Yet another 4–1 day at the window capped off a really solid week. Even with the schedule thinning out late in December, there are still plenty of chances to stack wins if we stay disciplined. We head into Christmas week confident and focused.
We are now 120-107-1 on the season.
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New Haven Chargers at Fordham Rams
This is an early tip, so make sure to get the bet in early. New Haven enters at 5–6 and has more talent than the record suggests. Fordham is 8–4 and playing solid basketball, but this is a big number for a game that could stay competitive for long stretches.
If New Haven avoids a slow start and hangs around early, this spread is very playable. The Chargers do not need to win, just compete.
Betting Pick: New Haven Chargers +11.5 over Fordham Rams
Final Score Prediction: Fordham 75, New Haven 70
East Carolina Pirates at North Carolina Tar Heels
East Carolina has won back-to-back games and looked sharp in a blowout win over Presbyterian, but this is a massive step up in class. North Carolina is coming off an emotional, hard-fought win over Ohio State and should be locked in at home.
Expect the Tar Heels to push the pace early, build separation, and never let this game get uncomfortable.
Betting Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -27.5 over East Carolina Pirates
Final Score Prediction: North Carolina 92, East Carolina 60
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Missouri Tigers (St. Louis)
This matchup almost always delivers. Illinois comes in ranked 18th with an 8–3 record, while Missouri sits at 10–2 after playing a softer non-conference slate. The Tigers were tested by Kansas and came up short, but this is a strong bounce-back spot.
Missouri should have a chance late, and the neutral-site setting helps. Even if Illinois escapes, the number feels inflated.
Betting Pick: Missouri Tigers +8.5 over Illinois Fighting Illini
Final Score Prediction: Illinois 80, Missouri 79
Davidson Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks
Davidson heads into one of the toughest road environments in the country. Kansas has had some time off, but Bill Self’s teams typically come out sharp at home, especially against overmatched opponents.
Look for Kansas to assert control early and steadily stretch the lead throughout the second half.
Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -16.5 over Davidson Wildcats
Final Score Prediction: Kansas 82, Davidson 64
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Arizona Wildcats
This one is straightforward. Arizona is the top team in the country and gets a severely overmatched opponent at home. Bethune-Cookman is 3–8, coming off back-to-back losses, including a 59-point defeat earlier in the week.
Arizona should score at will from the opening tip. This has blowout written all over it.
Betting Pick: Arizona Wildcats -39.5 over Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Final Score Prediction: Arizona 102, Bethune-Cookman 62
Fade or follow at your own risk. Best of luck this week, enjoy the games, and be sure to follow all of our picks on BetStamp throughout the season.