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College Basketball Season Record: 162-159-11 — Betting 1 Unit to Win X

  • 11:00am cst: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers -2.5; Total 130.5

I was a bit surprised by this spread. I thought Virginia off a tough road loss would actually be laying a larger number. I’m still not sure how good this Wake Forest team is. They were very underwhelming against Duke the other night. I was not impressed at all. I think Virginia bounces back here.

Pick: Virginia -2.5 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 2:00pm cst: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. UCONN Huskies -6.5; Total 147.5

Both of these teams come into this game on fire. UCONN has been on fire all season and have been great at home. Marquette also struggles on the road against tough competition. This game feels like the South Carolina vs. Auburn game earlier this week. UCONN just needs to run the Golden Eagles off the three point line.

Pick: UCONN -6.5 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 2:30pm cst: LSU Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks -7; Total 144.5

This one is pretty simple. South Carolina is a pretty good team that just got waxed by Auburn by 40 points. I expect a huge performance from the Gamecocks to bounce back after that embarrassing loss.

Pick: South Carolina -7 (-110) [via DraftKings]

  • 3:00pm cst: Miami Hurricanes vs. Boston College Eagles -1; Total 152

There is something wrong with this Hurricanes team. They are ice cold and blew a huge game against Clemson. The Canes allowed Clemson to go on a 20-3 run to close out the last six minutes. Miami needs this game to try and save its season. Boston College will play spoiler today.

Pick: Boston College -1 (-110) [via DraftKings]

  • 3:00pm cst: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights -1; Total 135.5

These teams are built similarly except I rate the UCF offense much higher. This will be a defensive battle especially on the glass. It’ll be a fist fight so I’ll take the tougher team with a better offense.

Pick: UCF -1 (-110) [via DraftKings]

  • 9:00pm cst: Santa Clara Broncos -5.5 vs. San Diego Toreros; Total 152

Was streaming on Twitch so no handicaps.

Pick: San Diego +5.5 (+105) [via BetOnline]

  • 9:00pm cst: Colorado Buffalos -1.5 vs. USC Trojans; Total 151

Pick: USC +1.5 (-105) [via BetOnline]

  • 9:00pm cst: Oregon Ducks -7 vs. Oregon State Beavers; Total 136.5

Pick: Oregon State +7 (-110) [via BetOnline]

  • 10:30pm cst: Nevada Wolf Pack vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels -1.5; Total 140.5

Pick: UNLV -1.5 (-105) [via BetOnline]

Futures Deep Dive 1/26/24 (link):

2023-24 Futures Bets

[11/06/23 - preseason - via DK]

  • Arkansas Razorbacks 25/1

  • USC Trojans 35/1

  • Florida Atlantic Owls 40/1

  • Texas Longhorns 40/1

  • Baylor Bears 40/1

  • Texas A&M Aggies 55/1

  • Oregon Ducks 75/1

  • St. Johns Redmen 85/1

[11/20/23 - via DK]

  • UCLA Bruins 30/1

  • Mississippi State Bulldogs 150/1

[11/27/23 - via DK]

  • Oklahoma Sooners 150/1

[12/5/23] - via DK]

  • North Carolina Tar Heels 30/1

  • Florida Atlantic Owls 40/1

  • Texas Longhorns 55/1

  • Oklahoma Sooners 150/1

[12/16/23 - via DK]

  • North Carolina Tar Heels 30/1

  • Oklahoma Sooners 60/1

[1/17/24 - via DK]

  • North Carolina Tar Heels 16/1

  • Baylor Bears 30/1

  • Kansas State Wildcats 75/1

  • Oregon Ducks 100/1

  • UCF 250/1

[1/24/24 - via Circa Sports]

  • North Carolina Tar Heels 14/1

  • Texas Longhorns 90/1

  • Kansas State Wildcats 125/1

[2/17/24 - via DK]

  • Auburn Tigers 18/1

  • Kentucky Wildcats 25/1

  • San Diego State Aztecs 70/1