College Basketball Games to Bet over the Weekend
College Basketball Betting Tips
We are now less than a month away from Selection Sunday, and that means that the college basketball action will continue to heat up. All of the top conferences in the country have tight races at the top, and that is going to lead to some fun weekends of basketball.
With that in mind, here are the best college basketball games to bet over the weekend from games taking place around the country.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
The Big Ten Conference race is currently led by Illinois, but that could actually be different before this game takes place on Saturday. Michigan State will host the Fighting Illini on Saturday, and this is a matchup of two teams that can make a deep run in March.
The Spartans enter the week having lost three of their last five games, but this is still a team that always seems to get better in February. Michigan State already lost to the Fighting Illini on the road, and they will be looking for revenge. Illinois is led by Kofi Cockburn and his 21 points and 11 rebounds per game. Few teams in the country have what it takes to slow him down, but he will face some size in this matchup.
This game should be a defensive battle as well, and Michigan State is going to have the edge when playing this one at home. Don’t expect much separation between the teams, but it will be the Spartans that survive and win this game.
Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas and Texas Tech are set to meet up on Saturday, and this rivalry is one of the best in the country. Both teams are near the top of the Big 12 Conference, and both teams love to win games by playing defense.
Texas Tech has been a solid offensive team this season as well, and that could play a key role in this game. The Red Raiders scored 77 points in the earlier win over Texas, and they will look to take control with the offense yet again. Texas is holding teams to just 57.6 points per game this season, but they just haven’t been able to score well enough at times. Texas is going to have to make shots to win this game, and playing at home should make this easier.
You can expect this game to be much closer than the first meeting, and the home team will win again. Bet the Texas Longhorns over the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Tennessee Volunteers at Arkansas Razorbacks
Tennessee and Arkansas meet up on Saturday for a massive matchup in the SEC, and this is another league that has turned into a terrific battle. Both teams are currently in the Top 25, and each team is scoring over 74 points per game.
The Volunteers just picked up a massive win over Kentucky on Tuesday night, and that should give them some momentum. The Volunteers are winning games by more than 11 points a night, and they are loaded with talent. Arkansas want to turn this game into a track meet, but that’s not always a good strategy against the Volunteers. Tennessee is simply the more complete team, and they won’t have much of a challenge winning this one the road.
Take the Volunteers as they win their sixth straight game.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida State Seminoles
The Duke Blue Devils have risen to the top of the ACC, but there are still plenty of teams that can give them a challenge. Florida State is one of these teams, and the Seminoles are looking to turn things around after a disappointing start to the year. It’s hard to believe how bad Florida State has struggled this year, but they enter the week at just 14-11. The Seminoles are still a team that is loaded with talent, but they are giving up over 70 points per game, and that has been a major issue.
Duke is scoring right at 80 points per game, and they can put up points in a hurry. The Blue Devils haven’t been as dominant at home as in years past, but they are still not a fun team to deal with.
This game might be closer than you would think, but Duke takes care of business at home.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Purdue and Rutgers meet up on Sunday, and this is a game that should be entertaining to watch. Purdue feels like the best team in the Big Ten Conference, but Rutgers has been beating everyone of late.
The Boilermakers are scoring over 82 points per game, and they are shooting better than 50 percent from the field. Rutgers is holding teams to just 64 points per game, and they have to slow down the pace in this one. Purdue shouldn’t have much trouble at home in this game, and that offense will take control. Look for this game to be a big win for the Boilermakers in this Big Ten battle.
Derek Hudson
Derek is a long time sports bettor who grew up in Providence, RI. Derek is data driven and believes the key to betting the sportsbooks is finding an edge in analytics. Derek is happily married and has two young boys. Derek will bet on anything if you let him.
