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

Previewing Wednesday’s West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders college basketball odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (16-3) visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-7)  Wednesday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. Tip-off for the Big 12 clash is set for 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the West Virginia-Texas Tech odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

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

1. Texas Tech has lost two straight games and four of its last six. TTU’s most recent setback was an overtime effort against Kentucky (Saturday). It was the Raiders’ third overtime loss of the season.

2. West Virginia arrives in Lubbock having won five of its last six games. WVU has held foes to a 34.9 field-goal percentage over those six games.

3. This one sets up as a rare modern game with neither side likely to do much damage from beyond the 3-point arc. Neither is in the NCAA-I top-200 in either 3-point accuracy or attempt rate.

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

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Prediction

West Virginia 67, Texas Tech 63

Moneyline (ML)

West Virginia (+120) hasn’t been a great road team, and their results — even in wins — tend to be on the inconsistent side. WVU did beat the Red Raiders by 12 (66-54) in Morgantown, W. Va. Jan. 11. In several key factors, the Mountaineers have things trending the right way and in areas where the Red Raiders (-143) have developed some question marks.

WEST VIRGINIA +120 is a lean and worth an undercard play.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Mountaineers are 6-0 against the spread over their last six against teams playing .600-basketball, and they’re 5-1 over their last six games as an underdog. The Red Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last four against teams with a winning percentage over .600. In its last dozen games as a favorite, Texas Tech is 3-9.

West Virginia is strong on the glass, and the Mountaineers have the inside and mid-range game to create mismatches and sustained runs on the scoreboard. WEST VIRGINIA (+2.5, -110) is a strong play. (You may need to get to that line soon.)

Over/Under (O/U)

WVU games have gone Over in three of its last four outings, but the Under prevailed over the three games prior to that stretch. The Under is 6-1 over the Mountaineers’ seven road tilts. Trends on the TTU side are a mixed bag. Both defenses are top-10 in the nation in defensive efficiency (a measure of points allowed per possession), and the total here reflects that.

I have a lean toward the OVER 128.5 (-110) but with no finger on the trigger.

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

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

The Florida State Seminoles (17-2) visit John Paul Jones Arena to play the Virginia Cavaliers (13-6) Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Florida State-Virginia odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Florida State at Virginia: Three things you need to know

  1. Florida State beat Virginia in their first meeting, 54-50, keyed by the Seminoles sinking eight 3-pointers. The Cavaliers were able to hit only three shots from behind the arc.
  2.  Both teams are coming off thrilling wins against conference opponents—Florida State beat Notre Dame 85-84 Jan. 25, and Virginia beat Wake Forest in 65-63 overtime Jan. 26.
  3.  Florida State’s current No. 5 AP ranking is the school’s highest in Leonard Hamilton’s 18 years as head coach.

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Florida State at Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Florida State 60, Virginia 52

Moneyline (ML)

The Seminoles have a more talented core at the moment compared to a Virginia program which lost three players to the NBA from last year’s National Championship team. Florida State has played four RSCI Top-100 recruits while Virginia has had only three of their five RSCI top-100 recruits see action.

Florida State is a much more balanced team than Virginia. The Seminoles are ranked 66th in points per game and 71st in opponent PPG. The Cavaliers allow the fewest PPG but 350 schools are scoring more points per game. In three games against ranked opponents, Florida State is 3-0 with a plus-9.3 margin of victory and Virginia is just 1-1.

BET FLORIDA STATE (-110). New to sports betting? Bet $110 on Florida State to earn a profit of $100 if they win outright.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Being that the line is just +/-1.5 points, we are going to PASS on betting against the spread and put our total Florida State-Virginia gambling allowance on the moneyline. If you wanted to take Florida State (+1.5, -121) it would make sense because the total is so low and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total of 115.5 total is comically low in this game and I’m going to PASS. Their combined Over/Under record is 19-19, Virginia’s O/U record is 26-42 since 2015 and in Virginia home games this season the O/U is 4-7. There’s no way I’m throwing money at this total.

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San Diego State at UNLV odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s San Diego State Aztecs vs. UNLV Rebels odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The San Diego State Aztecs (20-0, 9-0 Mountain West) travel to Fabulous Las Vegas to take on the UNLV Rebels (11-10, 6-2) in an MWC showdown Sunday at 4 p.m. ET at the Thomas & Mack Center.

