Category: College Basketball

Virginia at Florida State college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The Virginia Cavaliers (11-4) travel to Tallahassee, Fla. to battle the Florida State Seminoles (14-2) in a 7 p.m. ET tilt Wednesday at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. We analyze the Virginia-Florida State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Virginia at Florida State: Three things you need to know

1. The defending national champion Cavaliers lost to Boston College Jan. 7 and then to Syracuse Saturday. Both games were upsets, and UVA hadn’t lost consecutive games since the 2017-18 season.

2. Virginia faces the tough task of trying to rebound from those losses against a strong Seminoles team which has been wearing down foes with their balance and depth. Florida State has won seven straight games. Although not always covering the spread, the ‘Noles have been winning big at home – their average margin of victory in their last five home-court wins is 16.4 points.

3. The last time Virginia logged an effective field-goal mark – a measure of overall shooting accuracy, accounting for the extra point from 3-point range – under 40% in back to back games was in February of 2017. Against then No. 10 Duke ad No. 2 North Carolina. UVA’s last two games were that much of an anomaly.

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Virginia at Florida State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Florida State 61, Virginia 57

Moneyline (ML)

There was no moneyline listed at the time of publishing.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Virginia has disappointed and faltered its way into a nice price. UVA will likely take enough care of the basketball and defend its way into a two-score game. The VIRGINIA (+6.5, -110) line is a profitable one. Florida State is 1-3 ATS over its last four at home. The Seminoles’ normal free-throw advantage gets mitigated here by a UVA squad which doesn’t permit many looks from the charity stripe. A reasonable approximation of what Virginia was doing three, four and five games back benefits those taking the underdog here … because we’re getting a point spread inflated by the Cavaliers’ recent two – and it might be a number to jump on before it heads to five.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both defenses are top-notch, and that makes for a low number here. Play for a bounceback in the Virginia offense and a spiraling back-and-forth affair creating a total closer to 120. Take the OVER 113 (-110).

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Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Sooners odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma Sooners sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Kansas Jayhawks (12-3, 2-1 Big 12) visit Norman, Okla., Tuesday for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off against the Oklahoma Sooners (11-4, 2-1) at the Lloyd Noble Center. We analyze the Kansas-Oklahoma odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

The Jayhawks are ranked seventh in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll, but have lost three games in a row.

Kansas at Oklahoma: Three things you need to know

1. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses:  Kansas lost 67-55 to then-No. 4 Baylor at home, while Oklahoma fell at Iowa State 81-68.

2. The home team has won five in a row in the Kansas-Oklahoma series and eight out of their last 10 games.

3. Since 2015, Kansas has by far the best record against ranked opponents (35-18), while Oklahoma is just 18-25 vs. ranked opponents.

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Kansas at Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Kansas 69, Oklahoma 60

Moneyline (ML)

Kansas is ranked 18th in the country in opponent’s field-goal percentage and the Sooners are ranked 215th in offensive FG%. Oklahoma is even worse from deep, ranking 254th in 3-point %, and Kansas ranks 52nd in opponents 3-point %. But Kansas’ -250 on the moneyline is crummy value and, because of its elite defense and Oklahoma’s lackluster offense, but I don’t like the Sooners’ +200 either. PASS on the moneyline.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Despite an 11-4 overall record, Oklahoma has been bad against the spread this season with a 5-10 ATS mark. The Sooners haven’t taken advantage of home-court advantage lately either as they’re 0-6 ATS in the last six home games. Also, Oklahoma doesn’t play well against good competition; its ATS record is 1-5 (0-3 at home) vs. teams above .500. However, Kansas is 2-0 ATS when laying 5-7 points and are 2-1 ATS against teams above .500. Take KANSAS (-6.5, +105).

Over/Under (O/U)

Trends and each team’s Over/Under record – Kansas is 4-10 O/U and Oklahoma is 7-8 – dictate betting UNDER 139.5 (-134). The Under is 5-0 in Kansas’s last five games, 6-0 in its last six games as a road favorite and 3-0 in road games this season. Oklahoma’s home games tend to play Under as well, going 2-4. It might be a lot of vig to swallow at -134, but that’s BetMGM trying to price you out of betting a likely outcome.

