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No. 16 Kentucky opens season at home against New Mexico State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

New Mexico State Aggies at Kentucky WildcatsLexington, Kentucky; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -18; over/under is 141.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats host the New Mexico State Aggies for the season opener.Kentucky finished 22-12 overall with a 14-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Wildcats averaged 74.5 points per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 34.7% from deep last season.New Mexico State finished 1-9 on the road and 9-15 overall a season ago. The Aggies allowed opponents to score 71.7 points per game and shot 42.7% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 22 Villanova begins season at home against American

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

American Eagles at Villanova WildcatsBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Monday, 7:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -21; over/under is 139BOTTOM LINE: The No. 22 Villanova Wildcats start the season at home against the American Eagles.Villanova finished 17-17 overall last season while going 10-4 at home. The Wildcats averaged 11.1 assists per game on 23.7 made field goals last season.American finished 9-12 in Patriot League action and 9-9 on the road last season. The Eagles gave up 65.9 points per game while committing 15.2 fouls last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Wisconsin hosts Arkansas State to begin season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Arkansas State Red Wolves at Wisconsin BadgersMadison, Wisconsin; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -14.5; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: The Wisconsin Badgers begin the season at home against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.Wisconsin went 20-15 overall with an 11-6 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Badgers averaged 65.3 points per game last season, 28.7 in the paint, 12.4 off of turnovers and 3.9 on fast breaks.Arkansas State went 13-20 overall last season while going 2-11 on the road. The Red Wolves gave up 67.6 points per game while committing 16.8 fouls last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UCLA hosts Saint Francis (PA) for season opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash at UCLA BruinsLos Angeles; Monday, 11:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -28.5; over/under is 139BOTTOM LINE: The UCLA Bruins open the season at home against the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash.UCLA finished 31-6 overall with a 17-0 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bruins averaged 19.6 points off of turnovers, 12.1 second-chance points and 12.7 bench points last season.Saint Francis (PA) went 10-8 in NEC play and 3-13 on the road a season ago. The Red Flash allowed opponents to score 73.7 points per game and shot 45.2% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

BYU begins season at home against Houston Christian

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Houston Christian Huskies at BYU CougarsProvo, Utah; Monday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -29.5; over/under is 152.5BOTTOM LINE: The BYU Cougars open the season at home against the Houston Christian Huskies.BYU went 19-15 overall a season ago while going 12-4 at home. The Cougars averaged 7.3 steals, 3.9 blocks and 13.7 turnovers per game last season.Houston Christian finished 10-22 overall last season while going 2-13 on the road. The Huskies averaged 14.8 assists per game on 26.6 made field goals last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colorado State opens season at home against Louisiana Tech

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Colorado State RamsFort Collins, Colorado; Monday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -7.5; over/under is 140BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado State Rams host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs for the season opener.Colorado State went 15-18 overall with a 9-7 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Rams averaged 14.1 points off of turnovers, 6.4 second-chance points and 17.4 bench points last season.Louisiana Tech went 8-14 in CUSA play and 4-11 on the road a season ago. The Bulldogs averaged 72.2 points per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 34.6% from behind the arc last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 12 Arizona opens season at home against Morgan State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Morgan State Bears at Arizona WildcatsTucson, Arizona; Monday, 9:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -31.5; over/under is 156BOTTOM LINE: The No. 12 Arizona Wildcats host the Morgan State Bears for the season opener.Arizona finished 28-7 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Wildcats averaged 81.9 points per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 37.8% from deep last season.Morgan State finished 3-12 on the road and 15-16 overall a season ago. The Bears averaged 9.8 steals, 4.5 blocks and 15.7 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks begin season at home against the Alcorn State Braves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Alcorn State Braves at Arkansas RazorbacksFayetteville, Arkansas; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Razorbacks -24.5; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks host the Alcorn State Braves in the season opener.Arkansas went 22-14 overall with a 13-3 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Razorbacks averaged 8.4 steals, 5.1 blocks and 12.3 turnovers per game last season.Alcorn State finished 10-10 on the road and 18-14 overall a season ago. The Braves shot 40.8% from the field and 29.6% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

California Golden Bears tip off season at home against the Saint Thomas Tommies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Saint Thomas Tommies at California Golden BearsBerkeley, California; Monday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Bears -9.5; over/under is 143.5BOTTOM LINE: The California Golden Bears host the Saint Thomas Tommies in the season opener.Cal finished 3-29 overall with a 3-14 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Golden Bears gave up 70.1 points per game while committing 17.5 fouls last season.St. Thomas went 10-10 in Summit League action and 4-11 on the road last season. The Tommies averaged 74.2 points per game last season, 30.2 in the paint, 14.6 off of turnovers and 7.7 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Virginia hosts Tarleton State to open season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:43:58 GMT

Tarleton State Texans at Virginia CavaliersCharlottesville, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -15.5; over/under is 127BOTTOM LINE: The Virginia Cavaliers begin the season at home against the Tarleton State Texans.Virginia went 15-1 at home last season while going 25-8 overall. The Cavaliers averaged 14.5 points off of turnovers, 8.4 second-chance points and 15.6 bench points last season.Tarleton State finished 9-10 in WAC action and 2-12 on the road a season ago. The Texans averaged 9.7 steals, 2.8 blocks and 11.8 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source