Here are the expert picks for the college basketball games scheduled on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, along with relevant visuals:
1. NC State @ Virginia
• Moneyline: Virginia (-200), NC State (+170)
• Spread: Virginia -5.5
• Over/Under: 127.5 points
• Pick: Virginia to win and cover; under 127.5 points
• Reasoning: Virginia’s strong defense and home-court advantage should carry them to a comfortable win in a low-scoring affair.
2. West Virginia @ No. 7 Kansas
• Moneyline: Kansas (-220), West Virginia (+180)
• Spread: Kansas -6.5
• Over/Under: 138.5 points
• Pick: Kansas to win and cover; under 138.5 points
• Reasoning: Kansas’ depth and ability to control the pace at home make them strong favorites in a lower-scoring game.
3. Brown @ No. 11 Kentucky
• Moneyline: Kentucky (-300), Brown (+240)
• Spread: Kentucky -9.5
• Over/Under: 145.0 points
• Pick: Kentucky to win and cover; over 145.0 points
• Reasoning: Kentucky’s superior talent and high-scoring offense should result in a dominant home win.
4. Utah @ No. 21 Baylor
• Moneyline: Baylor (-160), Utah (+140)
• Spread: Baylor -4.5
• Over/Under: 136.5 points
• Pick: Baylor to win and cover; under 136.5 points
• Reasoning: Baylor’s defensive efficiency and home-court advantage give them the edge in a closely contested game.
5. Norfolk State @ No. 1 Tennessee
• Moneyline: Tennessee (-500), Norfolk State (+400)
• Spread: Tennessee -15.5
• Over/Under: 150.5 points
• Pick: Tennessee to win and cover; over 150.5 points
• Reasoning: The Volunteers’ dominance and high-powered offense should lead to an emphatic win in a high-scoring game.
6. Virginia Tech @ No. 4 Duke
• Moneyline: Duke (-240), Virginia Tech (+200)
• Spread: Duke -6.5
• Over/Under: 144.5 points
• Pick: Duke to win and cover; over 144.5 points
• Reasoning: Duke’s elite talent and scoring depth should prove too much for Virginia Tech.
7. No. 8 Marquette @ Providence
• Moneyline: Marquette (-180), Providence (+160)
• Spread: Marquette -5.5
• Over/Under: 148.0 points
• Pick: Marquette to win and cover; under 148.0 points
• Reasoning: Marquette’s defense and ability to close out games give them the edge on the road.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Tennessee -15.5
2. Kansas -6.5
3. Duke -6.5
Odds: Approx. +500
$10 Bet Payout: ~$60
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