It was another 2-3 ATS showing for my weekend college best bets last weekend. I'll look to turn the corner this weekend. The following are my top rated best bet selections for this weekend’s college hoops betting action.
It was another 2-3 ATS showing for my weekend college best bets last weekend. We kicked Saturday off with a horrendous call on the Wisconsin Badgers who failed to even win the game outright as 8-point favorites against scorching hot Rutgers. Ron Harper Jr. is no joke peeps! That was followed up with another position on a favorite that lost outright with Wake Forest falling to Miami even though it held a 7-point lead at the break. I stated USC’s defense needed to rise to the occasion to bear UCLA, and it did to allow for is to not take the collar after the under cashed in. Sunday tipped off with another bothersome early low scorer between UConn and St. John’s that killed our position on the over, but the Colorado State Rams came through as my largest position after toppling Boise State in overtime. So again, we posted a losing record against the spread, but made a little bit of coin. The following are my top rated best bet selections for this weekend’s college hoops betting action – Slam Your Man!!
Saturday CBB Picks
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Texas Longhorns
Texas Tech circled the wagons in a big way the first time it opposed former coach Chris Beard cruising to the 77-64 triumph in the wire-to-wire point spread covering win. The Longhorns got killed on the glass (36-25) and allowed the Red Raiders to knock down eight of 19 attempted shots from long range (42%). I’m expecting Timmy Allen and company to be laying a possession in the rematch of which they’ll certainly be locked in for. Terrence Shannon Jr. and his mates have been masterful in their own gym. Not so much on the road. This series gets split with a third meeting possibly to come in the Big 12 tourney – sign me up!
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Kentucky Wildcats
While I’m expecting a determined Wildcats squad to return to the hardwood off getting smacked by Tennessee, I’m forecasting linemakers to hang an inflated number in the rematch with the Crimson Tide. Kentucky made minced meat of Bama in Tuscaloosa back on February 5 when it cruised to the 66-55 win and cover as laughable 1.5-point underdogs. Even so, the Wildcats hardly dominated turning it over 15 times and shooting 40 percent from the field. The issue was a horrendous shooting performance from Jaden Shackleford and company (27%). Winners of three straight and playing with same-season revenge, I’ll gladly grab the double-digits and expect a much better showing the second time around.
Colorado State Rams vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
CSU has treated us very kindly this season. Niko Medved’s kids are going to make some noise in March! But before that, they’re going to continue being dead set on winning the MWC regular season title to secure the top overall seed in the tournament. I actually faded them last time out in New Mexico after having it circled as a major look-ahead spot. I looked good through a half, but then David Roddy and company turned the afterburners on over the final 20. The Runnin’ Rebs are currently playing some inspired ball having rattled off wins in four of their last six (5-1 ATS). Bryce Hamilton has been phenomenal! However, UNLV embarrassed the Rams 88-74 as 14-point dogs at the end of January. It’s time to pay for that anomaly – lay the slight road chalk with confidence!
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
If you’ve been following this piece on a weekly basis for the better part of the last month, you know I’m a fan of Orlando Robinson and the Fresno State Bulldogs. Diving deeper, I’m an even bigger fan of the way the Bulldogs get after it defensively. It allows 58 PPG (No. 5) and is ranked No. 25 in efficiency per the Pomeroy Ratings. Its opponent Saturday night comes in the form of Matt Bradley and a San Diego State Aztecs defense that rates out as the most efficient in the land. Are you ready for a rock fight? More importantly, are you ready to bet a college game to go under 110 total points? I am and I can’t wait to take this defensive masterpiece in live!
Sunday CBB Picks
Providence Friars vs. Butler Bulldogs
I took the four with the Friars last time out at home against Villanova. Though in it all the way through, Providence killed itself with some terrible free throw shooting and defensive gaffes when it mattered most. The end result was an 89-84 defeat that snapped its eight-game win streak. On paper, this looks to be a tough assignment going into Hinkle to take on a streaking Bulldogs outfit that’s won two straight and covered the college basketball odds six of the last eight times. Though it covered the 9-point spread in the 69-62 loss to the Friars in the first meeting, I don’t envision them sticking close in the rematch; especially with Butler playing a fourth game over a nine day stretch and the Friars having five days of rest under the belt. Look for Aljami Durham and company to sweep the season series and cover in the process.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays
These Big East rivals crossed paths back on January 1 and played to a game that was extremely tough for fans of offensive basketball to take in. Marquette shot 38 percent from the field while Creighton countered with a 36 percent showing. The end result was a 75-69 Creighton win that went to overtime and still failed to surpass the 146.5 closing total. The Golden Eagles defense had been slipping of late in allowing 73, 80 and 85 points before holding Georgetown to 66 last time out. The Bluejays average less than 70 points per game overall, but the output increases to 72 at home against conference opponents. Should Marquette’s defense continue to falter, Creighton will take advantage ultimately forcing a game of catchup that eclipses the closing total.
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