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UIC vs. James Madison at 11 a.m. ET

In this early game, UIC takes on James Madison. It's important to note that neutral-site games often feature back-to-backs or multiple games in a short span. So, looking at box scores becomes crucial. See how deep a team's bench is and if starters are playing the whole time. Did a team spend a lot of energy in the second half? These factors can significantly impact the game. The handicaps in these games are different from regular ones, so make your adjustments accordingly.

UIC and James Madison will bring their A-games to the court, and it'll be interesting to see how they perform in this early matchup.

Bucknell Bison (-13, 136.5) vs. NJIT Highlanders at 7 p.m. ET

Bucknell, currently 3-2 with a blowout loss to Kentucky and a collapse against Mount St. Mary's, is looking to bounce back. Their two most efficient offensive players down low, 6-foot-11 Noah Williamson and 6-foot-9 Ruot Bijiek, are in good form. Williamson is 28-of-46 from the field, while Bijiek is 10-of-12 on 2s. NJIT, on the other hand, has lost all five of their games, four by 12+ points. Their offense has been inefficient, and their defense is a cause for concern. With NJIT's 6-foot-11 freshman Malachi Arrington barely playing and nobody else over 6-foot-7, Bucknell should have an advantage inside. Given NJIT's high TO% and inefficient offense, it'll be tough for them to keep pace as a big underdog.

Pick: Bucknell -13

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (-1, 149) vs. Central Arkansas Bears at 7:30 p.m. ET

Both Southeast Missouri State and Central Arkansas rank in the 300s per Torvik, making this a competitive game. Central Arkansas has a promising player in Elias Cato and some intriguing freshmen like Layne Taylor and Nehemiah Turner. SEMO State has played against Bradley, Vandy, and Chattanooga, with decent offensive numbers. They also have a pressure defense that leads to a lot of fouls. Central Arkansas has a new head coach, John Shulman, and his teams have varied tempos in the past. This game is expected to be an up-tempo affair with a lot of jump shots and run-outs. Neither team has been getting to the rim much, but the level of competition is dropping off.

I like Southeast Missouri State -1 and the Over 149 in this game. SEMO State is likely to have more takeaways and protect the ball better against a young Central Arkansas team. They also have a good chance of being the more efficient offense in a quick-paced game.

Memphis Tigers vs. San Francisco Dons (-1.5, 154) at 10 p.m. ET

This is a technically neutral-site game at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. Betters are fading Memphis's 49.1% start to the season on 3s, but they are picking their spots well. Memphis wants to use their athleticism and bigs, with players like Dain Dainja, Nicholas Jourdain, and Moussa Cisse focused on getting the ball inside. They have combined for 13 dunks already. San Francisco, on the other hand, relies more on 3s and doesn't face teams like Memphis often. Gonzaga and Saint Mary's are their usual opponents, who are fundamentally sound with great shooters. Memphis is more likely to get to the rim in this game.

Memphis was a team I liked coming into the season, and I still think they are a strong team. Pick: Memphis +1.5