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College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Runnin' Rebels and Bulldogs face off at 11:00 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. UNLV is favored by -4.5 in this Mountain West conference matchup the against Fresno State. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.</p><h3>UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Runnin' Rebels Chances in Fresno</h3><p>UNLV has been playing well lately, as they have won four straight games. So far this season, they have gone 13-9, including a 6-4 record in Mountain West action.</p>

<p>Today, they are the favorites, as they have gone 7-3 when favored. On the road, they have gone 4-2, and their average scoring margin in these games is +3.2. Currently, they are on a two-game road winning streak.</p><p>UNLV has been solid against the spread this season, going 13-6. Their ATS record is even better on the road, where they are 5-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Runnin' Rebels have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UNLV games is 12-7 and today's line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>The Runnin' Rebels' offense wrapped up their last game with 80 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.4 points per contest. Dedan Thomas Jr. led the scoring for the Runnin' Rebels, contributing 25 points. Additionally, Rob Whaley Jr. chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Currently, the Runnin' Rebels' defense holds the 109th rank in the nation, allowing 70.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UNLV's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.2% this season.</p><h3>Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Through 24 games, Fresno State has an 11-13 record, including a 4-7 mark in Mountain West Conference play. The Bulldogs have won two straight games and are coming off a 68-66 victory over Air Force. On the season, Fresno State is 7-7 at home, and over their last 10 games at the Save Mart Center, they are 5-5.</p>

<p>As an underdog, Fresno State is just 2-11 this year, and they have gone 8-2 when favored. So far, the Bulldogs have been the underdog in 13 of their 24 games. For the season, Fresno State has been outscored by an average of 0.6 points per game at home.</p><p>As the underdog, Fresno State has gone 4-9 vs. the spread this season. However, they have a 6-8 ATS mark at home and are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a 4-6 ATS record.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Fresno State games is 14-9 and today's over/under line of 138.5 is very close to the average over/under line in their games this year (138.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points and this season, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Fresno State offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against Air Force. They posted a field goal percentage of 57.1% and connected on 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Isaiah Hill, who enters today's matchup with an average of 12.3, while Xavier Dusell also carries a PPG average of 11.1 into the game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Fresno State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.2 points per game. The Fresno State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Air Force to connect on 9 threes.</p>

UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

<p>From Progressive Field in Cleveland, we have the Tigers and Guardians facing off in an AL Central matchup. This one gets started at 1:08 PM ET and is being televised on TBS. The Guardians are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -149, while the Tigers are at +128. The over/under line is currently at 7 runs.</p>

<p>Detroit comes into the game on a two-game losing streak and is 86-76 overall, while the Guardians are 92-69 and have won two straight. Tanner Bibee is starting for Cleveland, while the Tigers are going with Tyler Holton. </p><h3>DETROIT TIGERS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline +128</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:08 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TIGERS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Tigers winning by a score of 3 to 2</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Tigers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 5 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Parker Meadows and the Tigers are coming off a big 5-2 win over the Astros to close out their series. Meadows went only 1/5, but his one hit was a home run, and he drove in three runs. The Tigers were the +155 underdog going into this matchup. They scored their other four runs in the 8th inning.</p>

<p>Sean Guenther got the win out of the bullpen for the Tigers, and Will Vest picked up the save. Starter Tyler Holton only went one inning, and Parker Meadows got the start for the Tigers, going 1/5 with a homer.</p><p>As the Tigers prepare to face the Guardians in Cleveland for game one of their AL Divisional Round series, they’ll look to snap a two-game losing streak. Detroit finished the regular season with a 43-38 record both at home and on the road. As road underdogs, they went 32-32 this year and have won their last four games away from home.</p> <p>Detroit’s run line record for the season is 88-76, with a +0.5 average run margin on the road compared to 0.0 at home. They’ve covered the run line in four straight road games. The Tigers’ over/under record is 78-81, and 88.3% of their games have had higher totals than today’s 7-run line. The under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Tyler Holton is getting the start for the Tigers today as he faces the Guardians on the road. So far, he has made 68 appearances and nine starts. Holton's record for the season is 7-2, and he comes in with an ERA of 2.19. Looking at his ERA at home compared to on the road, Holton is 4-0 at home with a 7.0 ERA. On the road, he is 3-2 with a 1.82 ERA. Holton's last outing came on October 2nd, where he went one inning, giving up one hit and issuing a walk. He didn't allow a run in that outing and finished with a no-decision. In each of his last three outings, he has finished with a no-decision.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Detroit's team batting average is just .234, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage and slugging. As a team, the Tigers are 19th in home runs.</p>

<p>Over his last four games, Kerry Carpenter has gone just 2/13 at the plate, but he does have two runs and one homer during that stretch. Carpenter is currently batting .284 for the season, and his 18 homers is 2nd on the team. Riley Greene is the team's top power threat, as he has gone deep 24 times and is batting .262 overall.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 4-3 loss to Houston, Ben Lively was solid on the mound, allowing just two runs on five hits. The offense was carried by José Ramírez, going 2/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p>

<p>The Guardians also wasted a big game from Will Brennan, who went 3/4 with two doubles and a run scored. Cleveland's other run came in the 1st inning but was unable to hold the lead, as Houston scored three times in the 2nd.</p><p>As the Guardians prepare to host the Tigers in the AL Divisional Round, they’ll look to snap a two-game losing streak. Cleveland finished the regular season with a 92-69 record, including a 50-30 mark at home and 42-39 on the road. They’ve also dropped their last two games at home and as favorites.</p> <p>For the season, the Guardians went 82-79 against the run line, with a +0.7 average run margin at home. They’ve lost their last two home games against the run line. The under has hit in five straight games for Cleveland, and their overall over/under record is 68-82. Today’s line of 7 runs is below their season average of 8.3.</p><p>Cleveland is starting right-hander Tanner Bibee today vs. the Tigers. He has made 31 starts this year and has a record of 12-8 with a 3.47 ERA. Bibee's WHIP for the season is 1.12, and he has turned in 12 quality starts. In his last outing, Bibee picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had taken the loss in three straight outings. Bibee's ERA at home is 4.56, compared to 2.84 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. At home, they have been a bit better, putting up 4.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .238, which is 14th in the league, and have the worst BABIP in the league. However, they have been good at not striking out, and their team OBP and SLG are both around league average.</p>

<p>Jose Ramirez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/18 in his last five games with two homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .279 with 39 homers and 118 RBIs. Josh Naylor is also having a good season, as he is 6th in the league in RBIs and is 2nd on the team with 31 homers.</p>

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24