Friday’s College Hoops Picks Bring Opportunity After a Needed Bounce Back

After clawing back with a winning day on Thanksgiving, Friday’s slate offers a fresh chance to rebuild momentum with matchups that favor discipline, defense, and smart shot selection.
 Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser | James Snook-Imagn Images

Happy Friday. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving. It felt good to stack a few wins after a tough stretch, so let’s see if we can keep that momentum going.

Best Bets for Friday, November 28, 2025

We went 3-2 for +0.80 units Thursday, bringing the season mark to 62-63 and -5.18 units overall.

All picks are tracked on BetStamp.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

Marquette thrives when it forces turnovers, but Oklahoma is disciplined and rarely hands away possessions. The Sooners have been the steadier team and match up well against Marquette’s pressure.

Betting Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -1.5 over Marquette Golden Eagles

Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma 82-76 over Marquette

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Florida State Seminoles

Two first-year head coaches are still shaping their teams. Florida State forces turnovers at a high rate, but Texas A&M should handle the ball well enough to control pace and shot quality.

Betting Pick: Texas A&M +105 over Florida State Seminoles

Final Score Prediction: Texas A&M 82-75 over Florida State

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. DePaul Blue Demons

DePaul continues to struggle offensively, and Georgia Tech’s defense should be too much for them. With the Yellow Jackets limiting turnovers and defending at an elite level, this matchup tilts their way.

Betting Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +100 over DePaul Blue Demons

Final Score Prediction: Georgia Tech 70-65 over DePaul

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

Pitt’s guard play has been shaky, but the Panthers dominate the boards. Ohio State struggles defending the paint, which gives the Panthers a clear path to hanging around.

Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +5.5 over Ohio State Buckeyes

Final Score Prediction: Ohio State 75-70 over Pittsburgh

Drake Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers

Drake plays smart, steady basketball and should stay close against an LSU team that scores well but doesn’t defend consistently. Drake has the discipline to keep this inside the number.

Betting Pick: Drake Bulldogs +12 over LSU Tigers

Final Score Prediction: LSU 80-70 over Drake

Enjoy the full slate of games, and have a great weekend. Be sure to follow all our picks on BetStamp throughout the season.

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