Who plays

Colorado @ Washington State

Current records: Colorado 13-7; Washington State 11-7

What there is to know

The Washington State Cougars haven’t won a game against the Colorado Buffaloes since March 11, 2020, but will look to end the drought on Sunday. The Cougars will once again be hosts and host Colorado at the Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, where tipping is due at 10 p.m. ET. Washington State is ready to end a three-game losing streak at home.

Washington State didn’t have too many problems with the Utah Utes at home last week as they won 71-54. Four Washington State players scored in double digits: forward Andrej Jakimovski (15), guard Tyrell Roberts (15), guard Noah Williams (10) and guard TJ Bamba (10).

Meanwhile, Colorado was close but no cigar last Thursday as they lost 60-58 to the Washington Huskies. Forward Jabari Walker (14 points) was the Buffaloes’ leading scorer.

The Cougars should have won easily, but they should have beaten the Eastern Washington Eagles easily on Nov. 27 and instead slipped with a 76-71. In other words, don’t rely on Colorado just yet.

How to watch

• When: Sunday at 10 p.m. ET
• Or: Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum — Pullman, Washington
• TV: fox sports 1
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Ticket cost: $29.99

odds

The Cougars are a solid 6-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cougars as the 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series history

Colorado has won 11 of its last 15 games against Washington State.

• January 06, 2022 – Colorado 83 vs. Washington State 78
• January 27, 2021 – Colorado 70 vs. Washington State 58
• January 23, 2021 – Colorado 70 vs. Washington State 59
• March 11, 2020 – Washington State 82 vs. Colorado 68
• January 23, 2020 – Colorado 78 vs. Washington State 56
• February 20, 2019 – Washington State 76 vs. Colorado 74
• January 10, 2019 – Colorado 92 vs. Washington State 60
• February 15, 2018 – Washington State 73 vs. Colorado 69
• January 18, 2018 – Colorado 82 vs. Washington State 73
• March 08, 2017 – Colorado 73 vs. Washington State 63
• February 12, 2017 – Colorado 81 vs. Washington State 49
• January 21, 2017 – Washington State 91 vs. Colorado 89
• March 09, 2016 – Colorado 80 vs. Washington State 56
• February 11, 2016 – Colorado 88 vs. Washington State 81
• January 23, 2016 – Colorado 75 vs. Washington State 70

Washington State Injury Report

• Tony Miller: game time decision (shoulder)
• Dishon Jackson: Out (undisclosed)
• Myles Rice: Out for the season (not injury related)

Colorado Injury Report

• Javon Ruffin: game time decision (knee)
• Tristan da Silva: Out (Illness)
• Quincy Allen: Out for the Season (Hip)
• Lawson Lovering: Out (undisclosed)

Who plays

UCLA @ Utah

Current records: UCLA 11-2; Utah 8-10

What there is to know

The Utah Utes are at home on Thursday, but with a 9-point gap against them, it might not be quite the home they’d prefer. Utah and the #9 UCLA Bruins will square off in a Pac-12 battle at 11 p.m. ET at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The Utes have been on the wrong end of a one-sided rivalry with the Bruins and are hoping to register their first victory since March 9, 2019.

Utah lost 64-62 to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Monday on a last-minute bombshell from ASU’s Jalen Graham with 0:04 remaining. Guard Lazar Stefanovic had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 34 minutes but only scoring five points on a 2-for-11 shot.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, Saturday’s game between UCLA and the Oregon State Beavers was still pretty decisive as UCLA wrapped it up with an 81-65 win at home. Guard Johnny Juzang was the offensive star of the contest for UCLA, collecting 24 points and six rebounds.

The Utes are now 8-10 while the Bruins are 11-2. A pair of stats to watch: Utah stumbles into the game with the 354th-fewest takeouts in college basketball, having amassed just 9.4 on average. To make matters even worse for Utah, UCLA enters the contest with the 11th-lowest turnover per game in college basketball at 9.9. So the cards are definitely stacked in favor of UCLA.

How to watch

• When: Thursday at 11 p.m. ET
• Or: Jon M. Huntsman Center — Salt Lake City, Utah
• TV: fox sports 1
• Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Ticket cost: $44.99

odds

The Bruins are a strong 9-point favorite against the Utes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as the favorite at 9.5 points.