We analyze the San Diego State-UNLV odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

San Diego State at UNLV: Three things you need to know

1. The fourth-ranked Aztecs (USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll) have been great on both sides of the ball. SDSU has been especially stingy on defense, allowing few good looks from anywhere on the floor and being lock-down proficient on the glass.

2. Analytics peg San Diego State as being one of the best in the nation when playing on the road. But there is also a thread of inconsistency running throughout the Aztecs’ numbers at home and abroad. These swings have come on offense and defense and against teams up and down the rankings.

3. The site of this one is significant. Advanced stats reveal that the Rebels have among the nation’s biggest drop-offs in home-vs.-road efficiency. The Rebs have won six straight on their home hardwood.

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San Diego State at UNLV: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

UNLV 67, San Diego State 65

Moneyline (ML)

The spread and Over/Under look to be well-pegged by the betting public. But the UNLV side of the moneyline stands out here. UNLV +230 makes for decent value. The Rebels have offensive indicators pointed the right way, and the Aztecs are in a vulnerable spot. A comp for this one on the SDSU side is the Aztecs’ Jan. 14 at Fresno State, a non-cover of a 12.5-point spread and a contest that was played within one score mostly throughout. If you can see UNLV winning 3 of 10 meetings, the line here has value.

New to sports betting? A $10 moneyline play on UNLV would return a $23 profit.

Against the Spread (ATS)

In their six-game win streak at home, UNLV is 5-1 against the spread. The Runnin’ Rebels are 4-1 ATS over their last five games following a straight-up loss.

UNLV (+7.5 -134) line is a lean here. Shade this play as stronger than the O/U but weaker than the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

San Diego State has had nine games on each side of the O/U. The Over is 11-10 in UNLV’s 21 games. The Under is 4-1 in UNLV’s last five games as a home underdog, and it’s 5-2 in SDSU’s last seven as a road favorite. The UNDER (133.5 -115) is a lean here.

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Kentucky at Texas Tech college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Kentucky Wildcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball picks and best bets

The Kentucky Wildcats (14-4) visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-6) at United Supermarkets Arena in Texas Tech’s hometown of Lubbock, TX. Saturday for a 6 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Kentucky-Texas Tech odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Kentucky at Texas Tech: Three things you need to know

  1. Kentucky has beaten Texas Tech in each of their previous four head-to-head games.
  2. The Big XII is 35-25 all-time in the Big XII-SEC Challenge.
  3. Kentucky-Texas Tech is the only matchup of ranked teams playing in Saturday’s Big XII-SEC Challenge 10-game slate.

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Kentucky at Texas Tech: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Kentucky 68, Texas Tech 61

Moneyline (ML)

The Wildcats have played much better recently than the Red Raiders; Kentucky has won six of its last seven games and Texas Tech has lost three of its last five. The balance in the talent scales tips in favor of Kentucky, which has nine top-100 RSCI ranked players compared to Texas Tech, which has just three.

It shows when looking at each team’s record against ranked opponents. Since 2015, Kentucky is 20-17 straight up against ranked opponents compared to Texas Tech’s 20-22 mark against ranked opponents. Texas Tech is 4-2 outright in the Big XII-SEC Challenge but none of those games were played against a ranked opponent, while Kentucky is 3-3 in the Big XII-SEC Challenge and all six opponents were ranked.

TAKE KENTUCKY (+165) to win outright. New to sports betting? Bet $40 to earn a profit of $66 if Kentucky can win.

Against the Spread (ATS)

If we like the Wildcats to win straight up, then we LOVE KENTUCKY +4.5 (-115). Texas Tech is 9-1 at home on the season but just 5-5 against the spread versus a Kentucky team that is both 2-1 straight up and ATS.

Both teams play good defense—Kentucky is ranked 28th in the nation in opponent field-goal percentage and Texas Tech is 57th in opponent field-goal percentage—but the Wildcats have a decent offense (ranked 54th in FG%) compared to the Red Raiders’ putrid offense (ranked 149th in the nation in FG%).

