SSILVERMINECollege basketball stats
LIVE BOARD
2026–27 SEASON
For the writers / 2026–27 forecast slate

Find the angle.
Check the evidence.

A native press desk for upcoming games, built from the published Silvermine forecast and linked scouting briefs. Start with a signal, then open the matchup context before writing.

1,579Forecasted games
3Featured story angles
80%Nominal margin interval
40Regulation-minute pace basis
Three ways into the slate

Start with a signal.

Featured cards are selected from model confidence, projected closeness and interval width. The language is a writing prompt, not a human-edited article or a claim about injuries, availability or betting value.

Dec 29, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Miss Valley St at Baylor

Baylor carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Miss Valley St 53.4 · Baylor 92.2
Home win probability
98.8%
Margin range
+22.8 to +54.7 home
Projected pace
66.9 possessions
Feb 6, 2027 · Scheduled

Tennessee St at Morehead St

A one-possession setup: the model sees little separation.

Editorial prompt
A one-possession question

The model has Morehead St within 0.0 points of Tennessee St; the nominal range spans -15.9 to 15.9. Start the preview with the late-game possessions the baseline cannot separate.

Questions to report
  1. Which team can create a clean look in the final four minutes?
  2. Which handler faces the most pressure when the pace slows?
  3. What dated availability or roster evidence could move this outside one possession?
Projected score
Tennessee St 73.9 · Morehead St 73.9
Home win probability
54.1%
Margin range
-15.9 to +15.9 home
Projected pace
68.5 possessions
Dec 6, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

SE Louisiana at Saint Louis

Saint Louis carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
SE Louisiana 65.1 · Saint Louis 82.7
Home win probability
89.1%
Margin range
+1.7 to +33.6 home
Projected pace
69.1 possessions
Publisher wire / source context

Read what changed around the slate.

Open the recruiting file →

These headlines and summaries come from permitted ESPN and NCAA.com RSS feeds. They are dated context for reporting; Silvermine does not fetch or rewrite the linked articles, and a headline does not establish eligibility, availability, injury status or a model adjustment. Latest publisher clock: Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026 · ESPN RSS

Baker-Mazara sues USC, Musselman in wake of dismissal

Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after his abrupt dismissal from the team in March.

Read publisher source ↗
Sep 15, 2026 · NCAA.com RSS

6 current NCAA student-athletes on USA Basketball at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup

<img src="https://www.ncaa.com/_flysystem/public-s3/styles/small_16x9/public-s3/images/2026-09/fiso-oregon.jpg?h=b184dbae&itok=UUmZUFht"> The FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup is here. Lets meet your 2026 USA Basketball FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup men's and women's rosters.

Read publisher source ↗
Sep 14, 2026 · ESPN RSS

Louisville adds another fifth-year player in NKU forward Wells

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey added another fifth-year player to the roster Monday with forward LJ Wells, who played the last four seasons at Northern Kentucky.

Read publisher source ↗
Sep 12, 2026 · ESPN RSS

Gators guard Aberdeen sues NCAA for 5th year of eligibility

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has joined a growing list of players suing the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth year of eligibility.

Read publisher source ↗
Sep 11, 2026 · ESPN RSS

Ranking the 25 best players in college basketball eligibility limbo

Dozens of rosters are in wait-and-see mode. Here are some of the players with the most at stake.

Read publisher source ↗
Sep 11, 2026 · ESPN RSS

Biggest remaining question for every ranked team

Eligibility questions abound for the top 25 teams, which include new faces Texas Tech and BYU this month.

Read publisher source ↗
The full forecast desk

Open the next brief.

Browse every game brief →

Checking the live forecast edition…

Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Lafayette at Butler

Butler carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Lafayette 63.5 · Butler 81.3
Home win probability
89.2%
Margin range
+1.9 to +33.8 home
Projected pace
68.0 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Miami at Florida

Florida carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Miami 73.1 · Florida 85.1
Home win probability
81.4%
Margin range
-3.9 to +27.9 home
Projected pace
71.2 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

NC Central at Georgia

Georgia carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
NC Central 64.4 · Georgia 89.2
Home win probability
94.7%
Margin range
+8.9 to +40.7 home
Projected pace
69.8 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Tennessee Tech at Mississippi St

Mississippi St carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Tennessee Tech 64.2 · Mississippi St 83.4
Home win probability
90.6%
Margin range
+3.3 to +35.1 home
Projected pace
69.1 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

East Texas A&M at Oklahoma

Oklahoma carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
East Texas A&M 62.0 · Oklahoma 85.4
Home win probability
93.9%
Margin range
+7.5 to +39.3 home
Projected pace
68.3 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Chicago St at Texas

Texas carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Chicago St 59.3 · Texas 87.2
Home win probability
96.1%
Margin range
+11.9 to +43.7 home
Projected pace
67.2 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Kansas City at Creighton

Creighton carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Kansas City 60.2 · Creighton 83.5
Home win probability
93.8%
Margin range
+7.4 to +39.3 home
Projected pace
68.4 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

West Georgia at DePaul

DePaul carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
West Georgia 65.1 · DePaul 79.4
Home win probability
84.9%
Margin range
-1.6 to +30.2 home
Projected pace
69.0 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Mercyhurst at Marquette

Marquette carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Mercyhurst 59.8 · Marquette 80.1
Home win probability
91.6%
Margin range
+4.4 to +36.2 home
Projected pace
66.8 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Maine at Providence

Providence carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Maine 62.3 · Providence 79.9
Home win probability
89.0%
Margin range
+1.7 to +33.6 home
Projected pace
68.0 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Mount St Marys at Xavier

Xavier carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.8 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Mount St Marys 66.6 · Xavier 82.7
Home win probability
87.3%
Margin range
+0.2 to +32.1 home
Projected pace
70.8 possessions
Nov 2, 2026 · Start time unconfirmed

Army at Duke

Duke carries the clearest projected control in this slate.

Editorial prompt
Variance belongs in the story

The nominal home-margin range covers 31.9 points, so the forecast is a starting point for preparation rather than a script. Identify which lineup and shot-quality questions could move this game toward either edge.

Questions to report
  1. Which lineup combination gives the underdog its clearest path toward the top of the range?
  2. Can the projected favorite reproduce its best Four Factor possession against this opponent?
  3. Which current roster or availability source should be checked before publication?
Projected score
Army 53.4 · Duke 89.5
Home win probability
98.4%
Margin range
+20.2 to +52.1 home
Projected pace
66.3 possessions

Forecasts use historical team efficiency and venue only. They do not include injuries, transfers, eligibility, current lineup confirmation or bookmaker prices. Read the model notebook and the forecast record for methods and timing.