Happy Thursday, basketball fans.
Time to stack some wins as we head toward another busy weekend of college hoops.
Best Bets for Betting for Thursday, February 12th, 2026
On Wednesday we went 4-1.
On the season we are 229-219-1.
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Valparaiso Beacons at Illinois State Redbirds
The Illinois State Redbirds entered the season as the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season favorite. It has not gone according to plan, but there is still time to get hot before Arch Madness.
Valparaiso has been pesky all season, including a win over the Redbirds earlier this year. The Beacons are just 3-8 on the road, though, and while they have won back-to-back games, this feels like a tough turnaround spot.
Coach Ryan Pedon’s group needs a statement performance, and this sets up well at home. Expect Illinois State to play with urgency and pull away in the second half.
Betting Pick: Illinois State Redbirds -9.5 over Valparaiso Beacons
Final Score Prediction: Illinois State 81, Valparaiso 70
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Green Bay Phoenix
This matchup features a 14-12 Green Bay squad against a 14-11 Purdue Fort Wayne team. These teams met in early January, and the Phoenix handled business comfortably.
This one should be much tighter. Fort Wayne has enough scoring to keep it close, but Green Bay has been steady at home. In a back-and-forth game, expect the Phoenix to make one or two more plays late to seal it.
Betting Pick: Green Bay Phoenix -1.5 over Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Final Score Prediction: Green Bay 77, Purdue Fort Wayne 74
Murray State Racers at Indiana State Sycamores
A solid Missouri Valley Conference matchup here. Murray State comes in at 18-8 and looking to bounce back after a loss. Indiana State sits at 10-15 and has struggled for consistency.
The Racers have the athletic edge and more firepower on both ends of the floor. Against one of the bottom teams in the league, this feels like a spot where Murray State controls tempo and pulls away.
Betting Pick: Murray State Racers -3.5 over Indiana State Sycamores
Final Score Prediction: Murray State 81, Indiana State 65
St. Thomas Tommies at Omaha Mavericks
St. Thomas has already reached the 20-win mark this season and continues to build momentum. Omaha is 12-14 and competitive at home, but the Tommies have been the more consistent team all year.
The spread is manageable, and St. Thomas should have enough offense and late-game execution to create separation. Expect them to secure win No. 21.
Betting Pick: St. Thomas Tommies -4.5 over Omaha Mavericks
Final Score Prediction: St. Thomas 75, Omaha 70
Northern Iowa Panthers at Belmont Bruins
The Panthers head to Nashville to take on Belmont in a key Missouri Valley showdown. Northern Iowa is 16-9, while Belmont sits at 22-4 and remains near the top of the standings.
The Bruins are coming off a loss, which only adds urgency in this spot. If Belmont wants to stay in control of the race, this is a must-win at home. Look for the Bruins to respond with a strong offensive performance.
Betting Pick: Belmont Bruins -4.5 over Northern Iowa Panthers
Final Score Prediction: Belmont 88, Northern Iowa 79
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