Hello, hoops fans! 3-2 yesterday.
Heading into Saturday, we sit at 52-43 overall for a gain of 6.7 units. Good luck today. Be sure to follow all our picks at BetStamp!
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. St. Peter’s Peacocks
UMass Lowell showed effort for stretches at Bradley, but they remain one of the weakest teams in Division I. St. Peter’s is built around defense and that is likely to cause scoring issues for the River Hawks from start to finish. The Peacocks should also dominate the glass, which makes the matchup even tougher for UMass Lowell.
Betting Pick: St. Peter’s Peacocks -7 over UMass Lowell River Hawks
Final Score Prediction: St. Peter’s 72-60
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Nevada Wolf Pack
Both teams have played at a slower pace this season, and Nevada has done an excellent job limiting second-chance opportunities. With both offenses grinding through long possessions, this matchup projects as a lower-scoring game. The posted total feels inflated by several points.
Betting Pick: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos and Nevada Wolf Pack Under 148.5
Final Score Prediction: Nevada 74-69
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Missouri State Bears
Missouri State is adjusting to life outside the Missouri Valley, and the outside shooting has been rough early in the season. This looks like the game where the Bears start to climb out of that slump. UT Rio Grande Valley struggles to defend the perimeter, and the Vaqueros also turn the ball over at a high rate. Missouri State should push the tempo and create scoring chances.
Betting Pick: Missouri State Bears -1.5 over UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Final Score Prediction: Missouri State 71-65
Ball State Cardinals vs. Indiana State Sycamores
Ball State’s backcourt additions from the transfer portal have made an immediate impact, especially with their ability to create turnovers. Indiana State also has turnover concerns, which makes this a dangerous matchup for them. Ball State has upset potential, but the safer play is taking them with the points.
Betting Pick: Ball State Cardinals +8.5 over Indiana State Sycamores
Final Score Prediction: Indiana State 72-68
UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Weber State Wildcats
This is a tough scheduling spot for UT Arlington, playing on consecutive days against a Weber State team that thrives on physicality. The Wildcats guard the perimeter extremely well and rarely allow clean looks. UT Arlington may run out of gas late, and the short spread provides value.
Betting Pick: Weber State Wildcats -2.5 over UT Arlington Mavericks
Final Score Prediction: Weber State 80-70
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