HAMMER KENTUCKY +4.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

The combined Over/Under record of Kentucky and Texas Tech is 18-17-1 this season, and since 2015 their combined record versus ranked opponents is 35-43-1. Recently, the Over is 7-1 in the Wildcats’ last eight games overall but the Under is 4-1 in the Red Raiders’ last five overall.

This is a toss-up for me and I am saying PASS ON A TOTAL BET in this game. The line’s set at 132.5 (Over: -110, Under: -110).

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Clemson at Louisville college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Clemson Tigers at Louisville Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Clemson Tigers (10-8) visit the Louisville Cardinals (16-3) in a Saturday matinee at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET. We analyze the Clemson-Louisville odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Clemson at Louisville: Three things you need to know

1. Louisville — the No. 5 team in the nation on the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll — is on a roll with five straight wins. This surge is coming on the heels of bracketing the New Year with losses to Kentucky (Dec. 28) and Florida State (Jan. 4). The Cardinals have been dialed in from distance, shooting 42.6% from 3-point range over the five straight wins.

2. While it certainly isn’t one, this game feels like a tussle for the ACC, as both teams have recently defeated the now-No. 8 Duke Blue Devils: Clemson Jan. 14 and Louisville Jan. 18.

3. Other recent wins for UL — the non-Duke victories — haven’t been all that commanding, but can the Tigers capitalize on the road, where they haven’t looked great overall? Clemson is weak on the offensive boards and hasn’t created a lot of turnovers lately.

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Clemson at Louisville: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Louisville 69, Clemson 61

Moneyline (ML)

LOUISVILLE (-556) is a fair price, worthy of consideration in middling a double-digit spread. In other words — a play on the Cardinals for the straight-up win and on the Tigers carrying the points.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Tigers are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games as an underdog. The Cardinals are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. The underdog is 4-1 ATS over the last five meetings between these ACC foes.

The lean is on CLEMSON (+10.5, -125), but it’s only a slight lean.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 5-1 in Clemson’s last six games and 5-1 in Louisville’s last six Saturday games. The strongest play of these three is the OVER 127 (-125).

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USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The USC Trojans (15-3) visits Pac-12 rival Oregon Ducks (15-4) at the Matthew Knight Arena for a 11:00 p.m. ET tip off. We analyze the USC-Oregon odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

USC at Oregon: Three things you need to know

  1. USC tied Stanford atop the Pac-12 standings with a come-from-behind overtime upset over the Cardinals, 82-78, in their last game on Jan. 18.
  2. Despite Oregon’s impressive record, they allow slightly more points per game (68.8) than they score (68.5) in conference play.
  3. Both are playing at an elite level currently; the Trojans are 9-1 straight up and 7-3 against the spread in their last 10, while the Ducks are 8-2 outright but only 5-5 ATS.

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USC at Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Ducks 66, Trojans 62

Moneyline (ML)

The Trojans can continue their recent success against Oregon but actually wagering on that outcome is a different story. Sure, USC has won four of the last five games against the Ducks, including a 66-49 victory last season, but Oregon has won eight of its last nine games against the Trojans in Eugene, Oregon. Since 2014, the Ducks have the best win/loss record (82-8) as home favorites against Pac-12 competition with a 15.5 average margin of victory. Also, USC has just a 4-18 record against ranked opponents from the Pac-12, with a -11.5 average margin of victory, since 2014.

PASS on the moneyline because of the Ducks’ poor line value and the unlikelihood of a Trojans upset.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Trends point to betting TROJANS +9.5 (-115). First, the Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Second, USC are 4-1 ATS in away games against above .500 teams. Third, USC is 4-1 ATS in road games and 9-5 ATS in night games. Finally, look for the Trojans to utilize a huge mismatch between the front courts. USC has two double-digit scoring bigs in its front court — Onyeka Okongwu and Nick Rakocevic — against a Ducks front court that doesn’t feature a double-digit scorer, nor a player that gets more rebounds per game than either of the Trojans mentioned.

Over/Under (O/U)

Since we’re on the Trojans +9.5 and the Trojans have an Over/Under record of 6-12, let’s bet UNDER 139.5 (-104) because it correlates with our ATS handicap. It serves the Trojans well to play to their advantage, which is through their bigs, and slow the game down. Plus since 2014, Oregon has a 41-49 Over/Under record as a home favorite and a 45-66-1 Over/Under record in conference games.

