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James Madison continues its push toward the top of the Sun Belt standings with a Thursday road test against Southern Miss. Tip-off is set for January 31 at Reed Green Coliseum, and the Dukes enter as short road favorites in a matchup that’s more dangerous than it looks on paper. James Madison (18–3, 8–1 Sun Belt) has been one of the most consistent mid-majors in the country, covering in six of their last eight and boasting top-40 national metrics in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Southern Miss (9–12, 3–6 Sun Belt) has battled inconsistency, especially on offense, but plays better at home — and this could be a potential letdown spot for the Dukes. James Madison is versatile offensively —

South Dakota hits the road for a Saturday matchup with North Dakota State on January 31, 2026. This is a clean handicap because the Bison are typically at their best in a controlled, physical home game, while South Dakota’s best outcomes come when they can keep possessions efficient and avoid getting dragged into long, empty half-court trips. If North Dakota State is winning the rebounding battle and forcing South Dakota to score over a set defense, the favorite script shows up quickly. If South Dakota is getting clean looks early, the underdog can hang around and turn this into a late-possession game where spreads get fragile. The market for games like this usually comes down to whether the road team

The Big Sky rivalry between Idaho State and Weber State renews on January 31 as the Bengals travel to Ogden for a key in-state showdown. Tip-off is set for the evening at Dee Events Center, where Weber State is a solid home favorite. Weber State (15–6, 7–3 Big Sky) has protected its home court well this season and enters having won five of its last six. Idaho State (10–11, 5–5 Big Sky) has battled inconsistency but is coming off a solid win and looks to even the season series. The matchup sets up as a tempo contrast with clear angles on both the spread and total. Idaho State has been competitive but unpredictable. They prefer a slower pace and rely

Utah heads to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This one has the feel of a market test: Utah’s ability to control a game with half-court execution vs Oklahoma State’s ability to speed you up, turn misses into transition, and win the possession battle at home. Oklahoma State usually plays its best basketball when the defensive pressure is forcing rushed shots and the rebounding is creating extra trips. Utah’s best path is to keep the ball safe, limit runouts, and get clean looks without living on tough twos late in the clock. From a betting perspective, this is the kind of matchup where the side can swing on turnovers and free throws more than raw shooting.