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Duke at Clemson odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Duke Blue Devils vs. Clemson Tigers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Duke Blue Devils (15-1, 5-0 ACC) – the No. 3 team in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll – travel to Clemson, S.C., to square off against the Clemson Tigers (8-7, 2-3) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Littlejohn Coliseum. We analyze the Duke-Clemson odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Duke at Clemson: Three things you need to know

1. Clemson has played just three games over the last 15 days. The Tigers aren’t a good shooting team to begin with, ranking 255th in the country with a 42.4% field-goal percentage. Any rust and their 253rd-ranked offense (68.7 points per game) will be game-controlled into submission in a double-digit boat race. … Clemson lost by 19 at Duke (Jan. 5, 2019) in the last meeting between the two schools as the Blue Devils covered a 15-point spread.

2. Clemson figures as a second-50 squad in most advanced-analytics computer rankings. The Blue Devils have played five such foes this year. In those comps, Duke is 5-0 with a victory margin of 11 points. While this applies to a straight-up loss more than an against-the-spread defeat, the Devils’ Nov. 26 upset at the hands of Stephen F. Austin could well have a galvanizing effect against any subsequent similar failings. Duke has game-controlled nine wins since (6-3 ATS). Figure the Blue Devils’ next loss – whenever that may be – coming to a top-15.

3. Duke’s best defensive efforts are up close in the rear-view mirror. The Devils have excelled in creating more turnovers of late, all while taking care of the basketball on their own possessions. That’s a solid formula for avoiding close games.

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Duke at Clemson: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Duke 76, Clemson 63

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. Duke (-589) is too chalky. Every $5.89 wagered will only profit $1 if the Blue Devils win. Clemson (+425) will profit $4.25 on every $1 bet if it prevails, but that isn’t happening.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Blue Devils are 3-1 ATS over four road games, and they are 6-3 ATS in their last nine games. Clemson is 4-5 ATS over its last nine.

How much energy can the home crowd bring tonight at Littlejohn Coliseum? Bleary-eyed Tiger fans – slumping after Monday’s College Football Championship game – may not have much to cheer about in the second half. Take DUKE -10.5 (+100).

Over/Under (O/U)

The O/U is 2-2 in Duke’s road games and 5-5 in Clemson’s home games. Duke wants to play a faster pace in this one. A major offensive rebounding advantage for the Devils and a low rate of getting to the foul line for the Tigers should work against Clemson in its efforts to slow things down. Take the OVER 134.5 (-115).

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Texas Tech at West Virginia odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Saturday’s Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers betting odds and lines, with NCAA basketball betting picks.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-4) visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (12-2) at WVU Coliseum for a 6 p.m. ET tip-off Saturday. We analyze the Texas Tech-West Virginia odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Texas Tech at West Virginia: Three things you need to know

1. West Virginia does a great job controlling the glass. The Mountaineers get the sixth-most rebounds per game in the country.

2. Texas Tech moves the ball well, The Red Raiders are ranked ninth in assists per game and 18th in assist/turnover ratio.

3. West Virginia has covered the spread in five of the last six Texas Tech-West Virginia games.

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Texas Tech at West Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

West Virginia 62, Texas Tech 55

Moneyline (ML)

The Mountaineers return home after a four-game road trip in which they won three out of four games, including an upset of No. 2 Ohio State but a loss to No. 3 Kansas. Texas Tech had its five-game win streak snapped when it lost to No. 4 Baylor. It heads to Morgantown for just its second true road game of the year.

Let’s PASS on the moneyline play here because of West Virginia’s sizable home-court advantage—the Mountaineers are 60-14 outright since 2015 and are 8-0 so far this season at home—and the poor value of the West Virginia (-209) moneyline price.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet West Virginia to win outright would return a profit of $4.80.

