Expert Basketball Picks and Previews

History is on the line tonight at Millett Hall as the #22 Miami (OH) RedHawks (26-0) look to remain the nation’s final unbeaten team. Standing in their way are the Bowling Green Falcons (16-11), who head into Oxford for an 8:30 PM ET tip-off on CBS Sports Network. The RedHawks have been a juggernaut at home, boasting a perfect 15-0

The Akron Zips travel to Muncie tonight for a 6:30 PM ET Mid-American Conference (MAC) showdown against the Ball State Cardinals. This game, broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network, features an Akron squad (21-5) that has emerged as a legitimate mid-major powerhouse, currently ranked 8th in the nation in scoring offense. Ball State (8-18) has had a much tougher road

The Canisius Golden Griffins travel to Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville tonight for a 7:00 PM ET Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) showdown against the Rider Broncs. This matchup, airing on ESPN+, features two teams desperate to climb out of the conference cellar. Rider enters as a narrow 1.5-point home favorite despite a difficult 3-22 season record, while Canisius arrives at

The Marist Red Foxes head to Draddy Gymnasium in Riverdale tonight for a 7:00 PM ET tip-off against the Manhattan Jaspers in a contest with significant MAAC implications. Marist arrives as the favorite with a -4.5 spread and a 16-10 record, though they are currently mired in a three-game losing streak that has stalled their momentum. Manhattan, sitting at 12-16,

The Niagara Purple Eagles travel to Knott Arena in Emmitsburg tonight for a 7:00 PM ET clash with the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers. This MAAC matchup, airing on ESPN+, features two squads looking to build momentum as the regular season winds down. Mount St. Mary’s enters as the clear home favorite with a -6.5 spread and a 12-15 record, while

The Milwaukee Panthers travel to Calihan Hall in Detroit tonight for a 7:00 PM ET tip-off against the Detroit Titans in a pivotal Horizon League matchup. Both teams enter this Friday night clash on ESPN+ with some momentum, but their seasons have followed very different paths. Milwaukee sits at 11-17 overall and has found life on the road difficult with

The Green Bay Phoenix travel to the Athletics Center O’rena in Rochester tonight for a Horizon League clash against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Tip-off is set for Friday at 7:00 PM ET, and fans can catch the action on ESPN+. Both teams are hovering around the .500 mark in what has been a volatile conference race, with Green Bay entering

The Princeton Tigers head into the Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence tonight for a 7:00 PM ET tip-off against the Brown Bears in what looks like a classic Ivy League grind. Both teams are struggling to find consistent footing this season, with Princeton sitting at 8-17 and Brown holding an 8-15 record. This Friday night matchup on ESPN+ features a

The Cleveland Cavaliers roll into the Spectrum Center this Friday night looking to extend their season-high six-game winning streak. Cleveland (35-21) has been the hottest team in the Eastern Conference, winning 11 of their last 12 games, including a dominant 112-84 defensive masterclass against the Nets last night. Currently sitting 4th in the East, the Cavs have found their stride