This is the last big Saturday of the regular season in college basketball with the first of 31 conference tournaments starting tomorrow.
Since it’s a special occasion, VSiN’s Steve Makinen has put together trends and betting systems that apply to today’s games.
For example, from Steve’s recent piece on power conference rematches, we have this one:
Power conference teams that lost the opening game between teams and are now double-digit road underdogs have gone just 14-124 SU BUT are on an 83-54 ATS (60.6%) run.
Consider this a spot where the better team may be taking a late season matchup against a lesser conference rival too lightly. These games are typically overpriced and we all know that most conference matchups aren’t easy, regardless of the circumstances with each team.
System matches
Seton Hall (+21.5) at St John’s
Pittsburgh (+10.5) at Louisville
>>More trends and systems from Steve
Circa Challenge picks
Selections are out for the Circa College Hoops Challenge.
Ron “Skinny” Boyles, a professional bettor from Pittsburgh, is leading the field of 15 with an 8-2 record, so let’s take a look at his contest selections for Week 3:
- Virginia (+6.5) vs Clemson * BEST BET
- Florida ST (+23) at Duke
- Wyoming (+7) vs San Diego ST
- Cincinnati (+15) at Houston
- Mississippi ST (-11.5) vs LSU
All contest plays are posted here on VSiN.com along with standings and contest rules. (I already sent the email with all the picks to VSiN Pro subscribers.)
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu, but Greg is also one of the contestants. So let’s see what he selected after a 4-1 Week 2 for a 7-3 record:
- Campbell (+7) at Charleston * BEST BET
- Elon (-5) at Stony Brook
- San Francisco (+10) vs Gonzaga
- USC at Oregon – UNDER (154)
- S Dakota ST (-7.5) at Denver
You can find Greg’s handicapped lines for every game here and the latest episode of his Coast-to-Coast Hoops podcast here.
>Josh Appelbaum will post his Sharp Report later this morning.
>Adam Burke will have his Best Bets later, too.
>Steve Makinen‘s power ratings with estimated scores
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits.
Your betting scandal of the week update: Fresno State and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two men’s basketball players participated in daily fantasy contests based on their own performances, sources told ESPN’s David Purdum.
Quick Hits
NBA: Zach Cohen will have his plays later this morning. ICYMI last night: Down 25-3 with seven minutes left in the first quarter, the Cavs (+1) rallied to beat the Celtics 123-116 in Boston.
NHL: Jonathan Davis will have his Best Bets later today.
UFC: Lou Finocchiaro offers his Best Bet on tonight’s card at the Apex in Las Vegas. Britton Hess will weigh in with his picks later today.
Horse Racing: 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel weighs in with his picks for today’s card. Look for Mike Somich’s plays later today. 1/ST Bet offers wagering on hundreds of races every day from across the country and around the world. Sign up at 1STBET.COM with promo code VSIN200 to claim a 20% rebate for your first 60 days, up to $200.
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