Delaware State heads to Durham for a MEAC matchup that’s priced like a home correction spot for NCCU. Tip is Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at McDougald-McLendon Arena, and it’s on ESPN+. The market is saying the Eagles’ defensive pressure and home-court edge should show up over 40 minutes. Delaware State is 1-11 on the road, and that’s the biggest hurdle to backing the dog. When the Hornets fall behind early, their offense tends to get stuck in late-clock possessions and they don’t have the shooting margin to erase mistakes. North Carolina Central hasn’t been great overall, but they’ve been much more stable at home, and they’ve got a clear advantage in getting to the line. This
Oregon Ducks vs Indiana Hoosiers Picks and Predictions February 9th 2026
Oregon walks into Bloomington in a tough spot, both in the standings and in the betting market. This Big Ten matchup tips Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, with FS1 on the call. Indiana is laying a big number because they’ve been a different team at home, while Oregon has struggled to string together complete road performances. Indiana is 13-3 in Bloomington and priced like it. Oregon is 1-9 away, and that alone explains most of the spread. Still, the handicap here is less about who wins and more about game shape. If Oregon can control tempo and keep possessions clean, +11.5 is live. If Indiana turns this into a downhill game with
Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Picks and Predictions February 9th 2026
Arizona brings a perfect 23-0 record into Allen Fieldhouse, and the number tells you oddsmakers respect it even in one of the toughest home environments in college hoops. This Big 12 showdown tips Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET in Lawrence, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. Kansas is 18-5 and 10-2 at home, so this isn’t a “rank vs rank” spot where the underdog is just hanging on for dear life. The Jayhawks have been profitable and steady, and they’ll play this like a postseason game. Arizona is favored anyway, which speaks to how complete the Wildcats have been on both ends, including a spotless 9-0 mark on the road. The handicap starts with pace control and shot
Alabama State Hornets vs Southern Jaguars Picks and Predictions February 9th 2026
Alabama State heads to Baton Rouge for a SWAC spot where the market is basically betting Southern’s offense and home floor against the Hornets’ road profile. Tip is set for Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET at the F. G. Clark Activity Center, with the game on ESPNU. Southern is laying a real number here, and it’s not just brand name. The Jaguars have been more reliable scoring the ball and they’ve protected home court (6-2). Alabama State has found points at times, but the road sample (4-12) keeps forcing bettors to ask the same question: can they string together clean possessions without giving back easy transition or free throws? The total is priced for pace and scoring
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Murray State Racers Picks and Predictions February 9th 2026
Northern Iowa heads to Murray on Monday night for a Missouri Valley matchup at the CFSB Center, with tip set for 10:00 PM ET on CBSS. The market is respecting Murray State’s home court in a big way, and this is the type of number where you have to decide whether you’re betting the matchup or betting the venue. Murray State is -5.5 and -230 on the moneyline, while Northern Iowa is +5.5 and +182. The total is 142.5, which sits in an interesting middle ground because Murray State can score in bunches, but Northern Iowa’s style can drag games into longer, lower-possession stretches. Murray State’s 13-2 home record is the headline. Northern Iowa is 3-6 on the road, but