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We head into Sunday with a 122-113-1 record on the season. Be sure to follow all our picks at BetStamp!
Texas Tech Looks Ready to Roll at Home
Winthrop Eagles at Texas Tech Red Raiders
Winthrop enters at 8-6 and heads to Lubbock to face a Texas Tech team that is clearly preparing for a rugged Big 12 schedule. The Red Raiders are 9-3 and coming off a statement win over Duke on December 20. This feels like a game where Texas Tech wants to establish rhythm and confidence before conference play begins.
Winthrop should compete early, but the talent gap shows over 40 minutes. Texas Tech pulls away late and just clears the number.
Betting Pick: Texas Tech -17.5
Final Score Prediction: Texas Tech 90, Winthrop 72
Too Many Points to Lay in Manhattan
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Kansas State Wildcats
Louisiana-Monroe is struggling at 3-10 and has dropped three straight games, including a rough home loss to Louisiana. Kansas State is 8-4 and riding a three-game win streak, but this is a massive number to cover.
Jerome Tang’s team still has lineup questions and motivation could be limited in a game they expect to control from the opening tip. Kansas State wins comfortably, but the Warhawks do enough to sneak inside the spread.
Betting Pick: Louisiana-Monroe +32.5
Final Score Prediction: Kansas State 92, Louisiana-Monroe 60
Liberty Has the Edge in a Sneaky Good Game
Liberty Flames at Florida International Panthers
This one has the feel of a competitive conference opener. Liberty is 8-3 and coming off an impressive win over Dayton, while FIU sits at 7-4 with back-to-back victories of its own.
The environment in Miami should be solid, but Liberty’s experience and overall efficiency give them the edge. Expect a close first half before the Flames create separation late.
Betting Pick: Liberty -4.5
Final Score Prediction: Liberty 80, Florida International 70
Maryland Needs a Reset Spot
Old Dominion Monarchs at Maryland Terrapins
Old Dominion is 4-9 and has lost eight of its last ten games. Maryland is just 6-6, but the Terrapins have played a challenging schedule and are coming off some much-needed rest after three straight losses.
With Big Ten play approaching, this feels like a get-right game for Maryland. The Terrapins should control this one from start to finish and cover at home.
Betting Pick: Maryland -13.5
Final Score Prediction: Maryland 88, Old Dominion 70
Oregon Searches for Momentum Before Big Ten Grind
Omaha Mavericks at Oregon Ducks
Oregon sitting at .500 late in December is unusual under Dana Altman, but Sunday presents an opportunity to build momentum. Omaha is a solid 7-7, but matching Oregon’s athleticism and depth for 40 minutes will be a tall task.
This is the first meeting between the programs since 2018, when Oregon won by 23. Expect a similar result as the Ducks pull away in the second half.
Betting Pick: Oregon -19.5
Final Score Prediction: Oregon 82, Omaha 59
Sunday Betting Recap
Sunday may not bring a massive slate, but it offers some nie value spots as teams shake off the rust and prepare for January basketball. As always, fade or follow at your own risk, and be sure to track all picks on BetStamp.
Enjoy the games.