Good morning and welcome to Saturday. While plenty of eyes will be on the NFL later today, the college basketball slate carries real weight from top to bottom. Conference play is in full swing, and that is where value often shows itself.
Yesterday was a 1–3 day. On the season, the record now sits at 153–146–4. It has been a rough stretch, but this slate provides a solid opportunity to bounce back. As always, follow all picks throughout the season on BetStamp.
Let’s get to Saturday.
Kansas Jayhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers
The Kansas Jayhawks are hoping the rough start to Big 12 play is in the rearview mirror. After a road loss at UCF and a last-second escape against TCU, this is another meaningful road test against a team that beat them last season. Darryn Peterson continues to look healthier with each game, and Kansas needs that trend to translate into a cleaner overall performance. This feels like a spot where the Jayhawks close better late.
Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -3 over West Virginia Mountaineers
Final Score Prediction: Kansas 75, West Virginia 70
Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines were nudged awake in a tight win over Penn State, a reminder that January games in this league are rarely comfortable. Michigan is strong at home, but asking for a blowout at this number is a lot in a conference matchup. The Wisconsin Badgers are capable of hanging around and making this a grind.
Betting Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +20.5 over Michigan Wolverines
Final Score Prediction: Michigan 88, Wisconsin 72
SMU Mustangs at Duke Blue Devils
The SMU Mustangs may keep things close early, but sustaining that pace in Durham is another challenge entirely. The Duke Blue Devils have too much athleticism and depth, especially at home. Once Duke strings together stops, the gap should widen quickly.
Betting Pick: Duke Blue Devils -12 over SMU Mustangs
Final Score Prediction: Duke 82, SMU 68
Saint Louis Billikens at La Salle Explorers
This is still one of the more overlooked teams in the country. The Saint Louis Billikens have size, shooting, and quickness across the floor, and they are capable of overwhelming opponents that cannot match their pace. This sets up well for a road statement in conference play.
Betting Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -15.5 over La Salle Explorers
Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis 92, La Salle 61
Arizona Wildcats at TCU Horned Frogs
The nightcap comes from the Big 12 as the unbeaten Arizona Wildcats head to Fort Worth. The TCU Horned Frogs are coming off a brutal loss at Kansas, but they have enough talent to make this uncomfortable at home. Arizona should survive, but this feels like a game where TCU hangs around deep into the second half.
Betting Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +8.5 over Arizona Wildcats
Final Score Prediction: Arizona 78, TCU 74
Enjoy the games and best of luck on Saturday. Be sure to follow all of our picks on BetStamp throughout the season.