Colorado vs. UMass odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado vs. UMass odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Buffaloes (2-1) and UMass Minutemen (1-1) meet Thursday in a 1st-round game of the 8-team Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, S.C. The contest at the HTC Center will tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. UMass odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Colorado heads into this 4-day tournament off a monster win over No. 17 Tennessee Sunday. The underdog Buffaloes (+15) held the Volunteers to a 25.4% mark from the floor in a 78-66 triumph. The win was a bounce-back from an 83-74 Friday loss at Grambling.

UMass won its opener Nov. 7 but then dropped a 67-55 decision to Towson last Thursday. The Minutemen were favored by 3 in the loss to Towson, but they were outshot 53.2% to 34.5%. They have not played since.

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Colorado vs. UMass odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -6.5 (-105) | UMass +6.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -117 | U: -113)

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Colorado vs. UMass picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 78, UMass 71

Moneyline

Not available.

Against the spread

It seems like the Grambling loss was a wake-up call for a solid Buffs team that returns much of its rotation from a year ago (when Colorado went 21-12). Yes, Sunday’s win over the Vols was buoyed by terrible UT shooting. And yes, UMass had more than a few misfires of its own in the loss to Towson.

But the Buffaloes have the defense to pace a 2- to 4-score win on Thursday. Peg Colorado as a better option to get to the line more often as well, and the layoff and neutral floor could create some shooting woes for the Minutemen.

It’s a bit of a hold-my-nose on this price — a partial-unit play is the suggestion — but COLORADO -6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

These are 2 fast squads, but the early start on the neutral floor makes a high-140s total a tough 1 to bank as inaccurate. PASS.

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SMU at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s SMU at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The SMU Mustangs (6-4, 4-2 AAC) meet the No. 21 Tulane Green Wave (8-2, 5-1) Thursday at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the SMU vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Mustangs were sitting below .500 after an Oct. 22 loss to Cincinnati, but suddenly a light went off. SMU has scored 41 or more points in each of the last 3 games, outpacing the defense which has yielded 34 or more points in 2 of those games. SMU opened 1-5 ATS in the 1st 6 outings, but it has covered the last 4 games.

The Green Wave ripped off 5 straight wins and covers from Sept. 30 to Nov. 5, but that streak was halted with a 38-31 home loss to UCF last Saturday in a coin-flip game. Each of its 2 losses have been in 1-score games.

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SMU at Tulane odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): SMU +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Tulane -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: SMU +3.5 (-114) | Tulane -3.5 (-106)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 65 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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SMU at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 35, SMU 32

Moneyline

TULANE (-180) is a moderate favorite, but it is worth playing for this bounce-back game.

The Green Wave have the horses to hang with the SMU (+145) offense which has been on fire lately. And the Tulane D ranks 20th in the nation with just 323.4 total yards allowed, while limiting the opposition to 175.5 passing yards per game (12th). This won’t be a defensive slog, certainly, but the Green Wave will use its offense and surprisingly good defense to cool off the Mustangs.

Against the spread

In 4 of its last 8 games, Tulane -3 (-114) has been involved in 1-score games. SMU +3 (-106) will be in this game all the way to the end, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Green Wave win it on a last-second field goal. This will be too close to lay or take the points. Just play the moneyline.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 65 (-110) is the lean, but play it slightly.

The SMU offense has scored 41 or more points in each of the last 3 outings. While the Under has been the overwhelming trend for the Mustangs on the season, it’s been about the Over lately.

The Over is 4-1 in Tulane’s last 5 appearances on a Thursday, and the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 home games against SMU, while cashing in 7 of the last 9 meetings in the series.

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Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tennessee Titans (6-3) travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers (4-6) Thursday at 8:20 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Titans vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Titans, led by Derrick Henry, come into this game looking to keep their stranglehold on the AFC South. Despite Henry being held to 53 yards on 19 carries last week, the Titans still were able to beat the Broncos 17-10. With the Packers rush defense being their weak point, Henry will look to run wild in this game.