Against the Spread (ATS)

HAMMER WEST VIRGINIA (-4.5, -110) because the ATS trends favor the Mountaineers. West Virginia has covered five of the last six games against Texas Tech. Since 2015, the Mountaineers are 46-39-1 ATS versus conference opponents, 24-19-1 ATS against ranked opponents and 33-27-1 ATS at home. Furthermore, Texas Tech is just 6-8 ATS on the season, including a 65-60 overtime loss at DePaul making them 0-1 outright and ATS on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

Since we are on West Virginia to win by at least 5 points, meaning that they should control the tempo and pace, we should also take the UNDER 131.5 (-110). I like betting Over/Under handicaps correlated to the spread bet and West Virginia is an elite defensive team. The Mountaineers rank third in the country in opponent field goal percentage and 19th in opponent points per game. Their Over/Under record is 3-11 for the season and an Under bet has cashed in four of the last five Texas Tech-West Virginia games.

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Ohio State at Indiana odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (11-4, 1-3 Big Ten) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (12-3, 2-2) Saturday at Assembly Hall for a 12 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Ohio State-Indiana odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

The Buckeyes are ranked 12th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll, but have lost three games in a row.

Ohio State at Indiana: Three things you need to know

1. The Buckeyes have lost their last three, most recently 67-55 to No. 14 Maryland as a 2.5-point underdog Tuesday. Junior F Kaleb Wesson leads OSU in scoring (14.7 PPG), rebounds (9.3 RPG) and blocks (1.3 BPG).

2. The Hoosiers snapped a two-game skid, but didn’t look good doing it in a 66-62 home win vs. last-place Northwestern Wednesday. Freshman F Trayce Jackson-Davis leads IU in scoring (15.2 PPG), rebounds (8.3 RPG) and blocks (2.1 BPG).

3. The Buckeyes have won the last four in the series, covering the spread in all but an 80-78 overtime win in Bloomington as a 2.5-point favorite. In their last meeting, Ohio State eliminated Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament with a 79-75 second-round victory – it was each team’s first game in the tourney as they received byes.

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Ohio State at Indiana: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Indiana 72, Ohio State 67

Moneyline (ML)

There’s no moneyline posted as of this publishing, which is fine since the line is so small.

Against the Spread (ATS)

INDIANA (+1.5, +100) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Despite the Hoosiers not playing well lately, and the Buckeyes really needing a win, homecourts rule in the Big Ten. IU is 10-1 at home; OSU is 1-2 on the road. Look for Indiana to feed off the Assembly Hall crowd, which rumor has it will include former coach Bob Knight.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 135.5 (-106) is worth a small play. The Hoosiers average 76.9 points per game, while the Buckeyes score at a 74.7-PPG pace. Look for Indiana to score from the foul line, along with improving on its 3-point shooting – IU ranks near the bottom of the country at 30.2%. Someone will need to step up, especially if “The General” is in the house.

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 30-14-1. Strongest plays: 16-4.

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Arizona at Oregon college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Arizona Wildcats at Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Arizona Wildcats (11-3, 1-0 Pac-12) and Oregon Ducks (12-3, 1-1 Pac-12) lock horns at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Arizona-Oregon odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Ducks are ranked ninth in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. The Wildcats are ranked 24th.

Arizona at Oregon: Three things you need to know

1. Arizona ranks eighth in the nation with 83.1 points per game (PPG) and 10th in field-goal percentage at 49.1. Defensively, the Wildcats have held the opposition to a 36.9 field-goal percentage, ranking 12th in the country.

2. Oregon isn’t as prolific offensively, ranking 41st in the country with 78.5 PPG. However, the Ducks are 11th in field-goal percentage (49.0) and seventh in 3-point percentage (39.9).

3. G Payton Pritchard does it all, leading Oregon in points (18.7) and assists (5.9). For Arizona, it’s F Zeke Nnaji, who leads in points (16.6), rebounds (8.1), field-goal percentage (69.1) and blocked shots (1.1).

