Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen.
It’s a Saturday in one of the first three months of the year, which means we have regarding a billion college basketball games to bet on.
If you find the list of matches too overwhelming, I don’t blame you. I will help you in this article by detailing some of the bets you can place today.
Let’s dive into the heart of the matter.
The best college basketball bets today
- Creighton -3.5 vs. Xavier
- West Virginia -3.5 vs. Auburn
- Oklahoma +6.5 vs. Alabama
- Hofstra +9 vs College of Charleston
- Kansas +3 vs. Kentucky
Creighton -3.5 vs. Xavier
Our dear Reed Wallach has laid out his best bet for this game in his betting preview, which you can read here. Here is a snippet of what he had to say.
“Xavier doesn’t take many three-point shots but they are lethal from beyond the arc, making over 40% of their three-point shots despite having a three-point completion rate below 40. However, it will be the problem Saturday as Creighton’s home defense is as good as any in the country and can deprive the Musketeers of their main offense. »
West Virginia -3.5 vs. Auburn
Another pick from Reed Wallach, in his betting preview. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons he supports West Virginia.
“West Virginia’s defense, which puts a lot of pressure on the ball, can give a hard time to the backyard of Auburn, which is not in the top 200 for turnover rates. Not to mention, the Tigers struggle to shoot from the perimeter, with 29% shooting from deep, which puts them in the top 30 in the nation.
West Virginia’s offense is among the top 30 teams in the nation, is 83rd in field goal percentage, and is strong on the offensive glass and on the free throw line. Auburn’s defense is foulting at an alarming rate and I don’t think they’re moving well once morest a non-conference opponent on Saturday. »
Oklahoma +6.5 vs. Alabama
I think Alabama’s No. 2 ranking makes them overrated in that position, especially when they’re up once morest an unranked Oklahoma team. But, if you forget the standings, this game is closer than you think.
Oklahoma surpasses Alabama in field goal percentage, 31st to 101st. But the main reason I like the Sooners is their perimeter defense. The Crimson Tide ranks 14th in three-point shooting percentage, but now faces an Oklahoma team that is 21st in opponent three-point shooting percentage and is limiting shots to 29, 5%.
Hofstra +9 vs. College of Charleston
The College of Charleston has received a lot of attention this season. They are nationally ranked and are 21-1 overall and 9-0 in the conference. That said, I think Hofstra might give them a hard time today.
Hofstra is ranked 24th in field completion percentage, and Charleston, surprisingly, is only 148th. Those numbers are enough for me to back Pride in this Colonial Conference game.
Kansas +3 contre Kentucky
In what might be the biggest game of the night, the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Kentucky Wildcats in a Big 12 vs SEC clash.
Kansas outperforms Kentucky in most categories, including fielding percentage and defensive efficiency. That being said, the Wildcats have the home court advantage.
Whoever wins this game, I’d be shocked if it didn’t come down to the last possession. So, having said that, I prefer to be on the three-point side rather than the three-point side.
Give me Kansas +3.
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The odds of the games are updated periodically and are subject to change.