The Packers, despite Aaron Rodgers being upset about playing for overtime, pulled out a 31-28 victory against the Dallas Cowboys. Aaron Jones had another good game even with his ankle injury and Rodgers found a connection with rookie WR Christian Watson which resulted in 3 TDs. If not for an error on the part of Watson, it could have easily been 4.

The Packers must continue to win if they want to climb back into the playoff race. A win here, against a team whom they beat 40-14 in their last meeting would go a long way in making this happen.

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Titants at Packers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Titans +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Packers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Titans +3.5 (-119) | Packers -3.5 (-101)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Titans at Packers key injuries

Titans

  • K Randy Bullock (calf) questionable
  •  OLB Bud Dupree (hip) questionable
  •  CB Caleb Farley (back) out
  •  CB Roger McCreary (calf) questionable
  •  DE Jeffery Simmons (ankle) questionable

Packers

  • OT David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
  • WR Romeo Doubs (ankle) out
  • CB Rasul Douglas (calf) questionable
  • OLB Rashan Gary (knee) out
  • OT Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
  • RB Aaron Jones (shin) questionable
  • WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) questionable
  • QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) questionable
  • OLB Preston Smith (shoulder) questionable

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Titans at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 31, Titans 24

Moneyline

PASS.

The Packers should win this game at home, but the -175 is a bit high to wager on.

Against the spread

Bet PACKERS -3.5 (-101).

The Packers are at home and the temperature in Green Bay is supposed to be in the high 20’s. This is the type of weather the Packers love and teams from the south hate.

The last time these teams played, the temperature was much the same and it was also a night game. That game, on Dec. 27, 2020, ended with a 40-14 Packers victory. While the Packers are not as good, neither are the Titans. Ryan Tannehill is banged up and Malik Willis has shown nothing when thrown into the fire. I do not expect a blowout. But at only -3.5, I like the Packers.

Over/Under

BET OVER 41 (-110).

Tennessee and its run game will attempt to slow down the pace of the game. After Rodgers comes out and puts up some points, the Titans will be forced to pick up the pace. With Tannehill or Willis behind center, I expect a few turnovers which will lead to short fields and points for the Packers. With this number being a few points too low at 41, I expect the Packers to drag this game over. Over 41 (-110) is my favorite play in this game.

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Gonzaga at Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Gonzaga at Texas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs (2-0) face the 11th-ranked Texas Longhorns (2-0) Wednesday in Austin at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Gonzaga vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Gonzaga, which was a 12-point favorite, defeated Michigan State 64-63 Friday on the USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif.

After a difficult victory on an outdoor court, Gonzaga returns to solid land for this one. Under Mark Few — one of the best coaches in the country — the Zags have been known to play extremely tough non-conference schedules. They’ll look to win another road game and validate their place as one of the top teams in the country.

Texas is coming off an 82-31 rout of Houston Christian as a 36.5-point home favorite Thursday. This will be the 3rd of 3 consecutive home games to open the season for the Longhorns.

With both teams being amongst the favorites to make the Final Four, this could be a preview of a late-season tournament game in Houston.

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Gonzaga at Texas odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Gonzaga +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Texas -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Gonzaga +2.5 (-110) | Texas -2.5 (-11)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Gonzaga at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 90, Texas 77

Moneyline

BET GONZAGA (+115).

The Bulldogs looked like they were in trouble vs. the Spartans early in the second half, trailing 45-33 with 17:04 to go. But Gonzaga produced an 11-0 run to get within 45-44 at the 12:44 mark. MSU maintained a slight lead until Gonzaga tied it at 59-all with 3:56 to go and took a 61-59 lead with 3:15 remaining. Michigan State would miss a 3-point attempt in the final seconds.

This one vs. the Longhorns will not be so close. Despite this game being in Austin, the Bulldogs will control this matchup and strangle the Longhorns’ offense. While Texas might be one of the best teams in the Big 12, it is not at the level of Gonzaga

Gonzaga should not be the underdog, but since it is, I will take the BULLDOGS (+115) as my FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

Against the spread

PASS.

Gonzaga will control this game and win. Don’t worry about taking the 2.5 points as we’re backing the Zags’ moneyline to win outright.

Over/Under

BET OVER 143.5 (-115).

