College Basketball Early Line Moves For Thursday (3/5/2026)

(Updated 3/5 at 7:30am EST)

Kennesaw State @ UTEP
Open: Kennesaw State -3.5
Current: Kennesaw State -2.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ UTEP
Key Read: UTEP has lost 4 consecutive games, while Kennesaw State rides a 4-game win streak. UTEP’s home court at the Don Haskins Center is valued at +3.5 points via KenPom. Oddsmakers have adjusted this spread 1 point toward the home underdog.

Manhattan @ Fairfield
Open: Fairfield -4.5
Current: Fairfield -5.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Fairfield
Key Read: This is the opening round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. These teams split their regular-season matchups, with each team winning at home. Early action has moved the spread 1 point toward Fairfield, through a key number (5).

Pepperdine @ Portland
Open: Portland -3.5
Current: Portland -2
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Pepperdine
Key Read: Pepperdine went 2-0 in the regular season matchups. This game will take place on a neutral court in the opening round of the West Coast Conference Tournament. Early action has come in on Pepperdine, with oddsmakers adjusting the number from 3.5 to 2.

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