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Feb 11th | Betting Breakdown: 3 Smart Bets for Tonight’s College Hoops
College Hoops Action: Miami’s Streak, Florida’s Fight & More
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Sports Corner Daily’s Results and Yesterday’s Recap
Lets recap our selections from yesterday, where Sports Corner Daily went 2-1. Starting in the NBA, the LA Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 132-113 in Luka Doncic’s Laker debut, hitting our Lakers -13.5 selection. This game wasn't particularly close, with the Lakers taking a 25 point lead to halftime. The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures in this one, led by Lebron James who had 24 points. The Lakers improve to 32-19 overall, and sit as the 4 seed in the West currently.
In some college basketball action, The Florida A&M Rattlers upset the Prairie View A&M Panthers 78-67, hitting our Florida A&M +1.5 selection. The Rattlers started this game off hot in the first half, holding the Panthers to just 26 points and leading by 12 at halftime. In the second half the Rattlers cruised, holding an 8 point lead or more for the entire half. The Rattlers were led by guard Sterling Young who had 22 points off the bench. The Rattlers improve to 10-12 overall but are now 7-4 in conference play.
In our last play of the night, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 94-69, blowing our Fresno +14.5 selection. This game was somewhat close in the first half, with Fresno staying within our line, but in the second half Nevada opened it up, outscoring Fresno by 15 points. Nevada was led by forward Nick Davidson who had 25 points on an impressive 10-12 shooting. Nevada improves to 14-10 overall on the season but has some work to do to get into the conversation for March Madness.
Looking forward to today, we have 3 College Hoops picks for you. Be sure to check out The Full Details and What the Public Thinks on these bets before jumping in. Let’s win some money!
Today's LIVE Bets:
NCAAB: Toledo Rockets @ Miami (Ohio) Redhawks - 7:00pm ET
Miami (OH) to win
Analysis:
Miami (OH) is in a strong position to challenge Akron for the top spot in the MAC, with Toledo also in contention. The RedHawks are particularly dominant at home, riding an 11-game winning streak fueled by a highly efficient and potent offense. Statistically, Miami ranks among the nation's best in shooting, with top rankings in effective field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and overall field goal percentage. This translates into a high-scoring offense that averages over 80 points per game and hits a high number of…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...
NCAAB: Florida Gators @ Mississippi St Bulldogs - 7:00pm ET
Florida to win
Analysis:
Despite Florida facing a potential "letdown" game on the road after their upset win over Auburn, I believe the current point spread underrates their chances against Mississippi State. I see Florida as closer to a 4-point favorite, making a moneyline bet on the Gators appealing. My rationale centers on Florida's anticipated control of the paint, leveraging their offensive rebounding prowess against a vulnerable Mississippi State interior defense; this mismatch should yield easy points. The timely return of Alijah Martin further strengthens Florida's offensive potential. Coupled with Mississippi State's prior home losses to comparable SEC opponents and their recent struggles against the spread, the data suggests Florida is… [Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...
NCAAB: Uconn Huskies @ Creighton Bluejays - 9:00pm ET
Creighton -3
Analysis:
UConn's recent performance indicates a notable regression from their previous success. Their loss to St. John's, part of a larger trend of struggles with four losses in the last eight games, has led to them being unranked. Adding to their woes, they have consistently failed to cover the spread since mid-December, suggesting underlying issues beyond just win-loss records. A key contributor, forward Alex Karaban, is experiencing a significant slump, with decreased scoring and poor shooting percentages, raising concerns about the team's offensive capabilities.
Meanwhile, Creighton is surging, boasting a nine-game winning streak and a ten-game streak of covering the spread, highlighting their strong performance and ability to exceed expectations. A major factor in their success is the dominant play of their center, Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is putting up impressive scoring and rebounding numbers. UConn's ability to counter Kalkbrenner is severely hampered by the absence of their own key center, Donovan Clingan, who is now playing in the NBA. The contrasting trajectories of these two teams, with UConn…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...
As always - Bet Smart, Bet Safe, Follow your strategy and let's win together!
Good luck,
The Sports Corner Daily Team
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