Happy Thursday, college basketball fans.
It is a smaller slate, but there is still room to win. Wednesday brought a strong 4-1 showing and a profit of +3.41 units. Through 10 days of the college basketball season, we sit at 27-23 for +3.08 units. Now the record sits at 23-22, a slight dip to minus 0.33. As always, every wager is tracked at BetStamp.
A Rivalry That Always Delivers Fire
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
A classic rivalry gets another chapter. Ross Hodge has West Virginia defending well, but this is their first true challenge. Both teams should find enough rhythm to push the scoring. Expect both sides to reach the 70s.
Betting Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers and Pittsburgh Panthers OVER 133.5
Score Prediction: West Virginia 72-70
A Heavyweight Duel With Playoff Vibes
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Two national contenders collide. Purdue’s backcourt of Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer will decide how much the Boilermakers control pace. With a total sitting at 175.5, it feels inflated. Purdue has the patience to slow Alabama just enough and keep this tight. Taking the points is the play.
Betting Pick: Purdue Boilermakers +4.5 over Alabama
Score Prediction: Purdue 88-82 Alabama
Familiar Foes Reunite in a Key Early Test
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Wichita State Shockers
Old Missouri Valley rivals meet again. Loyola has struggled on the glass, and Wichita State’s interior presence with Keynon Giles and Will Berg makes life difficult. The Shockers should control the paint and create clean perimeter looks. Wichita pulls away.
Betting Pick: Wichita State Shockers -4.5 over Loyola Chicago
Score Prediction: Wichita State 78-68 Loyola
Northern Trip Brings Trouble for Green Bay
Green Bay Phoenix vs. St. Thomas Tommies
Doug Gottlieb’s Phoenix head north to face a disciplined St. Thomas squad that values possessions and rarely beats itself. The Tommies won by 14 on the road last year, and this is a stronger version of that team. Double digits again seems likely.
Betting Pick: St. Thomas Tommies -12.5 over Green Bay Phoenix
Score Prediction: St. Thomas 81-66 over Green Bay
A Grind-It-Out Finish for the Night Slate
California Golden Bears vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Both teams can slow the tempo when needed, and Kansas State’s PJ Haggerty brings scoring punch and defensive toughness. With that in mind, this total looks inflated. A close contest should keep the pace controlled and the score lower than projected.
Betting Pick: California Golden Bears and Kansas State Wildcats UNDER 162.5
Score Prediction: Kansas State 82-75 California
Enjoy the games and best of luck with all your college basketball betting. Follow the full card at BetStamp throughout the season, whether you are fading or following.