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The college basketball season has just a few weeks left, and NCAA Tournament positioning matters now more than ever.
With that, let’s take a look at the odds for the biggest games on the schedule this week (at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 19), as well as what to know about each matchup. And check back throughout the week, as the games draw nearer and the odds update.
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MONDAY, FEB. 16
No. 2 Houston 67, No. 6 Iowa State 70
Spread: Iowa State -2.5 (ISU covers)
O/U: 134.5 (Over hits)
What to know: The Cougars, now sitting at 23-3, received one first-place vote in this week’s AP Poll, but will likely drop after their latest loss. The Cyclones (23-3) were favored in this one, and covered by a half-point. Houston’s three losses on the year have come by a combined 10 points.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
No. 1 Michigan 91, No. 7 Purdue 80
Spread: Michigan -2.5 (Michigan covers)
O/U: 156.5 (Over hits)
What to know: Michigan (25-1) is the new No. 1 team in the country, receiving 60 first-place votes in the latest AP Poll. Its one loss this year came at home against Wisconsin back on Jan. 10 (91-88). Purdue (21-5) opened the year as the top team in the country, but already has five losses on the season — two on the road and three at home. Against ranked opponents, Michigan is now 5-1 ATS.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
No. 20 Arkansas 115, No. 25 Alabama 117
Spread: Alabama -5.5 (Arkansas covers)
O/U: 183.5 (Over hits)
What to know: Against ranked opponents, Alabama moves to 3-5, while Arkansas falls to 4-5. Four of the Crimson Tide’s last five games have now gone Over, including this one, which shattered the point total in a double overtime thriller.
No. 23 BYU 68, No. 4 Arizona 75
Spread: Arizona -12.5 (BYU covers)
O/U: 164.5 (Under hits)
What to know: The Wildcats are now 6-3 ATS against ranked teams, but just 6-8-1 ATS at home this year. They are also 11-11-1 ATS as the favorite. Covering such large spreads has begun to prove difficult for one of the nation’s top teams.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
Spread: Michigan -2.5
Moneyline: Michigan -162, Duke +136
O/U: 148.5
What to know: Duke is 2-2 ATS in neutral site games this year, and 4-6 ATS against ranked opponents. The Wolverines are 3-1 ATS in neutral site games and 4-1 ATS against ranked opponents. Michigan has clearly established itself as the best team in college hoops, at 6-0 against ranked squads. One note: UM games have gone Under in 15 of 26 games this season, while Duke games have gone Under 18 of 26 times, including eight of the last 10.
Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD
What to know: Arizona is 6-1 on the road this season and 7-2 against ranked teams. However, at home, the Cougars are 13-0 overall and 8-5 ATS.
Spread: TBD
Moneyline: TBD
O/U: TBD
What to know: All three of the Cyclones’ losses have come on the road this season, and they are 4-3 ATS away from home.
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