What a day of basketball it was on Saturday. A smaller slate, leading into a quieter week of games. We all know this is the calm before the storm of college basketball. Let’s stick with some more wins and keep moving along.
Sunday slate sets up big opportunities before the week slows down
Yesterday we went 3-2. On the season we are 100-93. Follow all our picks at BetStamp. Here are the games we like Sunday:
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Iowa State Cyclones
This one could get ugly in a hurry. Eastern Illinois is among the weakest teams in the country on both ends of the floor. The Panthers struggle to score consistently and have no answers defensively against high-level competition.
Iowa State is the exact opposite. The Cyclones pressure the ball, force turnovers, and turn defense into instant offense. This feels like a game that is decided within the first ten minutes, with Iowa State pushing the tempo all night.
Betting Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -40.5 over Eastern Illinois
Final Score Prediction: Iowa State 110, Eastern Illinois 50
Chicago State Cougars at Loyola Chicago Ramblers
This is a classic spot to fade a struggling program. Chicago State continues to have major issues on both ends of the floor and rarely stays competitive against disciplined teams.
Loyola Chicago has not been at its best this season, but this matchup sets up perfectly for the Ramblers to control the game from start to finish. Playing at home against a vastly inferior opponent, Loyola should be able to pull away comfortably.
Betting Pick: Loyola Chicago Ramblers -13.5 over Chicago State
Final Score Prediction: Loyola Chicago 80, Chicago State 55
Saint Mary’s Gaels at Boise State Broncos
The best game on the Sunday slate. Both teams will likely spend the season building tournament resumes, and this matchup feels like a March-style grind.
Saint Mary’s is steady and well-coached, but Boise State gets the edge due to proximity and familiarity with the environment in Idaho Falls. In what should be a tight, physical game, backing the slight underdog makes sense.
Betting Pick: Boise State Broncos +1.5 over Saint Mary’s
Final Score Prediction: Boise State 70, Saint Mary’s 68
Good luck Sunday. Fade or follow, but be sure to track and like all of our picks on BetStamp as we head into a quieter week before the college basketball calendar ramps back up.