College Hoops Thursday 1/16/25

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CBB ‘25 Record: 10-20 (-10.71 Units) — Betting 1 Unit to Win X
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• 8:00PM CST: UTEP Miners vs. Liberty Flames -8; Total 134.5

We’ve got a good one in Conference USA tonight. Two of the best teams in the conference will be going at it. UTEP has one of the best defenses due to their ability to create turnovers. This usually gives Liberty issues as UTEP has been a pest for the Flames especially on the road. I think Liberty is laying too many points in this one. Give me the better defense.

Play: UTEP +8 (-110) [via DraftKings]

• 8:00PM CST: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers -8.5; Total 146.5

Rutgers has yet to win a road game this season. Nebraska has lost two in a row and this is a game they cannot afford to lose. Rutgers prides them selves on their defense and they run cold at times on offense. I think Rutgers can keep this game close. I also think we get an under in this one. Somewhat of a hedge but I like it.

Play: Rutgers +8.5 (-110) [via BetOnline]
Play: UNDER 146.5 (-116) [via BetOnline]

• 10:00PM CST: Gonzaga Bulldogs -9 vs. Oregon State Beavers; Total 150.5

This will not be a walk in the park for the Zags. Oregon State has played tough all season especially at home. Gonzaga might overlook OSU due to this being a non conference matchup. I feel like this is an Oregon State game where they can steal one. The Beavers have a top 50 offense and a top 30 defense. They can also knock down the three but my only worry is their rebounding. I’ll take my chances.

Play: Oregon State +9 (-110) [via DraftKings]

PENDING LATER GAMES

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• Big 10: (0-4)

• Big 12: (4-5)

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• Mountain West: (0-2)

• SEC (1-1)