Saturday College Basketball Best Bets | February 1, 2025
Written by: Colby Marchio
Published: Fri Jan 31, 2025, 1:15 pm ET
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Saturday's college basketball slate is stacked with great spots to target. Tennessee seeks revenge for a 30-point loss to Florida, while Wake Forest looks to capitalize on Pitt's road struggles. With strong edges on both sides, these matchups are prime for Saturday's best bets.
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#5 Florida vs #8 Tennessee Best Bet
How will Tennessee respond after their loss to Kentucky?
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One of the best games on this massive Saturday slate and one of the best spots on the board. The Tennessee Volunteers host the Florida Gators after falling to an injury-riddled Kentucky squad on Tuesday. On top of that, they get a shot at revenge after suffering a 30-point beatdown at the hands of the Gators in their first meeting on January 7.
The Volunteers have been dominant at home this season. Despite their recent loss to Kentucky, they still boast a top-30 offense paired with a lockdown top-10 defense. They excel at forcing turnovers, controlling the glass, staying disciplined, and defending the perimeter. On top of that, they rank 11th in defensive block percentage.
Florida, on the other hand, has only played four true road games this season. While they hold a 3-1 record, their defense collapses away from home. The Gators rank 44th worst at forcing turnovers, 253rd in three-point defense, and 224th in defensive rebounding. This will be the best team Florida has faced on the road, and they happen to be running into a Tennessee squad that is without a doubt out for blood after that first embarrassment.
Give me the Volunteers.
Best Bet: Tennessee Moneyline (-155) on BetOnline
Pitt vs Wake Forest Best Bet
Can Wake Forest snap out of their funk and take down the Panthers on Saturday?
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Best Bet: Wake Forest Moneyline (-125) on BetOnline
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Former D1 (club) baseball player, Colby has been betting since his college days at DePaul, where he had to endure the worst collegiate basketball the Big East has ever seen. He is an advanced analytics nerd and has never seen an underdog he has not liked. Hot. Corn. Bull. It does not matter the dog he loves them all.
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