Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets.

Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast (Feb 11, 2025) – Summary

Hosts: Griffin Warner & Big East Ben

Betting Record: 22-11 (67%)

Best Bets:

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  Ben: Creighton -2.5


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  Warner: UCLA vs. Illinois Under 150

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  Kentucky +2.5 at home after winning at Tennessee.


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  Lamont Butler (Tennessee) returned, 25 min, 8 pts.


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  Kerr Kriisa (Kentucky) game-time decision (out since Dec 7).


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  Ben bets Over 149.5, citing Kentucky’s 41% 3PT shooting (best in SEC).


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  Warner takes Kentucky +2.5, expecting home momentum.

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  Purdue (1st in Big Ten, 7th KenPom), forces most turnovers in Big Ten (22%).


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  Michigan elite inside (5th in 2PT%) but had 22 turnovers vs. Purdue.


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  Ben bets Michigan -2, believing their bigs will dominate Purdue’s weak defense.


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  Warner skeptical of Purdue’s defense, noting Big Ten’s 24-year title drought.

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  Alabama -3 at Texas, total 165.5.


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  Alabama handled Arkansas; Texas inconsistent at home.


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  Ben bets Over 165.5, citing both teams' high 3PT attempt rates.


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  Warner bets Under 165.5, doubting Texas’s scoring ability.

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  Illinois inconsistent, 28% 3PT in Big Ten (18th out of 14 teams).


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  UCLA strong defensively, prefers slow pace.


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  Ben & Warner both bet Under 150, predicting a low-scoring, defensive battle.

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  Creighton -3 at home, UConn struggles there.


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  UConn had 25 turnovers vs. Marquette, turnover issues persist.


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  Ben bets Creighton -2.5, citing Creighton’s strong home form.


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  Warner agrees, seeing UConn as overvalued due to past success.

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  Funny casino story: A player doubled on Ace-King against a 6 and won.


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  Next Episode: March Madness preview & more betting picks.


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