Happy Thursday, basketball fans.
On Wednesday, we went 3-2.
On the season, we are 179-173-1
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Best Bets for Thursday, January 22
Here are our picks for Thursday.
Green Bay Phoenix at Youngstown State Penguins
This is an interesting Horizon League matchup as Coach Gottlieb’s team hits the road. Green Bay enters at 11–9, while Youngstown State sits at 9–11. The Penguins are coming off back-to-back losses but are still favored at home. Green Bay is also coming off a loss, though it came in a non-competitive outing against Oakland.
Look for the Phoenix to respond with a stronger effort here. Green Bay should be able to compete throughout and has a real chance to steal this one outright.
Betting Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +6.5 over Youngstown State Penguins
Final Score Prediction: Green Bay 72, Youngstown State 71
Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions
A Big Ten battle in Happy Valley. Wisconsin comes in at 13–5 and riding a four-game winning streak. Penn State is 9–9 overall and has dropped five straight games.
This feels like a classic trap spot. Penn State is desperate, playing at home, and facing a Wisconsin team that may be slightly overvalued due to recent form. Look for the Nittany Lions to play with urgency and pull this one out late.
Betting Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +5.5 over Wisconsin Badgers
Final Score Prediction: Penn State 72, Wisconsin 71
Towson Tigers at Elon Phoenix
Towson enters at 11–9, while Elon sits at 12–7. This one takes place at the Schar Center, where the Phoenix have been solid. Elon is looking for its second straight win, while Towson has won three in a row.
One number stands out here: Towson is just 1–6 on the road this season. That trend is hard to ignore, especially against a capable home team.
Betting Pick: Elon Phoenix -3 over Towson Tigers
Final Score Prediction: Elon 78, Towson 70
South Florida Bulls at UAB Blazers
South Florida heads to Bartow Arena to face UAB in what should be one of the more entertaining games on the slate. Both teams are coming off losses. USF is 3–2 on the road, while UAB is 6–5 at home.
These teams met earlier this month in a high-scoring affair that UAB won. This time, expect a tighter game and a more focused effort from South Florida. Desperation favors the Bulls on the road.
Betting Pick: South Florida Bulls -2 over UAB Blazers
Final Score Prediction: South Florida 90, UAB 87
Missouri State Bears at New Mexico State Aggies
The final game on the card features two teams sitting at 10–8. Missouri State has lost two straight and has struggled mightily away from home, with just one road win in seven attempts.
That is a tough setup against a New Mexico State team that is 7–1 at home. Playing in Las Cruces is never easy, and this matchup heavily favors the Aggies.
Betting Pick: New Mexico State Aggies -7 over Missouri State Bears
Final Score Prediction: New Mexico State 80, Missouri State 65
Good luck and enjoy the games. Whether you follow or fade the picks, be sure to check out all of our plays throughout the season on BetStamp.