*CBB(1u): Boston College +9(-110) @ Virginia–5 PM CT
Virginia is a shell of their former selves this season, as this Cavaliers team boasts just a 12-9 record. Because of their extremely slow tempo approach and inefficiencies on both ends of the floor, I’m surprised to see them be nearly double-digit favorites. While Boston College is not a great team, they enter this game off a blowout win against Pittsburgh and already have an impressive road conference win at Clemson. I don’t think people realize just how far UVA has fallen off; in a low variance game, I’ll gladly take the full 3 possessions with the ‘dog.
*NBA(1u): Heat +2.5(-110) @ Raptors–6:30 PM CT
I know that betting against the Raptors hasn’t fared well for us lately(including last night), but I feel confident going against them in this spot. These teams played just 3 days ago with Toronto squeaking by with a 3 OT victory. Now, the Raptors come back home after playing an intense game in Atlanta last night and are being asked to win in one of the toughest spots in basketball. Miami played last night as well, but Jimmy Butler and PJ Tucker did not play. I expect each of those guys to return tonight, and we might even see Kyle Lowry return to Miami to face his former team. Miami clearly weren’t taking last night’s game seriously as they looked ahead to tonight, while Raptors starters averaged 38 minutes on the floor last night. I think Miami gets their revenge against a fatigued Raptors bunch in an empty arena tonight.
*CBB(1u): Alabama/Auburn OVER 156.5(-110)–8 PM CT
When these two teams matched up a few weeks ago, the final total was 158. However, neither team shot above 27% from 3-point range, and each had at least 12 turnovers. If either of these teams is able to play a clean game tonight, this should be a no-sweat winner. Alabama boasts the 7th best offense in the country and pairs that with a maniacally fast pace. Auburn has a top 15 offense and matches up with an Alabama defense that is yielding 77 PPG in conference play. Auburn is also top 100 in pace and has no problem speeding this game up. I know this seems high, but we’ve already seen these teams exceed this number when neither played particularly well on the offensive end of the floor. This should get into the 160’s.
*CBB ML Parlay(0.8u): Wichita State, Bulls, Mississippi State(+111)–6 PM CT
