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

Analyzing Monday’s NC State Wolfpack at Virginia Cavaliers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The NC State Wolfpack (13-5) visit John Paul Jones Arena to play the ACC-rival Virginia Cavaliers (12-5) at 7 p.m. ET Monday. We analyze the NC State-Virginia odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

NC State at Virginia: Three things you need to know

  1. Virginia has reinforced its reputation as a defensive team this season; the Cavaliers rank first in the nation in opponent points per game and second in opponent field-goal percentage.
  2. The Cavaliers have won eight straight games, including six by double digits. They’ve also won nine of the last 10 meetings against the Wolfpack.
  3. Since 2014, Virginia has an ACC-best 85-25 record, with an 8.9 margin of victory, against conference opponents. NC State sits at just 46-60 overall against ACC foes.

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NC State at Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Virginia 58, NC State 56

Moneyline (ML)

Virginia has been struggling recently but did snap a three-game losing skid by defeating Georgia Tech 63-58 in its last game. NC State has won its last two games, against Clemson and Miami, and has the same ACC record as Virginia at 4-3.

The defending National Champion Cavaliers are just missing too much production from last year’s squad to feel confident enough in a Virginia (-209) moneyline wager. They rank 351st in points per game, 348th in 3-point percentage and 316th in field-goal percentage. Given their recent history against the Wolfpack and in the ACC, I cannot justify an NC State (+170) bet, either.

PASS on the NC State-Virginia MONEYLINE.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The home team generally has the edge in these games—home teams are 5-1 against the spread in the last six NC State-Virginia meetings—but that was with a title-contending Cavaliers team. The 2019-20 Virginia Cavaliers aren’t that good. You’ve read their offensive plummet above and the following Virginia ATS trends are also alarming: Virginia is just 6-11 ATS on the season, including 3-7 ATS at home and 3-5 ATS at home against teams above .500.

Also, this game should remain close because the NC State senior backcourt of Markell Johnson and C.J. Bryce are itching to get their first win against Virginia before graduating.

HAMMER NC STATE (+4, +100) at even-money.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The total of 116.5 in NC State-Virginia is shockingly low but the UNDER -116.5 (+105) is the play. Their combined Over/Under record on the season is 14-21 and nine of the last 10 head-to-head meetings have gone Under. Over the past five seasons, Virginia has the best Under record (75-106-2) in the ACC.

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Texas at West Virginia college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers betting odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and best bets.

The Texas Longhorns (12-5, 2-3 Big 12) and West Virginia Mountaineers (14-3, 3-2 Big 12) tangle at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown at 7 p.m. ET Monday. We analyze the Texas-West Virginia odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Mountaineers are ranked 13th in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Texas at West Virginia: Three things you need to know

1. West Virginia is coming off an 84-68 spanking at the hands of Kansas State in Manhattan over the weekend. However, they’re 10-0 against the spread in their past 10 games at WVU Coliseum so far this season.

2. Mountaineers F Oscar Tshiebwe is the stud for the home side, leading the team in points (11.6), rebounds (9.4), field-goal percentage (60.7) and blocked shots (1.4) per game.

3. Longhorns G Matt Coleman III and F Jericho Sims are the dynamic duo for the visitors. Coleman leads in points (12.0), assists (4.3) and steals (1.6) per game, while Sims leads the way in boards (8.1), field-goal percentage (67.0) and blocked shots (1.4) per outing.

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Texas at West Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

West Virginia 67, Texas 56

Moneyline (ML)

There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing.

Against the Spread (ATS)

WEST VIRGINIA (-9, -110) opened as a double-digit favorite, but it has been bet down to single digits. Perhaps it is a little nervousness on the side of the public after the Mountaineers were just hammered by K-State. Still, they’re 5-1 ATS in the past six games overall and 4-0 ATS in the past four at home.

Texas (+9, -110) is a dismal 4-11 ATS in the past 15 games overall, and 1-5 ATS in the past six games against teams with a winning mark.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 127.5 (-106) is worth a small-unit play. The Under is 8-2 in West Virginia’s past 10 games overall, while going 4-1 in the past five for Texas.