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Arizona at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Oregon 81, Arizona 75

Moneyline (ML)

Back OREGON (-161) to win outright at home. There’s better value on the spread, but this is still a fine play with a $10 bet returning a profit of $6.20.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OREGON (-3, -110) is the play on home court, and Arizona (+3, -110) can be a little suspect on defense. The Wildcats are also 1-8 ATS in the past nine games on the road, and just 2-6 ATS in the past eight games overall.

For the Ducks, they’re 22-4 ATS in the past 26 games overall, and 25-10 ATS in the past 35 games at home, while going 20-6 ATS in the past 26 against winning teams. Oregon is a slam-dunk play, so enjoy!

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 142.5 (-110) is worth a look, as both of these teams have tremendous stars who can score the basketball early and often.

The Over is also 6-2 in Arizona’s past eight against winning teams, while hitting in four of the past five at home for Oregon. The Over is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 overall for the Ducks, and 6-2 in the past eight against winning sides.

Oregon and the Over makes for a nice little parlay.

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Purdue at Michigan college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Wolverines sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The Purdue Boilermakers (9-6, 2-2 Big Ten) and Michigan Wolverines (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) tip it off at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Purdue-Michigan odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Wolverines are ranked 19th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Purdue at Michigan: Three things you need to know

1. Like their rivals to the south in Ohio, the Wolverines are stumbling lately. They’re just 2-3 straight up and against the spread, including an ugly 87-69 smack in the mouth in East Lansing last time out on Jan. 5.

2. Purdue hasn’t exactly been lighting the world afire, either, as they are just 3-3 SU/2-4 ATS across the past six, and they managed just 37 total points in a 26-point loss at Illinois on Jan. 5.

3. The Wolverines rank 18th in the nation in field-goal percentage at 48.3, and they’re a respectable 37.5 percent from behind the 3-point arc, checking in 35th.

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Purdue at Michigan: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Michigan 71, Purdue 62

Moneyline (ML)

Avoid the chalk on the Wolverines (-250) and play the spread instead in search of a great profit margin.

Against the Spread (ATS)

MICHIGAN (-5.5, -110) has burned me before, including its loss at Illinois earlier in the season when I was positive they’d roll the Illini. That was actually the start of their skid. They’re hosting a very marginal Purdue (+5.5, -110) side at home, and I fully expect Jon Teske, Zavier Simpson and company to come out on fire.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 128.5 (-110) seems super low considering Michigan throws down 78.3 points per game on average. It’s mainly because Purdue’s offense is awful, as the Boilermakers average just 68.2 PPG to rank 260th in the country. Defensively, they slow it down like Virginia, allowing 59.1 PPG to rank 12th in the nation. Still, I expect Michigan’s offense to make it happen and push it over the line.

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Memphis at Wichita State college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Memphis Tigers at Wichita State Shockers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips

The Memphis Tigers (12-2, 1-0 AAC) and Wichita State Shockers (13-1, 1-0 AAC) tip it off at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Memphis-Wichita State odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Tigers are ranked 22nd in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. The Shockers are 23rd.

Memphis at Wichita State: Three things you need to know

1. Memphis is coming off a 65-62 loss on Jan. 4 against a mediocre Georgia team. The Tigers have failed to cover in back-to-back contests heading into this one.

2. The Tigers opened AAC play with an 84-73 win over Tulane Dec. 30, but they failed to cover the 15.5-point spread. The Shockers opened AAC play with a 75-69 victory against East Carolina on New Year’s Day, although they didn’t come close to covering the 19-point number.

3. The Over is 7-1 in the previous eight for Wichita State, while the Under is 5-2 in the previous seven for Memphis.

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Memphis at Wichita State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Wichita State 73, Memphis 71

Moneyline (ML)

Back WICHITA STATE (-189) to win outright at home, though the spread is a more profitable play.

Against the Spread (ATS)

MEMPHIS (+4.5, -121) is worth going lightly on the number, even though I fully expect Wichita State (-4.5, +100) to come away with the victory. This is going to be a war, but the Shockers will avenge a pair of losses to the Tigers last season. Still, it will be close and might come down to the final seconds.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 140.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit bet as well. While the Under has been the rule for Memphis, going 6-0 in its past six on the road, and 5-2 in the past seven overall, the home team generally dictates the pace. The Over is 7-1 for Wichita State, and 5-1 in the previous six on the Shockers’ home floor.

