Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 22nd

There may be lots of nice school basketball on the docket for Saturday; plenty of thrilling video games and I wish to embrace as many as I can on our listing of finest bets for the day. So, let’s not waste any time and get proper to it.

The next bets aren’t assured winners, however they do qualify as my ‘Greatest Bets for Saturday, February 22. 

Greatest Bets for Feb. 22: NCAAM

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M

The SEC is full of nice basketball groups this season, and No. 6 Tennessee (21-5, 8-5) and No. 7 Texas A&M (20-6, 9-4) are two of the perfect. Tennessee has the most effective defenses within the nation (No. 4); Texas A&M is No. 32 within the nation however the second-best within the SEC to Tennessee.

Each are 4-1 of their final 5 video games. Texas A&M misplaced to Mississippi State, and Tennessee misplaced to Kentucky. I’m leaning in direction of Tennessee profitable outright, however I’m betting on each defenses taking part in nicely. Tipoff is at 12 p.m. ET.

Our Decide: UNDER 130.5 at -105 (DraftKings)

Iowa State vs. Houston

Proper in regards to the time Tennessee and Texas A&M wrap up, No. 8 Iowa State (21-5, 11-4) and No. Houston (22-4, 14-1) will get underway at 2 p.m. ET.

The dynamic right here is an attention-grabbing one. Houston has the No. 1 protection within the land (57.6 factors per recreation allowed). However their final six opponents all scored extra. Iowa State has the fourth-best protection within the Large 12 (No. 51), however in addition they have the second-best offense (No. 29).

Houston will hold Iowa State’s offense in verify, however their offense is just not adequate to cowl a 12.5-point unfold in opposition to an excellent Cyclones protection.

Our Decide: same-game-parlay—Iowa State +12.5 at -110. UNDER 132.5 at -110, SGP Odds: +262 (FanDuel)

Georgia vs. Auburn

Hmmm…How will this recreation go between Georgia (16-10, 4-9) and the No. 1 staff within the nation, Auburn (24-2, 12-1)? Should you focus in on the Bulldogs’ 2-8 run of their final 10 video games, the reply appears clear—Auburn goes to destroy these guys. However will they cowl?

Your intestine might be telling you ‘sure’ as a result of the Bulldogs are struggling, and the Tigers are the No. 1 staff within the nation. Nevertheless, Auburn beat Georgia by only a basket earlier within the season (70-68 on Jan. 18). The Tigers haven’t been beating groups by massive numbers recently.

Georgia beat simply two of their final ten opponents by 17.5+ factors. They’ll win this recreation simply however don’t rely on them to cowl (recreation time is 4 p.m. ET).

Our Decide: Georgia +17.5  at -110 (BetMGM)

Florida vs. LSU

LSU (14-12, 3-10) introduced their seven-game shedding streak to an finish on Valentine’s Day and adopted it up with one other victory, this one vs. South Carolina. Beginning as we speak, they embark on a five-game gauntlet of terror. All 5 video games are in opposition to ranked groups, three within the high ten—beginning with No. 2 Florida (23-3, 10-3).

The Gators have been on a roll since their stunning loss to Tennessee on Feb. 1 (64-44). I simply don’t see how LSU can sustain with them, even with assist from a house crowd. Tipoff is at 6 p.m.ET.

Our Decide: Florida -10 at -110 (Caesars)

Duke vs. Illinois

No. 3 Duke bounced again from a latest loss to Clemson, 77-71, with a trio of dominant wins (by 21, 36,  and 18 factors). Illinois comes into this recreation having misplaced two in a row and with a roster that’s removed from wholesome. If the Combating Illini had been wholesome and near full energy, they may have an opportunity (the sport begins at 8 p.m. ET).

Our Decide: Duke -9.5 at -110 (DraftKings)