Tip-off: 4:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Spread: Michigan -1.5 (-110) | Purdue +1.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Michigan -120 | Purdue EVEN

Total (O/U): 150.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Purdue: 14-10 ATS overall, 9-2 ATS in last 11 games.

Michigan: 11-12 ATS, but 4-2 ATS with rest disadvantage.

Head-to-Head: Purdue has won four straight vs. Michigan, including a 91-64 blowout on Jan. 24.

✅ Elite shooting efficiency (4th in FG%)

✅ Strong offensive rebounding (Top 10 in ORB%)

✅ Dominant backcourt play (Braden Smith averaging 16.1 PPG, 8.8 APG)

❌ Perimeter defense concerns (Opponent 3PT% ranked 126th)

❌ Inconsistent free throw shooting (72.4% FT, 140th nationally)

✅ Efficient interior scoring (Top 5 in 2PT%)

✅ Balanced scoring attack (Five players averaging double figures)

✅ Home-court dominance (11-0 SU at Crisler Center)

❌ Struggles against elite competition (0-3 ATS vs. top-10 teams)

❌ Turnover issues (345th in turnovers per game)

Tip-off: 4:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN

Spread: Auburn -9.0 (-115) | Vanderbilt +9.0 (-105)

Moneyline: Auburn -470 | Vanderbilt +345

Total (O/U): 157.5 (-105 Over / -115 Under)

Auburn: 13-9-1 ATS overall, dominant offense (5th in PPG).

Vanderbilt: 14-9 ATS, strong at home (5-1 SU in last 6 home games).

Head-to-Head: Auburn has won 7 of the last 8 meetings, including both matchups last season.

✅ High-scoring offense (5th in PPG, 85.0).

✅ Strong defensive rebounding (50th in defensive RPG).

✅ Elite ball control (8th in turnover margin).

❌ Struggles from the free-throw line (108th in FT%).

❌ Can be turnover-prone in high-pressure situations.

✅ Solid offensive production (25th in PPG, 81.1).

✅ Aggressive defense (8th in steals per game).

✅ Strong home-court performance (wins vs. Tennessee, Kentucky).

❌ Perimeter defense is a liability (336th in opponent 3PT%).

❌ Inconsistent scoring in big games.

Tip-off: 7:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Humphrey Coliseum, Starkville, MS

Spread: Florida -1.5 (-120) | Mississippi State +1.5 (EVEN)

Moneyline: Florida -115 | Mississippi State -105

Total (O/U): 153.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Florida: 16-7 ATS, dominant offense (8th in PPG).

Mississippi State: 10-13 ATS, struggles against ranked opponents (1-6 ATS).

Head-to-Head: Florida has won 3 of the last 4 matchups, including last year’s 79-70 victory.

✅ High-powered offense (8th in PPG, 83.7)

✅ Elite rebounding (3rd in total rebounds per game)

✅ Strong perimeter defense (4th in opponent 3PT%)

❌ Inconsistent free-throw shooting (199th in FT%)

❌ Turnover-prone (97th in TO per game)

✅ Solid defense (51st in scoring defense)

✅ Strong in the paint (35th in 2PT%)

✅ Effective ball movement (47th in assists per game)

❌ Poor perimeter shooting (269th in 3PT%)

❌ Vulnerable to elite offenses (144th in opponent PPG)

Tip-off: 7:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY

Spread: Tennessee -3.0 (-110) | Kentucky +3.0 (-110)

Moneyline: Tennessee -160 | Kentucky +135

Total (O/U): 148.0 (-115 Over / -105 Under)

Tennessee: 15-9 ATS overall, dominant defense (1st in opponent eFG%).

Kentucky: 11-12 ATS, struggles defensively (282nd in opponent PPG).

Head-to-Head: Kentucky won last meeting 78-73, covering as a +10.5 underdog.

✅ Elite defense (1st in opponent eFG%)

✅ Strong rebounding (30th in total rebounds per game)

✅ Balanced scoring attack (four players averaging double figures)

❌ Struggles with free throw shooting (74.9%, 81st in NCAA)

❌ Turnover issues (89th in turnover margin)

✅ High-powered offense (3rd in PPG)

✅ Strong rebounding (9th in total rebounds per game)

✅ Excellent ball movement (5th in assist-to-turnover ratio)

❌ Poor defense (282nd in opponent PPG)

❌ Inconsistent perimeter defense (22nd in opponent 3PT%)

Tip-off: 7:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL

Spread: Iowa State -8.0 (-110) | UCF +8.0 (-110)

Moneyline: Iowa State -370 | UCF +285

Total (O/U): 157.5 (-115 Over / -105 Under)

Iowa State: 14-9 ATS overall, top-10 defense (7th in defensive efficiency).