Over/Under: -110

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Series history

UCLA has won six of its last ten games against Utah.

• Feb. 25, 2021 – UCLA 76 vs. Utah 61
• December 31, 2020 – UCLA 72 vs. Utah 70
• February 20, 2020 – UCLA 69 vs. Utah 58
• February 02, 2020 – UCLA 73 vs. Utah 57
• March 09, 2019 – Utah 92 vs. UCLA 81
• February 09, 2019 – Utah 93 vs. UCLA 92
• February 22, 2018 – Utah 84 vs. UCLA 78
• January 11, 2018 – UCLA 83 vs. Utah 64
• January 14, 2017 – UCLA 83 vs. Utah 82
• Feb. 18, 2016 – Utah 75 vs. UCLA 73

Injury report for Utah

• Branden Carlson: Absent (Abdomen)
• Bostyn Holt: out for the season (knee)

Injury report for UCLA

• David Singleton: game time decision (header)
• Jaylen Clark: decision in game time (illness)
• Mac Etienne: absent for the season (undisclosed)
• Will McClendon: out for the season (knee)

Who plays

San Jose State @ Wyoming

Current records: San Jose State 7-8; Wyoming 13-2

What there is to know

The San Jose State Spartans have been on the wrong end of a one-sided rivalry with the Wyoming Cowboys and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 13, 2016. SJSU and Wyoming will face off in a Mountain West battle at 21h. AND Wednesday at the Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys should always feel good after a win, while SJSU will be looking to get back into the win column.

SJSU must be in pain after a bruising 81-56 loss to rebels UNLV on Monday. Guard Myron (MJ) Amey, Jr. made a good effort for the losing team shooting 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and finished with 23 points. Amey, Jr. struggled to find his footing against the Colorado State Rams last Saturday, so it was a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Wyoming managed to pull off a solid victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Monday, winning 77-67. The Cowboys can attribute much of their success to fullback Drake Jeffries, who shot 6-for-11 from downtown and finished with 20 points, and forward Graham Ike, who lost a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

The Spartans are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping the size of the fight will determine this one. Now might not be the best time to face SJSU against the spread, as they have let down the odds in the last three straight games.

SJSU was pulverized by Wyoming 111-80 when the two teams met in March of last year. The loss knocked SJSU out of the playoffs, so expect them to come to Wyoming with a vengeance.

How to watch

• When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
• Or: Arena-Auditorium — Laramie, Wyoming
• Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Ticket cost: $35.00

odds

The Cowboys are a heavy favorite by 17.5 points against the Spartans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cowboys as the 18-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series history

Wyoming has won ten of its last 11 games against San Jose State.

• March 10, 2021 – Wyoming 111 vs. San Jose State 80
• February 01, 2020 – Wyoming 71 vs. San Jose State 66
• March 06, 2019 – Wyoming 81 vs. San Jose State 71
• January 23, 2019 – Wyoming 59 vs. San Jose State 46
• March 07, 2018 – Wyoming 74 vs. San Jose State 61
• February 17, 2018 – Wyoming 89 vs. San Jose State 75
• January 27, 2018 – Wyoming 90 vs. San Jose State 86
• March 04, 2017 – Wyoming 74 vs. San Jose State 62
• January 18, 2017 – Wyoming 80 vs. San Jose State 70
• March 02, 2016 – Wyoming 81 vs. San Jose State 78
• January 13, 2016 – San Jose State 62 vs. Wyoming 55

Who plays

Oklahoma City in Washington

Current records: Oklahoma City 13-26; Washington 20-20

What there is to know

After two games on the road, the Washington Wizards return home. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are still expected to rise high after a win, while Oklahoma City will look to get back to the winning column.

Things were close when Washington and the Orlando Magic faced off on Sunday, but Washington ultimately edged the opposition 102-100. Washington power forward Kyle Kuzma looked sharp as he put in a double-double with 27 points and 22 rebounds.

Speaking of close games: It was a hard-fought game, but OKC had to settle for a 99-95 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. One thing that held back Oklahoma City was poor play from shooter Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who didn’t have his best game: He played for 31 minutes but only scored eight points on a 2-on-14 shot.

The Wizards are the favorites in this one, with an expected margin of victory of 9.5 points. This might not be the best time to face Washington ATS as they’ve let punters down for the last three straight games.

