FEB 23 - Picking Best Matches For Coming NCAA Basketball Weekend

Picking Best Matches For Coming NCAA Basketball Weekend

Written by on February 23, 2017

Okay college basketball betting lines enthusiasts…you’re going to be in all your glory when this weekend’s slate of college hoops gets underway on Saturday with a handful of attractive matchups that will likely have your eyes glued to your television If you’re fired up about the quickly approaching March Madness national championship tournament, then you should know that several of this weekend’s matchups are offering a big-time glimpse of what could be in store for several national title contenders next month. Here’s a look at this weekend’s best matchups.

Analyzing The Picking Best Matches For Coming NCAA Basketball Weekend

Saturday, February 25

No. 13 Florida at No. 11 Kentucky
Analysis:
Kentucky has won five straight and wants revenge for their 88-66 smackdown loss against Florida on Feb. 4, but the Gators have won nine straight and don’t look like they plan on losing any time soon.

No. 23 Creighton at No. 2 Villanova

Analysis:
Creighton has alternated wins and losses over their last four games and will take on a Villanova team that has won seven straight and bet the Bluejays by 10 the last they met.

No. 5 UCLA at No. 4 Arizona

Analysis:
UCLA has won five straight and wants revenge for their 96-85 home loss to the Wildcats on Jan. 21, but Arizona has won four straight and nine of its last 10.

Sunday, February 26

Syracuse at No. 6 Louisville

Analysis:
On the surface, this matchup would seem like a lock for No. 6 Louisville – until you consider the fact that Syracuse nearly beat the Cards in their heartbreaking 76-72 overtime loss on Feb. 13.



No. 22 Butler at Xavier

Analysis:
No. 22 Butler will look stay nationally ranked as they take on a Xavier team that was ranked an ironic 22nd two weeks ago. Butler has won two straight but while Xavier has lost three in a row.

No. 15 Wisconsin at Michigan State

Analysis:
Wisconsin is clearly the better team and a legitimate title contender, but Michigan State is completely desperate and beat the Badgers the last time they met a year ago.