College Basketball Best Bets (Saturday, 2/24/24)
Author: Dylan Lieck | February 24, 2024 | 4:18 A.M. CST
IMPORTANT NOTE: I’ve been on an absolute tear lately. Now, I honestly believe I’m one of the best college basketball handicappers out there, I know I can maintain a very high percentage of winners. Last year I did finish over 70% on the season, and I’m on pace to have a shot at doing that again this year. Additionally, usually the end of the season is BEST part of the year, largely because we have more datapoints to examine. But I also want to note that the pace we’re currently on is not sustainable in the LONG RUN (I believe it’s in the 80% range over the past few weeks). Obviously, I hope we keep the run going today and even all the way through the regular season (and it’s definitely possible). But I also want to caution that when you get this hot you are always due for a rough day at some point. I only say that to make sure all those following my picks aren’t pressing on the heater. Stick to your unit sizing, practice good money management, and never chase your money. My best friends who have tailed my picks for years know that there are going to be some down days, and down weeks, but in the long run we’re going to win A LOT. Okay enough of that - let’s have a GREAT Saturday and let’s keep this heater going!!
Best Bets (2 Unit Plays): I’m going to post my two top plays of the day here without breakdowns, as I spent a long time working on these picks and it’s now past 4 A.M. (LOL). I will try to get a YouTube Video out AND some written breakdowns on each of these picks, plus a few bonus games in the morning. There is a HIGH chance I add some official best bets tomorrow morning and/or throughout the day so if you follow, make sure to check in on the website throughout the day.
Best Bet 1: BAYLOR BEARS +2.5 vs. Houston Cougars
Best Bet 2: KENTUCKY WILDCATS -2 vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
If you can find a cheap moneyline on Kentucky that would be good too, just to not have to worry about the points. I laid 2 because I got 2 (-110). Taking them moneyline not a bad option, but -2.5 -110 is okay too
Full Disclosure:
Leaning towards Wake Forest and UCLA but there’s a few things that are scaring me off these two right now. I would hold off on these two plays until I can decide whether I’m going to play them or not.
UCLA is far superior to USC, and the number is a bit skewed due to UCLA’s season long struggles (they’ve been way better lately). BUT, USC kind of matches up okay with them due to UCLA relying on points in the paint so much
Wake Forest is undefeated at home in ACC play. They take on Duke at home, and despite being unranked taking on a Top 10 team, the Demon Deacons are laying 2.5 points. It’s been bet up from 1.5 which I like. I also like that Wake did not shoot the ball well at all in these teams first matchup not long ago, and yet they only lost by 8 on the road. The only thing scaring me is Wake shot out of their mind against Pittsburgh their last game. I am leaning towards the Deacs right now, but haven’t pulled the trigger. I can’t tell where the the line is going to move in this game because without a doubt the public is going to come in on the Blue Devils, but there’s already been pro money on the Deacs early, so when limits increase in the morning we could get to 3. I won’t take it if it get’s to 3. Has to be 2.5 or lower for me to even consider adding it tomorrow.
Best of luck - check back throughout the day for more picks. Let’s start off the day with a Baylor winner and go 2-0!!
