Friday Night College Hoops: Where the Value Is on a Short but Telling Slate

Friday’s college basketball card may be light on volume, but it delivers no shortage of intrigue. An unbeaten team faces a rivalry road test, Big Ten momentum is on the line in Minneapolis, and a Mountain West matchup offers a strong bounce-back spot. With just four games to target, this slate is all about picking the right moments rather than forcing action.
UWGB men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb
UWGB men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb | Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Happy Friday, basketball fans.

On Thursday, we went 3-2.


On the seasn, we now stand at 152-143-4. Be sure to follow all of our picks at BetStamp throughout the season.

Just four games on the card tonight. Let’s finish the week strong and grab some Friday wins.

Miami OH Redhawks at Toledo Rockets

One of the final six unbeaten teams in college basketball gets a serious test on Friday night. Miami OH enters at 16-0, but this is a tough road spot against a Toledo team that has won four straight games. The Rockets are coming off a road win at Northern Illinois and should have a lively home crowd for this rivalry matchup.

All good things eventually come to an end. Look for Toledo to rise to the moment and hand the Redhawks their first loss of the season.

Betting Pick: Toledo Rockets +1.5 over Miami OH Redhawks
Final Score Pick: Toledo 82-80 over Miami OH

IUPUI Jaguars at Green Bay Phoenix

IUPUI has struggled all season, with just four wins to this point. They now face a Green Bay team looking for its third straight victory, which would push the Phoenix above .500 on the year.

Green Bay should control most of this game, but this feels like a spot where things stay closer than expected. The Phoenix still get the win, but the Jaguars do enough to hang around and cover.

Betting Pick: IUPUI Jaguars +8.5 over Green Bay Phoenix
Final Score Pick: Green Bay 80-75 over IUPUI

USC Trojans at Minnesota Golden Gophers

This Big Ten matchup features a USC team that cannot wait to get back home after a brutal road trip. The Trojans were handled by both Michigan and Michigan State and now face another tough environment in Minneapolis.

Minnesota, meanwhile, is playing its best basketball of the season. The Golden Gophers have won five straight games, including a home win over Iowa. With USC still trying to recover from the travel and tough losses, Minnesota is in a good spot to take care of business.

Betting Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers -4 over USC Trojans
Final Score Pick: Minnesota 76-70 over USC

UNLV Running Rebels at Colorado State Rams

The final game on the card takes us out west. UNLV enters at 7-7, while Colorado State comes in at 10-5. The Rams are coming off a disappointing home loss to New Mexico, and that loss should have their attention in a big way.

Colorado State should play with urgency here. UNLV appears to be in a rebuilding year, and it is hard to see the Rebels having enough to stay within the number on the road.

Betting Pick: Colorado State Rams -7.5 over UNLV Running Rebels
Final Score Pick: Colorado State 82-72 over UNLV

As always, whether you choose to fade or follow, be sure to track all of our picks on BetStamp throughout the season.

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