The top of the MEAC standings could shift Thursday night as Howard visits Norfolk State in a high-stakes conference battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Echols Memorial Hall, where the Spartans have been dominant all year. Norfolk State (14–6, 6–1 MEAC) enters riding a five-game win streak and sitting just behind the conference lead. Howard (12–8, 5–2

Missouri Valley play continues Thursday night as Northern Iowa visits Evansville in a mid-tier league battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Ford Center, with the Panthers listed as modest road favorites. Northern Iowa (13–9, 7–4 MVC) comes in having won three of their last four and looking to stay hot. Evansville (9–13, 3–8 MVC) has been fading

Western Illinois heads to UT Martin for an Ohio Valley showdown on Thursday, January 31, with tip-off set for 8:00 PM ET at Skyhawk Arena. Both teams sit in the middle of the conference standings and are looking to gain ground in the postseason race. UT Martin (11–10, 5–5 OVC) comes in favored, thanks to their uptempo style and home-court

It’s a bottom-half Ohio Valley battle as Eastern Illinois hosts Southeast Missouri State on Thursday, January 31. These two teams are struggling to climb the standings, but there’s still betting value to be had — especially with both offenses trending in opposite directions. Eastern Illinois (8–14, 2–8 OVC) is trying to stop the bleeding after losing four of five. SEMO

Eastern Kentucky looks to stay in the top tier of the ASUN as they host Central Arkansas on Thursday, January 31, at Baptist Health Arena. The Colonels are favored by double digits in what sets up as a high-tempo mismatch — especially if Central Arkansas can’t take care of the basketball. Eastern Kentucky (13–9, 7–2 ASUN) has won 6 of

Austin Peay hosts West Georgia on January 31 at the Winfield Dunn Center in a non-conference clash. Tip-off is set for the afternoon slot, and oddsmakers have the Governors favored by multiple possessions. The Wolves, transitioning into the Division I level, continue to battle through a tough schedule, while Austin Peay looks to fine-tune its rotation as conference play heats

Southern hits the road to face Alcorn State on Thursday night in a critical SWAC battle. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at the Davey L. Whitney Complex, where the Braves have played well in conference. Both teams sit in the top half of the standings and are jostling for position in the regular season title race. Southern (11–9,

Long Beach State Beach vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 31, 2026 Long Beach State heads to Honolulu to face Hawaii on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and the handicap starts with the environment. This is a travel spot that can matter, especially for tempo teams. Legs can go early, rotations get tested, and the first 10

Two struggling SWAC programs square off Thursday night when Arkansas-Pine Bluff visits Mississippi Valley State at the Harrison HPER Complex. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET, with both teams searching for just their second conference win. The Golden Lions (5–16, 1–7 SWAC) have shown flashes of fight but continue to rank near the bottom of the league in most