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Richmond and Davidson meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a game that’s usually decided by who controls pace and shot quality. Both programs tend to be comfortable in the half court, which means this is less about highlight runs and more about grinding out clean possessions, winning the turnover margin, and making the right shots late. For bettors, the handicap starts with tempo. Davidson generally prefers a deliberate game with strong spacing and execution, while Richmond’s best stretches come when they can get easier paint touches and avoid empty trips. If this turns into a long, possession-by-possession contest, the spread is going to feel tight all night. The total matters too. A number in the mid-130s implies a controlled

Missouri Valley play continues Saturday in Springfield as Missouri State hosts Jacksonville State at Great Southern Bank Arena. Tip is scheduled for the afternoon of January 31, with the Bears opening as 4.5-point home favorites. No total is posted here, but we know what to expect — physicality, slow tempo, and tight margins. Missouri State (13–9, 6–5 MVC) is a tough out at home, covering in four of their last five conference home games. Jacksonville State (10–11, 4–6 MVC) is still finding its footing in league play after a rocky non-conference slate. These are two defense-first squads, so this one may come down to rebounding and shot selection in the halfcourt. Market’s telling you this is closer than records suggest

The Bradley Braves head to Des Moines to face the Drake Bulldogs in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at The Knapp Center. Bradley enters with a 14-8 record and looks to rebound after a loss to UIC, while Drake aims to defend its home court after edging Evansville. With the Bulldogs favored by 1.5 points, this contest highlights a battle between Bradley’s defensive pressure and Drake’s offensive depth. Drake is favored, but Bradley’s free-throw efficiency makes this line worth tracking. Current market: Check the college basketball odds feed for real-time updates, especially as bettors weigh Bradley’s defensive steals against Drake’s scoring pace. The Braves average 77.1 points per game, with Timoty Van Der Knaap, Ahmet Jonovic, and Alex Huibregtse leading

The Kentucky Wildcats head to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks in a Southeastern Conference showdown at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky enters with a 14-7 record and looks to rebound after a loss to Vanderbilt, while Arkansas aims to defend its perfect 13-0 home mark after beating Oklahoma. With the Razorbacks favored by 7.5 points, this contest highlights a battle between Kentucky’s rebounding strength and Arkansas’ offensive firepower. Arkansas is favored, but Kentucky’s scoring ability makes this line worth tracking. Current market: Check the college basketball odds board for real-time updates, especially as bettors weigh Arkansas’ home dominance against Kentucky’s ability to keep games close. The Wildcats average 81.2 points per game, with Otega Oweh, Denzel Aberdeen, and DJ Wagner