Top Picks for Basketball Betting in Thursday's College Conference Tournaments
Let's Roll with Some College Hoops Action on Thursday!
Thursday's college basketball action is chock-full of exciting games, and we've got the lowdown on the six best bets to get your bank rolled. Before you dive in, keep in mind these picks are based on the latest odds available at legal betting sites.
Let's break it down:
Xavier +3.0 (-110) Versus Marquette
Xavier and Marquette have played a couple of close games this season, each winning by two points. The Musketeers have momentum headed into the Big East Tournament with seven straight wins (5-2 ATS), while Marquette has dropped back-to-back games. Take the Musketeers to cover against the Golden Eagles.
Oklahoma +6.5 (-115) Versus Kentucky
Oklahoma covered the spread in six straight games and nearly upset Kentucky back in January. With the Sooners on a roll, take them to keep it close or even pull off the upset on Thursday night.
Clemson -6.5 (-115) Versus SMU
The Clemson Tigers are on a roll after eight straight wins, including victories against Duke, UNC, and SMU. We're backing the Tigers to cover the 6.5-point spread against SMU in their rematch.
UConn -5.5 (-110) Versus Villanova
UConn may not be at their back-to-back National Championship form, but they've covered the spread in three straight games—including a seven-point win over Villanova in their last meeting. With both teams coming off a win against Seton Hall, grab the Huskies to keep the streak going.
Final 2 Best Bets: Over 151.5 Points (Kansas/Arizona) and Utah State -8 Vs. UNLV
The Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona Wildcats are expected to deliver a high-scoring contest with legal sports betting odds of 151.5 points going over. These two teams combined for 159 points in their last meeting, so expect fireworks on Thursday night.
For the final bet, Utah State is a solid pick against UNLV, especially with key players Dedan Thomas Jr. and Julian Rishwain questionable for the Rebels. The Aggies should cover the 8.0-point spread against UNLV in the late window.
Good luck, and may the basketball gods be ever in your favor!
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- On Thursday, consider betting on Xavier +3.0 (-110) against Marquette, as Xavier has momentum with 7 consecutive wins and Marquette has dropped the last two games.
- Oklahoma at +6.5 (-115) could be a strong pick against Kentucky, as Oklahoma covered the spread in six straight games and nearly upset Kentucky previously.
- Clemson -6.5 (-115) might cover against SMU, with Clemson on a win streak of eight games, including victories against Duke, UNC, and SMU.
- UConn -5.5 (-110) could cover against Villanova, as UConn has covered the spread in three straight games and has recently defeated Villanova by seven points.
- The Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona Wildcats are expected to deliver a high-scoring contest, as the over 151.5 points looks like a smart bet.
- For the final pick, Utah State -8 vs. UNLV seems promising, given the uncertainty around key UNLV players Dedan Thomas Jr. and Julian Rishwain.