Washington won the game against Oklahoma City in the teams’ previous meeting last November, passing 101-99. Will Washington repeat its success or does Oklahoma City have a better game plan this time around? We will find out soon enough.

How to watch

• When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
• Or: Capital One Arena – Washington, District of Columbia
• TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
• Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Cost of the ticket: $ 15.52

Chances

The Wizards are a 9.5 point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.

Bettors were in line with the betting community on this one as the game opened with a 9.5 point spread and stayed there.

Over / Under: -111

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History of the series

Washington has won seven of its last 13 games against Oklahoma City.

• November 26, 2021 – Washington 101 vs. Oklahoma City 99
• April 23, 2021 – Washington 129 v Oklahoma City 109
• April 19, 2021 – Washington 119 v Oklahoma City 107
• August 09, 2020 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Washington 103
• October 25, 2019 – Washington 97 v Oklahoma City 85
• January 06, 2019 – Washington 116 v Oklahoma City 98
• November 02, 2018 – Oklahoma City 134 vs. Washington 111
• January 30, 2018 – Washington 102 v Oklahoma City 96
• January 25, 2018 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Washington 112
• February 13, 2017 – Washington 120 v Oklahoma City 98
• November 30, 2016 – Oklahoma City 126 vs. Washington 115
• February 01, 2016 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Washington 98
• November 10, 2015 – Oklahoma City 125 vs. Washington 101

Who plays

Sacramento @ Portland

Current records: Sacramento 16-25; Portland 14-24

What there is to know

The Sacramento Kings are back on the road on Sunday and will play against the Portland Trail Blazers at 9 p.m. ET on January 9 at the Moda Center in the Rose Quarter. If the game looks like the Kings’ 125-121 victory in their previous meeting in November of last year, the scorer will be very busy.

Sacramento failed against the Denver Nuggets last Friday, losing 121-111. A silver lining for Sacramento was the play of point guard De’Aaron Fox, who had 30 points and five assists as well as seven boards. Fox’s night made it three straight games in which he scored at least 30 points.

Meanwhile, Portland lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home by a decisive 114-101 margin. Rip City’s top scorers were small forward Norman Powell (19 points) and power forward Robert Covington (17 points).

Barring any buzzer beaters, Sacramento is set to win a close contest. Those who stay with them ATS have guts, to put it politely, as the team have let punters down in their last three games.

The losses put Sacramento at 16-25 and Rip City at 14-24. A few defensive numbers to keep in mind before kick-off: The Kings are third-worst in the league in points against per game, averaging 113.9. Rip City had their own struggles as they allowed their opponents to shoot an average of 47.90% from the ground, which is the highest allowed percentage of shooting in the league. It’s possible that one of those Achilles heels will end up tripping the losing team.

How to watch

• When: Sunday at 9 p.m. ET
• Or: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter – Portland, Oregon
• TV: NBC Sports California
• Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Cost of the ticket: $ 18.75

Chances

The Kings are a slight 1.5 point favorite against the Trail Blazers, according to the latest NBA odds.

Bettors were in line with the betting community on this one as the game opened with a 1.5 point spread and stayed there.

Over / Under: -110

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History of the series

Portland have won 16 of their last 23 games against Sacramento.

• November 24, 2021 – Sacramento 125 vs. Portland 121
• October 20, 2021 – Sacramento 124 vs. Portland 121
• March 04, 2021 – Portland 123 vs. Sacramento 119
• January 13, 2021 – Portland 132 v Sacramento 126
• January 09, 2021 – Portland 125 vs. Sacramento 99
• March 07, 2020 – Sacramento 123 vs. Portland 111
• December 04, 2019 – Portland 127 vs. Sacramento 116
• November 12, 2019 – Sacramento 107 vs. Portland 99
• October 25, 2019 – Portland 122 v Sacramento 112
• April 10, 2019 – Portland 136 v Sacramento 131
• January 14, 2019 – Sacramento 115 vs. Portland 107
• January 01, 2019 – Portland 113 v Sacramento 108
• February 27, 2018 – Portland 116 v Sacramento 99
• February 09, 2018 – Portland 118 v Sacramento 100
• November 18, 2017 – Portland 102 v Sacramento 90
• November 17, 2017 – Sacramento 86 vs. Portland 82
• December 28, 2016 – Portland 102 v Sacramento 89
• December 20, 2016 – Sacramento 126 vs. Portland 121
• November 11, 2016 – Portland 122 v Sacramento 120
• April 05, 2016 – Portland 115 v Sacramento 107
• March 28, 2016 – Portland 105 v Sacramento 93
• January 26, 2016 – Portland 112 v Sacramento 97
• December 27, 2015 – Portland 98 v Sacramento 94

