We are rolling towards the end of January. The best is yet to come in College Basketball. This weekend features some fun games. Here is a look at our top four underdogs for Saturday January 23, 2021:
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Oklahoma State vs Baylor Predictions
Cowboys vs. Bears Over/Under Pick
Tip-off: 2:00PM ET
Best Bet: Oklahoma State +8.5
This game screams cover for the Cowboys especially since the game is being played in Stillwater. Mike Boynton’s team just defeated Kansas in that very same building and Baylor has not exactly put good teams away by a large margin in recent weeks including a game against Iowa State where the Cyclones hung around way too long.
The Bears have performed pretty well on the road this year with a 3-1 mark against the spread but the Cowboys are 3-2 straight up as the underdog on the season. Cade Cunningham is a true game changer for Oklahoma State at 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 38.8% from behind the arc. Isaac Likekele has also stepped up his game this season and given the Pokes a legitimate second option. Take the Pokes to cover the spread at the very least, sprinkle something on the money line if you’re feeling feisty.
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Stanford vs UCLA Predictions
Cardinal vs. Bruins Over/Under Pick
Tip-off: 5:00PM ET
Best Bet: Stanford +5
This is an interesting matchup because the Cardinal are coming off of two consecutive losses on the road. UCLA has struggled with the likes of Washington and Cal in their last two games but have won both contests. You can only assume that losing Chris Smith for the season to a knee injury has had something to do with their recent struggles.
Stanford is just 1-3 straight up as the dog on the season but they are 3-0 against the spread at home. This game is not exactly a home game as it’s being played in Santa Cruz but it’s pretty close. The Cardinals have the front court to not only compete with the Bruins but potentially outplay them. They also have the twelfth ranked defense in adjusted defensive efficiency to combat the ninth ranked offense in UCLA. It would not be shocking if Stanford took this game straight up.
LSU vs Kentucky Predictions
Tigers vs. Wildcats Over/Under Pick
Tip-off: 6:00PM ET
Best Bet: LSU +1
This is low hanging fruit. The game may be in Lexington but LSU is simply the better team. Kentucky is just 4-9 on the season and lost three in a row including back to back to back games to the likes of Auburn and Georgia.
LSU is just 1-2 on the road this season and 5-8 against the spread but can be thrown out in this instance. Trendon Watford and Cam Thomas will be the two best players in this game and the Tigers should rebound well after getting trounced by Alabama. Expect a bounce-back effort from the Bayou Bengals.
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Portland vs San Diego Predictions
Tip-off: 5:00PM ET
Best Bet: Portland +3.5
One of the first things you look for in selecting an underdog to back is where the game is played. Home underdogs are always intriguing. In the Portland Pilots you have a home dog that has already defeated the likes of Oregon State on the road and Montana State at home. Ahmed Ali is a solid player Latrell Jones has played progressively better over his last three games.
The San Diego Toreros are just 1-6 straight up this season and 1-4 straight up on the road. This feels like an easy wager which may make you hesitant but don’t overthink it. Take the home dog.
