Happy Thursday, Hoops fans. We got off to a great start last night, winning our first two games to get back to .500 on the season. We then dropped the next two, but grabbed the final pick to finish 3-2. That earned +0.80 units on the day.
For the season, we sit at 77-78 and down 5.79 units.
It is a small slate tonight, but there are still plays worth jumping on. Be sure to follow these picks and all our college basketball action at BetStamp throughout the season.
Robert Morris Colonels vs. UW Green Bay Phoenix
Gottlieb’s Phoenix have taken a real step forward. Even without top scorer Marcis Hall, they picked up wins over UMass and Iona. Those teams are struggling, but Green Bay learning how to close out games matters. At home, this is another spot where the Phoenix should finish the job.
Betting Pick: UW Green Bay Phoenix +1.5 over Robert Morris Colonels
Final Score Prediction: UW Green Bay 72-69 over Robert Morris
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Davidson Wildcats
Davidson should control this matchup with ease. The issue is the number. Laying 20.5 points is a massive ask, and The Citadel has multiple paths to staying within that margin. The more reliable angle comes from the total. Both teams struggle to find rhythm offensively, and this number appears inflated by nearly a touchdown. The under makes sense.
Betting Pick: The Citadel Bulldogs/Davidson Wildcats UNDER 141.5
Final Score Prediction: Davidson 78-58 over The Citadel
Utah State Aggies vs. South Florida Bulls
This could turn into one of the more entertaining games of the night. South Florida pushes the pace aggressively at home, while Utah State continues to grade out as one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country. Both squads defend in a turnover-or-bust style, which should create a fast tempo and plenty of scoring chances. In the end, home court gives the Bulls the edge.
Betting Pick: South Florida Bulls +115 over Utah State Aggies
Final Score Prediction: South Florida 82-80 over Utah State
Long Beach State 49ers vs. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
UC Santa Barbara prefers a grind-it-out tempo, and Long Beach State is not much more inclined to speed things up. Neither team has impressed on either end of the floor so far, which makes this total feel several points too high. The under is the safer, sharper play.
Betting Pick: Long Beach State 49ers/UC Santa Barbara Gauchos UNDER 144.5
Final Score Prediction: UC Santa Barbara 75-65 over Long Beach State
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. CS Fullerton Titans
A late-night matchup between two teams that want to play fast. Cal Poly ranks seventh in the country in possessions per game, and Fullerton sits at twelfth. There will be a ton of shots, but the question is how many fall. With both offenses inconsistent, siding with another under is the better call.
Betting Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs/CS Fullerton Titans UNDER 176.5
Final Score Prediction: Cal Poly 89-83 over CS Fullerton
Fade or follow at your own risk. We are hoping to get hot and stay hot. Be sure to follow along at BetStamp all season long!