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Louisville at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Louisville at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (9-1) welcome the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) to Rupp Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 5:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Louisville vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky, which is No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 2-game winning streak. It beat the Colgate Raiders 78-67 Wednesday, closing as a 31.5-point home favorite. The Wildcats have two premier wins on the season, by 5 over the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils Nov. 12 and by 1 over the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs Dev. 7. Kentucky is 5-4-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Cardinals, who lost to Duke by 11 on Sunday, are coming off a 77-74 home win over the UTEP Miners, closing as a 14.5-point favorite. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are 0-4 ATS in those. Louisville’s most high-profile game was a 77-55 home loss to the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers Nov. 9. It is 4-6 ATS on the season.

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Louisville at Kentucky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Louisville +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Kentucky -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Louisville +9.5 (-105) | Kentucky -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Louisville at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 80, Louisville 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Louisville has struggled against solid opponents, which Kentucky is. However, the Wildcats at home are far too expensive of a favorite to play outright.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -9.5 (-115).

The Cardinals have been a favorite or underdog of 11 or fewer in 6 games this season and are 2-4 ATS in those. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games by at least 11, including a 23-point home loss to Ole Miss on Dec. 3.

The Wildcats have dominated at home, a perfect 7-0 straight up, and are 3-3-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite. They are 2-1 ATS in games with a spread of 11 or fewer.

Take KENTUCKY -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 158.5 (-105).

The Wildcats are 2-3 O/U in their last 5 games and have allowed 70 or fewer in 5 of their last 7. Kentucky’s offense has slowed down as well, scoring 78 against Colgate and 66 against Clemson in its last 3 games.

The Cardinals are 2-8 O/U on the season and have scored 65 or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. They are 0-3 O/U in either a road or neutral-court game. Considering those trends, back UNDER 158.5 (-105).

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Ole Miss vs. Southern Miss odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ole Miss vs. Southern Miss odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels (8-1) battle the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-5) in Biloxi, Ms. Saturday. Tip from Mississippi Coast Coliseum is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Ole Miss vs. Southern Miss odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Ole Miss has won back-to-back games after taking down Lindenwood 86-53 last Saturday and covering as a 31-point home favorite. G Sean Pedulla scored a game-high 19 points while the Rebels shot 51.7% from the field in the win.

Southern Miss snapped a 2-game winning streak Tuesday after falling 86-58 against Tulane while failing to cover as a 6-point road underdog. F Denijay Harris scored a team-high 12 points while F Deantoni Gordon (10) was the only other Golden Eagles player to score in double figures in the loss.

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Ole Miss vs. Southern Miss odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.:

Moneyline (ML): Ole Miss -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Southern Miss +1800 (bet $100 to win $1,800)
Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss -22.5 (-115) | Southern Miss +22.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ole Miss vs. Southern Miss picks and predictions

Prediction

Ole Miss 82, Southern Miss 57

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Ole Miss (-10000) to win Saturday.

Against the spread

LEAN OLE MISS -22.5 (-115).

Ole Miss has covered the spread in each of its last 6 games including 2 games as a 21.5-point or more favorite. It has scored 86 or more points in 4 of its last 5 games while allowing 68 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

Southern Miss is coming off of a 28-point loss and is just 3-5 against the spread (ATS) this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 147.5 (-110).

The Rebels have hit the Under in back-to-back games, not because of their offense, but due to their defense. They have allowed 63 or fewer points in back-to-back games which will translate to Saturday.

The Golden Eagles will not be able to score enough to hit the Over in this matchup. They have scored 66 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games.

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Arizona State vs. Florida odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona State Sun Devils (8-1) battle the No. 7 Florida Gators (9-0) on Saturday afternoon in the Holiday Hoopsgiving. Tip from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Arizona State vs. Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Florida is undefeated, on a 9-game winning streak, after taking down Virginia 87-69 Wednesday, December 4, and covering as a 17-point home favorite. G Walter Clayton Jr. scored a game-high 27 points while 4 different Gators players scored in double figures in the win.

Arizona State has won each of its last 6 after taking down San Diego 90-53 Tuesday, December 3 while covering as a 21-point home favorite. F Basheer Jihad and G Joson Sanon each scored a game-high 19 points in the win.

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Arizona State vs. Florida odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Arizona State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Florida -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Arizona State +7.5 (-120) | Florida -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Arizona State vs. Florida picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 83, Arizona State 79

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Florida (-300), who is undefeated, to win Saturday.

Against the spread

LEAN ARIZONA STATE +7.5 (-120).

