College Basketball Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (2/3)
We have another full schedule of college hoops games on Saturday and a wide array to choose from. After last week’s 1-3 ATS record, it’s time to bounce back. I’ll provide some extra games to try and get back on your good side. It’s our last full weekend to build our bankroll ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, especially with the NHL off on the All-Star break in Toronto. Let’s get into the black and pluck some winners so we have some extra money to spend on the Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers battle next Sunday!
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Saturday’s College Basketball Best Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. | All wagers are for 1 unit
Grand Canyon at Utah Valley - 4:00 p.m. ET
The Antelopes (20-2) hit the road for the UCCU Center in Orem to battle the Wolverines (9-12). Grand Canyon is 2 1/2 games clear of Tarleton for the top spot in the WAC, but it isn’t likely to take its foot off the pedal. Grand Canyon has won three in a row since a setback in Seattle, and it is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past six road games. Grand Canyon won 78-65 in the first meeting at home, pushing as a 13-point favorite at most shops. It should get the job done on the road.
Bets: Grand Canyon -6.5 (-102)
Radford at South Carolina Upstate - 4:00 p.m. ET
The Highlanders (13-10) battle the Spartans (6-15) in a Big South game which should be a mismatch, but Radford can be had as a pick ’em at some shops. Radford has won eight of the past nine meetings since Jan. 10, 2019, including a 64-41 win on Jan. 20 at home. The Highlanders are a respectable 7-3 ATS in 10 games on the road this season, too. The Spartans have dropped four in a row, and seven of the past eight games, and it’s highly unlikely USC Upstate gets the job done against a much better side.
Bet: Radford Moneyline (-110)
Bellarmine at Queens University of Charlotte - 4:00 p.m. ET
The Knights (6-17) travel to the Queen City to battle the Royals (9-14) in an Atlantic Sun Conference battle. Bellarmine is coming off a 96-95 OT win at Kennesaw State, and it has cashed the Over in two of the past four outings while going 6-4 in the past 10 overall. Queens has been cashing plenty of Overs this season, including five in a row, while allowing 75 or more points in 11 straight outings. In fact, the Royals allow 82.5 PPG to rank 358th in the nation while posting a 46.5% defensive field-goal percentage, good for 330th in the country.
Bet: Over 153.5 Total Points (-110)
Evansville at Valparaiso - 4:00 p.m. ET
The Purples Aces (13-9) hit the road to battle the Beacons (6-16) at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Ind. Evansville has won the past three games, while also covering those games. Conversely, Valpo has dropped the past three games, although it is hot against the number with seven covers in the past eight outings. Still, Valpo has a lot of losses, while Evansville has found a way to get the job done, especially in the past couple of weeks.
Bets: Evansville Moneyline (-108)
Western Illinois at Southeast Missouri State - 4:45 p.m. ET
The Leathernecks (14-8) head to Missouri to face the Redhawks (7-15) at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau for a key OVC battle for WIU. The total went low in the first meeting on Jan. 4 in Macomb in a 68-61 win. Western Illinois is on the road for a fourth straight game, but it has kept its head above water with two wins. For both teams it’s more about the Under, with WIU cashing in 12 of the past 15 games and SEMO cashing the Under in seven consecutive games.
Bets: Under 132.5 Total Points (-113)
Lafayette at Army - 6:00 p.m. ET
The Leopards (8-14) roll into West Point looking to take down the Black Knights (6-16) in a Patriot League contest. Lafayette had been a cover machine until going 0-2 ATS in the past two outings, covering at a 6-3 ATS rate in the past nine games. It all started with a 52-47 win and cover as three-point favorites on Jan. 3 in Easton, Pa. Army has lost six of the past seven games, and it is just 3-4 ATS during the span. Army isn’t a very good basketball team, while Lafayette has been playing good ball lately.
Bets: Lafayette -2.5 (-110)
Florida State at Louisville - 8:00 p.m. ET
The Seminoles (12-8) have finally awakened from their slumber, and FSU looks to stay hot against the lowly Cardinals (6-15). Florida State has won seven straight in the series while going 6-1 ATS, and this is easily the worst Louisville team during that entire stretch. FSU is 6-2 SU and 6-1-1 ATS in the past eight games, with both respectable losses to Clemson and North Carolina. Louisville has lost six in a row, although it has picked up the pace against the number. Still, the Cards are 7-9 ATS in the past 16 games overall.
Bets: Florida State -5.5 (-110)
Liberty at UTEP - 9:00 p.m. ET
The Flames (13-9) and Miners (12-10) square off at the Don Haskins Center in our final game on the betting slate. Liberty has really struggled against the number lately, winning just twice in the past seven games outright, while going 1-7 ATS in the previous eight outings. UTEP has picked up the pace lately, winning three of the past five games, while going 4-1 ATS in that span. Take the points at home.
Bets: UTEP +4.5 (-110)
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