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Virginia at Georgia Tech odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Virginia Cavaliers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The Virginia Cavaliers (11-5, 3-3 ACC) visit the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-9, 3-4) Saturday at McCamish Pavilion for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Virginia-Georgia Tech odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Virginia at Georgia Tech: Three things you need to know

1. The defending champion Cavaliers have lost three in a row and have fallen out of the  USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll. They recently lost at No. 9 Florida State 54-50 Wednesday, shooting 21 of 46 (45.7%) from the floor, hitting just three 3-pointers, and turning the ball over 18 times.

2. The Yellow Jackets have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games, recently losing at home to Notre Dame 78-74 Wednesday. Sophomore G Michael Devoe, who leads the team with 16.5 points per game, scored 22 points and had 9 rebounds in the loss.

3. The Cavaliers have won the last five meetings in the series, going 3-2 ATS. They were favored in all five contests – four by double-digits. Virginia won 64-48 on its last trip to Atlanta as a 7-point favorite Jan. 18, 2018,

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Virginia at Georgia Tech: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Virginia 59, Georgia Tech 52

Moneyline (ML)

VIRGINIA (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Sure, the Cavs have lost three in a row, but they had a legitimate shot to win each game. The Yellow Jackets are 0-3 at home in ACC play and their talent just isn’t on the same level.

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Against the Spread (ATS)

The game is currently a PICK (Pk), which is the same as the ML above where each team is -110 to win outright. If the line moves to where the Cavs are favored and laying points, that becomes my STRONGEST PLAY and I’d pass on the ML. If the line moves in favor of Georgia Tech, stick with the Cavs ML and maybe get +100 odds or better on your risk. However, I don’t see the line moving Ga. Tech’s way.

Over/Under (O/U)

AVOID. The Cavaliers have the No. 1 defense in the country, leading the NCAA at 49.0 points allowed per game. It’s why their O/U’s are always low. This O/U checks in at 111.5 and the Under (-115) is still favored vs. the Over (+106). I do enjoy winning on “Virginia Unders,” as it’s so rewarding when you see a halftime score Under 45, but this 111.5 total is just too short.

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Johnny’s January record: 12-9-1. Since Dec. 1: 34-19-2.

January strongest plays: 8-3. Since Dec. 1: 19-6.

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Ohio State at Penn State college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Ohio State vs. Penn state sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Ohio State Buckeyes (12-5) travel to University Park, Pa., for a Saturday noon contest against the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-5) at the Bryce Jordan Center.

We analyze the Ohio State-Penn State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Ohio State at Penn State: Three things you need to know

1. Some of Ohio State’s shakiest games of the season are up close in the rear-view mirror. Games against Southeast Missouri State (a Dec. 17 win), Wisconsin (Jan. 3 loss), Maryland (Jan. 7 loss) and Indiana (Jan. 11) figure as four of OSU’s worst five games of the season. That run of mediocrity comes on the heels of seven tremendous games beginning on Nov. 13 against Villanova and ending on Dec. 7 against? … Penn State. Since drilling the Nittany Lions, 106-74, that day, the Buckeyes have flattened out on defense and scuffled on offense.

2. Penn State is also down. The Lions head into Saturday’s contest on a three-game losing streak. Over the three losses, PSU shot 37% from the floor while posting a minus-9 in average rebounding margin.

3. Ohio State is expected to get a couple guards back after serving team suspensions. Duane Washington and Luther Muhammad missed OSU’s game versus Nebraska on Tuesday. They also were held to limited minutes the prior game — so perhaps don’t expect full minutes in their Saturday return. But the pair combined for 32 points the last time the Buckeyes played the Nittany Lions.

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Ohio State at Penn State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Ohio State 71, Penn State 66

Moneyline (ML)

Not listed.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Buckeyes are 0-5 against the spread over their last five games. They are 1-3 ATS on the road. Over its last three road contests, OSU has been boat-raced with the Bucks trailing throughout and failing to mount a significant run.

All that has served to knock down the price to a nice spot. OHIO STATE -1.5 is worth a play, perhaps after waiting until closer to tip-off. You may be getting a point by then.

Over/Under (O/U)

The under is: 4-1 over OSU’s last five games … 3-1 over the Buckeyes’ road tilts … . The UNDER 138.5 -121. The lean here is the under but not at -121.