The Sun Devils have covered in 7 of their last 8 games including each of their last 5 as underdogs. On a neutral floor, Florida loses the advantage it would have had in this matchup. The Gators are 6-3 against the spread (ATS) this season.

Over/Under

BET OVER 155.5 (-110).

Both teams in this game can find the basket at will. The Sun Devils have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 games while scoring 85 or more points in 3 of their last 4.

Florida has scored 87 or more in 3 of its last 4 and at least 81 in 8 of its 9 games this season.

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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seton Hall Pirates (5-5) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) Saturday afternoon in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Tip from Jersey Mike’s Arena is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Seton Hall vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Seton Hall has dropped 2 of its last 3 after falling 85-76 against Oklahoma State on Sunday and failing to cover as a 1.5-point home underdog. G Isaiah Coleman led all scorers with 18 points while the Pirates shot 50% from the field in the loss.

Rutgers snapped a 3-game losing streak after taking down Penn State 80-76 on Tuesday and covering as a 3-point home favorite. G Dylan Harper scored a game-high 24 points while the Scarlet Knights shot 48.3% from the field in the win.

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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Seton Hall +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Rutgers -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seton Hall +11.5 (-115) | Rutgers -11.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Seton Hall at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 78, Seton Hall 65

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Rutgers (-750) to win Saturday.

Against the spread

LEAN RUTGERS -11.5 (-105).

Seton Hall is just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games including 0-3 ATS in its last 3 and 0-2 ATS in its last 2 as a double-digit underdog. Rutgers has covered in 3 of its last 4 including back-to-back games at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 133.5 (-110).

This is the second-lowest total in Rutgers’ last 10 games with the team hitting the Over in 6 of its last 9. It has scored 77 or more points in 5 of its last 6 games while allowing 80 or more in 4 of its last 5.

Seton Hall has avoided the Under in 3 of its last 5 including its last 2 on the road.

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UCLA vs. Arizona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UCLA vs. Arizona odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 21 UCLA Bruins (8-1) face the Arizona Wildcats (4-4) in the Hall of Fame Series Saturday. Tip-off from Footprint Center in Phoenix is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UCLA vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

UCLA extended their win streak to 7 games on Sunday, edging Oregon 73-71 as 3.5-point road underdogs. The game hit the Over, clearing the 137 total. The Bruins were sharp from beyond the arc, connecting on 52.2% (12-of-23) of their 3-point attempts. Guard Eric Dailey Jr. delivered a standout performance, leading with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist, helping UCLA maintain their impressive momentum.

Arizona ended their 2-game skid Saturday with a commanding 102-66 win over Southern Utah, covering as 27.5-point home favorites. The Over easily hit, surpassing the 158.5 total. The Wildcats controlled the game inside, outscoring the Thunderbirds 52-18 in the paint. Guard Anthony Dell’Orso came off the bench to shine, leading Arizona with 19 points in an all-around dominant performance.

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UCLA at Arizona odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UCLA +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Arizona -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UCLA +4.5 (-115) | Arizona -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UCLA at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 72, Arizona 69

Moneyline

BET UCLA (+150).

Arizona has had a tough time against big-name teams, losing its last 4 matchups against AP-ranked opponents. They’ve handled mid-majors well, but their non-conference schedule has been no joke with games against Duke, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

UCLA hasn’t faced as tough a schedule, but they’ve hit the ground running in Big Ten play, winning their first 2 games, including a road upset over Oregon.

The Wildcats could really use a marquee win, but going up against UCLA’s defense isn’t ideal. The Bruins are giving up just 55.1 PPG and forcing 18.2 turnovers a game, smothering teams with constant pressure.

Arizona’s offense is likely to struggle under that kind of heat, giving UCLA the edge to take control and keep their streak alive.

Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll focus my attention on moneyline with UCLA.

Over/Under

I’ll LEAN UNDER 146.5 (-110) since UCLA has stayed Under in 7 of 9 games this season and has the best defense in college basketball, giving up just 55.1 PPG. But Arizona has gone Over in 5 of their last 6, all with totals above 150.

But this is just a lean, so go easy here and rake it in on the plus-money ML.

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Wisconsin at Butler odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Wisconsin at Butler odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers (8-3) face the Butler Bulldogs (7-3) Saturday in the Indy Classic. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Wisconsin vs. Butler odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Wisconsin continued its losing skid with an 86-80 battle against Illinois Tuesday as a 6.5-point underdog. It was the rebounding battle that proved to be fatal for the Badgers as they lost the battle on the glass 40-29. The Badgers have lost each of their last 3 games and have allowed over 85 points in back-to-back games.

