Thursday features a light college basketball slate with several mid-major teams and a handful of high-major schools taking the floor on the fifth day of February 2026. Will Drexel cover in Buies Creek, NC, against Campbell in a CAA clash on Thursday night? Can Chattanooga cover a tough game against Mercer as home underdogs? Read on for our Thursday CBB Best Bets Feb. 5 article.
CBB Best Bet: Drexel +4.5 over Campbell
I like the Dragons here. Drexel’s recent surge makes them a formidable road underdog against Campbell this Thursday night. The Dragons have been a bettor’s dream lately, boasting an 8-1 ATS record in their last nine games overall and a sharp 7-2-1 ATS mark in conference play this year. A 5-4-1 ATS record as an underdog further backs their consistency, as does the Dragons’ 6-5 ATS record after a win this year. With a top-tier defense that limits high-percentage looks, Drexel is primed to control the tempo and keep this contest within a single bucket, and should have a real chance to win it outright. Final score projection: CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS 66, DREXEL DRAGONS 64.
CBB Best Bet: Mercer -4.5 over Chattanooga
I’m backing the Bears in this one. Mercer enters Thursday’s matchup as road favorites with one of the most dominant statistical ATS resumes in the country in 2025-26. Mercer has been a powerhouse for bettors, boasting a staggering 16-4 ATS record overall and a remarkable 9-2 ATS mark when playing as the favorite this year. Their efficiency doesn’t drop off on the road, where they are 9-3 ATS, nor does it falter after a victory, maintaining a 10-3 ATS record after a win this season. By leveraging their high-scoring offense against a struggling Chattanooga squad, Mercer is well-positioned to dictate the pace and clear the 4.5-point hurdle comfortably. Final score projection: MERCER BEARS 81, CHATTANOOGA MOCS 73.
Thursday CBB Best Bets Feb. 5
- Drexel Dragons +4.5
- Mercer Bears -4.5
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