College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Sunday, December 14

The top college basketball betting picks for Sunday, December 14 are discussed, including a resume-building opportunity for Saint Mary's.
College Basketball Best Bets: Picks, Odds, & Predictions for Sunday, December 14

Once again, we gather here today in an attempt to navigate through exams and winter breaks across the college hoops landscape. Today's slate is like many in December: small and odd. However, every day is an opportunity for winners and I see a few candidates out there. Let's see what we have on this bitter cold Sunday. 

Top College Basketball Best Bets for Today

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Monmouth Hawks at Fairfield Stags

One of the things I like to look for in mid/low-major teams is how competitive a team is in its losses, and while a 4-5 record doesn't jump off the page, Monmouth has been competitive in each of its five defeats. Today, the Hawks travel to KenPom No. 303 Fairfield to take on a Stags squad that has struggled against anyone in the top-300. The Stags are 5-1 against teams outside the top-300 and 0-4 against teams inside, with an average loss of almost 18 points. Monmouth should be able to comfortably cover this small number. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Monmouth -1.5 (@ BetMGM)

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South Alabama Jaguars vs North Texas Mean Green

In my opinion, this is the second best game on today's slate. USA and UNT represent two excellent mid-major programs with a history of success, and I like the home team today. USA's two losses came on the road against the two best teams on their schedule, most recently a 26-point whooping at the hands of No. 115 ETSU. UNT has had similar home/road results with wins over inferior opponents and an 0-3 record against top-200 teams. The Jaguars get another home victory today. 

College Basketball Best Bet: South Alabama -2 (@ Bet365)

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Saint Mary's Gaels vs Boise State Broncos

What's the best game on today's schedule, you ask? Let's take a trip to beautiful Idaho Falls, where Saint Mary's takes on the Broncos in this neutral-ish site affair. These teams are like the Spider Man meme pointing at each other: both are top-50 teams and both sport top-25 defenses. In Saint Mary's only loss to Vandy, the Commodores forced the action with their superior speed and athleticism, which lead to a 25-point loss. Boise does not have that ability, and nobody embraces the grind like the Gaels. Boise will have to beat Saint Mary's at its own game, and I don't see that happening. 

College Basketball Best Bet: Saint Mary's -2.5 (@ Hard Rock)

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 College Basketball Best Bets:

Here's a recap of my best college basketball bets for Sunday, December 14:

  • Monmouth -1.5 (@ BetMGM)
  • South Alabama -2 (@ Bet365)
  • Saint Mary's -2.5 (@ Hard Rock)

For up-to-date information on the latest college basketball betting odds and props from multiple sources, check out the college basketball odds page on RotoWire.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eric is celebrating his 22nd season as a featured handicapper with Nelly's Sportsline! He specializes in the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, and MLB. His positive demeanor coupled with a steady and measured approach has helped his clients attain both short and long-term success, making him one of the most respected handicappers in the Midwest.
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