The Sunday card in college basketball provides us with some great games on the board! Here’s a look at the plays I am talking about on the Bank Shot Breakdown show for Sunday, January 29th, 2023!
Rutgers vs. Iowa Prediction - 2:00 pm EST
Other than its upset win over Purdue, Rutgers has not played too well away from home and there is no surprise that Iowa is favored here at home. Yes, Iowa has lost two straight but those were true road games and now back at home, the Hawkeyes have to like their chances for a bounce-back win.
Michigan vs. Penn State Prediction 12:00 pm EST
Michigan beat Penn State by 10 points in the first meeting between these two back on January 4th. These teams are very similar fundamentally but in terms of shot quality, they could not be any more different. Penn State relies on making low-percentage shots, but that does not always bode well for a team facing a gauntlet Big Ten schedule.
Providence vs. Villanova Prediction 12:00 pm EST
Villanova is playing well and improving in conference play. The Wildcats’ defense was undervalued going into its last game at St. John’s, and Nova put on a defensive show as it held the Red Storm to less than 50 points on the road. Providence has its work cut out for it, as although this is a down year for Villanova, it is never easy to beat the Wildcats at the Wells Fargo Center.
Oakland vs. Robert Morris Prediction 1:00 pm EST
Oakland took on a very difficult non-conference schedule and although the Grizzlies did not have a great W/L record after it, it definitely helped the team prepare for Horizon League play. Now, Oakland has a winning record in the conference and I like the Grizzlies’ chances to compete in this game against a solid, yet overvalued Robert Morris team.
Manhattan vs. Canisius Prediction 1:00 pm EST
Canisius is a familiar friend on the Bank Shot Breakdown and the Golden Griffins have been competitive in MAAC play. Similar to Oakland, Canisius took on a beast of a schedule that featured a lot of true road games against all kinds of programs. I think Canisius is built to win these kinds of MAAC games and win them comfortably.