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Southern hits the road to face Alcorn State on Thursday night in a critical SWAC battle. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at the Davey L. Whitney Complex, where the Braves have played well in conference. Both teams sit in the top half of the standings and are jostling for position in the regular season title race. Southern (11–9, 6–2 SWAC) has rattled off four straight wins and is defending at a high level. Alcorn State (9–10, 5–3 SWAC) remains tough to beat at home, but they’ve struggled to close games. This one could swing either way, but the market is leaning slightly toward the visitors. Southern has surged lately thanks to elite on-ball defense and improved ball movement.

Long Beach State heads to Honolulu to face Hawaii on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and the handicap starts with the environment. This is a travel spot that can matter, especially for tempo teams. Legs can go early, rotations get tested, and the first 10 minutes often tell you whether the road side has enough juice to play its game. Hawaii is usually more comfortable at home because their defense is more connected and their half-court offense gets to its sets without the same communication gaps you see on the road. Long Beach State’s edge is creating pace and pressure, forcing turnovers, and turning the game into a possession fight rather than a pure half-court efficiency contest. The market is pricing

Two struggling SWAC programs square off Thursday night when Arkansas-Pine Bluff visits Mississippi Valley State at the Harrison HPER Complex. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET, with both teams searching for just their second conference win. The Golden Lions (5–16, 1–7 SWAC) have shown flashes of fight but continue to rank near the bottom of the league in most statistical categories. Mississippi Valley State (2–19, 1–8 SWAC) is still rebuilding and trying to stay competitive in low-scoring, chaotic games. This one won’t draw national attention — but the market has it tight. The Golden Lions push tempo but struggle with efficiency. They average just 64 points per game and shoot under 30% from deep. Their backcourt lacks consistent shot

Bryant and New Hampshire meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in a game that usually comes down to pace control and shot selection. Bryant wants the game to feel fast and physical, with possessions that end quickly and put pressure on your defensive rebounding. New Hampshire is typically happier when the game has shape, fewer live-ball turnovers, and more half-court possessions where they can hunt clean looks. From a betting standpoint, the spread is tight for a reason. Bryant’s ceiling is higher when they’re making threes and getting second chances, but that style can also create volatility. If New Hampshire can keep the possession count in check and protect the ball, the underdog side has a real path. The total