Get ready for an action-packed evening of college basketball as Monday, Feb. 13, brings an exciting lineup of games with teams pushing to secure their spots for March Madness. With high stakes on the line, betting on the games can add an extra level of excitement to the experience. But with so many games to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make informed bets. That’s where OddsShopper’s expert team of analysts come in. In this article, we’ve gathered in-depth research and analysis to bring you the best betting picks for tonight’s games, whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just starting out.
College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds | Feb. 13
College Basketball Odds: West Virginia vs. Baylor (-6.5)
Baylor prevailed over West Virginia on the road by a score of 83-78 in these teams’ first matchup. Now returning home, Baylor has also received reinforcements with Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua returning from injury. Aside from him, Baylor has also dealt with injuries to Adam Flagler, L.J. Cryer and Langston Love at various points this season. With West Virginia sliding to 4-8 in conference play, look for the Baylor Bears to push ahead in the Big 12 here.
Baylor also has several stylistic advantages. The Bears rank 12th in overall offensive efficiency and 105th in defensive efficiency. On the other side, West Virginia is 49th on offense and 106th on defense. Baylor also ranks 93rd in rebounding, compared to 177th from West Virginia — even though West Virginia is 70th in effective height and Baylor 114th. With that said, Tchamwa Tchatchoua should help Baylor in both departments down the stretch.
College Basketball Expert Betting Pick: Baylor -6.5 (-110) at BetMGM
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College Basketball Odds: Texas (-3.5) vs. Texas Tech
This is another Big 12 rematch, as Texas defeated Texas Tech 72-70 at home earlier this season. However, this was against a fully healthy Texas Tech, who will play this game without point guard Pop Isaac and potentially also Daniel Batcho. Even prior to the injuries, Texas Tech has been struggling in conference play. This team is 2-10 in conference, which is due for just slight positive regression. ShotQuality only has their expected conference record at 3-9.
On the other side, Texas is due for negative regression. ShotQuality reflects that their 9-3 conference record should actually be closer to 6-6. However, Texas is the more talented team in this matchup before injuries factor into play. Texas ranks 21st in offensive efficiency and 35th in defensive efficiency. Conversely, Texas Tech is 124th on offense and 64th on defense. The Texas defense should create real problems for the Red Raiders without their starting point guard. Texas ranks 19th in turnovers forced, while Texas Tech is 297th in turnovers committed.
College Basketball Expert Betting Pick: Texas -3.5 (-115) at BetMGM
