It’s Wednesday and the conference tournaments are heating up. Several early games tip off today as teams look to extend their seasons and build momentum heading into March.
On Tuesday, we went 2-3.
For the season, the record now stands at 282-266-1. Be sure to follow all or picks at BetStamp!
Best Bets for Wednesday’s College Basketball Action
Let’s get into Wednesday’s card.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Indiana Hoosiers
The Hoosiers really need this one. Minnesota has been a completely different team on the road compared to how they play at home. Indiana has shown flashes this season where everything starts clicking offensively, and this feels like a spot where that could happen again.
If the Hoosiers get rolling early, this could turn into a comfortable win. Expect Indiana to make a statement at home and pull away in the second half.
Betting Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -6.5 over Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final Score Prediction: Indiana 82, Minnesota 70
Chicago State Cougars at LIU Sharks
Chicago State spent a large part of the season near the bottom of the rankings across college basketball. While the Cougars have improved slightly as the season has gone along, this is still a very difficult matchup in the first round of the conference tournament.
LIU enters as the top seed and should control this game from the start. Look for the Sharks to build an early lead and never give Chicago State much of a chance.
Betting Pick: LIU Sharks -11.5 over Chicago State Cougars
Final Score Prediction: LIU 82, Chicago State 67
Duquesne Dukes at Rhode Island Rams
These two teams meet with nearly identical resumes, combining for a 31-27 record on the season. When teams are this evenly matched, home court can often make the difference.
Duquesne won the first meeting back in early February, but now the Rams get their chance on their own floor. Expect a tight contest that could come down to the final possessions.
Betting Pick: Rhode Island Rams -0.5 over Duquesne Dukes
Final Score Prediction: Rhode Island 76, Duquesne 75
Miami Hurricanes at SMU Mustangs
Miami has quietly put together a strong season with 23 wins, but this is not an easy road trip. Traveling to Dallas to face SMU presents a tough challenge, especially for a Mustangs team looking for a signature win before the ACC tournament begins.
SMU could really use its 20th win of the season to boost the resume, and this feels like a spot where the Mustangs come out energized at home.
Betting Pick: SMU Mustangs -1.5 over Miami Hurricanes
Final Score Prediction: SMU 78, Miami 72
USC Trojans at Washington Huskies
The final game on the card is a matchup between two former Pac-12 rivals. USC has struggled for much of the season and enters this one dealing with plenty of turmoil around the program.
Washington hasn’t had the year it hoped for either, but the Huskies have a chance to reach the .500 mark and effectively put an end to USC’s hopes. Playing at home should give Washington the edge in this matchup.
Betting Pick: Washington Huskies -5.5 over USC Trojans
Final Score Prediction: Washington 80, USC 74
Enjoy the games and best of luck with your wagers. Whether you decide to follow or fade, be sure to track all of our picks at BetStamp.