The No. 16 Michigan State Spartans (12-2, 3-0 Big Ten) are set to defend their seven-game winning streak—the longest in the Big Ten—against conference newcomer Washington (10-5, 1-3) on Thursday night in East Lansing, Michigan. With both teams boasting dynamic rosters and unique challenges, this matchup promises intense competition as each squad seeks to assert dominance in conference play. The Spartans have been on a tear, winning seven consecutive games through a team-first approach. In their latest victory, a 69-62 road win over Ohio State, 7-footer Szymon Zapala led the team with 15 points, becoming the eighth different player to top Michigan State in scoring this season. Michigan State’s leading scorer, Jaden Akins, averages 13.6 points per game, but no

When junior guard Braden Smith is in attack mode, No. 20 Purdue transforms into a formidable force, capable of taking down any opponent. As the Boilermakers prepare to face Rutgers on Thursday night in Piscataway, N.J., Smith’s brilliance will be at the forefront of their strategy. Smith, the Big Ten Conference’s preseason Player of the Year, has been on an incredible run. Over Purdue’s three-game winning streak, he has averaged 25.3 points, 9.7 assists, and contributed across the board. In the Boilermakers’ commanding 79-61 victory over Northwestern last Sunday, Smith posted 22 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. This season, Smith is averaging 15.4 points, 8.6 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game, living up to the preseason hype. Purdue head

Betting on today’s Blue Demons and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on PEAC. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 133.5 points, and Seton Hall is favored to win by -3 at home vs. DePaul. DePaul’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a tough 100-56 road loss to Villanova on Saturday. The Blue Demons entered the game as +9.5 underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5. DePaul trailed 48-32 at halftime and struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 52. DePaul’s offense struggled in

The No. 15 Oregon Ducks make their first journey east as members of the Big Ten when they face Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday night. The game marks a significant milestone for Oregon, as they adapt to life in the Midwest-heavy conference and prepare for the challenges of physical Big Ten basketball. Oregon (13-2, 2-2) is navigating its inaugural Big Ten season with a blend of optimism and adaptation. After starting conference play against familiar foes from the Pac-12, the Ducks now face the unfamiliar environment of a true road game in Big Ten territory. Head coach Dana Altman, who previously faced Ohio State during his tenure at Creighton, sees the experience as an opportunity for growth: Oregon comes