UCF: 11-12 ATS, struggling in conference play (4-8 Big 12).

Head-to-Head: Iowa State won the last matchup 108-83, covering as a 14.5-point favorite.

✅ Elite defense (42nd in opponent PPG, 7th in defensive efficiency).

✅ Balanced scoring attack (four players averaging double digits).

✅ Strong ball movement (68th in assist-to-turnover ratio).

❌ Inconsistent three-point shooting (34.7% from deep, 118th in NCAA).

❌ Foul-prone defense (42nd in personal fouls per game).

✅ Aggressive at drawing fouls (11th in free throws made per game).

✅ Strong backcourt play (Darius Johnson, Keyshawn Hall leading the way).

✅ Decent three-point shooting (34.6%, ranked 125th).

❌ Weak defense (336th in opponent PPG, 226th in defensive efficiency).

❌ Struggles on the glass (318th in defensive rebounding percentage).

Tip-off: 8:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS

Spread: Arizona -3.5 (-105) | Kansas State +3.5 (-115)

Moneyline: Arizona -165 | Kansas State +140

Total (O/U): 150.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Arizona: 14-9 ATS overall, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.

Kansas State: 13-10 ATS overall, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.

Head-to-Head: First meeting since 2014, when Arizona won 72-68.

✅ Efficient offense (47.6% FG, 21st in scoring at 82.9 PPG)

✅ Strong rebounding (+13 margin in last game)

✅ Experienced backcourt (Caleb Love leads at 16.3 PPG)

❌ Turnover issues (12.3 per game, 216th nationally)

❌ Inconsistent perimeter defense (35.2% opponent 3PT%)

✅ Strong ATS record (8-2 last 10 games)

✅ Home-court advantage (8-3 at home)

✅ Balanced scoring (five players averaging double figures)

❌ Shooting struggles (45.7% FG, 137th in NCAA)

❌ Poor free-throw shooting (69.1%, 274th nationally)

Tip-off: 5:30 PM (ET)

Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Spread: Marquette -16.5 (-115) | DePaul +16.5 (-105)

Moneyline: Marquette -2500 | DePaul +1100

Total (O/U): 144.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

DePaul: 11-13 ATS overall, 2-6 ATS as an away underdog.

Marquette: 11-13 ATS, 1-5 ATS in their last six home Big East games.

Head-to-Head: Marquette has won five straight matchups but DePaul covered in three of the last four.

✅ Solid three-point shooting (35.1% - 99th in NCAA)

✅ High assist rate (10th in assists per field goal made)

✅ Improving defense, allowing 73 or fewer points in five of their last six games

❌ Struggles on the road (2-7 away record)

❌ Lack of scoring consistency (2nd half scoring ranks 262nd)

✅ Top-tier ball security (1st in fewest turnovers per game)

✅ Strong perimeter defense (31.7% opponent 3PT%)

✅ Elite fast-break team (10 steals per game, tied for 3rd nationally)

❌ Recent shooting struggles (scoring under 70 in three straight games)

❌ Vulnerable against teams with strong interior presence

Tip-off: 6:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX

Spread: Alabama -3.5 (-110) | Texas +3.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Alabama -170 | Texas +145

Total (O/U): 166.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Alabama: 13-10 ATS, elite offense (1st in PPG).

Texas: 13-10-1 ATS, struggles vs. ranked opponents (4-3-1 ATS).

Head-to-Head: Alabama won last meeting 82-76, covering the spread.

✅ High-powered offense (1st in PPG, 90.0 PPG)

✅ Strong rebounding (2nd in total rebounds)

✅ Effective ball movement (17.0 APG, 15th in NCAA)

❌ Weak perimeter defense (29.0% opponent 3PT%)

❌ High turnover rate (291st in turnovers per game)

✅ Strong defense (56th in opponent PPG)

✅ Efficient shooting (53.9% eFG%, 57th in NCAA)

✅ Low turnover rate (13th in turnovers per game)

❌ Inconsistent scoring (58th in PPG)

❌ Struggles against elite offenses (316th in opponent PPG)

Tip-off: 6:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, MI

Spread: Michigan State -10.5 (-115) | Indiana +10.5 (-105)

Moneyline: Michigan State -675 | Indiana +460

Total (O/U): 148.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Indiana: 13-11 ATS overall, struggling on the road (3-4 ATS away).

