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College Hoops Wednesday 2/5/25

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CBB ‘25 Feb-march Record: 15-6 (+7.80 Units) — Betting 1 Unit to Win X
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Last night made it three winning nights in a row for us. I was right about Ole Miss not shooting twice as many FTs against Kentucky because they didn’t have to. Instead, the Rebels shot over 50% from the field and beyond the arc to jump all over Kentucky. Too many turnovers for the Wildcats to overcome. Although, I did hit the nail on the head with the Texas Tech 3PT shooting as they dominated Baylor from beyond the arc. Unfortunately, we did take a late loss with BYU. I’ll take the winning night.

  • 6:00PM CST: Missouri Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers -9

This Tennessee team had a huge revenge win against Florida on Saturday, which snapped their losing streak. The Vols have still been hit or miss offensively as of late and laying 9 points against a hot Missouri team feel like too many. Mizzou has played great winning 7 of their last 9 games. I think this will be a close game.

Play: Missouri +9 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 6:00PM CST: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights -3

Both of these teams are struggling but I think Cinci is worse off than UCF. Cinci has been ice cold offensively and it only gets worse when they play on the road. Last time UCF played a poor offense at home (TCU) they destroyed them. I prefer the UCF defense in this one.

Play: UCF -3 (-108) [via DraftKings]

  • 7:00PM CST: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs -1.5

Tucker DeVries is out for the season for WVU. They Mountaineers are coming off a win just like TCU but both teams are struggling. This should be a good defensive game. TCU has a very erratic offense, which is why they try and lead with their defense. This just feels like a game TCU can get here.

Play: TCU -1.5 (-108) [via DraftKings]

  • 7:30PM CST: Creighton Blue Jays -3.5 vs. Providence Friars

Creighton is running hot especially on the road. Last time out they just escaped with a corner three banked off the glass. I think Lady Luck catches up with them tonight. Providence has quietly put together a resume the past couple weeks and just lost by two against red hot St. John’s. I think this is a great spot for Providence to get one with their great home court advantage.

Play: Providence +3.5 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 7:30PM CST: Illinois Fighting Illini -7.5 vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Illinois has been struggling on the road as of late. The Scarlet Knights may have Dylan Harper back in the lineup tonight as well. They kept it close and almost defeated Michigan on Saturday. I think this is another game that star freshman Ace Bailey can keep close with the help of the Rutgers defense and home crowd.

Play: Rutgers +8 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 8:00PM CST: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Texas Longhorns -7

Arkansas is coming off their maybe their best win of the season, defeating Kentucky on the road. Texas ended up blowing LSU out in Baton Rouge by 40 points. This line is telling me exactly what it did against Texas Tech last night: big number begging for road dog money. I don’t see it. If Texas plays their tough defense they can give Arkansas problems. It feels like a big number but this Texas offense has been playing tough. They need to make their FTs. This sets up as huge let down spot for Arkansas. Both teams need this win for their NCAA resume.

Play: Texas -7 (-112) [via DraftKings]

  • 8:00PM CST: Villanova Wildcats -5.5 vs. DePaul Blue Demons

Villanova is ice cold and desperately need this win. Because of those reasons, it sets up perfectly for the Blue Demons to steal a huge win at home. They defeated a struggling Seton Hall team and are very capable of taking down Nova at home. Too many points.

Play: DePaul +5.5 (-112) [via DraftKings]

Conference Sides ATS Record:

  • ACC: (0-0)

  • American: (2-0)

  • Atlantic 10: (0-0)

  • Big 10: (1-0)

  • Big 12: (5-3)

  • Big East: (2-1)

  • Conference USA: (0-0)

  • Mountain West: (0-0)

  • SEC (5-2)

  • WCC: (0-0)