Happy Friday, basketball fans.
On Thursday, we went 4-1.
On the season we are 215-208-1.
Be sure to check out all our picks via BetStamp all season long. Without further ado, here are our Friday picks.
Loyola Ramblers at Davidson Wildcats
It has been a brutal season for the Ramblers, who have managed just six wins and are nearing the end of a coaching era. This road trip to Davidson looks ugly on paper, but the Wildcats are not a team that regularly blows opponents out. Davidson should control the game, but Loyola’s ability to slow the pace gives them a path to stay within the number late.
Betting Pick: Loyola Ramblers +12.5 over Davidson Wildcats
Final Score Prediction: Davidson 75, Loyola 70
Dayton Flyers at VCU Rams
This is a big resume game in the Atlantic 10. Dayton has been inconsistent and already has eight losses, while VCU is building a legitimate at-large case at 17-6. The Rams have been far more reliable at home, and this feels like a spot where their pressure defense creates separation in the second half.
Betting Pick: VCU Rams -6.5 over Dayton Flyers
Final Score Prediction: VCU 82, Dayton 72
UConn Huskies at St. John’s Red Storm
Madison Square Garden is the stage for one of the best games of the night. These teams enter riding a combined 26-game winning streak, and the Red Storm are playing their best basketball of the season. St. John’s is comfortable in this setting and motivated to send a message against Dan Hurley’s group. Expect a tight, emotional game that comes down to the final minutes.
Betting Pick: St. John’s Red Storm +2 over UConn Huskies
Final Score Prediction: St. John’s 77, UConn 75
Drake Bulldogs at Illinois State Redbirds
The Missouri Valley continues to be unpredictable. Drake has cooled off with back-to-back losses and is just 5-5 over its last 10 games, but Illinois State has its own issues after a disappointing home loss to Southern Illinois. This number feels inflated, and Drake is capable of hanging around even if the Redbirds escape with the win.
Betting Pick: Drake Bulldogs +10.5 over Illinois State Redbirds
Final Score Prediction: Illinois State 78, Drake 72
Murray State Racers at Southern Illinois Salukis
The nightcap features another MVC battle with real stakes. Murray State needs a win to keep any hope of a regular-season push alive, while Southern Illinois has been tough at home. This sets up as a physical, back-and-forth game, but Murray State’s athleticism gives them a slight edge in crunch time.
Betting Pick: Murray State Racers +1 over Southern Illinois Salukis
Final Score Prediction: Murray State 81, Southern Illinois 76
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