Portland injury report

• Larry Nance Jr .: Out (knee)
• CJ McCollum: outside (chest)
• Norman Powell: Released (Covid-19)
• Damian Lillard: Out (Abdomen)

Sacramento injury report

• Maurice Harkless: Game time decision (ankle)
• De’Aaron Fox: Decision during the match (shoulder)
• Richaun Holmes: absent (Covid-19)
• Damian Jones: absent (Covid-19)

Until the 1st trimester

We have a first Upset alert in the works as the New York Knicks got off to a surprisingly quick start despite kicking off as an 8-point underdog. After a quarter, neither team has the game in the bag, but the Knicks lead 26-21 over the Boston Celtics.

New York leaned on shooter Immanuel Quickley, who has nine points and two assists, and small forward RJ Barrett, who has ten points and three rebounds.

Who plays

New York @ Boston

Current records: New York 19-20; Boston 18-21

What there is to know

The New York Knicks have enjoyed the comforts of home in their last two games, but now they have to hit the road. New York and the Boston Celtics meet in an Atlantic Division battle at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at TD Garden. The Knicks will strut after a win while Boston will stumble after a loss.

New York is hoping for another victory. They had just enough and edged Boston 108-105. The victory came thanks to a strong push after half-time to overcome a 63-47 deficit. Shooting goaltender Evan Fournier gave his former team a memory of him as he shot 10 for 14 from downtown and finished with 41 points and eight rebounds for New York.

The Knicks should win easily, but they should also have easily beaten the Orlando Magic on November 17 and slipped with a 104-98 instead. In other words, don’t count the Celtics yet.

How to watch

• When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Or: TD Garden – Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: NBATV
• Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• To follow: CBS Sports app
• Cost of the ticket: $ 76.57

Chances

Celtics are 8-point favorite against Knicks, latest latest says NBA odds.

The line drifted off to the Celtics a bit, as the game opened with the Celtics as 6.5 point favorites.

Over / Under: -110

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History of the series

Boston has won 17 of its last 25 games against New York.

• January 06, 2022 – New York 108 v Boston 105
• December 18, 2021 – Boston 114 vs. New York 107
• October 20, 2021 – New York 138 vs. Boston 134
• May 16, 2021 – New York 96 vs. Boston 92
• April 07, 2021 – Boston 101 vs. New York 99
• January 17, 2021 – New York 105 vs. Boston 75
• 01 Dec. 2019 – Boston 113 vs. New York 104
• November 01, 2019 – Boston 104 v New York 102
• October 26, 2019 – Boston 118 v New York 95
• February 01, 2019 – Boston 113 v New York 99
• December 06, 2018 – Boston 128 vs. New York 100
• November 21, 2018 – New York 117 v Boston 109
• October 20, 2018 – Boston 103 vs. New York 101
• February 24, 2018 – Boston 121 v New York 112
• January 31, 2018 – Boston 103 v New York 73
• December 21, 2017 – New York 102 vs. Boston 93
• October 24, 2017 – Boston 110 v New York 89
• April 02, 2017 – Boston 110 v New York 94
• January 18, 2017 – New York 117 v Boston 106
• December 25, 2016 – Boston 119 v New York 114
• November 11, 2016 – Boston 115 v New York 87
• March 04, 2016 – Boston 105 v New York 104
• February 02, 2016 – Boston 97 v New York 89
• January 12, 2016 – New York 120 vs. Boston 114
• December 27, 2015 – Boston 100 vs. New York 91

Boston injury report

• Brodric Thomas: Out (Back)
• Payton Pritchard: absent (Covid-19)

New York injury report

• Ryan Arcidiacono: Decision at the end of the match (ankle)
• Kemba Walker: outside (knee)
• Evan Fournier: outside (thigh)
• Nerlens Noel: Out (unrelated to injury)
• Derrick Rose: out (ankle)