It was a great Tuesday on the board. We cashed four bets and pushed the fifth, with Michigan State landing exactly on the number. That 4-0-1 night moves the season record to 106-97-1. Be sure to follow along with all of our picks on BetStamp.
Now it’s time to get back to work for Wednesday. Here are our best bets for a busy night of college basketball.
Creighton Blue Jays at Xavier Musketeers
Big East play opens with an intriguing matchup in Cincinnati. Creighton has struggled to find consistency early, sitting at 5-5 and showing clear defensive issues. Those problems tend to get exposed in conference play, especially on the road.
Xavier has been solid at home and should take advantage of Creighton’s inability to guard for long stretches. The Musketeers open Big East action with a needed home win.
Betting Pick: Xavier Musketeers -2.5 over Creighton
Final Score Prediction: Xavier 78, Creighton 72
Chattanooga Mocs at Bellarmine Knights
Chattanooga has been one of the bigger early-season disappointments in the mid-major ranks. The Mocs are 5-6 and coming off a 14-point loss at Auburn, but the talent level is still there.
Bellarmine is competitive at home, but Chattanooga gets a favorable spot to regroup. Expect the Mocs to control this game late and escape Louisville with a road win.
Bold Betting Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5 over Bellarmine
Final Score Prediction: Chattanooga 75, Bellarmine 72
Vanderbilt Commodores at Memphis Tigers
An in-state battle with very different early-season trajectories. Vanderbilt has been flawless at 10-0, while Memphis has struggled out of the gate at 4-5.
This sets up as a desperation spot for the Tigers at home. Expect Memphis to play with urgency, keep things close throughout, and have a real chance to win late.
Betting Pick: Memphis Tigers +8 over Vanderbilt
Bold Final Score Prediction: Memphis 80, Vanderbilt 75
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Green Bay Phoenix
This is a difficult travel spot for UC Santa Barbara, heading from the California coast to cold Green Bay. The Gauchos are talented, particularly in the backcourt, but the environment and travel cannot be ignored.
Green Bay has shown noticeable improvement and should benefit from home court. In a tight game, the Phoenix find a way to pull it out.
Betting Pick: Green Bay Phoenix +4.5 over UC Santa Barbara
Final Score Prediction: Green Bay 72, UC Santa Barbara 70
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Saint Louis Billikens
This matchup is lopsided from the opening tip. Saint Louis has been excellent this season, with its lone loss coming on a last-second shot against an ACC opponent.
Bethune-Cookman has struggled badly, and this is a brutal road assignment. Expect the Billikens to overwhelm the Wildcats and cruise to a comfortable win.
Betting Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -23.5 over Bethune-Cookman
Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis 90, Bethune-Cookman 60
Good luck! Enjoy the games! Fade or follow at your own risk. But, in the end, follow all our picks at BetStamp!