It’s another awesome weekend of college basketball as the schedule is once again loaded with terrific matchups. Not only will there be a number of entertaining games, but there are also some great betting opportunities.
There are a number of different ways to bet on college basketball on Saturday, and here are picks for four of the most popular betting options.
UCLA Bruins vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
Best Bet: UCLA -5.5
The UCLA Bruins are a popular pick to reach the Final Four again this season, and they have gotten off to a fast start. UCLA visits Marquette on Saturday, and the road team is a slight 5.5-point betting favorite.
Marquette is giving up close to 70 points per game this season, and that is going to be a real problem on Saturday. The Golden Eagles aren’t going to be able to slow down UCLA, and this game could get out of hand in a hurry.
UCLA is simply loaded with talent, and they are going to wear down Marquette as the game moves along. Bet the Bruins -5.5 as they win this game by double-digits.
BYU Cougars vs. Creighton Bluejays
Best Bet: Creighton ML
8-1 BYU is a 5.5-point favorite on Saturday when they take on the Creighton Blue Jays in South Dakota. If you are looking to bet on an underdog, then this is the game to take a look at.
Both teams have actually been solid on the defensive end of the floor this season, allowing less than 66 points per game. That should keep this game close, and one big play could dictate how the game is decided.
BYU has been the more impressive team this season, but it’s been a strange year in college basketball. Bet the Creighton Blue Jays moneyline as they pick up an upset victory.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Picks
Best Bet: Over 136.5 Points
Big Ten Conference action has already started, and this league is known for producing some interesting results. It’s best to stay away from making a pick on the winner, but there is a great over/under betting opportunity here.
Wisconsin and Ohio State have a total set at just 136.5, but these teams can really shoot the basketball. This should also be a close game, and there will be points scored in the final few minutes at the free-throw line.
It’s going to take at least 75 points to win this game, and betting on the over is the right play.
Best CBB Parlay Bet for December 11th 2021
Arizona vs. Illinois Picks / Houston vs. Alabama Picks
Parlay Bet: Illinois ML / Alabama -1.5
If you want to win big, then making a two-team parlay is the way to go. Illinois hosts Arizona in a classic matchup, and Alabama hosts Houston late at night.
The Fighting Illini are slight underdogs in this matchup, despite playing at home. Arizona has been explosive all season long, but Illinois has the best player on the floor in Kofi Cockburn.
Cockburn is going to dominate this game, and Illinois will get enough stops to beat Arizona. Take the Fighting Illini in the first leg of the parlay.
Alabama is a 1.5-point favorite over Houston in what should be a high-scoring affair. Houston can really shoot, but they are going to have a tough time slowing down the Alabama offensive attack.
This game will cap off a pretty great day of college basketball, and it should be the second leg of your college basketball parlay. Take the Crimson Tide -1.5 as they win it at home.