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NCAAB Picks Today: Bet Arkansas +11 In Coach Cal Return to Rupp February 01
- Arkansas could cover as a double-digit underdog (+11) as John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena.
- Take the UConn vs Marquette game to land over 143.5.
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The calendar has flipped from January to February, and that means that March Madness is getting a little bit closer. The games will start meaning just a little bit more in the world of college basketball.
Speaking of those games, two of our three Jan. 31 college basketball picks came through, with Gibson Jimmerson of Saint Louis scoring 21 points and the Dartmouth vs Cornell game landing under the total.
Buckle up, because 21 ranked teams will be in action on Saturday. That includes five matchups between ranked opponents. BetUS Sportsbook has you covered with previews of the Michigan vs Rutgers, Louisville vs Georgia Tech, Georgia vs Alabama and North Carolina vs Duke matchups. We’ll take a look at some other college basketball best bets to consider.
Many of the teams with the shortest odds of winning March Madness will be on the court on Saturday. Auburn (+500) and Duke (+600) lead the way in title odds heading into February.
Let’s take a look at some options from Saturday’s college basketball schedule.
Top 3 College Basketball Picks Today
1. Arkansas (+11) vs Kentucky
In past years, there would be little national interest when the Arkansas Razorbacks made their way to Lexington, Ky., to face the Kentucky Wildcats. But ever since longtime Kentucky head coach John Calipari landed at Arkansas in one of the biggest pieces of NCAAB news in the offseason, this game has been circled on the calendar.
Even though Calipari took some of his players with him to Arkansas, the Razorbacks are just 1-6 in the SEC and 1-3 on the road this season.
John Calipari gets nostalgic inside Rupp Arena ahead of Kentucky vs. Arkansas
“It was an honor and a privilege to coach here. I appreciate the school giving me this opportunity, I appreciate the fans supporting me.”
READ: https://t.co/PqjkSH5plq pic.twitter.com/TqThxs43vu
— KSR (@KSRonX) February 1, 2025
Kentucky did drop three games in January, but the Wildcats come in ranked 12th in both national polls.
It was rather rare for Calipari’s team to be a double-digit underdog during his 15 seasons with the Wildcats. The college basketball lines have Arkansas listed as an 11-point underdog. Go with the Razorbacks to cover in what figures to be an electric environment at Rupp Arena.
2. UConn vs Marquette Over 143.5
One of the most intriguing games of the night could come in the Big East, as No. 9 Marquette welcomes No. 25 Connecticut to town for the first of their two meetings in the regular season.
Marquette is tied with St. John’s atop the Big East standings while Connecticut, the two-time defending national champion, is two games back and in danger of falling out of the Top 25 in the national polls.
When looking at the college basketball injury report, UConn freshman Liam McNeeley is a game-time decision after missing the last seven games with an ankle injury.
UConn freshman Liam McNeeley might return Saturday at Marquette https://t.co/zWoLCQfcK0
— David Borges (@DaveBorges) January 31, 2025
Damarius Owens and Zaide Lowery are back after missing time earlier this season as Marquette should have all nine players who average at least 10 minutes per game.
Marquette’s Kam Jones and Alex Karaban of Connecticut are among the top options in the college basketball player props in this matchup.
The last four games between Connecticut and Marquette landed under the sports betting odds total, but we like the game to land over 143.5-point total.
Bet UConn vs Marquette Over 143.5 (-110)
3. South Carolina vs Texas A&M Over 133
South Carolina gave up an average of 75 points in five games against ranked teams in January. The challenging schedule continues for the SEC cellar-dwelling Gamecocks as they go after their first conference win of the season vs visiting Texas A&M.
The Aggies began January by scoring at least 80 points in each of their first three games. However, since an entertaining 94-88 loss to Alabama, points have been harder to come by. Texas A&M is averaging 68.8 points and allowing 67.6 points over its last five matchups.
Each of the last three games between the Gamecocks and the Aggies have landed over the total. With the total set at 133, go with that trend to continue when making your bet online.
Bet On South Carolina vs Texas A&M Over 133 (-110)
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Questions of the Day
Which college basketball team is the heaviest favorite at BetUS Sportsbook on Saturday?
Boise State (vs Fresno State) and VCU (vs Richmond) are both listed as 19.5-point favorites.
Which game has the highest total on Saturday?
The UMass Lowell vs UMBC matchup has a total of 164.5 points.
