Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB vetting for this weekend. They guys cover the 5 biggest games and give out best bets.

🕒 Timeline Breakdown and Analysis

• Griffin welcomes listeners, humorously highlights Big East Ben’s wardrobe choices, and updates the audience on the hosts’ betting records:


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  Griffin: 8-4


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  Ben: 7-5


• Combined success rate: 62.5% (15-9).


• Announces plans to preview five games for January 25th and promises best bets at the end.

• Ben reflects on his recent successful bet on Kansas unders.


• Kansas projected as a rare home underdog (+1.5) against Houston.


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  Key Statistics:


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  Houston: Offensive efficiency drops on the road (3rd to 84th nationally); 3-point shooting declines from 43% to 30%.


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  Kansas: Improves at home, offensive efficiency jumps from 174th to 27th.


• Ben recommends under 129 points, emphasizing Kansas' consistent unders (15-2 this season).

• Injury news: J’Nai Broome of Auburn is a game-time decision. His absence would significantly impact Auburn's chances.


• Discussion of Tennessee's struggles:


• 0-3 ATS in SEC road games.


• Strong defense but susceptible to high-performing shooters like Todd Bedford.


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  Predictions:


• Ben favors Auburn at home.


• Griffin leans towards unders, citing Tennessee’s defensive focus and potential blowout dynamics.

• Vanderbilt’s home performance highlighted (win over Tennessee), but concerns about inconsistency arise.


• Griffin: Observes Kentucky’s reliance on 3-point shooting and struggles in unconventional venues like Vanderbilt's gym.


• Ben backs Kentucky -3.5, while Griffin cautiously leans Vanderbilt, anticipating crowd challenges for Kentucky.

• Xavier as a 1-point favorite with a total of 145 points.


• UConn’s recent decline without key player Liam McNeely (1-4 ATS).


• Griffin and Ben jointly back Xavier, citing momentum and strong home support.

• Providence favored by 1.5 points against struggling Georgetown.


• Ben critiques Georgetown’s recent six-game losing streak and backs Providence, expecting a decisive home win fueled by fan enthusiasm.

🎯 Key Player and Team Insights

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  Kansas: Stellar defensive consistency at home; unders are a reliable bet.


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  Houston: Vulnerable on the road, significant drop in offensive efficiency.


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  Auburn: Success heavily tied to J’Nai Broome’s availability.


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  Tennessee: Elite 3-point defense but struggles on the road in SEC play.


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  Xavier: Home-court advantage and momentum make them strong contenders.


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  Providence: Hosts a demoralized Georgetown team; significant fan support expected.

📊 Player & Team Statistics

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  Kansas Unders: 15-2 this season.


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  Houston Away Performance:


• 3rd to 84th offensive efficiency.


• 3-point shooting: 43% → 30%.


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  Vanderbilt ATS: 1-4 in their last five games.


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  UConn Without McNeely: 1-4 ATS in recent games.

💡 Key Quotes and Context

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   Griffin Warner: "Kansas unders dominate this season. It’s hard to go against a 15-2 trend." (2:09 )
   

• Analysis: Highlights Kansas’ defensive consistency, making unders a staple.

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   Big East Ben: "Tennessee’s 3-point defense is great, but the jungle at Auburn is relentless." (11:06 )
   

• Insight: Points to Auburn’s dominant home atmosphere as a decisive factor.

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   Dan Hurley (quoted by Griffin): "Don’t turn your back on me. I’m the best fing coach in this whole fing sport." (20:10 )
   

• Commentary: Adds drama to UConn’s current struggles and the coach’s bold statements.

✅ Best Bets

• Kansas Under 129.


• Xavier -1 (Double best bet from both hosts).

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