Saint Bonaventure has a 3-9 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more. La Salle has an 8-10 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season. The two teams average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game (143.2) than this game's over/under of 144.5 points.
Kentucky has a 7-6 record against the spread this season when favored by 7.5 points or more. When it has played as at least a 7.5-point underdog this season, LSU is 5-2 against the spread. These two teams average 162.6 points per game combined, 11.1 more than the over/under of 151.5.
The Thursday night slate is packed with storylines, but none carry more weight than the clash at Ball Arena between the Lakers and Nuggets. Denver is holding steady as a 5.5-point favorite, despite the Lakers entering on a three-game heater. The total for this one is a massive 240.5, suggesting a high-octane track meet.
Marshall is outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game with a +120 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.2 points per game (68th in college basketball) and allows 77.2 per outing (270th in college basketball).