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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Oregon State Beavers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota State Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The Tigers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 157.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +1</p><p>This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-68 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 141 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After defeating Alabama State by a score of 92-75, Memphis has now won all three of their games this season. So far, Memphis has played one game away from home and two games in their home arena. As of now, Memphis has a 1-2 record against the spread heading into today's game. Looking back to last year, the team has gone 1-2 in their last three games vs. the spread, with an average scoring differential of +12.</p><p>Memphis comes in with an over/under record of 2-1-0 through three games, with their games averaging a combined 154.3 points per game so far. The Tigers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 79 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their latest game, Memphis offense put up 92 points against Alabama State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.5% and made 11 threes. David Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.7 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jaykwon Walton brings a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.</p><p>Currently, the Tigers' defense holds the 85th rank in the nation, allowing 69.0 points per game. Memphis' three-point defense is currently 70th in the country at 8.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 36.5% of their shots vs. Memphis.</p><h3>Will the Wolverines Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Michigan comes into the game against Memphis with a 3-1 record. Over their last ten home games, Michigan is 3-7. As of today's game, Michigan has a current record of 3-1 against the spread this season. Taking into account the previous season, Michigan holds an ATS record of 7-3 in their last ten games.</p><p>In four games, Michigan comes in with an over/under mark of 4-0-0, with their games averaging 167.2 points per game. Looking at the Wolverines' last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 with their games averaging 92 points per game.</p><p>Michigan's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 86 points vs. Long Beach State. Overall, they hit 47% of their shots from the field and went 15/25 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Dug McDaniel, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 21, while Olivier Nkamhoua also maintains a PPG average of 18.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Wolverines' defense is presently ranked 142nd nationally, allowing an average of 75.8 points per contest. So far, the Michigan defense is giving up an average of 11.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (316th).</p>

Memphis Tigers vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Dodgers are sending Bobby Miller to the mound on Friday, and he will be facing off against the Rays, who are starting Tyler Alexander. The forecast for the game in Los Angeles calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently on a four-game winning streak and is 76-52 this season. They are the heavy favorite on the money line today at -197, while the Rays are +166. This interleague matchup will be televised on BSSUN.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline +166</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Friday, August 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Athletics with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 2nd inning before the Athletics scored two runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Tampa Bay was the -118 favorite on the money line going into the game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Rays only had one fewer hit than the Athletics but scored just one run. Their lone run came in the 4th inning. Christopher Morel had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored. The Rays really could have used a big game from him, as they also lost Austin Meadows to the IL before the game.</p><p>Tampa Bay is on the road to take on the Dodgers with an overall record of 64-63, putting them 4th in the AL East. They trail the Yankees by 10.5 games in the division and are 17-23 against other AL East teams. The Rays are looking to get back to .500 overall, and they are currently 34-34 at home and 30-29 on the road.</p>

<p>The Rays have an overall series record of 21-15-5 this year, and they are 33-29 as the favorite. As the underdog, Tampa Bay is 31-34 this season. They have won three straight games as the underdog, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 overall.</p><p>The Rays are 64-63 against the run line this season, including a 35-24 mark on the road. They have a run line record of 41-24 as an underdog and have covered the run line in five straight games as the underdog. Tampa Bay's average run margin in winning games is +2.7, while it is -3.6 in losing games.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Rays games this season is 8.1 runs. The Rays' over/under record for the season is 56-65, and their average over/under line is 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Rays have a record of 2-3-1. So far this season, the majority of their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs, with just 5 games having lines set higher than that. Their current under streak is at 4 games.</p><p>Tyler Alexander is getting the start for the Rays today and comes into the game with a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 5.17. So far this season, he has made six starts and 16 appearances. Alexander has a WHIP of 1.28 and batting average allowed of .260. In his last outing, which came out of the bullpen, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits. He didn't give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had won three straight appearances. Opponents have hit 16 homers off Alexander this season.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been one of the Rays' most consistent hitters this season, batting .274 with 10 homers and a team-leading 55 RBIs. He is also currently on a four-game hitting streak. Christopher Morel and Jose Siri are also near the top of the Rays' home run leaderboard, but both players have struggled in terms of batting average, with Morel hitting just .194 and Siri at .199.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rays are 28th in the league in scoring at 3.9 runs per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.1 runs per contest. As a team, the Rays are batting just .230 and have the 23rd ranked slugging percentage in the league. Their team OPS of .674 is also 22nd in the MLB.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mariners, closing out their series with an 8-4 win. After allowing one run to the Mariners in the top of the 2nd, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another six runs in the 3rd inning.</p>

<p>Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Dodgers, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Los Angeles's offense was carried by Max Muncy, who went 2/4 with two doubles and three RBIs.</p><p>Los Angeles is currently 76-52 overall, good for a four-game lead over the Diamondbacks in the NL West. The Dodgers will host the Rays today with a four-game winning streak, and they closed out their series vs. the Mariners with three straight wins. So far, they are 21-18 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers are 41-22 this season compared to a 35-30 mark on the road. Los Angeles has been the favorite in most of their games, and they are 71-42 in those matchups. As for their record as the home favorite, they are 40-22 this season. The Dodgers' overall series record is 24-17-2 and they have won two straight series.</p><p>Los Angeles has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 63-65 overall. They are 31-32 at home and 32-33 on the road. The Dodgers have covered the run line in three straight games and are 56-57 when favored. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs, while it's -3.2 in losing games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs is right in line with the Dodgers' season average, as they have played to a combined average of 9 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Dodgers games this season is 67-59, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, they have gone 9-7-2. In total, only 14.8% of their games have had higher lines than 9 runs, with the majority of their games (71.1%) having lower lines.</p><p>So far this season, Bobby Miller has made eight starts and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 8.02. Looking at his overall numbers, Miller has a WHIP of 1.84 and has issued 5.08 walks per nine innings compared to 7.49 strikeouts. Miller has only made one quality start this year and is coming off a rough outing against the Cardinals, where he gave up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Miller has given up at least one homer in each of his last three starts.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a huge addition to the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is batting .291 with a team-high 39 home runs and 88 RBIs, which is also the best mark on the team. Ohtani is currently on a five-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season, as he is batting .265 with 26 homers and 81 RBIs.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game and batting a collective .252. They have also been one of the league's best power-hitting teams, as they are 3rd in home runs and have a collective isolated power (ISO) of .183, which is also the 3rd best mark in the league.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/23/24