Gonzaga loves to run. So does Texas. This will be an up-and-down-the-floor game and when the Zags get the ball down low, they will finish.

Gonzaga’s last game was the 64-63 win over Michigan State, but that was outdoors in conditions not conducive to an Over. There will be no such conditions inside in Austin Wednesday and more shots will drop.

TAKE OVER 143.5 (-115).

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Fantasy football rankings (PPR scoring) and cheat sheets: Week 11

Set your fantasy football lineup with fantasy football PPR rankings from The Huddle for Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season.

The fantasy playoff push is here, and we hope you’re in prime position.  If you’re a pretender or a contender, we have the fantasy football rankings to put you over the top.

We consulted with our friends at TheHuddle.com, who have been helping fantasy players just like you win their leagues for over 2 decades. Check out TheHuddle.com’s top players in point-per-reception (PPR) fantasy football scoring for the upcoming weekend:

Fantasy football rankings – Week 11

Quarterback rankings

  1. Josh Allen, BUF vs. CLE – 31.0 projected points
  2. Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. LAC – 29.0
  3. Justin Herbert, LAC vs. KC – 29.0
  4. Kyler Murray, ARI vs. SF – 28.0
  5. Justin Fields, CHI vs. ATL – 26.5
  6. Joe Burrow, CIN vs. PIT – 23.0
  7. Kirk Cousins, MIN vs. DAL – 21.5
  8. Dak Prescott, DAL vs. MIN – 21.5
  9. Kenny Pickett, PIT vs. CIN – 21.5
  10. Jimmy Garoppolo, SF vs. ARI – 20.5
  11. Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. CAR – 20.5
  12. Aaron Rodgers, GB vs. TEN – 20.0

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Running back rankings

  1. Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. KC – 30.0 projected points
  2. Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. DET – 22.0
  3. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE vs. NYJ – 22.0
  4. Christian McCaffrey, SF vs. ARI – 21.0
  5. Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. DAL – 20.0
  6. Nick Chubb, CLE vs. BUF – 20.0
  7. Josh Jacobs, LVR vs. DEN – 20.0
  8. Derrick Henry, TEN vs. GB – 19.0
  9. Brian Robinson Jr., WAS vs. HOU – 19.0
  10. Joe Mixon, CIN vs. PIT – 18.0
  11. Jonathan Taylor, IND vs. PHI – 18.0
  12. Dameon Pierce, HOU vs. WAS – 18.0
  13. Alvin Kamara, NO vs. LAR – 17.0
  14. Jerick McKinnon, KC vs. LAC – 16.0
  15. Melvin Gordon, DEN vs. LVR – 16.0
  16. D’Onta Foreman, CAR vs. BAL – 16.0
  17. Aaron Jones, GB vs. TEN – 16.0
  18. Devin Singletary, BUF vs. CLE – 16.0
  19. Antonio Gibson, WAS vs. HOU – 16.0
  20. Tony Pollard, DAL vs. MIN – 15.0
  21. David Montgomery, CHI vs. ATL – 15.0
  22. Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL vs. CHI – 14.0
  23. Isiah Pacheco, KC vs. LAC – 14.0
  24. Jamaal Williams, DET vs. NYG – 13.0

Wide receiver rankings

  1. DeAndre Hopkins, ARI vs. SF – 24.0 projected points
  2. Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. CLE – 24.0
  3. Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. DAL – 24.0
  4. CeeDee Lamb, DAL vs. MIN – 22.0
  5. Tee Higgins, CIN vs. PIT – 21.0
  6. Mike Williams, LAC vs. KC – 20.0
  7. Jakobi Meyers, NE vs. NYJ – 20.0
  8. Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. PIT – 19.0
  9. Darius Slayton, NYG vs. DET – 19.0
  10. A.J. Brown, PHI vs. IND – 19.0
  11. Kadarius Toney, KC vs. LAC – 19.0
  12. Jarvis Landry, NO vs. LAR – 16.0
  13. Darnell Mooney, CHI vs. ATL – 16.0
  14. Rondale Moore, ARI vs. SF – 16.0
  15. Kalif Raymond, DET vs. NYG – 15.0
  16. Allen Lazard, GB vs. TEN – 15.0
  17. Nico Collins, HOU vs. WAS – 15.0
  18. Drake London, ATL vs. CHI – 15.0
  19. Adam Thielen, MIN vs. DAL – 14.0
  20. Van Jefferson, LAR vs. NO – 14.0
  21. DeVonta Smith, PHI vs. IND – 14.0
  22. Terry McLaurin, WAS vs. HOU – 13.0
  23. Brandon Aiyuk, SF vs. ARI – 13.0
  24. Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE vs. BUF – 13.0

