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We're back today for a loaded Saturday college basketball slate after a relatively successful Friday (3-2 overall). Yesterday marked the first time that we shared our picks via our new Instragram page, so be sure to check that out for additional info throughout the week!
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Ranked Matchups Today:
CBB Plays:
Baylor/Texas o148.5 (-110)
A relatively high total for a college game, but expect both of these teams to want to push the tempo today in this top 10 matchup. The first game between these two reached a total of 147, as Texas won 76-71. However, both KenPom and Torvik are projecting this point total well over the projected line, so take the over.
KenPom: Baylor 79-77
Torvik: Baylor 80-76
Oklahoma State ML (-145) & u144.5 (-110)
K-State (20-7) @ Oklahoma State (16-11), 1pm CT on ESPNU
Despite a reason blowout loss at West Virginia, Oklahoma State is the favorite in this and rightfully so. Stillwater is arguably the toughest place to win in the Big 12 outside of Allen Fieldhouse. K-State has been playing well after losing 5 of 6, but expect a tight game between these sides.
KenPom: Oklahoma State 70-69
Torvik: Oklahoma State 70-68
William & Mary ML (-170)
Monmouth (6-24) @ William & Mary (11-19), 1pm on ESPN+
Both of these teams are terrible. However, the Tribe won this first matchup on the road earlier this year and with Monmouth being just 3-14 on the road this year, back the boys in green.
KenPom: W&M 72-65
Torvik: W&M 72-63
Maryland-Eastern Shore ML (-137)
UMES (15-11) @ Coppin State (7-21), 3pm CT
Betting on HBCU games might be the hardest prediction in the sport. Even with that being said, just look at the records between these squads.
KenPom: UMES 77-73
Torvik: UMES 76-73
Utah +2.5 (-110)
USC (20-8) @ Utah (17-12), 7pm CT on ESPNU
Both listed as bubble teams according to Joe Lunardi, Utah has been a very solid team at home this year (12-4). Despite a 3 game win streak from USC, the analytics are loving Utah tonight. Expect a big night from Branden Carlson for the Utes tonight, as USC's rebounding percentage ranks in the bottom 40 nationally.
KenPom: Utah 71-69
Torvik: Utah 72-69
San Diego State ML (-150)
SDSU (22-5) @ New Mexico (20-8), 9pm CT on CBSSN
Two reasons for this pick tonight: San Diego State is 7-1 on the road this year and I have a sizable future riding on the Aztecs to win the Mountain West this year.
KenPom: SDSU 76-75
Torvik: SDSU 77-74
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