College Basketball Best Bets (Tuesday, 2/20/24)

Author: Dylan Lieck | February 20, 2024 | 4:59 P.M. CST

Note: I wanted to get these picks posted at least an hour before the tip off of the games. However, these picks are all going to be later than that time. Keep in mind the unit sizing here. Also check out my YouTube channel for video breakdowns of my two best plays of the night. I will not be giving an in depth breakdown of these games for time sake. If I have time in the next hour or so I will come back and give a more in depth analysis. But look to my YouTube video if you want the information and breakdown for now. Thanks and Good Luck!!

Best Bet of the Night (2 Units):

Creighton Bluejays +3 vs. UCONN Huskies (Play to +2)

Additional Plays (2 Units)

Utah State Aggies -2.5 vs. San Diego State (Play to -3)

Additional Plays (1U)

• BYU -4.5 vs. Baylor: To be honest I would’ve made this a 2U play if this line would’ve remained at 3, which is where it opened. There’s been significant sharp money on this Cougs pushing this all the way to 4.5. I think most of the value in the number is gone, but I still like the spot, so we’ll take this just for less (1U)

• Toledo -2 vs. Akron: Significant steam on Toledo, and they’re the best team in this conference

• Villanova -7.5 vs. Butler: This opened 6 and has been pushed all the way out to 7.5. Nova is playing much better and Butler is trending in the wrong direction. We’re at home, so I’m okay laying the extra 1 to 1.5 points here for a unit.

• UMASS -2.5 vs. VCU: UMASS plays much better at home, and VCU struggles to score at times, especially away from home. We’ve seen professional money on the MInutemen at 1.5 and 2 and we’re out to -2.5. Let’s lay it with UMASS as Frank Martin has the boys playing well.