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Kansas and BYU match up on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a spot that usually turns into a half-court chess match with quick scoring bursts. The venue details aren’t included with the info I have here, but the handicap doesn’t change much: Kansas wants to win with shot quality and defensive travel, while BYU’s best path is spacing, volume threes, and controlling the glass so they aren’t defending in scramble. From a betting perspective, this is the type of game where the spread is often decided by turnovers and free throws. When the number is short, you’re basically betting who executes better for the final eight minutes and who avoids the two-minute drought that swings the margin. The total is

Philadelphia’s Big 5 rivalry renews on Saturday as Saint Joseph’s heads across town to face La Salle at John Glaser Arena. Tip is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET. The Hawks enter as slim 1.5-point favorites with a total set at 141.5, suggesting oddsmakers expect a tight, methodical battle between two familiar foes. Saint Joseph’s (13–8, 5–5 A-10) is coming off a bounce-back win and has covered in three of their last four. La Salle (11–10, 4–6 A-10) is playing scrappy ball at home and recently knocked off a top-half conference team. These intra-city matchups tend to get chippy, and while the records are close, the tempo control and perimeter defense will likely decide this one. This is a true toss-up

A close WAC showdown tips off Saturday afternoon as California Baptist travels to face UT Arlington at College Park Center. Tip is set for 3:00 PM ET. The Mavericks are slight 1.5-point home favorites in what profiles as one of the most evenly matched games on the slate. UT Arlington (11–10, 6–4 WAC) has played its best basketball at home, covering in four of its last five there. California Baptist (12–9, 5–4 WAC) is quietly making a midseason push and enters off two straight conference wins. The books have this near a coin-flip — and given both teams’ similar metrics, the edge may come down to shot quality and foul control. The number is tight, but there are some sharp

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