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Michigan State at Indiana college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball picks and best bets.

The Michigan State Spartans (14-4) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (14-4) Thursday at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. The Big Ten battle tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Michigan State-Indiana odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Michigan State at Indiana: Three things you need to know

1. Michigan State has been playing at a high level on both sides of the ball since losing 87-75 to Duke Dec. 3. The Spartans are 9-1 since the loss with rock-solid game control figures in all nine wins. Field-goal defense, defense along the 3-point arc and rebounding have been areas where MSU has excelled the most. It must be noted just two of those 10 games were on the road: Dec. 18 at Northwestern was an against-the-spread loss; the other, Jan. 12 at Purdue, was a straight-up loss.

2. The Spartans lead the nation in assists (19.1 per game) and assist percentage (68.7). That string passing game has yielded quality looks for starters and reserves alike. Senior G Cassius Winston (18.1 points per game) is MSU’s leading scorer, but there is a lot of efficient depth below him on the scoring rolls. Eight Spartans with 10 or more games played own a higher effective field-goal rate — a measure accounting for 3-pointers — than Winston’s 49.2%.

3. Indiana leads the nation in free throws attempted per game (26.1). The Hoosiers rank third in free throws made per contest (17.8). Look for IU’s performance at the line and from beyond the arc to loom large in this matchup.

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Michigan State at Indiana: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Michigan State 72, Indiana 68

Moneyline (ML)

There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games against winning teams. The Spartans covered the spread in six of their last seven such games.

Sparty’s 3-point defense (28.1% — 8th NCAA-I), offensive depth, and trend toward fewer free throws allowed are compelling factors. The line here — MICHIGAN STATE -2.5 (-129) — is generous but at a premium. That’s certainly the lean.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 10-2 in MSU’s last 12 road games against teams with a home winning percentage greater than .600, 6-2 over the Spartans’ last eight road games and 6-0 in Indiana’s last six games against teams winning at a .600-clip or better.

Head coach Tom Izzo‘s Spartans have been playing low-tempo games of late, and MSU can take away a couple key Hoosier edges on offense. Take the UNDER 142.5 (-110).

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Penn State at Michigan odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Wolverines betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks.

The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) visit the Michigan Wolverines (11-6, 2-4) Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. We analyze the Penn State-Michigan odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Penn State at Michigan: Three things you need to know

1. Michigan has lost three of its last four games, including a 90-83 setback to Iowa Friday. The Wolverines are looking to avoid losing three consecutive conference games for the first time in nearly five years and to extend an eight-game home win streak against Penn State.

2. Penn State wants to play at a faster pace than UM, but the Wolverines take care of the basketball (23rd in offensive turnover rate). So, steal-and-transition buckets – a PSU calling card – would figure to be under control. A strong rebounding edge for the Lions, however, does figure as fuel for the PSU fast break. Michigan is weak on the offensive glass.

3. The Nittany Lions dropped recent road games at Rutgers (Jan. 7) and Minnesota (Jan. 15) despite leading for sizable chunks in both games. Last season, PSU lost a couple early Big Ten road games and then rattled off seven straight conference road wins against the spread.

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Penn State at Michigan: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Michigan 75, Penn State 72

Moneyline (ML)

No moneyeline was posted as of this publishing.

Against the Spread (ATS)

These Big Ten foes have similar records against top-100 foes. College basketball teams play such disparate schedules because of the large pool of DI teams – looking at top-100 games helps filter out 30-point blowouts that were wins when they went on the schedule. Figuring home-court advantage and UM having a bit more negative momentum, the Nittany Lions are the lean here.

Early betting confirms that lean. Take PENN STATE +5.5 (-121).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is: 10-7 in UM games this season … 4-0 in the Wolverines’ last four contests … 11-7 in PSU’s 18 games … 5-2 over the Lions’ last seven games … 15-5-1 over PSU’s last 21 games against winning teams … 9-1 over UM’s last 10 games against winning teams.

All of the Over trends are baked into an O/U 147.5 line for Wednesday’s contest, which draws a PASS in this corner. A figure of 144-145 would trigger a play; otherwise, respect the total and move on.

