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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

Vermont heads to face NJIT on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a matchup that usually gets priced around tempo, execution, and whether the underdog can create enough offense without freebies. Vermont is typically comfortable playing slower and winning with half-court defense, while NJIT’s best chance is to speed up just enough to find easier points and keep the game from turning into a grind. This one matters from a betting standpoint because Vermont-style games compress possessions. When there are fewer trips, every turnover and every offensive rebound swings the spread more than usual. You don’t need a blowout to cash a favorite ticket, but you do need control. The total is the other lever. If Vermont dictates pace, you’re usually

The American Eagles look to stay hot at home Saturday afternoon as they host Lafayette at Bender Arena in D.C. Tip is set for 2:00 PM ET. American is laying 7.5 points on their home floor, and the total is set at 141.5 in what could be a sneakily tight Patriot League matchup. American (13–8, 7–3 PL) has won three of its last four and continues to score efficiently behind a balanced offensive attack. Lafayette (8–13, 3–7 PL) is coming off an emotional buzzer-beater win but has struggled to string together back-to-back strong outings. The Leopards are a wild card — and that volatility makes this number worth examining closely. This isn’t a marquee game, but there’s value buried in