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Duke at Georgia Tech college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Duke Blue Devils vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Duke Blue Devils (13-1, 3-0 ACC) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-7, 2-2 ACC) tip it off at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Duke-Georgia Tech odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Blue Devils are ranked second in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Duke at Georgia Tech: Three things you need to know

1. Duke ranks fourth in the nation with 84.1 points per game, and is 17th in the country with a field-goal percentage of 48.4%.

2. Blue Devils F Vernon Carey Jr. leads the team in points (18.4 per game), rebounds (9.0 RPG) and blocked shots (2.1 BPG) with a field-goal percentage of 62.8%, while G Tre Jones leads the team with 7.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

3. Georgia Tech is coming off its most impressive and complete effort of the season, a 96-83 victory at North Carolina Jan. 4.

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Duke at Georgia Tech: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Duke 82, Georgia Tech 64

Moneyline (ML)

Duke (-910) is an overwhelming favorite, and you cannot risk more than nine times the return. That’s just ludicrous. AVOID the temptation of Georgia Tech (+575), too. The Jackets are not half the team they showed in UNC.

Against the Spread (ATS)

DUKE (-12, -110) topped Georgia Tech (+12, -110) last season by a 66-53 score, failing to cover a 23-point number at home. The last time these teams met at McCamish, the Blue Devils came away with an 80-69 road win to cover an 8.5-point spread. Look for the Blue Devils to smack the Yellow Jackets back to reality after their impressive win at North Carolina. Duke pounded Miami by 33 last time out, and will treat Georgia Tech similarly.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 139 (-110) is the way to go in this one, hitting in three of the past four true road or neutral-site games for the Blue Devils.

The Yellow Jackets’ offensive outburst was a rarity, as they’re normally in the 60’s. They have posted 67.6 PPG to rank 273rd in the nation. Carey, Jones and company, however, have piled up the points, and they’ll do so against the Yellow Jackets, too.

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Kansas at Iowa State odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Kansas Jayhawks (11-2, 1-0 Big 12) and Iowa State Cyclones (7-6, 0-1 Big 12) meet at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Kansas-Iowa State odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Jayhawks are ranked third in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Kansas at Iowa State: Three things you need to know

1. Kansas enters play 6-2 ATS in the past eight games overall, and 5-2 ATS in the past seven against teams with a winning overall record. However, it’s just 3-10 ATS in the past 13 games on the road.

2. Iowa State is 2-6 ATS in the past eight games against teams with a winning overall record, and is 0-5 ATS in the previous five as a home underdog.

3. The Jayhawks enter this game third in the nation in field-goal percentage at 50.9, led by F Udoka Azubuike at a ridiculous 81.1 percent (77-for-95). They’re 16th defensively with a 37.3 FG% against.

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Kansas at Iowa State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Kansas 80, Iowa State 73

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. Kansas (-286) will cost you nearly three times your return on investment, which just isn’t a good way to consistently win. For example, if you win three of these type bets and lose one, you end up about even. Why risk it? PASS and focus on the spread (below).

Against the Spread (ATS)

KANSAS (-6.5, -110) is a much better play laying the points over Iowa State (+6.5, -110). Not only has the road team cashed in six of the past eight in this series, which points to KU, the Cyclones are 2-6 ATS in the eight tries against winning teams and barely above .500 overall on the season.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 146 (-110) is the way to go here. Kansas has a very efficient offense, not taking a lot of bad shots while limiting turnovers. But, the Under is 7-3 in the Jayhawks’ past 10 overall. However, the Over is 5-1 in their past six against winning teams.

For Iowa State, it’s all Over, all the time. The Over is 7-1 in the Cyclones’ past eight as a home ‘dog, and 5-1 in the past six against teams with a winning record. The Over is also 3-0-1 in their past four following a straight-up loss.

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