Yesterday’s slate of NCAA Basketball was wild! Let’s see what today’s slate has in store for us. I asked the AI Model for its best bets for three matchups. Here are its projections and best bets. Don’t miss out on any action at the top-rated sportsbooks!
Picks Summary
- Memphis -10.5 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
- TCU -6.5 (-110) at Bet365
- Nebraska-Oregon Over 145.5 (-110) at Bet365
Memphis Tigers vs. Rice Owls
Sunday, February 02, 2025 – 03:00 PM ET at Tudor Fieldhouse
The AI Model predicts Memphis will add an 11-point win over Rice on the road. Meanwhile, at Bet365, you can get Memphis at -10.5. That’s the play in this game.
Can Memphis Limit Turnovers?
The Memphis Tigers are an elite offense only when they don’t turn the ball over. The Tigers have nailed 39.5% from deep, third in the nation.
However, they’ve also turned the ball over 20.2% of the time. That said, they’re facing a Rice defense that has earned just 15% of turnovers per game this season.
Memphis could limit turnovers better in this game. That would allow them to shoot more three-pointers, where they’ve been excellent.
The Tigers are also very good at getting to the foul line, and Rice ranks 257th in FTA/FGA on defense this season.
Can Rice Keep Up?
The Rice Owls have only shot a 48.5% effective field goal percentage. They’ve turned the ball over 19.4% of the time.
This is typically not a recipe for success. You can’t consistently take bad shots, consistently turn the ball over, and expect to win.
Memphis has also contributed 19.9% of turnovers on defense. Therefore, Memphis should be able to win the turnover battle in this game. Take a chance with Memphis at -10.5.
NCAAB Pick: Memphis -10.5 (-110) at Bet365
Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs
Sunday, February 02, 2025 – 04:00 PM ET at Schollmaier Arena
The AI Model predicts TCU will earn a seven-point win over Colorado at home. Yet, you can still find TCU at -6.5 in most sportsbooks. Take a chance on TCU against the spread. They’d cover a 6.5-point spread with a seven-point win.
Colorado Stinks!
The Colorado Buffaloes haven’t won a game in 2025. It’s now February.
Ultimately, Colorado is on a nine-game losing streak and is 0-9 in Big 12 play. Moving from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 wasn’t easy for Colorado this season.
Colorado has turned the ball over 21.4% of the time, which isn’t ideal, knowing TCU has added more than 19% of turnovers per game this season.
The Buffaloes will not have much success from long range but should find some success inside. It’s just a matter of how many shots they’ll get up inside. Given the high turnover percentage, it likely won’t be many.
TCU Stinks, Too, But…
TCU hasn’t shot it well, either. The Horned Frogs have hit just a 47.7% effective field goal percentage, hitting only 31.2% from three and 48.2% from inside the arc.
Still, the Horned Frogs should be able to limit turnovers and have more success on the offensive glass. The extra possessions should give TCU a better chance to cover and win this game. Ride with TCU at -6.5.
NCAAB Pick: TCU -6.5 (-110) at Bet365
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon Ducks
Sunday, February 02, 2025 – 07:30 PM ET at Matthew Knight Arena
The AI Model thinks Oregon and Nebraska will combine for 147 points in tonight’s Big Ten matchup. Still, you can find the total at 145.5 at all sportsbooks. Consider the Over in this game.
Nebraska Can Score Inside!
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have added a 51.6% effective field goal percentage. However, it’s not from their shooting outside of the arc.
Nebraska has shot just a 32.8% field goal percentage from deep but has earned 53.1% from inside the arc. Ultimately, Nebraska still takes a below-average amount of threes. If they stay committed to scoring inside, they’ll find success.
Don’t expect a bunch of offensive rebounds. However, as long as Nebraska shoots closer to the rim again, they won’t need so many offensive rebounds.
Oregon Has Even More Potential
The Oregon Ducks have added a 52.8% effective field goal percentage. They move quickly offensively and have hit 33.4% from three and 54.5% from inside the arc.
Oregon should be able to win this game. After all, Nebraska has watched teams shoot 33.4% from downtown. Plus, Oregon takes more threes than Nebraska does while moving quickly. The AI Model likes Nebraska and Oregon to get Over the total. I do, too.
NCAAB Pick: Over 145.5 (-110) at Bet365
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