Michigan State: 14-8-1 ATS, dominant at home (12-0 SU, 8-4 ATS).

Head-to-Head: Home team has covered in last five matchups.

✅ Solid ball movement (41st in assists per game)

✅ Effective two-point scoring (53.2% inside the arc)

✅ Rebounding edge (37.4 RPG, 59th in the nation)

❌ Poor perimeter shooting (32.2% from three, 255th)

❌ Defensive struggles (211th in opponent PPG)

✅ Efficient offense (79.8 PPG, 39th in the nation)

✅ Elite rebounding (7th in total rebounds per game)

✅ Strong home dominance (12-0 SU at Breslin Center)

❌ Poor three-point shooting (29.3%, 343rd)

❌ Turnover issues (12.2 per game, 213th)

Tip-off: 6:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS

Spread: Kansas -17.5 (-110) | Colorado +17.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Kansas -2200 | Colorado +1000

Total (O/U): 142.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Colorado: 8-15 ATS overall, 0-12 in conference play, 2-10 ATS in last 12 games.

Kansas: 11-12 ATS overall, 6-7 ATS at home, 5-7 ATS in conference games.

Head-to-Head: Kansas has won 20 of the last 21 matchups against Colorado.

✅ Strong passing game (15.0 assists per game, 74th in NCAA).

✅ Solid free-throw shooting (75.8%, 54th in NCAA).

❌ High turnover rate (15.0 turnovers per game, 350th in NCAA).

❌ Defensive struggles (72.0 opponent PPG, 165th in NCAA).

❌ Poor in-conference performance (0-12 Big 12 record).

✅ Elite ball movement (18.0 assists per game, 6th in NCAA).

✅ High shooting efficiency (47.8% FG, 31st in NCAA).

✅ Strong interior defense (44.6% opponent 2PT%, 14th in NCAA).

❌ Perimeter shooting concerns (34.4% 3PT, 136th in NCAA).

❌ Struggles against ranked teams (2-3 ATS vs. Top 25 opponents).

Tip-off: 6:00 PM (ET)

Venue: Reed Arena, College Station, TX

Spread: Texas A&M -8.0 (-115) | Georgia +8.0 (-105)

Moneyline: Texas A&M -400 | Georgia +300

Total (O/U): 139.0 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

Georgia: 12-12 ATS, struggling on the road (1-5 ATS as away team).

Texas A&M: 12-9-2 ATS, strong at home (7-2-1 ATS as home favorite).

Head-to-Head: Texas A&M has won 7 of the last 8 matchups, including a 70-56 win last season.

✅ Strong defensive rebounding (30th in total rebounding %).

✅ Balanced scoring (four players averaging 10+ PPG).

✅ Efficient inside scoring (46.5% FG, 92nd in NCAA).

❌ Struggles against ranked teams (3-5 ATS).

❌ Poor perimeter shooting (32.7% 3PT, 294th in NCAA).

✅ Elite rebounding (4th in total rebounds per game).

✅ Strong defense (6th in adjusted defensive rating).

✅ Dominant at home (7-2-1 ATS as home favorite).

❌ Free throw struggles (68.2% FT, 300th in NCAA).

❌ Inconsistent offense (122nd in PPG, 260th in FG%).

Tip-off: 6:00 PM (ET)

Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE

Spread: Creighton -4.0 (-110) | UConn +4.0 (-110)

Moneyline: Creighton -185 | UConn +160

Total (O/U): 142.5 (-110 Over / -110 Under)

UConn: 10-13 ATS overall, struggling in conference play (3-9 ATS in Big East matchups).

Creighton: 15-7-2 ATS, dominant at home (8-1 SU).

Head-to-Head: Creighton won last meeting 68-63 on the road; they’ve covered in 4 of the last 5 matchups.

✅ Strong offensive efficiency (8th in eFG%)

✅ High assist rate (3rd in assists per game)

✅ Solid perimeter defense (39th in opponent 3PT%)

❌ Inconsistent rebounding (176th in total rebounds)

❌ Struggles against top-tier defenses (73rd in adjusted offensive efficiency)

✅ Efficient shooting (10th in FG%)

✅ Lockdown defense (30th in adjusted defensive efficiency)

✅ Excellent ATS record (covered in 10 straight games)

❌ Vulnerable against fast-paced offenses

❌ Bench depth is a concern (four players averaging 30+ minutes per game)