Betting Picks for a Packed Tuesday Slate as the Champions Classic Takes Center Stage

A loaded night of college hoops arrives with the Champions Classic at MSG and several strong mid major matchups on the board. Here are the best bets for Tuesday.
Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer
Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer | Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

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Tuesday brings one of the best nights of the early season. The Champions Classic returns to Madison Square Garden, giving college basketball fans a stage full of blue bloods. Around the country, several intriguing mid-major games also hit the schedule. Let’s dive into the picks.

Little Rock Trojans vs Murray State Racers

Murray State looks strong early in the season, and this matchup should unfold at the Trojans’ slower tempo. Little Rock will try to control the pace, and that typically leads to long, drawn-out possessions. The number feels inflated considering how both teams prefer to play. Lean on the total staying under.

Betting Pick: Little Rock Trojans and Murray State Racers Under 161.5

Final Score Prediction: Murray State 80–74

Kentucky Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans

The first game of the Champions Classic brings two blue bloods together under the lights of New York City. Michigan State’s defense is the backbone of its identity, and the Spartans should be able to drag Kentucky into a grind. The Wildcats have more scoring pop, but this feels like a tight contest that comes down to late possessions. The points have value.

Betting Pick: Michigan State Spartans +5.5 over Kentucky Wildcats

Final Score Prediction: Kentucky 77–74

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Florida State Seminoles

UT Martin has been one of the early surprises, with wins over UNLV in Las Vegas and Bradley in Peoria. The Skyhawks now step into their toughest test. Florida State’s length has overwhelmed weaker opponents, but those wins came against overmatched programs. UT Martin has enough scoring and toughness to keep this inside the number.

Betting Pick: UT Martin +22.5

Final Score Prediction: Florida State 72-68 over UT Martin

Wichita State Shockers vs Boise State Broncos

Two mid majors with big ambitions meet in Idaho. Boise State has to prove it is better than its early slip against Hawaii Pacific and its narrow escape against Montana State. Wichita State is not explosive, but the Shockers fight and defend well enough to keep games close. Boise State should win, but the gap feels too wide.

Betting Pick: Wichita State Shockers +9.5

Final Score Prediction: Boise State 72–70

Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks

The night closes with a heavyweight pairing. Darryn Peterson is expected to sit, but Kansas has managed fine in the two games since falling to North Carolina. Bill Self’s group is motivated after that loss and wants to erase the sour taste from another ACC setback. Duke is the better team on paper, but Kansas has enough structure and scoring to make this a battle to the finish.

Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +10.5 over Duke Blue Devils

Final Score Prediction: Duke 78–75

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