It was a light Thursday slate in college hoops, but we still cashed in.
Going 2-0 pushed our season mark to 94-91 as the action on the floor briefly warmed up an otherwise ice-cold Midwest night. Not much volume on Friday, yet the board still offers three plays we feel strongly about. As always, you can track every pick on BetStamp.
Texas Longhorns at UConn Huskies
Texas sits at 7-3 and is far from elite, but there is still real talent on this roster. A trip to the East Coast gives the Longhorns a shot at regaining some national respect. UConn should control the game, but Texas has enough firepower to stay within the number.
Betting Pick: Texas Longhorns +135.5 over UConn Huskies
Final Score Prediction: UConn 77, Texas 70
Missouri State Bears at Xavier Musketeers
The 4-4 Bears head to Cincinnati to take on a 7-3 Xavier team that has been strong early. The issue is the number. This spread feels inflated, and Missouri State has shown enough toughness to avoid getting blown out. Xavier likely wins comfortably, but covering a big number requires a level of dominance we haven’t seen consistently.
Betting Pick: Missouri State Bears +19 over Xavier Musketeers
Final Score Prediction: Xavier 80, Missouri State 65
Cal Baptist Lancers at Eastern Washington Eagles
Despite their recent slide, Cal Baptist remains a capable and well-built squad. After navigating a tougher stretch of the schedule, this is an ideal opportunity to reset. Eastern Washington can be tricky at home, but the Lancers have the matchup edge. Lying 3.5 on the road is never easy, yet this feels like the right side.
Betting Pick: Cal Baptist Lancers -4 over Eastern Washington Eagles
Final Score Prediction: Cal Baptist 80, Eastern Washington 72
Enjoy the Friday trio. Whether you are tailing or fading, you can follow all of our picks throughout the season on BetStamp.