Butler suffered a 71-68 loss against North Dakota State Tuesday while failing to cover as a 13.5-point favorite. The Bulldogs played a clean game against NDSU, turning the ball over just 4 times, but it was the 37.1% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep that killed Butler. The Bulldogs have dropped back-to-back games.

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Wisconsin at Butler odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Butler +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -4.5 (-115) | Butler +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Wisconsin at Butler picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 74, Butler 70

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Badgers to pick up the win here as -225 favorites, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET BUTLER +4.5 (-105).

Butler has covered the spread in 5 of its last 8 games while Wisconsin is only 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games. The Bulldogs also covered the spread in their last matchup against Wisconsin.

Butler’s defense, which allows just 66.1 points per game, will be what helps keep the Bulldogs in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 147.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in each of Butler’s last 3 games and is 7-3 in tis last 10 games overall. The Under also hit in the last matchup between these squads.

With Butler’s defense and how Wisconsin has struggled offensively during this losing streak, the Under is a safe bet here.

This is a lean because the Over is 8-2 in Wisconsin’s last 10 games.

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Xavier at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Xavier at Cincinnati odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) welcome the Xavier Musketeers (8-2) to Fifth Third Arena Saturday for the annual Crosstown Shootout. Tip is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Xavier vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Cincinnati, which is No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, beat the Howard Bison 84-67 Friday, closing as a 28-point favorite. It lost its first game of the season against the Villanova Wildcats before that. Cincinnati has yet to face a top-25 side and is just 1-1 against the spread (ATS) when a single-digit favorite. It is 4-4 ATS on the season.

The Musketeers beat the Morgan State Bears 119-58 Tuesday, closing as a 29-point home favorite. They are just 2-2 over their last 4 games and are just 1-2 either on the road or on a neutral court. Xavier’s most high-profile game came against No. 14 Michigan as it lost 78-53 Nov. 27. The Musketeers are 4-6 ATS on the season.

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Xavier at Cincinnati odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Xavier +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Cincinnati -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Xavier +7.5 (-105) | Cincinnati -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Xavier at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 74, Xavier 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Both teams have been dominant at home, and Cincinnati will have that advantage. However, it is far too expensive of a favorite to take here.

Against the spread

BET XAVIER +7.5 (-105).

Xavier has had the edge over Cincinnati, winning this rivalry for 5 straight years. The Musketeers have had a single-digit spread 4 times this season and are 2-2 ATS in those.

Cincinnati has consistently won but not covered at home. It is 1-3 ATS in its last 4 home games. The Bearcats have been a single-digit favorite in two games, against Georgia Tech and Villanova, and are averaging just 70.5 points per game in those.

Considering the Musketeers’ dominance in the series and the Bearcats’ home struggles, back XAVIER +7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 145.5 (-110).

One thing both sides have in common is going Under consistently. The Bearcats are 2-6 O/U this season and have allowed 60 or fewer in all but 2 games.

Xavier is 2-7-1 O/U and 0-2-1 O/U either on a neutral court or on the road. It has allowed 70 or fewer in all but 3 games. With that in mind, back UNDER 145.5 (-110).

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Memphis at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis at Clemson odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Memphis Tigers (7-2) and the No. 16 Clemson Tigers (9-1) meet Saturday at Littlejohn Arena. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Memphis vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tigers of Memphis suffered a stunning 85-72 loss at home against Arkansas State Sunday as an 11.5-point favorite as the Over (152) cashed. Defense has been an assist for the Maui Invitational runners-up, allowing 85 or more points in 3 of the past 5 games. The Over has cashed in 3 straight outings.

The Tigers of Clemson picked up a 65-55 win in the ACC opener as a 4.5-point favorite on the road Dec. 7 as the Under (147.5) connected. The Tigers have allowed 67 or fewer points in 6 straight games, with the Under going 5-1 in that stretch.

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Memphis at Clemson odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Memphis +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Clemson -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Memphis +5.5 (-110) | Clemson -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Memphis at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 76, Memphis 67

Moneyline

Backing Clemson (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, it’s not a very good value.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

CLEMSON -5.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle of Tigers at Littlejohn Saturday morning.

Memphis +5.5 (-110) proved it can be a very dangerous team, defeating the likes of UConn and Michigan State en route to the Maui Invitational title game. However, since losing to Auburn in the islands, Memphis has dropped 2 of 3 games, while failing to cash in each of the 3 outings.

