Friday’s college basketball schedule will shine brightly with the NBA taking a break for the All-Star weekend. Notable among the matchups is UCLA vs. Indiana (+1.5, 138.5), featuring two prominent programs facing off at 8 p.m. ET. Other close spreads include Quinnipiac vs. Sacred Heart (+3.5), Merrimack vs. Manhattan (+2.5), and Marist vs. Siena (-2.5), with all games kicking off at 7 p.m. ET. Regarding the Indiana vs. UCLA game, the teams have split their previous 12 encounters, marking their first clash since 2007.

The SportsLine model has run simulations for every Friday college game 10,000 times, revealing the best bets for each match. Combining these three selections into a parlay could yield a payout of nearly 6-1.

1. Saint Louis vs. Loyola Chicago (7 p.m. ET): Over 141.5 (-110)

Both teams recently had games where they hit the Over. Their last nine meetings have averaged an impressive 146.1 points. Saint Louis has multiple key scorers, while Loyola’s defense could allow high scoring, reflecting their position as one of the bottom defenses in the A-10.

The Pick: Over 141.5 - The model suggests the Over hits in 62% of simulations.

2. UCLA vs. Indiana (8 p.m. ET): Oumar Ballo Over 12.5 points (+100)

After transferring to Indiana, Ballo is performing at 13.7 points per game, leading the Big Ten in shooting %. He’s done well against UCLA in previous matches, leading the model to predict he’ll score 13.5 points.

The Pick: Oumar Ballo Over 12.5 points - Projected total is 13.5 points.

3. Nevada vs. San Jose State (10 p.m. ET): San Jose State +7.5 (-110)

San Jose State boasts the best spread record in Division I basketball (18-5-1 ATS). Their performance as underdogs has been noteworthy, whereas Nevada has struggled recently against the spread. The Spartans lead the Mountain West in three-pointers, which could be a decisive factor against Nevada.

The Pick: San Jose State +7.5 - Estimated final score: Nevada 75, San Jose State 70.