At the onset of the season, anticipation and excitement were high for the return of head coach Rick Pitino to a big-time college basketball program. Pitino took over a St. John’s program that was once a national power but has been lost in the woods for several lost decades. Of course, Pitino brought plenty of college basketball betting baggage to St. John’s. But St. John’s has gotten desperate enough where they can’t afford to care. The Johnnies play one of the top Saturday games when they play at the Villanova Wildcats. Now, let’s examine a strong Saturday lineup.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAAB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 6, 2024, 1 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA. |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
St. John’s won nine of its first 13 games with a sports betting mark of 6-6 vs. the odds. The Red Storm’s record is one of a team that is building but drawing too much public attention. Still, Pitino is fighting to get his defense up to an acceptable level while his offense has been solid. Villanova has shown good value with eight payouts in 13 games. The Wildcats defense is in the elite category but its offense is a work in progress. Overall, St. John’s will offer more value as a quality road team in a name-brand program.
SBG Best Bet: St. John’s Red Storm.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks NCAAB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 6, 2024, 2 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS. |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Although Kansas won 12 of its first 13 CBB betting matchups, they got the money only five times. KU is too much of a public brand and has its value routinely bet up beyond what is merited. Still, Kansas has shown good balance this season and is a complete team. Late on TCU covered three of its last four games and ranks 13th for scoring. The Horned Frogs have enough offense to get through the back door against an overpriced KU team.
SBG Best Bet: TCU Horned Frogs.
Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks College Basketball Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 6, 2024, 2 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
At the beginning, Auburn got off to a promising start of 10-2 straight up and 7-5 against the spread. Johni Broome is lighting it up with 215.1 points per game. Auburn will offer excellent value as a quality road team. Especially against Arkansas and its 300th-ranked scoring defense.
SBG Best Bet: Auburn Tigers.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers NCAAB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 6, 2024, 8 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN. |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Namely, Chris Holtmann of Ohio State began the season on the hot seat. But Ohio State won 11 of their first 13 games with seven payouts. Bruce Thornton leads the Bucks with 16.9 points per game. Indiana failed to cover six of its first 13 games and has losses against quality foes Auburn, Kansas, and UConn. The Hoosiers are too erratic to offer value as a name-brand home favorite.
SBG Best Bet: Ohio State Buckeyes.