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Kansas State at Kansas college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Kansas State Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Kansas State Wildcats (8-9) take on the Kansas Jayhawks (14-3) Tuesday in a Big XII rivalry game at Allen Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.  We analyze the Kansas State-Kansas odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Kansas State at Kansas: Three things you need to know

1. Since Bruce Weber’s first year as Kansas State’s head coach (2012-13), these two teams have played 17 games and the Jayhawks are 14-3 with eight double-digit wins.

2. Kansas State has lost 13 consecutive games in Kansas.

3. Kansas State beat Kansas in its first head-to-head meeting last season, 74-67, but three starters from that squad are no longer on the roster.

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Kansas State at Kansas: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Kansas 71, Kansas State 52

Moneyline (ML)

Unless you have insider information or really feel like gambling, this moneyline is absolutely a stay away. The Wildcats are 1-3 on the road this season, while the Jayhawks are 6-1 in home games, so Kansas winning outright is the most logical outcome. Kansas State’s +1150 price point isn’t nearly steep enough to justify backing the Wildcats and their 8% probability of stealing a road victory over the Jayhawks. And you cannot bet $3,333 on a Kansas victory to earn just a $100 profit.

PASS ON THE MONEYLINE.

Against the Spread (ATS)

I’m going to lay the frighteningly large number and BET KANSAS -16 (-121) to win by at least 17 points. The Jayhawks have proven their mettle thus far in the season as they are the third-ranked team in the nation despite playing the toughest schedule. Kansas has been much better against the spread this season; the Jayhawks are 10-6 ATS while the Wildcats are just 6-11 ATS.

Also, there are too many edges in Kansas’ favor to back the underdog:

  • Kansas ranks 16th in the nation in opponent points per game and Kansas State ranks 308th in PPG.
  • Kansas is 12th in opponent field-goal percentage; Kansas State is 234th in field goal percentage.
  • Kansas does a great job keeping opponents off the glass (ranked 31st in opponent rebounds per game) and Kansas State is 301st in the nation in rebounds per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

I LEAN not like, UNDER 126 (+100) because we are laying such a big number with Kansas -16 and it’s tough to ask for a landslide to go Under the total. But, Kansas has a 4-12 Over/Under record on the season, the Under is 7-0 in the Jayhawks’ last seven games as a favorite and the Wildcats have a 1-6 O/U record in their last seven road games.

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Butler at Villanova college basketball odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Butler Bulldogs at Villanova Wildcats betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and bets.

The Butler Bulldogs (15-3) visit the Villanova Wildcats (14-3) Tuesday at Finneran Pavilion for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Butler-Villanova odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Butler at Villanova: Three things you need to know

1.  Both Butler and Villanova have lost three times this season while playing similar schedules. The Bulldogs head into Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia off two straight losses — one at home and one on the road. The Wildcats head in on a four-game win streak. ‘Nova has been in some close games, as four of the Wildcats’ last six wins have been played within two scores.

2. Villanova defeated Butler in both of their two head-to-head meetings last season, and the ‘Cats have gotten the best of the ‘Dogs in four of their last five meetings dating back to 2017-18. Over those five meetings, Villanova is 4-1 against the spread.

3. The Wildcats rely on their outside shooting and play at a slower pace. Butler has excelled against such teams this season. The Bulldogs defense is elite; they have held foes to a 43.2% effective field-goal percentage (a rate that accounts for point differential on 2- and 3-pointers).

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Butler at Villanova: Odds, betting lines and picks

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Prediction

Butler 65, Villanova 63

Moneyline (ML)

BUTLER (+145) is offering good value for the outright win on the moneyline and is worth a shot Tuesday. A $10 bet on the Bulldogs to win on the road will return a profit of $14.50.

Against the Spread (ATS)

‘Nova is undefeated (10-0) at home and 31-15 ATS over its last 46 contests at Finneran Pavilion. Both teams are 2-3 over their last five games overall.

Defense travels, and the Butler defense has held opponents to a 35% field-goal percentage in three of the team’s last five games. Look past Butler’s last two losses … or at least don’t over-emphasize them … and the Bulldogs are a tremendous play plus any points. Take BUTLER (+3.5, -110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 5-1 in Butler’s last six games vs. a winning team. The Under is 6-1 in Villanova’s last seven overall.

PASS on the Over/Under with the projected total set at 130 (Over: -110, Under: -110). It’s a well-set line with no real edge to be found.

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