Friday January 23 2026 delivered action fans will remember with the NBA serving up close finishes all night long as the Rockets edged the Pistons 111-104 and the Pacers came back to beat the Thunder 117-114 while the Nuggets held off the Bucks 102-100 and the Celtics outscored the Nets 130-126 in a high-scoring tilt that saw stars shine on both ends of the floor.
In college basketball top-ranked Michigan took care of rival Ohio State 74-62 behind a balanced attack from Yaxel Lendeborg Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara and celebrated the night by retiring Trey Burke’s No. 3 jersey.
Top Predictions
- Charlotte will win 74.3-69 vs. Tulane (Actual: 73-70)
- Dallas Stars will win 3.1-2.3 vs. St. Louis Blues (Actual: 3-2)
- Le Moyne will win 72.9-64.9 vs. Wagner (Actual: 69-67)
- Austin Peay will win 75.3-70.3 vs. Stetson (Actual: 73-65)
- Gardner-Webb will win 68.1-73.5 vs. USC Upstate (Actual: 67-65)
Today’s Upset Alerts
- Maryland Eastern Shore vs. South Carolina State - Predicted: 73.2-57.3, Spread: -18.5
- Northern Colorado vs. Northern Arizona - Predicted: 80.6-74.9, Spread: -17.5
- New Orleans vs. McNeese State - Predicted: 75.8-75.7, Spread: -16.5
- Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M - Predicted: 70.1-62.1, Spread: -7.5
- Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat - Predicted: 121.5-113.9, Spread: 6.5
Games to Watch Against the Spread
- Maryland Eastern Shore by 34.4 vs. South Carolina State (Spread: -18.5)
- Northern Colorado by 23.2 vs. Northern Arizona (Spread: -17.5)
- New Orleans by 16.6 vs. McNeese State (Spread: -16.5)
- Alcorn State by 15.5 vs. Florida A&M (Spread: -7.5)
- Utah Jazz by -14.1 vs. Miami Heat (Spread: 6.5)
Over/Under Watchlist
- Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State - Projected Total: 145 vs. Line: 161.5
- Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State - Projected Total: 141.1 vs. Line: 157.5
- Mount St. Mary’s vs. Rider - Projected Total: 123.3 vs. Line: 139.5
- Detroit vs. Oakland - Projected Total: 154.3 vs. Line: 168.5
- Alcorn State vs. Florida A&M - Projected Total: 132.2 vs. Line: 145.5
Don't forget to simulate today's matchups on GameSim, including a key game like Maryland Eastern Shore vs. South Carolina State!
