, 16-2 MAC)Cleveland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toledo -1; over/under is 150BOTTOM LINE: The Toledo Rockets square off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the MAC Championship.The Rockets’ record in MAC play is 16-2, and their record is 11-4 against non-conference opponents. Toledo averages 9.6 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when it wins the turnover battle.The Golden Flashes’ record in MAC games is 15-3. Kent State leads the MAC allowing only 65.3 points per game while holding opponents to 40.2% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Rayj Dennis is scoring 19.5 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists for the Rockets. Setric Millner Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 55.1% over the last 10 games for Toledo.Sincere Carry is averaging 17.4 points, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals for the Golden Flashes. Malique Jacobs is averaging 14.2 points over the last 10 games ...