NCAA Basketball Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (2/24)

A new week is here, so let's dive into Monday's best bets on the College Hoops board.

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Listed below are my College Hoops best bets for today, but be sure to get all of my picks on my Twitter (@Shaggy_Bets)

NCAA Basketball Best Bets – February 24th, 2025

Lipscomb vs Austin Peay Predictions

Best Bets: Lipscomb/Austin Peay Under 144.5 (-102) BetOnline

Check out why Colby Marchio is backing both defenses below.

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UTRGV vs McNeese State Predictions

Best Bets: UTRGV/McNeese Under 147 (-115) BetOnline

These two teams already played in late January, and the total soared over. We saw 156 total points as the Cowboys won by 30, beating UTRGV on the road 93-63. The total for that game was just 144.5, and after going over by 12+ points, we see an adjusted total up just two points.

I will be betting on this matchup to be much slower. McNeese State is one of the slowest offenses in the country. They rank 319th in possessions per game and 327th at home. Their offense isn't all that, but their defense always comes to play. The Cowboys rank 71st in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency, 61st in eFG% Defense and are 6th in the country at forcing turnovers. Offensively, they crash the glass and don't take too many threes, and I see them focusing on stopping Rio Grande Valley tonight. This is McNeese's last home game of the year, so I see them showing out for their seniors.

The Vaqueros of UTRGV play much faster than McNeese, but away from home, they won't be able to control the pace of the game. Our visitors do not get to the free throw line at all, ranking bottom 6th in FT Rate. Ultimately I do not see them doing their part in contributing to the over, and instead look for the Cowboys' defense to show out at home.

#12 Michigan vs Nebraska Predictions

Best Bets: Nebraska ML (+105) BetOnline

Although I may disagree, read Colby's analysis on why he's backing the Huskers tonight at home.

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