It was a 2-3 night on Tuesday, but the slate still delivered plenty of entertaining basketball. Wednesday sets up well with a mix of conference games and tricky road spots.
We are 161-156-1 on the season.
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Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers
This matchup comes down to timing and location. Auburn struggled early in SEC play but bounced back with a convincing home win over Arkansas. Now the Tigers head to Columbia to face a Missouri team that has been inconsistent, yet dangerous at home.
Missouri’s ability to make shots late and play with confidence in its own building gives the home Tigers a slight edge in what feels like a one-possession game.
Betting Pick: Missouri Tigers +1.5 over Auburn Tigers
Final Score Prediction: Missouri 81, Auburn 80
Fordham Rams at Saint Louis Billikens
If you have not paid much attention to Saint Louis yet, this is a good time to start. The Billikens have been dominant all season and continue to look like one of the most complete teams in the Atlantic 10.
Fordham runs into a tough matchup here. Saint Louis should control this game early, push the pace, and gradually pull away in front of the home crowd.
Betting Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -18.5 over Fordham Rams
Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis 92, Fordham 60
Vanderbilt Commodores at Texas Longhorns
Vanderbilt’s unbeaten start has been impressive, but this is a dangerous road spot. The Commodores enter at 16-0 and sit atop the SEC, while Texas is better than its record suggests and badly needs a statement win.
Austin is not an easy place to play, and the Longhorns should be fully locked in. Expect a tight game throughout, with Texas finding a way late.
Betting Pick: Texas Longhorns +5.5 over Vanderbilt Commodores
Final Score Prediction: Texas 78, Vanderbilt 77
North Carolina Tar Heels at Stanford Cardinal
This matchup still looks strange on paper, but there is value here. Stanford has put together a strong 13-4 start and plays disciplined basketball at home. For North Carolina, this is a long road trip against a team that will not beat itself.
Stanford’s poise and home-court advantage give it a real chance to steal one late.
Betting Pick: Stanford Cardinal +2 over North Carolina Tar Heels
Final Score Prediction: Stanford 81, North Carolina 80
Duke Blue Devils at California Golden Bears
Duke has the talent edge, but laying double digits on the road, especially on the West Coast, is never comfortable. California plays with energy at home and should be motivated for a marquee matchup.
The Golden Bears may not win outright, but they can keep things close enough to cover.
Betting Pick: California Golden Bears +12.5 over Duke Blue Devils
Final Score Prediction: Duke 80, California 78
Those are our five favorite bets for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Enjoy the games, and as always, be sure to follow all of our picks via BetStamp throughout the season.