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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

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

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

Kentucky has beaten Texas Tech in each of their previous four head-to-head games.
The Big XII is 35-25 all-time in the Big XII-SEC Challenge.
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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

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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BAMA BEAT: Missouri, Vandy recap + upcoming SEC slate (Ep. 296)

Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb, through TideSports.com and The Tuscaloosa News, produce a podcast called “The ‘Bama Beat”, which features all the latest news and analysis surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this episode, Hurt and Hunter Johnson take …

In this episode, Hurt and Hunter Johnson take a look at Alabama basketball’s two most recent games against Missouri and Vanderbilt. The two then turn their attention towards the Crimson Tide’s upcoming slate of SEC games.

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How to watch Dayton vs Richmond: Date, time, odds

No. 7-ranked Dayton takes on Richmond for an Atlantic 10 Conference battle that pits the top two teams in the standings against one another.

It’s an Atlantic 10 conference rivalry you’re going to want to watch. No. 7 ranked Dayton — first place in the conference — takes on second-ranked Richmond, exclusively on ESPN+.

Dayton has steadily risen up the AP polls in recent weeks, traveling all the way up to the seventh spot while going on an eight-game winning streak. Dayton is 19-9 in series history against Richmond, winning their last seven straight.

This will be Richmond’s second game this season against a ranked team, losing their last one to No. 18 Auburn 79-65. Richmond has been on a bit of a roll recently though, winning five of their last six games, all against A-10 opponents.

How to watch #7 Dayton vs Richmond:

No. 7 Dayton (17-2) vs Richmond (15-4)

Saturday, Jan. 25, 6:00 p.m. ET

Robins Center, Richmond, VA

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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

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.
Despite Oregon’s impressive record, they allow slightly more points per game (68.8) than they score (68.5) in conference play.
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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:00 p.m. ET.

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

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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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

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.
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.
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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

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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