Champ Week heats up Tuesday as 16 more conference tournaments get under way. So which are the games to bet on? Here is Greg Peterson to provide his picks and insight.
Odds are accurate as of publication time. For the latest odds, go to ESPN BET.
Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma State, 12:30 p.m.
Bet: Over 138.5
Oklahoma State has struggled on defense this season, ranking 179th in points per possession allowed and 256th in opponent 3-point shooting. As for Cincinnati, their offense has done a good job of maximizing their possessions, ranking 38th in fewest turnovers per possession. Cincinnati showed that they can be sped up by Oklahoma State, with these two teams playing a game that Oklahoma State won at home 78-67 in Stillwater over the weekend.
Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame, 2 p.m.
Bet: Over 137.5
Despite Pittsburgh going 3-8 in their last 11 games, it is a team that is excelling at not beating themselves on offense. Pittsburgh ranks 15th in road free throw percentage at 79.1% and 29th in fewest turnovers per possession. Both teams rank 167th or worse in points per possession allowed per possession on defense, so both offenses should remain efficient — and Notre Dame is one of the best 3-point shooting teams away from home, making 38.9% of their 3-point shots away from South Bend this season.
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Colorado vs. TCU, 3 p.m.
Bet: Under 134.5
While the total is low in this matchup, it is for good reason with Colorado ranked 353rd in the country in turnovers committed per possession on offense, with sizable home and road splits. Colorado averages only 64.8 points per game away from home compared to 73.8 points per game in Boulder. Among
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