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Troy and Appalachian State meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a matchup that usually turns into a physical, defense-forward game. These are teams that can win without shooting perfect, which matters for bettors because it reduces volatility. When the market prices a short spread, it’s often telling you the game is likely to live in the margins: turnovers, offensive rebounds, and late free throws. Troy’s path is typically about pressure and disrupting rhythm. Appalachian State’s path is more about execution and making you defend a full possession. If one side controls tempo, the spread is going to feel tight for 40 minutes. The total is worth attention too. These games can look slow early, then spike late if fouls

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi takes on Houston Christian on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a matchup that usually comes down to discipline. These are the kinds of games where the favorite is expected to control the possession battle, while the underdog is trying to hang around with shot-making and a clean turnover sheet. The Islanders’ edge typically starts with structure. If they’re getting good looks without gifting runouts the other way, they can build a margin in chunks. Houston Christian’s path is narrower: limit mistakes, hit enough threes to keep the math close, and get to the line so they’re not relying on perfect efficiency. From a betting standpoint, I’m focused on pace control and turnovers. If this turns into a

Delaware State and Maryland Eastern Shore square off on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a matchup that usually comes down to who can string together clean possessions. In these lower-profile conference games, the spread is often tight because neither side consistently separates without help from turnovers, offensive rebounds, or a big free-throw gap. The betting angle is pretty direct. Can Delaware State score efficiently enough to win on the road, or does Maryland Eastern Shore’s home rhythm and defensive activity turn this into a scrappy one-possession game late? With totals in this range, one cold stretch can decide both the side and the number. I’m handicapping this more like a possession battle than a pure shooting contest. These are current

Coppin State and Morgan State meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a matchup that usually comes down to execution and composure more than raw talent. In these conference-style games, the market is often right to keep the spread tight because both teams know each other’s sets, and the possessions feel heavier late. The big handicap angle is efficiency under pressure. When two teams are priced close, the winner is typically the one that avoids giveaways, wins the last four minutes at the foul line, and doesn’t lose the rebounding margin by a handful of extra possessions. Tip time and venue aren’t included here, but that’s not a deal-breaker for the bet. This is a short-number game, so I’m treating