Duke 75, Texas 60

Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 23 points and got help from fellow freshman Cameron Boozer as No. 6 Duke defeated Texas 75-60 in the season opener Tuesday night in Charlotte.

Boozer, the son of former Duke and NBA standout Carlos Boozer, scored all 15 of his points in the second half and grabbed 13 rebounds. Patrick Ngongba II added 10 points as the Blue Devils shot 42.3 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from beyond the arc. Duke opened the second half with a 10-0 run to erase a 33-32 halftime deficit and take control of the game.

Dailyn Swain led Texas with 16 points, while Matas Vokietaitis and reserve Jordan Pope each had 15. The Longhorns struggled to find rhythm, committing 16 turnovers and shooting just 32.2 percent overall. Fans can follow updated college basketball odds and results on Sportshub’s NCAAB scores and odds page and get expert predictions at the college basketball picks section.

No. 1 Purdue 82, Evansville 51

Fletcher Loyer erupted for 30 points to lead top-ranked Purdue past Evansville in West Lafayette. Braden Smith moved into third place in Big Ten history for career assists, and Jack Benter added 11 points while Purdue hit 13 of 29 three-pointers. Loyer went 7-for-10 from deep in the blowout win.

Joshua Hughes scored 15 points and AJ Casey added 14 for Evansville, which was missing Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year Connor Turnbull. Bettors can explore in-depth previews, line movement, and wagering angles for Purdue and other programs at Sportshub’s college basketball betting guide.

No. 9 Kentucky 77, Nicholls 51

Collin Chandler scored 15 points, 11 coming after halftime, as No. 9 Kentucky opened its season with a comfortable win over Nicholls in Lexington. Otega Oweh added 13 points, freshman Jasper Johnson had 11, and Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen contributed 10 points and six assists.

Kentucky dominated the glass with a 51-30 rebounding advantage and outscored Nicholls 42-20 in the paint. Jalin Rice led the Colonels with 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting. For more team profiles, stat comparisons, and matchup previews, visit Sportshub’s NCAAB teams page.

No. 10 Texas Tech 98, Lindenwood 60

Christian Anderson posted a career-best 34 points and 11 assists to power No. 10 Texas Tech past Lindenwood in Lubbock. Donovan Atwell added 22 points, including 13 in the second half as the Red Raiders pulled away for an easy win despite missing four players.

Mekhi Cooper scored 15 points, and Milos Nenadic tallied 12 points and 11 rebounds for Lindenwood, which recently completed its transition to full Division I status. Bettors can find upcoming matchups, free picks, and expert breakdowns across every major conference on Sportshub’s basketball picks hub.