Best Bets 12.2.23

Yesterday’s Recap

2-2 yesterday, but 2-0 on bets not involving the B10, so we’ll take that I guess. Is Boo Buie the sole owner of the Purdue Boilermakers? People are asking. Also, that game of knockout between Indiana and Maryland is still going, per source.

Purdue -5.5 vs. Northwestern ❌

Maryland/Indiana Over 136.5 ❌

South Dakota State -4.5 vs. Towson ✅

Xavier +8.5 vs. Houston ✅

Overall record: 32-31-3

Today’s Bets

*All lines via FanDuel. Please bet responsibly.*

UMass -5.5 vs. South Florida

This South Florida team just got ran out of the gym by Hofstra on Thursday, now they have to turn around and play a UMass team that hasn’t played in 10 days. It’s a brutal spot and another parting gift from Brian Gregory. Lay the points with the rested home team.

Florida State +12.5 vs. North Carolina

Sandwich spot here for North Carolina. The Heels are coming off their huge ACC/SEC Challenge win over Tennessee and they’ve got UConn at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Noles are also looking to bounce back after blowing a 17-point lead to Georgia the other night. Hold your nose and take the points.

St. Bonaventure -9.5 vs. Buffalo

This Buffalo team is going through it right now. They turn the ball over a ton. Guess who does a good job forcing turnovers? The Bonnies. The SBU backcourt should get whatever they want against a defense that’s giving up the 4th worst eFG% in the country. Lay the points.

Wright State +3.5 vs. Davidson

Trey Calvin and Tanner Holden are back healthy and hoopin’. They should be able to get whatever they want at the rim today. Take the points with the short road dog.

Michigan/Oregon Over 151.5

Great spot for both of these teams to put up some points. Michigan will get whatever they want inside, as Oregon was forced to go small ball with their big men out. Despite losing, Oregon put up 82 and 91 points in the last two games with a guard heavy lineup. Take the over in what should be a close game.

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