Over/Under

UNDER 144.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with half-unit play at most.

It’s been all about the Over for Memphis lately, as the defense has struggled. However, Clemson likes to slow down the pace, and it should dictate how this game goes on its home floor. It is slow and methodical on the offensive end, while locking it down defensively, limiting the possessions and point potential of the opposition.

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Ohio State vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State vs. Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-3) and the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (9-1) meet Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes rebounded from an ugly 83-59 rout at Maryland to top Rutgers 80-66 at home last Saturday as a 5-point favorite. The Under (154.5) has cashed in each of the past 2 games.

Ohio State has played just a single previous neutral-floor game, topping Texas in Las Vegas in the opener Nov. 4, 80-72. The Buckeyes cashed as a 1.5-point underdog as the Over (146.5) cashed.

Auburn suffered a marquee game loss at Duke Dec. 4, 84-78, but it rebounded by slaughtering Richmond 98-54 last Sunday as a 29-point favorite as the Over (144.5) cashed. The Over has hit in 3 in a row, and 5 of the past 6 outings. Auburn is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, and 7-2 ATS in 9 games this season.

In neutral-floor battles, Auburn is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS, including a championship in the prestigious Maui Invitational.

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Ohio State vs. Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Auburn -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread: Ohio State +12.5 (-115) | Auburn -12.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 84, Ohio State 75

Moneyline

Playing Auburn (-700) would set you back 7 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even including the Tigers in your multi-leg parlay would suck all out of the value out of your ticket.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE +12.5 (-110) is a strong play catching double digits in this neutral-floor battle in Atlanta.

The Buckeyes are 1-2 ATS in 3 games as an underdog this season, but it does have an outright win against a ranked opponent in its only neutral-floor battle.

Auburn -12.5 (-105) is an impressive 6-0 ATS in 6 outings as a favorite or 4 or more points, so this won’t be easy. However, it is just 3-2 ATS in the past 5 outings, too.

Over/Under

OVER 153.5 (-110) is worth a look. The Over has cashed in 3 straight outings for Auburn, while going 5-1 in the past 6 outings.

For Ohio State, the Under has hit in the past 2 games, but the Over has as 3-2 edge in the past 5 outings. In addition, the Buckeyes cashed high in their only previous neutral-floor battle against a ranked foe. Lean high.

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Texas A&M vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Texas A&M vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 18 Texas A&M Aggies (8-2) and No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers (8-2) meet Saturday in the Indy Classic. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for noon ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Texas A&M vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Texas A&M picked up a 72-67 win over Texas Tech in its last outing while covering as a 1-point underdog. The Aggies destroyed the Red Raiders in the turnover battle, winning 19-8 while having 3 players each with at least 2 steals in the game. TAMU has won 4 straight since suffering a loss to Oregon back before Thanksgiving.

Purdue beat the Maryland Terrapins 83-78 while covering as a 4.5-point favorite in its last game. G Braden Smith put up a double-double with 24 points and 10 assists in the win as Purdue bounced back after being upset against Penn State just the game before. The Boilermakers are 2-0 against the SEC this season.

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Texas A&M vs. Purdue odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Texas A&M +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Purdue -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Texas A&M +2.5 (-110) | Purdue -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texas A&M vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 75, Texas A&M 73

Moneyline

LEAN PURDUE (-145).

Purdue is the slightly better team and has a much more fluid offense, averaging 78.3 points per game overall this year and 83.5 ppg in 2 games against the SEC this year. The Boilermakers will also give TAMU’s defense a bit of trouble because of its passing as they average 17.3 assists per game, 5 more than the Aggies.

This is a lean because the Aggies are a very good team and because this is statistically a pretty even matchup.

Against the spread

BET TEXAS A&M +2.5 (-110).

Texas A&M has covered the spread in each of its last 2 games and is 5-4-1 ATS this season.

The Aggies are also the much better team defensively, holding teams to just 64.9 points per game compared to Purdue’s 70.4. TAMU will have a major rebounding advantage here as the Aggies average 43.1 boards per game to Purdue’s 34.

Look for the Aggies’ advantages defensively and on the glass to be the key for them to keep the game close.

Over/Under

BET OVER 144.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in all of Purdue’s last 3 games and is 2-1 in Texas Tech’s last 3 road games.

Both squads also average more than 75 PPG, more than enough for the Over to be considered a safe bet here.

Be aware that the Over and Under number have been very even in both squad’s last 10 games, and the Under hit in the only matchup between these squads.

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