CBB Record: 9-9 (-0.77 Units) — Betting 1 Unit to Win X

• 5:30PM CT: Siena Saints vs. Xavier Musketeers -27

Siena is off to a nice (3-1) start to the season heading to face Xavier on the road. The Musketeers faced a similar opponent in IUPUI who they only defeated by fourteen points. With Xavier having a big game against South Carolina on Monday, I'm not sure what Xavier has done to deserve this type of respect. I'll take the points all day with a team like Siena that's game.

Play: Siena +27 (-110) [via DraftKings]

• 8:00PM CT: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Alabama Crimson Tide -8

This is similar to last night's game with Purdue taking on Marquette. Purdue was getting plenty of respect based on last season's achievements and their home win against Alabama. Illinois hasn't played anyone so this spread makes sense. Bama, coming off a loss, should be locked in and ready to go. I'm happy to lay it in this situation. Big 10 vs. SEC is a mismatch in hoops too.

Play: Alabama -8 (-110) [via DraftKings]

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