The start of a new week is here, and another fun stretch of college basketball is on tap. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We went 3–2 on Sunday, and on the season we now sit at 172-165-1.
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Best Bets for Monday, January 19th, 2026
Let's get the party started:
Ivy League Home Edge in Cambridge
Penn Quakers at Harvard Crimson
This should be an interesting Ivy League matchup. Penn enters at 9-7, while Harvard is 9-8 and playing some of its better basketball of the season. The Crimson are coming off back-to-back wins, including a home victory over Princeton. With Harvard a small favorite at home, this feels like a spot where home court matters. Look for the Crimson to control the game late and cover the number.
Betting Pick: Harvard Crimson -4.5 over Penn Quakers
Final Score Prediction: Harvard 78, Penn 70
Hawks Can Hang Around in Richmond
Saint Joseph Hawks at VCU Rams
Saint Joseph comes in at 11-7 and is riding a three-game winning streak. VCU is 12-6 and coming off a solid road win. This should be a competitive A-10 game, which makes the large spread a bit surprising. Even on the road, the Hawks are not likely to be intimidated by the environment. Expect Saint Joseph to keep this game interesting and cover despite VCU pulling away late.
Betting Pick: Saint Joseph Hawks +15 over VCU Rams
Final Score Prediction: VCU 90, Saint Joseph 68
McNeese State Poised for a Bounce-Back
McNeese State Cowboys at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders
McNeese State is coming off a surprising loss at Texas Rio Grande Valley, a result that likely grabbed the Cowboys’ attention. This sets up as a strong bounce-back spot. Even on the road, McNeese State has a clear talent edge and should play with urgency. Look for the Cowboys to reassert themselves and win comfortably.
Betting Pick: McNeese State Cowboys -7.5 over Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Final Score Prediction: McNeese State 77, Texas A&M Corpus Christi 62
Patriots Continue Their Quietly Impressive Run
George Washington Revolutionaries at George Mason Patriots
This is one of the more intriguing games on the board. George Mason is quietly 17-1 on the season and enters as a small home favorite. Given how well the Patriots have played, it is a bit surprising the line is not larger. At home, George Mason should control the pace and create enough separation to cover.
Betting Pick: George Mason Patriots -3.5 over George Washington Revolutionaries
Final Score Prediction: George Mason 82, George Washington 72
Big East Reset Opportunity in Milwaukee
Providence Friars at Marquette Golden Eagles
The final pick of the night comes from the Big East. Providence is 9-9 and coming off an impressive home win over Creighton, but the Friars remain inconsistent. Marquette has endured a rough stretch, losing three straight and nine of its last ten, including a road loss at DePaul. Returning home provides a chance to reset. Expect the Golden Eagles to snap the skid with a narrow but important win.
Betting Pick: Marquette Golden Eagles -1.5 over Providence Friars
Final Score Prediction: Marquette 90, Providence 80
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