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In the meantime, let’s examine where smart money is leaning for Friday’s 16-game College Basketball slate.
7 p.m. ET: Purdue Fort Wayne at Green Bay (-2.5, 140)
Purdue Fort Wayne (17-10) has rotated wins and losses over their last seven games but just took down Detroit 83-69. Meanwhile, Green Bay (17-10) just had their five-game win streak come to an end, falling to Northern Kentucky 58-57. This line opened with Green Bay listed as a 2-point home favorite. Pros seem to think this opener was a bit short and they’ve steamed Green Bay up from -2 to -2.5. Some shops are even up to -3. Green Bay has the better offensive efficiency (197th vs 215th), better offensive rebound percentage (28% vs 22%) and are far better at the free throw stripe (75% vs 70%), which could prove crucial in a tight game. Ken Pom has Green Bay winning by three points (72-69). Pros seems to be specifically targeting Green Bay on the moneyline (-150) as they are receiving 78% of moneyline bets but a whopping 91% of moneyline dollars, further evidence of pros banking on the home team to win straight up. Green Bay is 10-2 at home. Green Bay is also 12-3 over their last 15 games. Green Bay has a rest advantage, having last played on February 14th while Purdue Fort Wayne last played on February 17th. Green Bay is 12-4 in conference play while Purdue Fort Wayne is 8-8. Horizon League home favorites are 44-15 (75%) straight up in conference play this season.
7 p.m. ET: Yale at Cornell (-2, 155)
Yale (17-7) just had their 10-game win streak snapped, losing to Princeton 73-62. On the other hand, Cornell (19-4) has won nine of their last ten games and just brushed aside Dartmouth 89-80. This line opened with Cornell listed as a 1.5-point home favorite. We’ve seen Cornell creep up from -1.5 to -2, signaling pro money laying the short chalk with the home team. Cornell is receiving 82% of spread bets and 91% of spread dollars, signaling a heavy combination of both public and sharp support. Cornell has several offensive advantages, including the better offensive efficiency (54th vs 87th) and better effective field goal percentage (57% vs 52%). Cornell is averaging 84 PPG compared to 76 PPG for Yale. Cornell has correlative betting value as a short favorite in a high total game, making it easier for favorite to cover the number. Ken Pom has Cornell winning by two points (78-76). Those looking to protect themselves in what could be a close game may prefer playing Cornell on the moneyline (-135). Cornell is receiving 76% of moneyline bets but 91% of moneyline dollars, a sharp contrarian bet split. This is a revenge spot for Cornell, who lost to Yale 80-78 on the road earlier this month. Ivy League home favorites are 18-5 (78%) straight up in conference play this season. Cornell is 9-0 at home this season.
9 p.m. ET: Fairfield at Quinnipiac (-3, 158)
Fairfield (16-10) has won four of their last five games and just dismissed Mount St. Mary’s 94-80. Conversely, Quinnipiac (19-6) has lost two straight and just got crushed by Niagara 80-66. This line opened with Quinnipiac listed as a 2.5-point home favorite. Pros has laid the short chalk with the home team, driving Quinnipiac up from -2.5 to -3. Quinnipiac is receiving roughly 80% of spread bets and dollars, indicating one-way action in their favor from both wiseguys and the public. Quinnipiac has the better defensive efficiency (182nd vs 235th), better offensive rebounding percentage (31% vs 28%) and superior free-throw shooting (78% vs 75%). Quinnipiac is also a buy-low, sell-high value play as they have dropped two straight while Fairfield has won four of their last five. Ken Pom has Quinnipiac winning by two points (78-76), which makes a Quinnipiac moneyline play appealing (-145). Quinnipiac is receiving 86% of moneyline bets but 93% of moneyline dollars, indicating that pros are heavy on the home team to win straight up. MAAC home favorites are 35-22 (61%) straight up in conference play this season. Quinnipiac beat Fairfield on the road 66-64 back in late January. Quinnipiac is 11-2 at home this season.