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Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Wisconsin Badgers (11-6, 4-2 Big Ten) visit the Breslin Center to play the conference rival Michigan State Spartans (13-4, 5-1) at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wisconsin-Michigan State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Wisconsin at Michigan State: Three things you need to know

  1. Wisconsin is 3-1 versus ranked opponents this season with victories over Big Ten rivals Ohio State, Penn State and Maryland.
  2. In its last game, Michigan State suffered a 29-point loss to Purdue, 71-42, which is tied for its biggest loss since 2010 (they lost by 29 to Michigan in 2017).
  3. Since 2010-11, the Spartans have won six straight home games against the Badgers with the last five victories coming by double-digits.

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Wisconsin at Michigan State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Michigan State 67, Wisconsin 61

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID a moneyline wager on either side due to Michigan State’s 33-10 record since 2014 when coming off a loss and its gross Michigan State -500 price point. I do expect the Spartans to bounce back from their 29-point trouncing at the hands of Purdue, so Wisconsin +375 is a no-go for me as well. But no way I’m laying $500 to earn a profit of a measly $100 if the Spartans win.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Wisconsin has played well against tough competition so far this season; the Badgers are 6-3-1 against the spread in games against above .500 teams. Second, they have the third-best ATS record (25-22-2) in the Big Ten against ranked opponents since 2014. Third, the Badgers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Finally, Michigan State -9.5 (-110) is a mountain of a spread considering the Spartans are just 3-5 ATS when laying 9.5 or more points this season.

TAKE WISCONSIN +9.5 (-110). 

Over/Under (O/U)

The last four Badgers-Spartans contests have gone Under, as have each of the teams’ previous two games. Each have solid defenses—the Spartans are ranked 67th in the county in opponent’s points per game compared to the Badgers’ 14th ranking in such metric. Furthermore, the combined over/under record for Wisconsin-Michigan State is 3-5 against ranked opponents. I expect this Friday night conference rivalry game to play UNDER 131 (-106).

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Michigan at Iowa college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Michigan Wolverines at Iowa Hawkeyes sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and bets

The Michigan Wolverines (11-5) visit the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-5) Friday in a Big Ten showdown at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Michigan-Iowa odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Michigan at Iowa: Three things you need to know

1. Michigan has lost two of its last three games overall. Both of those losses were on the road, and the Wolverines head to Iowa City with a four-game road losing streak in tow. UM has struggled in shooting the basketball over those four losses, going a combined 93-of-251 (37.1%) from the field.

2. Iowa bounced back from twin losses in early January to pick up solid straight-up and against-the-spread conquests of Maryland (Jan. 10) and Northwestern (Tuesday). The Hawkeyes field-goal defense in the back-to-back wins has been a major improvement. In four of Iowa’s five losses, opponent field-goal and 3-point accuracy rates have been so high as to peg the Hawkeyes as being somewhat unlucky in bumping up against a couple too many incredible shooting nights.

3. Over the past 10-12 games for each side, Iowa has displayed more consistency in taking and maintaining leads. Across the early-line providers, there wasn’t an avalanche of movement after the open at Iowa -4 or -4.5. But whatever flurries there were all went the way of the Hawkeyes playing on their home court.

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Michigan at Iowa: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Iowa 75, Michigan 68

Moneyline (ML)

There was no moneyline posted at the time of publication.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Hawkeyes are 6-1-1 ATS over their last eight games. The Wolverines are 3-4 ATS over their last seven, and they are winless ATS in four road games. Iowa is 6-2 ATS at home. Michigan is coming off a four-day rest and the last three times UM had four-plus days off and played a road game they are 0-3 with an average ATS margin near double digits. The home team is 4-1 ATS over the last five games in this series.

One of those incredible shooting nights against Iowa was Dec. 6 against the Wolverines. UM logged a 63.8% effective field-goal mark (which levels 2- and 3-point attempts). Michigan got to the line 34 times that game. There is some value in the IOWA (-4.5, -115) line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 7-0 the last seven times Iowa was favored. The Wolverines and Hawkeyes cranked out 194 total points last time around. They averaged 130 points over two meetings last season.

