It’s another week in the world of college basketball. Less than four weeks until Selection Sunday. After we see the teams that are in the tournament, we will get a chance to see all the games that week. What a time to be alive if you are a college basketball fan. Before then, this week is a huge week. Let’s take a look at the week of college basketball point spreads with 7 best bets for this week’s games.
7 Best Bets For This Week’s College Basketball (Feb. 13th – 18th)
Louisville Cardinals -3.5 over Syracuse Orange
On Monday, these two teams have seen plenty of really good games in the past. Louisville got beat last week by Virginia, but are coming off a win. The Cardinals are 20-5, while Syracuse is 16-10. The Orange are coming off a loss on the road at Pittsburgh. Look for the Syracuse free fall to continue. Bet the Louisville Cardinals on Monday.
Kansas Jayhawks -4 over West Virginia Mountaineers
Two of the top teams in the country get together at Phog Allen Fieldhouse. The Mountaineers beat the Jayhawks the first time they played. Look for a mad Kansas team to get the best of Bob Huggins and West Virginia this time. Kansas rolls to a victory in this game.
Kentucky Wildcats -7.5 over Tennessee Volunteers
On Tuesday, out of the SEC – the Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Tennessee Volunteers. The Wildcats are looking for their third straight win. Overall, the Wildcats are 20-5, and tied with Florida and South Carolina at the out of the SEC. While this would be great for the Volunteers to spoil the Wildcats, Tennessee does not have enough talent to win. Bet the Wildcats.
Northwestern Wildcats pk over Maryland Terrapins
Two teams at the top of the Big Ten standings will get together in Evanston Illinois. The Northwestern Wildcats are coming off a huge upset on the road at Wisconsin. Maryland had dropped two straight games, before bouncing back with a win over Iowa. The Wildcats are 19-6 overall, while Maryland is 21-4. Look for Northwestern to use the home crowd for a thrilling win here.
Virginia Cavaliers pk over Duke Blue Devils
The Virginia Cavaliers need to get back on track in this game. The Cavaliers took a tough two overtime loss to Virginia Tech on Sunday. Now, they will take on the Duke Blue Devils. This game is in Charlottesville, which gives the tough, defensive Cavaliers a chance. Duke has won five straight games, including earlier this week over North Carolina. Look for the Cavaliers to get back on track with a win in this game Wednesday.
Michigan Wolverines -2 over Wisconsin Badgers
A huge Big Ten game in Ann Arbor. The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off a home loss to Northwestern, which opens the door at the top of the Big Ten. Wisconsin is 21-4 on the season. Michigan is playing pretty well right now, with a 16-9 record. The Wolverines are coming off a win on the road at Indiana. Look for Michigan to stay hot with another win in this game. Bet the Michigan Wolverines at home.
Seton Hall +10.5 over Villanova
The Pirates of Seton Hall are at home in this game, and have a chance to make some hay in the Big East, and a tournament team. The Pirates are 15-9 overall, and really need a big resume win. They will take on the defending national champion Villanova Wildcats. This should be a fun game, but look for the Pirates to get the best of the Wildcats here.
There you have it. Enjoy those games, and all the games in NCAA Basketball. We hope you enjoyed our 7 best bets for College Basketball this week.
