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| NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2026 Ball State vs. Central Michigan |
Ball State +1½ -110 at BOVADA |
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1* Free Pick on Ball State +1½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 19, 2026 Princeton vs Dartmouth |
Dartmouth -1 -110 at Buckeye |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Dartmouth -1 Princeton is 0-9 on the road this season. They just dropped a physical road game at Harvard on Saturday and now have to travel to Hanover for a quick Monday turnaround. Dartmouth is a different animal at Leede Arena where they play with much more offensive urgency. Princeton relies heavily on their perimeter shooting but their eFG% takes a massive hit on the road. The home team has won seven of the last eight games involving Princeton. Expect the Big Green to dominate the glass and win the battle for extra possessions. Dartmouth is 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games and has already proven they can handle this Princeton system. I like the Dartmouth -1 (-110). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 19, 2026 Iona vs St. Peter's |
St. Peter's -165 at Bovada |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on St. Peter's -165 St. Peters has a massive edge playing inside the Yanitelli Center. It is a tiny, loud gym that always rattles visiting shooters. The Peacocks thrive by making every game an ugly defensive battle. They rank near the top of the MAAC in effective field goal percentage defense. Iona likes to run, but they won't get that chance today. St. Peters is elite at slowing the pace and forcing teams into late-clock situations. The Gaels have struggled with turnovers in true road games this year. St. Peters pressure defense will turn those mistakes into easy points. Iona is also struggling to find their stroke from deep lately. They are shooting poorly from three-point range over their last three contests. St. Peters does a great job of closing out on shooters and limiting second-chance points. They own the defensive glass and rarely give up put-backs. The Peacocks are fully healthy and have had plenty of time to prep for this rivalry. Iona is playing their third game in a week and could fade late. History shows the home team usually dictates the flow of this matchup. St. Peters has won four of the last five meetings between these two in Jersey City. The Peacocks are the more disciplined team on both ends of the floor. Taking the moneyline removes the risk of a late backdoor cover by the Gaels. Bet St. Peter's ML (-165). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 19, 2026 Providence vs Marquette |
Providence -1 -105 at Bovada |
Lost $105.0 |
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1* Free Pick on Providence -1 Providence comes into this one as a short road favorite and the line is telling the story. The oddsmakers are begging you to take the home dog here, but the matchup heavily favors the Friars. Providence is elite at taking away the three-point line this season. They rank in the top 15 nationally in perimeter defense and force teams into contested mid-range looks. Marquette lives and dies by the transition game and fast-break points. The Friars are extremely disciplined and get back in numbers, which kills Marquettes primary scoring engine. The rebounding gap is the biggest physical mismatch on the floor tonight. Providence is a top-tier offensive rebounding team and Marquette consistently fails to box out on the defensive end. Marquette is also dealing with a thin rotation right now due to recent backcourt injuries. Their starters are playing massive minutes and looked gassed in the second half of their game this past Saturday. This is the third game in six days for the Golden Eagles. Providence has had since Wednesday to rest and install a specific game plan to break the Marquette press. The Friars have been a covering machine lately, hitting the pay window in five of their last six road games. They are the more physical team and will dictate a slower tempo that frustrates the home crowd. Marquettes eFG% has plummeted over the last two weeks as their legs have grown weary. Expect Providence to win the battle in the paint and pull away late in a typical physical Big East battle. I like the Providence -1 (-105). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 19, 2026 Montana State vs Northern Colorado |
Montana State +120 at Draft Kings |
Won $120 |
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5* NO BRAINER on Montana State +120 Montana State is catching plus money in a spot where they should be the favorite. The Bobcats have established themselves as the defensive standard in the Big Sky. They currently rank near the top of the conference in effective field goal percentage defense and points allowed per possession. Northern Colorado relies almost entirely on the three-point shot to generate their offense. The Bears struggle when they face disciplined teams that can run them off the line and contest every look. Montana State has the perimeter length and lateral quickness to make life miserable for the Northern Colorado shooters. The Bobcats are also much more efficient when it comes to taking care of the basketball. They rarely beat themselves with unforced turnovers or poor shot selection in the half-court. Northern Colorado has a tendency to get sloppy and give up easy transition points when the game speeds up. The Bears' defense is their biggest liability, specifically their inability to stop penetration and protect the rim. Montana State will exploit those defensive gaps with constant ball movement and high-percentage looks. The Bobcats have a proven track record of performing well in hostile environments. They have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against teams with a winning home record. Northern Colorado is coming off a physical conference battle this past Saturday and looks vulnerable on a short turnaround. Montana State has the bench depth to rotate fresh bodies and keep the defensive pressure high for all forty minutes. The wrong team is favored here based on the defensive metrics and current form of both squads. I like the Montana State ML (+120). |
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