The UNDER 148 (-110) is a strong play.

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Oregon at Washington State college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Oregon Ducks at Washington State Cougars sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips

The Oregon Ducks (14-3, 3-1 Pac-12) and Washington State Cougars (10-7, 1-3 Pac-12) square off at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum in Pullman at 9 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Oregon-Washington State odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.

The Ducks are ranked eighth in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

Oregon at Washington State: Three things you need to know

1. Oregon heads into this one ranked 40th in the nation with 78.2 points per game (PPG), while ranking 12th overall in field-goal percentage (48.4). They’re also 10th in the country in 3-point shooting percentage (39.4).

2. Ducks G Payton Pritchard continues to tear it up, rolling up 19.2 PPG, 5.9 assists per game (APG) and 1.8 steals per contest to lead the team. For the Cougars, F CJ Elleby is their stud with 18.4 PPG, 6.7 rebounds per game (RPG) and 1.8 steals per game (SPG).

3. Washington State is horrible on offense, ranking 333rd in the nation in field-goal percentage (39.7) and 316th in 3-point shooting percentage (29.6).

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Oregon at Washington State: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Oregon 86, Washington State 69

Moneyline (ML)

The Ducks (-500) are heavy road favorites, but there’s no sense in placing a bet here as a $10 wager on Oregon to win outright will return a profit of just $2. It’s not worth even the minimal risk. PASS and look to the spread.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OREGON (-9.5, -106) is the play on the road despite the fact they’re laying nearly double digits. The Ducks have covered the spread in 12 of their past 14 games on the road, and they’re 22-6 ATS in the past 28 games overall. The favorite has also hit in five of the past seven in this series, so the arrow points squarely at the Ducks.

On the flip side, Washington State (+9.5, -115) is 1-4 ATS in the past five games overall, and just 3-10 ATS in the past 13 as a dog. The Cougars are also 4-10 ATS in the previous 14 against teams with a winning overall mark.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 139.5 (-110) looks awfully tasty in this one. The Ducks have a high-octane offense capable of throwing up some serious points. The Cougars, they’re the concern here, as they’re pretty pathetic shooting the rock. However, in a potential blowout, they should get some garbage points late against reserves.

The Over is 12-3-1 in Oregon’s last 16 games overall, and 5-1-1 in their past seven on the road. The Over is 5-2 in Wazzu’s past seven overall, too.

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Auburn at Alabama college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Auburn Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The undefeated Auburn Tigers (15-0) visit the Alabama Crimson Tide (8-7) Wednesday for a 9 p.m. ET game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. We analyze the Aubrn-Alabama odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Auburn at Alabama: Three things you need to know

1. The Crimson Tide are 7-2 over nine games at home; they are 5-1 against the spread in six games at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama ranks seventh in the nation in scoring 83.2 points per game; the Crimson Tide have managed 90-plus on offense in each of their last three home games.

2. Alabama junior G John Petty Jr. leads the Tide in scoring (16.7 PPG) and rebounding (7.3 rebounds per game). He is shooting a robust 49.5% from 3-point range, and he launches over six treys per contest. Petty is a key figure for a UA squad showing a great deal of in-season improvement in overall shooting, 3-point prowess and taking care of the basketball.

3. Auburn has been playing at a slower tempo than Alabama, which has a tempo figure ranked sixth in the nation. The Tigers have also played slightly lesser defenses this far. Across several key analytics, despite losing two of its last three games, Alabama has shown growth during the season and is very much playing its best basketball right now. The Tide are the superior team from distance – look for that to be a key in keeping the Tigers close.

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Auburn at Alabama: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Auburn 82, Alabama 80

Moneyline (ML)

There was no moneyline posted at the time of publishing.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Tide are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games. They’re 7-1 against the number in their last eight lined games at home. Dating back to last March, the Tigers are 0-4 ATS the last four times they played on three-days of rest. Line-watch this one and look for Alabama to get 2.5 or 3 points of insurance. The current lean is Alabama (+2, +100).

Over/Under (O/U)

Bettors can’t catch up with the Alabama Over this season. The Over is 10-5 in its 15 games. Look for the Crimson Tide to stay close and control the pace throughout. Take the OVER 159.5 (-106).

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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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