College Basketball Early Line Moves For Monday (2/23/2026)

(Updated 2/23 at 7:00am EST)

Louisville @ North Carolina
Open: Louisville -1.5
Current: Louisville -2.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Louisville
Key Read: Early action has come in on the road favorite, pushing this line a full point toward Louisville from opening. Louisville has better-adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency metrics. North Carolina is undefeated at home this season. We are monitoring this line closely to see if it moves to a full possession.

Nicholls @ Lamar
Open: Lamar -4.5
Current: Lamar -3.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Nicholls
Key Read: The underdog appears to be catching some early respected action with the line dropping a full point toward Nicholls. Lamar won the first matchup (90-80), but has lost 5 consecutive games heading into tonight’s matchup. 

Houston @ Kansas
Open: Houston -1.5
Current: Houston -2.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Houston
Key Read: Houston has lost back-to-back games for the first time in the last two years (Iowa State & Arizona). Kansas lost to Cincinnati as a double-digit home favorite on Saturday (84-68). Both teams will be eager to get back in the win column.

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