NCAAB ATS Picks: Fade NC State, Pitt on November 18
- Get the latest odds at the BetUS Sportsbook.
- VMI and Colgate are best bets as underdogs on Monday.
- The Northern Colorado-Washington State game could land under.
- Here are three NCAAB Odds you can play on Monday.
With ranked teams facing opponents like IU Indy, Pacific and North Alabama, Monday’s college basketball schedule looks more like the opening weekend of the college football season.
We’ll pass on backing any of the ranked squads and look elsewhere for our options on Monday as we move one day close to the start of the star-studded holiday tournaments.
When looking at college basketball picks today, each of the teams from the Power-4 conferences are favored by at least 10 points on Monday.
Keep reading for betting options for Monday’s college basketball action.
Top 3 Best NCAAB Picks for 11/18
1. VMI (+34½) to Cover vs Pittsburgh
Undefeated Pittsburgh is coming off an impressive showing against West Virginia the last time out as Damian Dunn’s 22 points led the Panthers to the 86-62 win. The Panthers are at home for the fifth game in a row.
Expect the Panthers to improve to 5-0 without having to break much of a sweat but the 34½-point spread is a little too rich for our liking.
When making college basketball predictions, go with visiting VMI to do enough to cover.
2. Colgate (+12½) to Cover at North Carolina State
Colgate has already thrown a scare into Syracuse as a double-digit underdog and now the Raiders make their way to face North Carolina State.
The Wolfpack come into the game at 3-0 but Colgate could be a tougher test than the matchups against USC Upstate, Presbyterian and Coastal Carolina. NC State won those last two games by nine and 12 points.
Starting the week right
🏀: NC State vs Colgate
🕖: 7:00 PM ET
📍: @LenovoCenter
📺: ACC Network#GoPack pic.twitter.com/w9TS5qTaFo— NC State Men’s Basketball (@PackMensBball) November 18, 2024
That is enough for those who bet online to take a long look at Colgate to cover as the 13-point underdog. NC State senior guard Jayden Taylor could be a player prop option after scoring 19 and 22 points in his last two games.
Bet on Colgate +12½ to cover at NC State
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3. Northern Colorado vs Washington State Under 158.5
Washington State’s football team has probably kissed any chance it had to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff with a loss this weekend. Will the men’s basketball team fare any better?
The Cougars are 91st in offensive rating so far this season according to the Pomeroy basketball ratings. That is still 57 spots ahead of Northern Colorado. Washington State was limited to 66 points the last time out in a loss to Iowa but junior guard Nate Calmese had 27 points.
Who else? Nate Calmese having his way in the key this evening. He’s up to a game-high 23 points, his first 20-point game since Feb. 2023 at Lamar, and 16th career game over 20pts.#GoCougs // 📺ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/bpbBHoxB8G
— Washington State Men’s Basketball (@WSUCougarsMBB) November 16, 2024
Seeing the sports betting odds at 158.5 for this matchup is sure to attract some action. Go with the matchup at Beasley Coliseum to land under the total.
Bet on Northern Colorado vs Washington State Under 158.5
Questions Of The Day
Which team is the heaviest favorite on Monday?
Texas Tech is favored by 41½ points against Arkansas Pine Bluff.
What game has the highest total on Monday?
The Prairie View A&M-SMU matchup has a total of 160.5.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