Tight end rankings

  1. Mark Andrews, BAL vs. CAR – 21.0 projected points
  2. Travis Kelce, KC vs. LAC – 19.0
  3. Greg Dulcich, DEN vs. LVR – 15.0
  4. George Kittle, SF vs. ARI – 14.0
  5. Dalton Schultz, DAL vs. MIN – 12.0
  6. Tyler Conklin, NYJ vs. NE – 12.0
  7. Tyler Higbee, LAR vs. NO – 11.0
  8. Austin Hooper, TEN vs. GB – 10.0
  9. Tanner Hudson, NYG vs. DET – 10.0
  10. T.J. Hockenson, MIN vs. DAL – 10.0
  11. Cole Kmet, CHI vs. ATL – 10.0
  12. Hayden Hurst, CIN vs. PIT – 9.0

Place kicker rankings

  1. Nick Folk, NE vs. NYJ – 14.0 projected points
  2. Justin Tucker, BAL vs. CAR – 12.0
  3. Younghoe Koo, ATL vs. CAR – 11.0
  4. Tyler Bass, BUF vs. CLE – 11.0
  5. Greg Zuerlein, NYJ vs. NE – 10.0
  6. Daniel Carlson, LVR vs. DEN – 10.0
  7. Eddy Pineiro, CAR vs. BAL – 10.0
  8. Chase McLaughlin, IND vs. PHI – 10.0
  9. Robbie Gould, SF vs. ARI – 9.0
  10. Cairo Santos, CHI vs. ATL – 9.0
  11. Jake Elliott, PHI vs. IND – 9.0
  12. Greg Joseph, MIN vs. DAL – 9.0

Defensive team rankings

  1. Broncos vs. LVR – 15.0 projected points
  2. Eagles vs. IND – 14.0
  3. Ravens vs. CAR – 13.0
  4. Bills vs. CLE – 10.0
  5. Saints vs. LAR – 9.0
  6. 49ers vs. ARI – 8.0
  7. Cowboys vs. MIN – 8.0
  8. Bengals vs. PIT – 8.0
  9. Bears vs. ATL – 7.0
  10. Commanders vs. 7.0
  11. Giants vs. DET – 7.0
  12. Chargers vs. KC – 7.0

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Ohio State at Maryland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Maryland odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) meet the Maryland Terrapins (6-4, 3-4) Saturday at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Ohio State vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes checked in No. 2 in the College Football Playoff standings Tuesday, remaining on a collision course with the rival No. 3 Michigan Wolverines next week in Columbus.

Ohio State has won all 7 of its meetings with Maryland, including a 66-17 win last season in Columbus, and a 73-14 in 2019. The last time these teams faced each other in College Park in 2018, the Buckeyes won 52-51.

Maryland’s offense has hit the skids, posting 10 points in a loss at Wisconsin before getting shut out last week at Penn State. The Terps have failed to cover in the last 5 games, with the Under hitting in the last 2 outings.

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Ohio State at Maryland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 4:49 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Maryland +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500)
  • Against the spread: Ohio State -27.5 (-112) | Maryland +27.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Ohio State at Maryland picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 45, Maryland 10

Moneyline

Ohio State (-10000) will cost you 100 times your potential return, or, in other words, it will cost you $100 for just $1 in profit. Even in a several-team parlay there is no reason to include Ohio State in your action.

PASS.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -27.5 (-112) might be casting an eye ahead to next week’s rivalry game against Michigan, but it should still be just fine against Maryland +27.5 (-108).

