Happy Friday, basketball fans.
On Thursday, we went 4-1.
On the season, we are now 270-253-1.
Be sure to follow all our picks at BetStamp.
Best Bets for Friday, February 27, 2026
Here are our Friday plays:
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Western Michigan Broncos
Can the RedHawks stay unbeaten? That is the storyline heading into this one. Miami (OH) has clearly been the better team all season, but this is a true road test with pressure attached. Western Michigan will treat this like its Super Bowl, and the building should have extra energy with a chance to knock off an unbeaten team.
Miami is more talented, but double digits on the road in a game with this type of atmosphere is a lot to lay. Expect Western Michigan to hang around long enough to cash.
Betting Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +12.5 over Miami (OH) RedHawks
Final Score Prediction: Miami (OH) 82, Western Michigan 72
Yale Bulldogs at Cornell Big Red
Yale continues to look like the class of the Ivy League. They are disciplined, efficient and capable of stretching the floor. Whether at home or on the road, their approach does not change. That consistency matters in conference play.
Cornell sits at 12-12 and can compete in stretches, but Yale’s execution down the stretch should be the difference. Expect the Bulldogs to control tempo and win by more than one possession.
Betting Pick: Yale Bulldogs -3.5 over Cornell Big Red
Final Score Prediction: Yale 77, Cornell 70
Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini
This is the marquee game of the night.
Illinois has had all week to sit on its loss at UCLA. Michigan believes it is the best team in the country and has the athleticism to prove it. The Wolverines can score with anyone, but Illinois has size, shooting and home-court energy.
In a matchup that feels like it could go either way, we will take the home team in what should be a tight finish.
Betting Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini +1.5 over Michigan Wolverines
Final Score Prediction: Illinois 81, Michigan 80
Dayton Flyers at George Washington Revolutionaries
Dayton is chasing its 20th win and coming off a strong victory over Saint Louis. The Flyers are building momentum at the right time in the Atlantic 10. George Washington has slipped lately, going 4-6 in its last 10 games.
Dayton is the underdog here, but this feels like a live dog spot. Expect the Flyers to grind this one out and steal it late.
Betting Pick: Dayton Flyers +3.5 over George Washington Revolutionaries
Final Score Prediction: Dayton 72, George Washington 71
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at James Madison Dukes
Both teams enter this one with solid overall records, but James Madison is playing its best basketball of the season. The Dukes have won six straight and are taking control early in games.
Coastal Carolina has shown improvement with back-to-back wins, but James Madison’s current form and home-court edge give them the advantage. Look for the Dukes to build a lead and extend it in the second half.
Betting Pick: James Madison Dukes -5.5 over Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Final Score Prediction: James Madison 78, Coastal Carolina 72
Best of luck tonight. Whether you are fading or following, make sure to track every play at BetStamp.