College Basketball Picks

The Jayhawks haven’t always been the smartest team, as shown by how they finished their game against Villanova, a win that they barely escaped with down the stretch. Dedric Lawson has been a great player for Kansas, but mental mistakes could be this team’s undoing if they don’t get them cleaned up. Can they stay focused and get bettors the win against the 4.5 point spread?

Two 8-2 powerhouse teams square off when the Kentucky Wildcats visit the North Carolina Tar Heels today, Saturday, December 22, 2018. Pick courtesy of Dan Jamison! Sportsbooks have the home team UNC as a 3.5 favorite.

Consistency, thy name is not Baylor. The Bears put an end to Arizona’s 52-game nonconference home winning streak on Dec. 15, but then turned around and lost at home to Stephen F. Austin. Baylor’s biggest problem is that the Bears are simply abysmal when they have to play a midrange or outside game. Will that be the case with the 7 footer Bol Bol?

The Blue Devils average 93.6 points per game and are second only to Gonzaga — the one team they’ve lost to. How will Texas Tech get the points they need to win… or at least help us beat our bookie and stay within 8.5?

The X-factor here is N.C. State’s preparation. How ready are the Wolfpack for this game after playing one of the weakest schedules in the nation? State coach Kevin Keatts has brought his team along slowly in his second season, knowing that the Pack still aren’t ready to challenge the best in the ACC and outside the conference until they’ve played together for at least a few weeks. Sportsbooks have this game as a pick’em and DJ has your hoops pick.