Maryland has struggled with just 10 total points in the last 2 games. Ohio State has some things to work out, as RB Miyan Williams was carted off last week, and RB TreVeyon Henderson is already on the shelf, and a question mark to play. The Buckeyes will likely be slinging it around more, which is bad news for a Terps D allowing 232.1 passing yards per game to rank 75th in the country.

Over/Under

UNDER 64.5 (-108) is the best play on the board here.

Maryland’s offense has been horrific lately, and facing Ohio State won’t help matters any. The Buckeyes defense allows just 271.5 total yards and 15.6 points per game to rank 7th in the country in both categories, while yielding just 161.2 passing yards per game to check in 6th.

Ohio State will be slinging it around SECU Stadium, but Maryland won’t do enough to push this anywhere near the finish line for an Over.

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VCU vs. Arizona State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s VCU vs. Arizona State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The VCU Rams (2-0) travel to Brooklyn to play a neutral site game at the Barclays Center against the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1) Wednesday at 8:30 (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the VCU vs. Arizona State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

VCU comes in after defeating Manhattan (73-56) and Morgan State (69-54) in its 1st 2 games of the season. Defense will need to continue to be a strong suit for the Rams as they look to get through the Atlantic-10 Conference and make the NCAA Tournament again. Arizona State is battling UCLA, Arizona and others in the Pac-12, something which coach Bobby Hurley has not been able to master yet during his tenure.

Coming into this game the Sun Devils are struggling a bit early in the season. A 3-point, season-opening win against Tarleton State (62-59) and an 84-68 win over Northern Arizona was followed up by a 67-66 overtime loss as 11-point favorites at Texas Southern. One of 2 Pac-12 teams (Colorado) to lose against SWAC opponents, the Sun Devils will look to get back on track before entering the meat of their Pac-12 schedule in coming weeks.

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VCU vs. Arizona State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): VCU -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Arizona State +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
  • Against the spread (ATS): VCU -4.5 (-117) | Arizona State -+4.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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VCU vs. Arizona State picks and predictions

Prediction

VCU 65, Arizona State 58

Moneyline

PASS.

VCU should win this game which makes the -220 ML too high to make a wager on unless adding it in a parlay wager.

Against the spread

BET VCU -4.5 (-117).

The defense of VCU will be the key here.

Wanting to keep this game low scoring and slow, VCU will clamp down on the Sun Devils in this game. Although not in a Power 5 conference, the talent of VCU is superior to that of Arizona State and it will show here as Arizona State will get its 2nd loss in a row here. Take VCU -4.5 (-117).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 134.5 (-115).

Defense and bad shooting. These 2 factors will lead to an Under hitting in Brooklyn. VCU will play a game of ball control and defense. Allowing only an average of 55 points per game, VCU will hold Arizona State Under 60. I do not see VCU getting Over 75 and this leads the UNDER 134.5 (-115) being my FAVORITE PLAY.

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Iowa at Seton Hall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Iowa at Seton Hall odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) take on the Seton Hall Pirates (2-0) Wednesday. Tip-off from Prudential Center is at 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa vs. Seton Hall odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Iowa has opened its season with 2 cupcake games against Bethune-Cookman and North Carolina A&T. They did exactly what was both expected and needed to prove themselves beating Bethune-Cookman 89-58 Nov. 7, covering a 28.5-point number, and topping North Carolina A&T 112-71 Friday, covering a 24.5-point number.

Seton Hall comes in off an 80-44 victory over 2021-22 tournament darling St. Peter Sunday, covering as a 16-point favorite. This came on the heels of a lopsided 79-52 victory against Monmouth in its season opener last Wednesday.

Neither of these teams has played a real challenge, but that changes Wednesday. It will be interesting to see which group can adjust better to finally playing a real opponent.

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Iowa at Seton Hall odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Iowa +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Seton Hall -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +1.5 (-115) | Seton Hall -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Iowa at Seton Hall picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa 85, Seton Hall 79

Moneyline

BET IOWA (+100).

Iowa should win this game so taking the moneyline is better value than taking the +1.5 (-115) on the spread. Iowa will shoot and then shoot more. Seton Hall will be unable to keep up.

