Today’s college basketball slate features insane conference matchups. With so many games on the slate, I used the AI Model to help find the best bets.
Check out the AI Model’s projections and picks for today’s massive slate.
Picks Summary
- Duke -23.5 (-110)
- LSU-Texas A&M Over 145 (-110)
- Santa Clara +15 (-110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Duke Blue Devils vs. Boston College Eagles
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 08:00 PM ET at Conte Forum
The AI Model predicts Duke will add an 81-57 win over Boston College on the road tonight. Meanwhile, you can find Duke at -23.5 via Bet365. In this scenario, Duke would cover!
Duke Is a National Championship Contender!
The Duke Blue Devils are 15-2 and one of the best teams in college basketball. The offense ranks second in adjusted efficiency and the defense also ranks second in adjusted efficiency.
The Blue Devils are the real deal.
Ultimately, Duke has shot 37.7% from deep and 57.9% from inside the arc. The Blue Devils should have no problems scoring from deep, knowing Boston College has allowed teams to shoot 35.5% from three this season.
The Blue Devils should also be able to limit turnovers against a Boston College team that has earned just 15.5% per game this season.
Boston College Will Struggle Inside!
The Boston College Eagles have shot just 47.1% from inside the arc. This is already a terrible statistic. However, Duke has limited teams to 40.2% from inside, and Boston College’s offense doesn’t match up well against the Blue Devils.
The AI Model is calling for a blowout! Take Duke at -23.5.
NCAAB Pick: Duke -23.5 (-110) at Bet365
LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 08:00 PM ET at Reed Arena
The AI Model predicts Texas A&M and LSU will combine for 146 points in tonight’s SEC contest. However, Bet365 has stuck the total at 145. Therefore, the over is worth betting on in this game.
Plenty Of Second Chances!
The LSU Tigers have gained 34.8% of offensive rebounds per game this season. Meanwhile, the Texas A&M Aggies have allowed 30.9% of offensive rebounds. LSU should have many opportunities for second chances.
Meanwhile, the Aggies have gained 43.4% of offensive rebounds per game and will take on an LSU defense that has given up nearly 33% of offensive rebounds per game this season.
Both teams should have a lot of second-chance points with plenty of offensive rebounds.
LSU Needs To Get To The Foul Line!
For LSU to stick around in this game, the Tigers must find a way to get to the foul line. The Aggies are typically an aggressive defense and have a high foul rate.
If the Tigers can add foul shots when the clock stops, that will help them achieve the over.
On the other hand, A&M ranks 19th in FTA/FGA. The Aggies are also getting to the foul line at a consistent rate. Texas A&M doesn’t shoot it well from the floor or at the foul line, but with so many opportunities, they still earn a decent amount of points.
Let’s rock with the Over 145.
NCAAB Pick: Over 145 (-110) at Bet365
Santa Clara Broncos vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 09:00 PM ET at McCarthy Athletic Center
The AI Model predicts Santa Clara will only lose to Gonzaga, 87-73. That’s a 14-point differential, but you can find Santa Clara at +15 via Bet365. Roll with Santa Clara against the spread per our Model!
Santa Clara Has Potential Inside
The Santa Clara Broncos have shot an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. That’s good for 75th in the country.
They’ve hit 34.2% from deep and 55.5% from inside the arc. Ultimately, Santa Clara will take a lot of threes but might have to adjust in tonight’s game.
Gonzaga has held opponents to 28.9% from three and 50.9% from inside. Santa Clara will get better looks inside, and the Broncos have been more consistent from inside. With Gonzaga allowing just 24.4% of offensive rebounds, getting shots close to the basket will be key for the Broncos in this one.
Gonzaga Could Be Drained!
After a tough defeat against Oregon State in overtime, the Gonzaga Bulldogs aren’t playing at their best.
The offense is still one of the best in the nation, but it won’t be easy against Santa Clara. The Broncos have limited teams to 30.7% from downtown and 51.3% from inside the arc. They’re also not fouling at a high rate and have limited teams to 28.7% of offensive rebounds.
This will be a difficult game to win. But Santa Clara still looks good to cover a 15-point spread.
Run with Santa Clara at +15.
NCAAB Pick: Santa Clara +15 (-110) at Bet365
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