This slate had a clear theme: the good teams handled business, and a couple did it under real circumstances bettors care about. Illinois kept rolling even after losing Kylan Boswell to a broken hand, Arizona and Nebraska stayed perfect with comfortable wins, and Gonzaga continued its one-opponent dominance. North Carolina also got right with a wire-to-wire thumping after a short slide.
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Latest NCAAB Odds & Lines
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Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors
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CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
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Jan 22, 2026 23:59 EST
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CSU Fullerton Titans
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Long Beach St 49ers
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Jan 22, 2026 22:00 EST
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SIU-Edwardsville Cougars
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Tennessee St Tigers
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NCAAB Picks of the Day
For quick-hit angles on the upcoming slate, start with today’s college basketball picks and compare what different bettors are leaning into. I think it’s most useful when you’re deciding whether a ranked favorite is actually worth laying it with.
Top Takeaways
- Illinois losing Boswell and still winning by 19 is the kind of “system plus shotmaking” result that matters for future lines. The market will react, but the team didn’t look fragile here.
- Arizona’s win reads like control from the opening tip. When your leading scorer has a quieter night and you still win by 26, it tells you the floor is high.
- Nebraska staying unbeaten isn’t just about the record, it’s the consistency. Washington had real production, and Nebraska still handled it.
- Gonzaga’s streak vs Pepperdine keeps stacking, 51 straight. The betting angle is simple: some matchups are just a bad fit every year.
- UNC snapping a two-game slide with a wire-to-wire win is what bettors want to see from a ranked team at home, no drama, no late sweat.
NCAAB Game Recaps
Maryland vs Illinois Recap: Illinois wins 89-70
Andrej Stojakovic scored a season-high 30 points as No. 11 Illinois beat Maryland 89-70 in Champaign for its eighth straight win. Keaton Wagler added 13 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds for the Illini.
Illinois did this without its second-leading scorer, Kylan Boswell, who broke his hand in practice Monday. Jake Davis stepped into the starting lineup and delivered, hitting 4 of 6 from three for 12 points, and Illinois never let Maryland’s usual Champaign success turn into a game. Andre Mills led the Terps with 16 off the bench as Maryland dropped its eighth game in the last 10.
Cincinnati vs Arizona Recap: Arizona wins 77-51
Freshman Brayden Burries posted 12 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists as No. 1 Arizona stayed unbeaten with a 77-51 win over Cincinnati in Tucson. Motiejus Krivas had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 for the Wildcats.
Arizona didn’t even need a big scoring night from Koa Peat, its leading scorer on the season, who finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Cincinnati’s two-game win streak ended after its big prior result, with Baba Miller scoring 14 and Shon Abaev adding 13, but Arizona’s overall control never loosened.
Washington vs Nebraska Recap: Nebraska wins 76-66
Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points as No. 7 Nebraska beat Washington 76-66 in Lincoln to stay unbeaten. Sam Hoiberg added 14, and Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence chipped in 12 and 11.
Washington had legitimate output, Hannes Steinbach went for 21 points and 12 rebounds and Zoom Diallo added 18 points with six assists, but Nebraska kept its best start in school history intact. For bettors, it reads like Nebraska doing enough every time, even when the opponent has multiple guys producing.
Pepperdine vs Gonzaga Recap: Gonzaga wins 84-60
Davis Fogle scored 17 points as No. 8 Gonzaga rolled Pepperdine 84-60 in Spokane for its 51st consecutive win over the Waves. Mario Saint-Supery and Tyon Grant-Foster scored 12 apiece for short-handed Gonzaga.
This one also came with a historical angle: the streak is now one shy of the all-time Division I record for wins over a single opponent. Styles Phipps led Pepperdine with 13 as the Waves lost for the seventh time in eight games, and Gonzaga never gave it oxygen.
Notre Dame vs North Carolina Recap: North Carolina wins 91-69
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting as No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 in Chapel Hill. Wilson also added seven rebounds and five assists, while Henri Veesaar posted 15 points and 12 rebounds and Derek Dixon scored 11.
UNC snapped a two-game slide with a wire-to-wire win, which matters because it took the volatility out of the script. Notre Dame took its fifth straight loss, led by Sir Mohammed with 14 points, with Jalen Haralson scoring 13 and Ryder Frost adding 10.
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers
College basketball is a volume sport, and it’s a tricky one because roster news and role changes can matter more than season-long averages. Following multiple sports handicappers helps you compare styles and see who’s consistently reading spots correctly, whether it’s ranked teams laying numbers or ugly conference games where the edge is matchup and minutes.
If you want extra angles without forcing plays, the free service plays hub is useful for checking what’s being targeted. For fundamentals and a consistent process, the Bettor’s Handbook is the baseline, and for a sport-specific approach, the NBA betting guide is not confirmed as college-focused, so I’m not using it here.
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