College Basketball Early Line Moves For Wednesday (2/25/2026)
(Updated 2/25 at 7:30am EST)
Ohio State @ Iowa
Open: Iowa -4.5
Current: Iowa -6
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Iowa
Key Read: Early action has hit the home team, resulting in a 1.5-point move through a key number (5). Two efficient offenses with solid defenses on both ends, but Iowa's effective FG% (18th nationally) stands out against an Ohio State defense that ranks outside the top 80 in limiting quality looks. The Hawkeyes are getting good shots and converting them at a high clip.
Portland @ Gonzaga
Open: Gonzaga -25.5
Current: Gonzaga -27
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Gonzaga
Key Read: Gonzaga is a massive mismatch on paper — elite offense ranked 22nd nationally running into a Portland defense ranked 176th, and they protect the ball exceptionally well with a 13.5% turnover rate. The Zags also dominate inside, scoring 61% of their points from two against a Portland defense that can't protect the paint. Portland simply doesn't have the defensive infrastructure to slow Gonzaga down.
Santa Clara @ Saint Mary’s
Open: Saint Mary's -3.5
Current: Saint Mary's -5.5
Move: 2 Points ➡️ Saint Mary’s
Key Read: Saint Mary's elite defense and offensive rebounding set up a slow, low-scoring grind at home. Santa Clara's offense leans heavily on threes — a tough ask against one of the better perimeter defenses in the country.
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Ohio State @ Iowa
Open: Iowa -4.5
Current: Iowa -6
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Iowa
Key Read: Early action has hit the home team, resulting in a 1.5-point move through a key number (5). Two efficient offenses with solid defenses on both ends, but Iowa's effective FG% (18th nationally) stands out against an Ohio State defense that ranks outside the top 80 in limiting quality looks. The Hawkeyes are getting good shots and converting them at a high clip.
Portland @ Gonzaga
Open: Gonzaga -25.5
Current: Gonzaga -27
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Gonzaga
Key Read: Gonzaga is a massive mismatch on paper — elite offense ranked 22nd nationally running into a Portland defense ranked 176th, and they protect the ball exceptionally well with a 13.5% turnover rate. The Zags also dominate inside, scoring 61% of their points from two against a Portland defense that can't protect the paint. Portland simply doesn't have the defensive infrastructure to slow Gonzaga down.
Santa Clara @ Saint Mary’s
Open: Saint Mary's -3.5
Current: Saint Mary's -5.5
Move: 2 Points ➡️ Saint Mary’s
Key Read: Saint Mary's elite defense and offensive rebounding set up a slow, low-scoring grind at home. Santa Clara's offense leans heavily on threes — a tough ask against one of the better perimeter defenses in the country.
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