Against the spread

PASS.

With Iowa likely to win, I would prefer taking its moneyline for better value.

Over/Under

BET OVER 151.5 (-112).

Iowa, in 2 games, has averaged 73 shots per game. It is a shoot first and shoot often team. While Seton Hall is not (48.5 shots per game), it will need to increase this number as the Hawkeyes will put up points.

Even with Iowa only giving up 58 and 71 points in its first 2 games, its opponents still forced up plenty of shots with Bethune-Cookman tossing up 66 in the opener and North Carolina A&T getting up 67 in the last game. Seton Hall will also get into the 60s in terms of shots and more will go in for them. I expect this game to be in the high 150s at a minimum and this makes OVER 151.5 (-112) my favorite play in this game.

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Michigan vs. Pitt odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Michigan vs. Pitt odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 21 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) travel to Brooklyn to take on the Pitts Panthers (1-1) in the Barclay Center Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Pitt odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Michigan comes into the rare early-season Power 5 matchup after beating Eastern Michigan and highly-touted Emony Bates 88-83 Friday in Detroit. The Wolverines were 17.5-point favorites and the teams hit the over by 26 points. C Hunter Dickinson is averaging 26.5 points after the 1st 2 games.

Pittsburgh comes in after losing by 25 (as a 2.5-point underdog) to rival West Virginia 81-56 at home on Friday. Pitt has not been the same since coach Jamie Dixon left and it looks to be another down season ahead for the Panthers.

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Michigan vs. Pitt odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Michigan -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Pitt +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Michigan -8.5 (-112) | Pitt +8.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Michigan vs. Pitt picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 76, Pitt 61

Moneyline

PASS.

The ML in this game is too high to make a reasonable play on.

Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN -8.5 (-112).

Michigan is coming off a high scoring game against Eastern Michigan will continue its hot shooting in this game against an overmatched Pitt team.

Pitt was only able to put up 56 against West Virginia at home on Friday and an offensive explosion in this game is not in the cards.

The Wolverines will use the 3-point game as well as dominance under the net to beat up and go around the Panthers. Michigan -8.5 (-112) is my favorite paly.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 138.5 (-112).

Michigan has averaged 81.5 points in its first 2 game s of the season. Pitt has averaged 68, but that is only due to putting up 80 against an outclassed UT-Martin team in its opener. When it faced an opponent of equal talent in West Virginia, it only managed 56. Michigan is better than Pitt. It is better than West Virginia. And the result will be the same. A low-scoring Pitt output. Michigan will do its part. Pitt will not. Give me the Under 138.5 (-112).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8) face the Washington Wizards (8-6) Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Thunder suffered a narrow 126-122 loss to the Boston Celtics Monday, though they covered as 11.5-point road underdogs. Oklahoma City has won 2 of its last 3 games and it has covered the spread in each of those 3 games.

The Wizards took down the Memphis Grizzlies 102-92 Sunday to cover as 1.5-point favorites with G Ja Morant and G Desmond Bane sidelined for the Grizzlies. Washington is currently on a 4-game win streak and the team will be playing its 4th straight home contest Wednesday.

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Thunder at Wizards odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Wizards -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +4.5 (-110) | Wizards -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Wizards key injuries

Thunder

  • Darius Bazley (ankle) out
  • G Tre Mann (back) out

Wizards

  • None

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Thunder at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 119, Thunder 110

Moneyline

Even though I see the Wizards (-190) winning at home Wednesday, I’ll PASS on the moneyline. The Thunder have found ways to win games thus far, so taking the Wizards straight up isn’t worth the risk at the current odds.

Against the spread

WIZARDS -4.5 (-110) is where I’m going in this game, even though the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Washington is expected to have G Bradley Beal back in the lineup following a 5-game absence.

The Wizards went 5-0 ATS with Beal out of the lineup.

Over/Under

The Thunder are going to push the ball up the floor often as they play at the fastest pace in the NBA. Taking that into consideration, OVER 228.5 (-110) is an enticing wager in this contest.

The Thunder have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. Meanwhile, the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Thunder and the Wizards in Washington.

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